July 31 2012 at 10:26 p.m. The bridge has been reopened and traffic is flowing in both directions. 10:12 p.m. The Thomas Johnson Bridge is being shut down in both directions as police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred at the Dynasty Chinese Restaurant located at 13322 HG Trueman Rd in Solomons. Police located...
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Nina Rosalie Dement, 76, of Great Mills, MD died on July 31, 2012 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on April 9, 1936 in Callaway, MD. Nina was the daughter of the late Alfred Andrew and Mary Madeline Evens Dement. Nina is survived by her sister Martina Aud of Hollywood, MD. A Graveside Service will...
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Southern Maryland native and Major League veteran Daryl Thompson has been added to the Blue Crabs roster it was announced Tuesday by Blue Crabs manager Patrick Osborn. Thompson is only one season removed from MLB experience with the Cincinnati Reds, and was a very sought after acquisition for the Blue Crabs (9-7, 39-47) who...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Registry Unit conducted compliance checks of numerous registered sexual offenders within St. Mary’s County. While conducting the compliance checks in July BCI detectives learned Shane Adam Corcoran, age 24 of California, Maryland provided false information to the sex offender registry. On July 30, 2012, detectives located...
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On July 24, 2012, the Charles County Department of Health learned that a bat retrieved from an apartment in the Huntington Apartments in St. Charles, Waldorf, tested positive for rabies. The Department of Health subsequently learned that there were other reports and sightings of bats in and around the apartments. Apartment management hired a...
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During St. Mary’s weekly CompStat meetings a trend was identified linking multiple burglaries to private residences in the Hollywood, Bushwood and Chaptico areas of St. Mary’s County which occurred during the months of May and June, 2012. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analysts and allied agencies working with detectives identified similar burglaries in...
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Detectives assigned to the CCSO Criminal Investigations Division have identified three people wanted in connection with a robbery and assault of a 29-year-old male; two of the suspects have been arrested and detectives are seeking the third suspect’s whereabouts. The robbery occurred on July 23 when the victim was invited to the home of...
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Tyler Ralph Davis, age 19, of Dunkirk, Maryland died Saturday, July 28th, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He is the beloved son of Lisa Marie Tenney (Ken Brady) and Ralph L. Davis, Jr. (Linda); loving brother of Trey L. Davis and Dylan O. Tenney; grandson of Mary L. Metzker, Ralph L....
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On August 4th, 2012 members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Department of Natural Resources Police, the Prince George’s County Police, Maryland National Guard and the Calvert County Optimist Club will be participating in the 2nd Annual Back to School Shop with a Cop event. Police officers will be picking up...
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On Monday, July 30 around 8:40 p.m., fire and rescue crews were alerted to report of an accident with injuries along Dares Beach Road and Double Oak Road in Prince Frederick. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle that had crashed into a pole with entrapment. Rescue crews worked to extricate one...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have reported the following incidents: Trespassing Steven Roger Jerome, Jr. 25 of Leonardtown, Maryland was served with a notice not to trespass in the Hickory Hill South subdivision. On July 24, 2012 he entered onto the property of the Hickory Hills subdivision in violation of the notice not to...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana: On 7/23/12 at 10:23 am, Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Prince Frederick Blvd. in Prince Frederick. A K-9 scan of the vehicle was performed and revealed Marijuana. Delano Gray Jr., 27 of Port Republic,...
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MedStar Health announces that Southern Maryland Hospital Center (SMHC), located in Clinton, Md., will become the newest member of MedStar Health. SMHC will be MedStar’s tenth hospital and its seventh in the state of Maryland. Serving Prince George’s County and the Southern Maryland peninsula, SMHC has proudly met the needs of its community for...
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Former Blue Crabs Starter Joe Gannon was signed to a contract yesterday, just in time for him to start against the Somerset Patriots in the final game of the 4 game set on Sunday afternoon. Gannon (1-0) came back in style picking up the win and allowing only 2 runs through 8 innings, scattering...
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On July 29, 2012 deputies responded to the Lexington on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of a large crowd in the parking lot (approximately 200 individuals). As officer were attempting to control the crowd several subject began to fight. Gun shots were fired and a victim was struck in...
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Holiday Inn Conference Center and Marina, Solomons, MD has partnered with Orlando-based social enterprise Clean the World (www.cleantheworld.org) to collect and recycle hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions and gels to help fight the global spread of preventable diseases. The soaps collected by Holiday Inn Conference Center and Marina, Solomons, MD will be shipped to...
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On Sunday, July 29, 2012, at 6:25am, Tpr. D. Buckalew was in the area of Great Mills Road and South Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park. Tpr. Buckalew noticed a male subject standing in the travel portion of the road next to his vehicle appearing to be vomiting. Upon arrival on scene the male...
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UPDATE: 7/30/2012 Both suspects have had their bails reduced from $5,000 to $3,500. During the months of June and July 2012 police units responded to Potomac Self Storage and Patuxent Self Storage located in Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of multiple burglaries to storage units wherein various personal items were stolen. On July...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following suspects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 9:15am, Cpl. P. Trossbach served a Bench Warrant on Oscar Taft Nicholson, IV, 41, of Lusby. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an...
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On July 26, 2012 two female victims were dining at Long John Silver’s in Lexington Park when they observed a male subject deliberately exposing his genitalia. The victims immediately notified the manager who called police. Police units arrived on the scene and obtained a vehicle description from the manager which the suspect was operating when...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Reproductive Health Clinic assists both men and women in planning and preventing pregnancy and assisting families in having healthy babies. To achieve this mission, the clinic offers birth control options, complete gynecological exams and sexually transmitted infection screening and provides wellness and pre-conception counseling. Limited services are provided...
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During the week of July 23 through July 29 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,706 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents are being investigated: Burglary Unknown suspect(s) broke into two sheds behind Middleham and St. Peter’s Chapel in Lusby between July 23 and 24. An electric trimmer,...
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Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating an accidental fire that destroyed a wood shed and fence in Hollywood. Nearly 20 firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District and Leonardtown VFD’s responded to the 43800 block of Palomino Drive on July 28 around 12:52 a.m. Crews arrived on scene to discover a 4’x4’ wood framed shed and wooden...
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On day 1 of the Olympics we watched a 38yr-old cyclist come out of retirement and win the gold medal in London. That’s Olympic spirit. But there was Olympic spirit in every other competitor in that race, and in every contest in the 2012 Olympics. Truth be told, every aspiring Olympian has it. At...
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Barbara (Barb) Ann Facini, 54, of Hollywood, MD., formerly of Forestville, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. Born on July 21, 1958 in Washington, DC. , she was the daughter of Gerald and Sally McBride. Barbara was the loving wife of Stephen (Steve) Facini whom...
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B&B Heating & Cooling Contractors, a White Plains based dealer of Trane heating and cooling equipment has just launched a giant rolling billboard on Charles County’s VanGo bus system. The colorful graphics, known as a bus wrap, will be seen by countless numbers of potential customers. Caleb Ikner, General Manager of B&B said, “Heavy...
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On Saturday, July 28 shortly after 7 a..m., fire and rescue crews from Anne Arundel County responded to report of a serious accident involving a motorcycle along southbound Rt 4 and Lower Pindell Road in Lothian. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle, a black 2003 Kawasaki sports bike overturned on its...
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On July 29, around 1:00 a.m., police responded to the 21700 blk of Great Mills Road at the Lexington Lounge in Lexington Park, for report of a disturbance. Police arrived on scene and witnessed a male subject shooting a handgun while running through the parking lot of Cole Travel on Shangri La Drive. Police recovered two weapons...
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The Navy made Pax River history July 29, 2012 after it conducted the naval air station’s historic first flight of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator. At 11 a.m., the tailless, unmanned aircraft launched from Pax River and flew for a planned 35 minutes. The aircraft reached an altitude of 7,500 feet...
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Ruth Dorothy Miller, 86, of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 26, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. She was born September 8, 1925 in Alliance, Ohio to Charles and Elsie (Snyder) Carter. Ruth was raised in Washington, D.C. where she attended public schools, graduating from Eastern High School. She attended Western Maryland...
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Call for Actors – Sotterley Ghosts & Candlelight Hollywood, MD – Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce open auditions for this year’s the Ghosts of Sotterley – “1918: Influenza, War, and Restless Spirits” and Sotterley Holiday Candlelight – “From This Day Forward.” Saturday, August 4th 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 7th 6...
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Ronnie Lee Powell, 63, of Lusby, MD, formerly of Hagerstown, MD passed away on July 26, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 9, 1949 in Winchester, VA to the late Kathleen Lavenia Shiley and Bruce Albertus Powell. He was the beloved husband to Elizabeth “Lisa” Buckner Powell....
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Mrs. Alice Ruth McGregor “Sam”, age 78 of Lusby Maryland passed away on Thursday July 26, 2012 at her residence with her devoted husband by her side. She was born on October 28, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to Elizabeth Widish Large and Isaac Large, Jr. She was the loving wife of Ralph E. McGregor...
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Come beat the heat at Leonardtown’s Beach Party on the Square event on Saturday, August 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Highlights include The 25th Hour Band, jump roping with the Greenbelt Sity Stars, strolling juggler Philip DePalo, and scientific magic and hands-on experiments with Mad Science. Fun activities throughout the evening include...
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Douglas Maxwell “Doug” Bivens, Jr., 82, of Huntingtown passed away July 26, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. He was born October 13, 1929 in Elkton, MD to Douglas M., Sr. and Luella (Dowell) Bivens. Doug was raised in Hancock, MD, attended public schools and graduated from Hagerstown High School. He attended...
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UPDATE 6 pm Police have cleared the scene and have a suspect in custody. Details to follow as they become available. Police on Scene of Barricade in Prince Frederick Authorities in Calvert County are on the scene of a barricade situation along the 900 blk of Main Street near Calvert Towne in Prince Frederick....
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Hoyer Urges Congress to Pass Middle Class Tax Cut Extension, Provide Families and Small Businesses with Certainty With middle class tax cuts set to expire in January, I have been urging Congress to pass legislation that would extend tax cuts for income up to $250,000. This extension would provide certainty to the 98% of...
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UPDATE July 27 Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey said a tip to the Charles County Crime Solvers tip line led sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division to the identity of a man wanted in connection with a recent bank robbery. On July 21 at approximately 12:40 p.m., the suspect entered the...
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UPDATE 5 pm Route 2 has reopened as of 5 p.m. UPDATE 4:35 pm As of 4:30 p.m., Route 2 and several other roadways around the Anne Arundel and Calvert County lines remain shut down. Around 10:30 a.m. this morning, a propane tanker carrying approximately 9,000 gallons of propane overturned near the traffic circle...
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On Friday, July 27 shortly before 10 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff Timothy Cameron attempted to make a traffic stop along the 29000 block of Three Notch Road in the area of ADF Bingo in Mechanicsville on a gray Chevrolet Impala for a traffic violation. The Sheriff had activated both his emergency lights and...
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The St. Charles Companies this week welcomes the Kajun Kelly Band to the St. Charles free waterfront Sunset Concert Festival on Friday, July 27th at 7 p.m. Kajun Kelley is a veteran of the Washington DC/Baltimore music scene, earning a reputation as a well-respected singer/songwriter and musician, but in particular for being one of...
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On June 15 2012 at approximately 5:15 P.M., the pictured suspect was involved in a strong arm robbery where a purse was forcibly removed from a female victim in the area of the AMC Loews Movie Theater in Lexington Park, Maryland. During the commission of the crime the suspect was riding a green in...
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The Museum Division of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold its annual Children’s Day event at the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point on Saturday, August 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Museum staff and volunteers will provide kids with heritage games, face painting, crafts and free...
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Eighty-one area 5th and 6th grade campers graduated from the 5th Annual St. Mary’s County CAMP D.A.R.E. program. CAMP D.A.R.E is a week-long, free summer day camp hosted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation the St. Mary’s County Board of Education. Certified D.A.R.E. instructors from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals served a criminal summons to a Waldorf woman on July 26, for intentionally setting multiple fires inside her home. The incident originally occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on July 6, 2012. Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 2219 Newburgh Court in Waldorf, to check the welfare of the resident and upon finding evidence of...
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St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives observed James Thomas Jones, 39 of Hollywood, selling “Oxycodone” pills to suspect Jerry Allen Stone, 42 of Hollywood, Md., in the parking lot of a California Shopping Center. As detectives approached, Suspect James Jones threw numerous pills which were recovered. Additional pills were also recovered from Suspect Stone. Both...
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According to Frank Mazza of Curtis Homes, located in Owings, MD, now is the best time in years to realize the dream of home ownership. The venerable home construction and remodeling company has been in business for over 80 years and, says Mazza, “Home ownership is one of the cornerstones of living in America...
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Billy Blankenship, 86 of Solomons, MD, passed away on July 25, 2012 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on March 8, 1926 in Sullivan, WV to Ollie Lunsford Blankenship and Walter B. Blankenship. He was the beloved husband of Norma J. Blankenship and she preceded him in death...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools 2012-2013 Open House Schedule Benjamin Banneker Elementary School 27180 Point Lookout Road Loveville, Maryland 20656 Ms. Debra Bowling, Principal Aug. 21, 2012, Kindergarten Orientation – 1:30 PM 2:00-4:00 PM, Grades 1-5 Chesapeake Public Charter School 20945 Great Mills Road Lexington Park, MD 20653 Ms. Angela Funya, Education Director Aug. 7,...
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On July 20 at 10:50 a.m., a Charles County Sheriff’s school resource officer at Westlake High School, 3300 Middleton Road in Waldorf, was advised by a school staff member that a summer school student was possibly in possession of a handgun. The officer was familiar with the student and located him in the parking...
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Peacefully on Tuesday night, July 3, 2012 Francis Aloysius (Frank) Quade, 70 of Bushwood, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and best friend, went home to be with the Lord and all of his family and friends who have preceded him. Born December 17, 1942 in Hurry, MD he was the son of James...
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The Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) developed Preseason-Practice Heat Acclimatization Guidelines, which will be used by the three public school systems in the tri-county interscholastic athletics program. The guidelines are in accordance with the model policy developed by the Maryland State Department of Education in June 2012. As a member of SMAC, the Calvert...
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Don’t let Southern Maryland’s famous heat keep you from enjoying all that Calvert County has to offer in August. There’s still plenty of time to enjoy farmers markets, concerts and art exhibits, just to name a few of the events scheduled next month. Tuesdays in August (3-7 p.m.) Calvert County Farmers Market –...
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Patty Hall, a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Center and a patient care supervisor at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, received a Daisy Award in recognition of her clinical skills as well as the compassionate care she provides to patients and their families. Jennifer Blake Meyer, Hospital Foundation president, presented Hall with the award...
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Ruby Lee Slack, 78, of California, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 23, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 13, 1934 in Norfolk, VA she was the daughter of the late Toy and Stella Allen. Ruby is survived by her loving husband Charles E. Slack whom she married on...
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On Monday, July 23, 2012, at 10:20am, TFC J. Pilkerton served a Bench Warrant on Lisa Marie Tippett, 47, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Trespass on Private Property on July 20, 2012. Ms. Tippett was served at the St....
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people for DUI: Weekly DUI Status Sheet July 12 thru July 25, 2012 Brett Blair Wearmouth, 26, of Lexington Park on 7/13/12 by TFC E. M. Evans Norman Kenneth Dickerson, 30, of Chaptico on 7/13/12 by TFC B. T. Wiesemann Steven Wesley Gingery, Jr., 27,...
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On Monday, July 23, 2012, at 5:00pm, Tpr. E. Reuschling responded to the Kohl’s Department store located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park for a reported theft in progress. Upon arrival Tpr. Reuschling made contact with the Loss Prevention personnel who had the suspect in custody. Tpr. Reuschling made contact with the suspect,...
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Skip the Monday morning commute and better your community with a round of golf at United Way of Calvert County’s Golf Classic on Monday, August 20. Tee off at the Twin Shields Golf Club in Dunkirk with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. Take your chances with contests for longest drive, closest to the...
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The Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Recreation and Parks are pleased to announce that St. Mary’s County was recently notified by Governor Martin O’Malley’s office that $1,435,360 in Transportation Enhancement Funds and $470,180 in Maryland Bikeways Program funds have been awarded for Phase 6 of the Three Notch Trail. “Development of...
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The commercial fishing industry has asked the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to use February 29, 2012 as the cutoff (control date) to establish a commercial waterman’s striped bass harvest history. DNR and the watermen are working together, addressing several issues, to improve Maryland’s Commercial striped bass management system. A control date would...
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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday, July 26 from noon until 8 PM. The heat index is expected to be around 105 to 106 degrees from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and...
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Rita Minion, 62, of Lusby, MD passed away at Anne Arundel General Hospital, Annapolis, MD on June 24, 2012. She was born on August 23, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA to Wilma and Pasquale Minnitte. Rita was active as a Realtor with O’Brien Reality since 1997 and was a Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI). She...
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Tensions were high at this Tuesday’s St. Mary’s County Commissioners meeting as Sheriff Tim Cameron presented a Mutual Aid Agreement between St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles County. The agreement would allow law enforcement officials from neighboring counties to act in St. Mary’s during times of emergency and when needed. Commissioner Cindy Jones immediately opposed...
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Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust (CPNHT) is a non-profit Trust located in Calvert County. Its mission is to preserve and protect ecologically sensitive sites in Southern Maryland through land conservation, acquisition, scientific research and environmental education. It was founded in 1994 and is made up of three member organizations – Sierra Club, Maryland Conservation...
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On Saturday, July 21, Civista Health Center and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs “Painted the Park Pink” as Blue Crab players work pink jerseys to celebrate and support breast cancer education and awareness. Fans were able to bid on the pink player jerseys at the after-game auction—all proceeds went to support breast cancer awareness in Charles...
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When the Board of Education meets on Monday, Aug. 6, it will be the beginning of a yearlong process to review redistricting policies, develop alternatives for redistricting of high school attendance zones, create an attendance zone for the new St. Charles High School and reduce overcrowding in the six existing high schools. The Board...
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Thomas Parran, Jr., 91, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away on July 24, 2012 in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Tom was born on April 9, 1921 in St. Leonard, Maryland to the late Thomas Parran Sr. and Madeline Bond Parran. The Parran’s have been political leaders starting with Thomas Parran Sr., Tom’s father. The...
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For many families in our area who are working hard but struggling to make ends meet, the prospect of finding the funds to purchase new school supplies for their children each year can be stressful. For the last three years, Children’s Aid, Inc. has donated school supplies and backpacks to Calvert County elementary students...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has charged four individuals with fleeing and eluding a police officer and reckless driving. Terrence Teron Mason, 18 of Morganza, Troy Dewayne Cutchember, 21 of California, Md., James Erwin Henderson, 25 of Great Mills and Vashon Valontay Wills, 21 of Lexington Park, are all facing charges which stem from...
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The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center (MCC), a free job resource, will be available at selected Southern Maryland County Public Library System branches in a partnership with JobSource to make job-hunting tools accessible to community members. The portable facility is a converted bus filled, not with seats, but with 12 computer stations. One...
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On July 23, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to what was originally reported as a transformer/pole fire behind Hickory Hills Shopping Center in California. After investigating, it was determined that a squirrel that had gone across a high voltage power line, and managed to touch an electrical “ground” while...
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The National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a unique, nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program on August 7, 2012 called National Night Out. National Night Out provides a unique opportunity for residents of Calvert to join forces with thousands of other communities across the nation to promote cooperative efforts between police and...
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Ruby Lee Slack, 78, of California, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 23, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 13, 1934 in Norfolk, VA she was the daughter of the late Toy and Stella Estell Allen. Ruby is survived by her loving husband Charles E. Slack whom she married...
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On Friday, July 20 in a VIP presentation, the Calvert Marine Museum cut the ribbon on a project which began 14 years ago – The Light House Keepers’ residence at Cove Point. According to Development Director, Vanessa Gill the project was a large part of her life over the past few years. The home,...
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Deanna Wheeler, a science teacher at J.C. Parks Elementary School, is about to return to the Arctic for a second educational experience of a lifetime. As part of the PolarTREC program, Wheeler will travel aboard an icebreaker for 21 days in the Chukchi Sea with scientists to participate in polar research. She was initially...
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 800 pm for all of Southern Maryland until 10 pm on Tuesday, July 24. Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon along and south of a slow-moving cold front. Some storms will become severe and will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and possibly large...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: THEFT: On July 24 at 1 a.m., unknown suspect(s) stole four wheels and rims from a car parked in the 2500 block of Bolinbrook Court in Bryans Road. Officer M. O’Shields is investigating. OFFICERS RECOVER STOLEN CAR AND LINK CASE TO BURGLARY: On July 22...
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The Calvert Marine Museum presents Lieutenant Gregory L. Bartles speaking on The Chesapeake Oyster Wars in the museum’s auditorium on Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. Lt. Bartles is the Area 8 Commander/Agency Historian for the Maryland Natural Resources Police and was responsible for bringing the oyster war cannon to DNR. The cannon is...
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Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey is pleased to announce that Rhonda Hurt, a civilian employee with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, recently received the Charles County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell award, given annually to a non-attorney whose work has served the community’s legal needs or interests. Hurt, a 16-year-veteran of the CCSO, was...
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Tryouts for high school fall sports will commence on August 11, 2012. Students wishing to tryout are expected to be present from day one, if they wish to be considered for a place on the team. Please contact your high school for specific information on times to hand in paperwork; tryout times and locations;...
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UPDATE July 24 The fire that took place at the Independent Dialysis Foundation-Calvert Dialysis Center last Thursday at 225 W. Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick has rendered the facility temporarily closed. We are very grateful that no patients were in the building when the fire took place and our three staff members escaped...
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Enjoy three hours of music with Cheap Trick and Blondie, appearing live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion on September 30. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 31at 10:00 a.m. to CMM members and to the public on Tuesday, August 7 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for the concert are $52 for premium...
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Calvert County is celebrating“Buy Local Agriculture Week” this week by stressing the benefits of buying local products from area farms, and produce stands on the courthouse lawn are making it easy to participate. The stands are operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July 23, 25 and 27. This is not the only opportunity to buy...
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Police Entry Level Training Program Graduation & Swearing In July 20, 2012 Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and the men and women of St, Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the following new deputies for completing the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice 28 week police entry level training program: Deputy Sheena R. Tirpak Deputy...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Shoplifting: On 7/16/12 at 12:59 pm, Trooper First Class Evans responded to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a reported shoplifting complaint. Albert M. Brooks, 79 of Prince Frederick, was charged with stealing merchandise from the store. He was issued a Criminal Citation....
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The Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack hosted the 16th annual Camp C.O.P.S. July 16-20. One hundred and five (105) Calvert County middle school children participated in the week long camp. Camp C.O.P.S. (Courage to be Outstanding with Pride and Self confidence) is held every year at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown. Law enforcement...
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On July 21, 2012, the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad held their 59th Anniversary Installation of Officer’s and Awards Banquet at the Bay District Fire Department. During the awards banquet, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of St. Mary’s County Public Schools, was honored with the 2012 John F. Sobola Memorial Award for Service to...
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During the week of July 16 through July 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,558 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation: Destruction of Property Three victims reported to DFC J. Windsor that on July 15 at about 7:30 p.m. they were traveling in their...
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On a sultry Saturday afternoon, I invited friends to have lunch at the New York Chinese Buffet to avoid having to cook. It was very easy to find, as it was located in the Wildewood Shopping Center, tucked neatly in a corner. There was plenty of parking in the area. Approaching the restaurant, I...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Disorderly Conduct On July 21, 2012 deputies responded to a local hotel in Lexington Park for a report of a subject banging on the hotel doors. Deputies located a subject matching the broadcast information still on the property standing in front of a hotel...
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On July 21 at 12:03 a.m. Cpl. A. Moschetto conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of Patuxent Plaza in Solomons. He subsequently arrested the driver and two passengers after finding suspected drugs in the vehicle. Thomas Lorenzo Jones, Jr., 41 of Prince Frederick was charged with possession of PCP...
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Three people were arrested after two of them were caught stealing about $30 worth of items from the 7-11 Convenience Store on Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick on July 21 at 11:24 a.m. A customer contacted 911 after she observed one of the store clerks being pushed by a suspect. Cpl. D. Canning...
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Yvonne M. Burchfield, 71, of Waldorf, MD died Wednesday July 18, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Holland she was a daughter of the late Jonathan and Barbara Ummels. She was the beloved wife of the late Hayden Burchfield who passed away in 2008. She loved to cook, knitting,...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Unauthorized Use – On Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 1:57pm, TFC M. Pitcher conducted a traffic stop on an orange Chevrolet sedan traveling north on Three Notch Road, just south of Rue Purchase Road for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, TFC Pitcher...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is hosting a rare gathering of the only three surviving log-built Chesapeake Bay buyboats (or deckboats as they are more commonly known in Virginia) on Monday, August 6 in the boat basin from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The boats will be open to the public. Joining the museum’s 1899-built...
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The Charles County Board of Commissioners would like to inform citizens that the next public forum will be held on Tuesday, July 31, at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata). Public forums are open to the general public. A public forum will...
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Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating the cause of an accident in Leonardtown. On Monday, July 23 around 7:24 a.m., fire and rescue crews responded to Breton Beach Road, in the area of Medley’s Neck Road for report of an accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle into...
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St. Mary’s Vice/Narcotics Detectives, working with Correctional staff, intercepted contraband as a work release inmate attempted to smuggle banned items into the secure facility. Suspect Joy Marie Jackson, 36 of Lexington Park, Md., was sentenced to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for her role in a robbery. She was granted work release from...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Pledging to build on his predecessor’s legacy of delivering proven warfighter capabilities, a new admiral took the reins of leadership for the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)) during a change of command ceremony here July 20. Former commander of the Naval...
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NAS Patuxent River Fire & Emergency Services improved its fleet of firefighting apparatus recently, adding two new fire vehicles: Quint 13, an aerial/pumper truck, and HAZMAT 13, a hazardous-materials/rescue operations unit. “These are extremely high-end, high-speed resources to the installation with a wealth of capability,” said Naval District Washington District Fire Chief Chris Connelly....
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Governor Martin O’Malley recently released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s release of preliminary employment data for the month of June: “In Maryland, we are moving forward. Nearly 25,000 more Marylanders are working than were last June. Twenty-two hundred fewer Marylanders have filed new unemployment insurance claims this June compared to...
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On Sunday, July 22 around 5:32 p.m. fire and rescue crews responded to report of a serious motor vehicle accident along the 28700 block of Three Notch Road in front of Bert’s Restaurant in Mechanicsville. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle off the roadway. Investigation revealed for unknown reasons a Chrysler...
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Christopher Andrew “Chris” Turlington, of Port Republic, MD passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 19th, from an aneurysm. He was 37. Originally from Gloucester, Virginia, Chris graduated from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA with degrees in History and Religious Studies. He was a proud brother of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and was instrumental in the re-colonization...
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Steven E. Donaldson of Marathon, Florida, formerly of Calvert County, died July 20th at the Burnett – Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, surrounded by his loving family. He was born 7/18/1947 to the late Edward Donaldson and Mary Froman Donaldson. He is survived by his brother Robert his wife Joan of Edgewater; his...
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The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Twilight Performance Series will showcase a combination of William Shakespeare and local talent at its free, family-friendly, outdoor performances July 24-26 at campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. Performances begin at 6:45 p.m., rain or shine All events are free and open to the public Entertainers are subject to...
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The Charles County Board of Commissioners would like to inform citizens that the next public forum will be held on Tuesday, July 31, at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata). Public forums are open to the general public. While offering a public...
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St. Mary’s County Library Director Kathleen Reif has announced the promotion of Amy Ford to the position of Branch Manager at the Charlotte Hall Library, effective July 16, 2012. Ford had been the supervisor of adult services at the Lexington Park library. “Amy has the very rare combination of excellent technical skills and people...
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Southern Maryland Hospital Center will notify approximately 120 patients by letter of possible exposure to hepatitis C after learning that David Matthew Kwiatkowski, a healthcare worker suspected of transmitting the virus to patients in New Hampshire, had previously worked at Southern Maryland Hospital as a temporary contract worker. The Maryland Department of Health and...
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The Southern Maryland JobSource — your Workforce Investment Board — has On the Job Training grants available through September 30th. Employers who hire someone who has been long term unemployed (19 weeks or longer) can receive reimbursements of 50 to 90 percent, up to $4900. JobSource can also help you find candidates with the...
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Tweens Making Tough Choices at Summer Book Fest 2012 There’s no place like home, or is there? Join tweens (children entering 5th – 7th grades) for our August Tween Summer Book Fest events at the Calvert Libraries. Enjoy an evening of activities and snacks as we explore Tango: The Tale of an Island Dog...
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On Friday, July 20, 2012, at approximately 9:25 P.M., two subjects entered Boatman’s Mini Mart located on 41106 Oakville Rd, in Mechanicsville armed with a gun. One suspect is described as a black male wearing all black. The other suspect is described as a male wearing all dark, his race was unknown. A K-9...
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Sharon Denise Russell, age 56, of Lusby, MD passed away July 17, 2012 at Aria Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Known as Shari, she was born September 22, 1955 in Prince Frederick, MD to Frederick Lyle and Judith M. (Pickrel) Hightower. She was raised in Chesapeake Beach, attended Beach Elementary and Calvert Middle School,...
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Despite threatening skies and quick moving thunderstorms throughout Southern Maryland on Saturday, July 14th, a wonderful fund raiser attended by 100 guests was hosted by Dave and Deb Spigler at their Lusby home “Hog Heaven” for their good friend Delegate Tony O’Donnell. This informal evening Bar-B-Que held outdoors drew supporters from all three Southern...
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It’s the weekend and your teenager asks to go to a party. Or, your teen is hosting a party. Maybe you’re going out of town and leaving your teen at home. Either way, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is warning parents and teens to take notice. Social media has changed the way people party....
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The National Weather service in Sterling, Virginia has issued a flash flood watch for all of Southern Maryland in addition to portions of Maryland…central and Northern Virginia…the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and Washington DC from noon through 11 pm this evening. * Widespread rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour can be expected...
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On Friday, July 20 around 11:20 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to report of a motor vehicle accident in the 20000 block of Hermanville Road in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle, a Nissan Pathfinder had rolled over after first leaving the roadway and striking a tree....
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UPDATE: July 20 Official Police Press Release On July 20, 2012, at approximately 9:00 A.M., two subjects entered the Three Mules Welding Supply located on Great Mills Rd. in Lexington Park armed with a rifle. One suspect is described as a black male wearing dark sweatpants and a sweatshirt wearing a mask. The other...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff Timothy Cameron and Cpl. Angela Delozier would like to remind communities to sign up to participate in the 29th Annual National Night Out, which will be held on August 7, 2012 this year. National Night Out is an effective, inexpensive and an enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community...
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Two of Southern Maryland’s established energy companies to join SMO announced today a major acquisition: the purchase of the heating fuel business of The Besche Company. This transaction, which will be completed on July 31, 2012, includes Besche’s tank wagon petroleum and HVAC business, as well as their Clinton Bulk Plant in Prince George’s...
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The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Charles County has been selected by the Center for Digital Government as the “most digitally advanced county” for counties nationwide with populations of less than 150,000. The 2012 Digital Counties Survey award winners were named Monday, July 16, at the National Association of Counties annual...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is hosting a rare gathering of the only three surviving log-built Chesapeake Bay buyboats (or deckboats as they are more commonly known in Virginia) on Monday, August 6 in the boat basin from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The boats will be open to the public. Joining the museum’s 1899-built...
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As the fall and winter recruiting season approaches, Calvert County businesses once again have the opportunity to appeal to local job seekers at the 2012 Calvert County Job Fair. This annual event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. The Job...
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Mary Frances Caolo, 70, of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away on June 23, 2012 at her residence. She was born on October 27, 1941 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late Mary Nora (nee Buckler) and Arthur Woodrow Henderson. Besides her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her brothers, Louis, Billy, Pete and Eddy...
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As part of its investigation of a report that a man approached two young girls in a suspicious manner in Cobb Island on July 12, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office has released a composite sketch and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the man. Officers responded to Cobb Island Road near High...
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Enjoy lunches with style and substance at Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) beginning on August 7. Expressions of St. Mary’s, exclusive caterer to the museum, will offer two options for visitors and neighbors.Dine in the casual elegance of The Inn at Brome Howard (18281 Rosecroft Road), on the grounds of HSMC, Tuesday through Friday from...
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The Olympics will soon be over, but your chance at running fame doesn’t have to end with London. The 27th Annual Chaptico Classic, the region’s longest-lived running event, will take place on Saturday, August 25. The starting gun for the 10K or 5K T.A.C. certified courses will sound at 8 a.m. Those living life...
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Back to school is around the corner! Visitors of all ages will enjoy activities and events at the Calvert Marine Museum all month long. For a complete listing of programs, please visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Thursday, August 2 – Oyster Wars Talk Captain Gregory Bartles, Lieutenant Commander and DNR historian will give a talk on the Oyster...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: Weekly DUI Status Sheet July 12 thru July 18, 2012 Brett Blair Wearmouth, 26, of Lexington Park on 7/13/12 by TFC E. M. Evans Norman Kenneth Dickerson, 30, of Chaptico on 7/13/12 by TFC B. T. Wiesemann Steven Wesley Gingery, Jr., 27,...
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Maryland State Police have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 11:15am, TFC G. Thompson served a Bench Warrant (T3-15598) on Brittany Nicole Prinsen, 25, of Waldorf. The warrant was issued by the District Court of Charles County with an original charge of...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) celebrated Art Blooms, a unique floral exhibit, co-hosted by the Calvert Garden Club and Ann’s Circle of Annmarie Garden, with a fundraising gala on Friday, July 13, 2012! Proceeds from the Gala will benefit the artLAB, Annmarie Garden’s creative reuse center. Attendance was 170 and included...
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On July 18, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Lester M Scriber, 39 of Callaway was arrested after pulling into the Piney Point Market in Piney Point. Scriber was charged with second degree assault, disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana. Scriber...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the following incidents: THEFTS OF BATTERIES FROM CAMPERS: Between July 17-July 18, during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) stole a battery from a camper and a power cord from another camper parked in the 10400 block of Mark Drive. The suspects also stole a battery from a camper...
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On July 13 at 12:43 p.m., officers responded to Wal-Mart in the 11900 block of Acton Lane in Waldorf for the report of a theft in progress. Upon arrival, officers were alerted by store security that two suspects – previously suspected of stealing a cart full of merchandise including air conditioners, generators, a glass...
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Tuesday, August 7, is National Night Out and Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey and the men and women of the CCSO are scheduled to join thousands of Charles County residents to celebrate their strong alliance against crime. “I encourage people to come out and be part of this event. It’ fun and a...
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In the family friendly musical Annie, young orphan Annie finds herself having multiple adventures in her quest to find a family. The Newtowne Players will perform Annie Thursdays through Sundays, July 27 to Aug. 12, 2012. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 3:30 p.m. Performances are held...
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“Paint the Park Pink Night” stands as one of the most successful events at Regency Furniture Stadium each season. Through a partnership between the Blue Crabs and Civista, the game, which has grown into more of an event, raises both awareness and funds for local breast cancer initiatives right here in Southern Maryland. “Paint...
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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, July 18, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. Heat index values are forecast to be around 105 degrees and temperatures will be in the upper 90s to 100 degrees. The Charles...
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The Calvert County Board of Education is tentatively scheduled to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012, to ratify the 2012-13 negotiated agreement with the Calvert Education Association. The association is in the process of conducting a ratification vote on the tentative contract. If the contract is ratified by association members, the...
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The Maryland State Highway Administration presented their updated plan for improving MD-5 at this week’s St. Mary’s County Commissioners meeting. Referencing a PowerPoint with the data collected over the past few years, they said, “When we looked at the individual crash reports, what we were finding is that many of the accidents that were...
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Mrs. Carolyn Erma Bryant “Mom”, age 73 of Lusby Maryland passed away on Saturday July 14, 2012 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on October 31, 1938 in South Nuttall, WVA to Madge Hicks Board and Arthur C. Board. She was the loving wife of Vernon L. Bryant...
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Barbara Rae Hamilton, 80, of Lusby and Lexington Park, MD formally of Seat Pleasant, MD passed away peacefully at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, Lexington Park, MD on June 15, 2012. She was born on April 11, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Dorothy Virginia Donaldson Evans and Raymond Albert Evans. She graduated from Roosevelt High...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in which a man and a woman were seriously injured. At 5:09 a.m., officers received a call for an assault in progress in the 3500 block of Seagrape Court in Waldorf. The female caller indicated her...
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The band Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to rock even though it has seen and experience one tragedy after another over the years. This coming Sunday, the band will perform at the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department playing their fan favorites and some new tunes which are to be included in the band’s upcoming album ‘God...
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Effective July 20, 2012, water restrictions will be upgraded from Level I to Level II for the following public water system in St. Mary’s County: Leonardtown Farms Villages at Leonardtown Also, Level II Water Restrictions remain in effect for the Forrest Farm public water system. These restrictions have been imposed as a result of...
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Temperatures today are forecasted for 97 degrees. On Wednesday, temperatures are predicted to be 99 degrees with a heat index near 105 degrees. An Excessive Heat Watch may be issued. Scattered thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail. Each year, dozens of children left...
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The Calvert Marine Museum’s Maritime Performance Series presents Pint and Dale on Friday July 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Wine, beer, and “lite bites” by Lotus Kitchen on sale starting at 6 p.m. With vocals and guitar, mandola, Irish pennywhistles, percussion and the exotic sounds of the vielle-à-roue or...
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The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia has confirmed a weak tornado (which began as a waterspout) along Windy Ln, Colton’s Point on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at approximately 4:35 PM. NOAA estimated maximal winds of 75 mph. All damage is consistent with wind speed of that magnitude. Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department responded...
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Hoyer Herald: Connect with Me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Participate in Photo Contest Today marks the beginning of the third annual Member Online All-Star Competition, a friendly competition I am hosting that will encourage my Democratic colleagues to continue to engage with their constituents online. With over 50% of adult Americans now active on Facebook,...
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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — After a 25-year career, Master Chief Petty Officer Julia Grodski recently marked what will likely be her final re-enlistment with a ceremony that was every bit a reunion as it was a recommitment to the U.S. Navy. A group of more than 25 people gathered in...
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On July 14 at 1:37 a.m., Calvert County Dep. M. Quinn responded to a party on Chaneyville Road in Owings for the report of a fight with shots fired. Upon arrival she learned from witnesses that a fight had ensued between two large groups of people attending the party and that a man had...
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Calvert County will celebrate “Buy Local Agriculture Week” July 22-29 by stressing the benefits of buying local products from area farms. The state’s Buy Local Challenge is happening July 21-29 and for that campaign, residents are being asked to eat one thing from a local farm every day. Visit www.buy-local-challenge.com for more information on...
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It was almost as if by entering the doors at Calvert Library Prince Frederick you entered a time machine. A contingent of the Federal City Brass Band were milling around answering questions about their uniforms and a man whomust have been Lincoln, albeit a few inches shorter than history records, offered smiles and handshakes. Saturday...
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harles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey is pleased to announce the agency has hired Dr. Rebecca B. Bridgett as its Acting Director of the Human Resources and Administrative Services Division – a position that has been vacant since late June. Dr. Bridgett will oversee human resources, pre-employment and other executive duties. Most recently, Dr....
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Disorderly Conduct On July 14, 2012 deputies responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Great Mills, Maryland for a report of a disturbance. Witness reported Shuree S. Weems, 31 of Great Mills, Maryland was screaming in the parking lot of the...
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Calvert County Cpl. A. Moschetto and Sgt. J. Hollinger responded to the area of Golden West Way and San Angelo Drive in Lusby on July 11 at about 5:00 p.m. for the report of a man with a gun. After making contact with the complainant and several witnesses they learned that a man had...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Burglary: On 7/09/12 at 11:38 am, Trooper First Class Parker responded to the 12000 block of Susan Lane in Lusby for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect(s) broke the lock on a window in the rear of the residence, entered and stole cash from...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following people on drug charges: Possession of Marijuana: On 7/08/12 at 10:36 pm, Trooper Williams stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 at Saw Mill Rd. in Lusby for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed that Amanda R. Hartmann, 21 of Waldorf, was in...
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On July 12 at 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Cobb Island Road near High Avenue in Cobb Island for the report of suspicious activity. According to two 11-year-old girls, they were riding their bikes near the Cobb Island Baptist Church when a white van approached. The driver of the van slowed...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Destruction of Property On July 15 at 12:13 p.m. DFC M. Robshaw responded to a home on 27th Street in Chesapeake Beach for the report of a destruction of property. The victim advised that a friend became upset with him and damaged his property after...
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On July 15 at 11:34 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers located a vehicle several yards off the roadway near Piney Church Road and St. Linus Drive in Waldorf. Upon inspection, officers found Michael Eugene Milstead, Jr., 32, of Oxon Hill, deceased inside the car; the apparent victim of a homicide. Forensic investigators processed the...
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On Monday, July 16 at 2:55 p.m., Fire and rescue personnel from Mechanicsville and Charles County were alerted to the area of 29298 All Faith Church Road in Mechanicsville for the motor vehicle accident, reported to be on it’s side with injuries. Mechanicsville Engine and the Chief arrived confirming an SUV on it’s side in a corn...
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Sometimes you just have to have that great tasting crabcake from your favorite Southern Maryland restaurant. But maybe you don’t want to get dressed up and go out. Or, maybe you have a hankering for a mouth-watering steak but you can’t leave the house because you have a child that’s sick or a car...
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Charles County Public Schools has released its student orientation schedule for the 2012-13 school year. Listed below are orientation dates and times, and other activities for schools. New student orientations **Note: All orientations are one hour unless otherwise noted** Elementary Schools C. Paul Barnhart, meet the teacher, Aug. 23, 2 – 4 p.m.; Berry,...
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On Friday, July 13, 2012, at 9:10 a.m., TFC J. Gibson served an Arrest Warrant on Robert Andrew Woods, 21, of Great Mills. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Fugitive of Justice on July 13, 2012. Mr. Woods was located at his address...
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Each Monday, the public is invited to a free Monday Memories guided tour of Point Farm, located on Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Calvert County. All are welcome to enjoy the memories of Calvert County, the Patterson family, JPPM or those who once worked on the land that is now JPPM. The public...
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On Sunday, July 15, at 12:30 a.m., Trooper First Class E. Evans of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barracks and Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sears, located at the Wildewood Shopping Center in California, for the report of subjects on the roof of the establishment. Upon arrival and with...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Warrant Service – On Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 9:30am, TFC N. Gresko served a Bench Warrant on James Robert Kolbe, 22, of Charlotte Hall. The warrant was issued by the Circuit Court of St. Mary’s County for Violation of Probation with an original...
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Chopticon High School’s Academy of Finance (AOF) is seeking the support of the St. Mary’s County business community to assist with expanding paid summer internship opportunities for the Academy of Finance students. The National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academy of Finance is a three-year honors program of study for students interested in pursuing a career...
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Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a case of arson in Calvert County. Fire investigators were called to R&R Fabrication located at 170 Schooner Lane in Prince Frederick on July 12 around 12 noon. Investigation revealed an employee discovered a small fire in the two story commercial building. The fire caused minimal damage the restroom...
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At the National Governors Association meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia, Governor Martin O’Malley today released a new report on the economic impact of health reform in Maryland. The report, conducted by the Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, finds that implementation of the Affordable Care Act will benefit the state’s budget by more than...
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The Coast Guard and local authorities are searching for a 35-year-old man after he went swimming and could not be located in the Bush River near Aberdeen, Md., Sunday. Missing is Khaam Xairabong. A dispatcher of Harford County 911 contacted Coast Guard Sector Baltimore watchstanders at approximately 9 p.m. reporting two men were in...
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Mabel McLaughlin Langley of Waldorf, MD died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in St. Leonard, MD. She was 89 years old. Daughter of the late George and Ella Mae McLaughlin. Mrs. Langley had worked in a straw factory and was a switchboard operator and an accountant in the Washington, DC area. Her interests were...
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Robert “Rob” Scott Wilkinson, Jr., 55 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at his residence on July 9, 2012. He was born December 28, 1956 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of the late Robert Scott Wilkinson, Sr. and the Charlotte C. Clutter (who raised him) and birth mother, the late Jane Kuntz. He...
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The Treasury Division of the Charles County Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services has the tax bills for Fiscal Year 2013 now available for citizens to view online. Citizens wishing to view their tax bill should go to www.CharlesCountyMD.gov. Use the “How can we help you” section to select “Tax Inquiry” from the drop...
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Looking for a place to enjoy some great art, be creative, inspire children or learn some interesting art creation techniques? Check out Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center’s ArtLAB. This fun experience is open to everyone. Check out the artLAB Mom’s Club held the first and third Monday of every month from 10 a.m....
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The Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival combined a music festival with a wine festival, arts and crafts festival, craft beer festival and a charity fundraiser into one spectacular two-day event at the Calvert Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick. The event featured National, regional and local area bands and musicians performing on multiple stages. Southern Maryland...
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On July 14, St. Mary’s County deputies responded to St. Mary’s Square in Lexington Park, for a report of trespassing. When police arrived at the shopping center, they observed Lisa Marie Tippett, 47 of Lexington Park, on the property. Tippett had previously been served a notice not to trespass at St. Mary’s Square. When police...
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Steven Wesley Gingery, Jr, 27 of Charlotte Hall, Md., was arrested by Maryland State Police on Friday, July 13 for driving while impaired by drugs, as well as a number of other charges. A lookout was placed for a purple Camaro after a citizen called 911 reporting the vehicle driving erratically in the area of Route...
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Iona Moon announced today it assisted 45 firms in winning prime contract awards under the Navy’s SeaPort-e 2012 Rolling Admission. The awards, released yesterday by the Navy, added 385 new prime contractors and increased the competitive pool of large and small businesses vying for task orders across 22 functional areas. SeaPort-e is a $5.6...
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The Charles County Commissioners are seeking county residents to fill vacancies on the following boards, committees, and commissions: Adult Public Guardianship Review Board Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board Animal Matters Hearing Board Area Council on Aging Citizens Law Enforcement Advisory Task Force Commission for Women Disadvantaged Business Loan Review Committee Gaming Permit Review Board...
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The band Roadhouse will perform classic and contemporary rock and country this Friday, July 13 on the west lawn of La Plata Town Hall starting at 7PM. Hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, chips, and drinks for sale on site. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol. There is also a separate but visible play area for children. Concert...
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Mary Evelyn Bailey May 13, 1918 – July 11, 2012 Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Visitation: The family will receive friends...
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Heading the most recent Lexington Park Business & Community Association on Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Conference Center was Roz Rascanello, Executive Director Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium. Rascanello outlined the benefits for those attending of having a Heritage Area Designation and what it could do...
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On Wednesday, July 11 around 10:00 p.m., the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a serious auto accident along Route 2 and Skinner’s Turn Road in Sunderland. Crews arrived on scene to discover a head-on collision with one into a pole. A total of four patients were at the crash site. One patient...
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Replicate, invent, or create a piece of art with chalk at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center’s (Annmarie Garden’s) annual Sidewalk Chalk-a-thon from August 4 – 12, 2012, 10am – 4pm daily. No reservations required. Simply pick up a bucket of chalk at the Arts Building! Prizes will be awarded in various age groups,...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Warrant Service – On Sunday, July 8, 2012, at 2:30pm, TFC J. Pilkerton served a Bench Warrant on Shelby Lynn Reeder, 20, of Great Mills. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Second Degree...
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Support local charities and have a blast at this unique, two-day festival beginning on Saturday, July 14. Spirits in the Sky, Benefit, LLC will hold this first event with hopes to continue building this fun way to raise money for local charities for years to come. This year the charities supported are Calvert Hospice,...
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On July 10, 2012 a lookout was placed for a critically ill missing person after authorities received a phone call from an out of state family member of a male located in St. Mary’s County making suicidal threats. The subject stated he was going to kill himself and they would find his body in a...
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The St. Charles Companies this week welcomes Jennifer Cutting and OCEAN Celtic Band. OCEAN is the East Coast’s premiere Celtic fusion band, with a live show the Washington Post calls “nothing short of spellbinding,” over 20 Washington Area Music Awards, and a history of sold-out concerts. From the band’s website, “Powered by the soaring vocals of...
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During the Calvert County Commissioners meeting on July 10, Melissa McCoy was presented a certificate and check as the nominated employee for the month of July 2012. Melissa works for Finance and Budget as the Grants Analyst. Although not a part of her regular job, she worked on documents from Hurricane Irene to ensure...
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During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners meeting, a bid award for custodial services that also included grass mowing, trash pickup, emptying of dog waste receptacles, Solomons Comfort Station, Sheriff’s substation and the Solomons Riverwalk was to be awarded. The purpose of the bid was to provide all labor, material, supervision and equipment necessary...
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The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Twilight Performance Series will feature local talent at its free, family-friendly, outdoor performances at campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. The introductory week of performances includes local band, No Green JellyBeenz, and productions of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” by the College of Southern Maryland Theatre Company. Hailing from Mechanicsville,...
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If you’ve driven in the Rappahannock area lately, you may have seen signs touting “Save the Crabs, Then Eat ‘Em.” The Friends of the Rappahannock aimed to keep nitrogen and phosphorus out of the Bay this spring by reminding people that it’s better for both the crabs and your grass if you fertilize in fall and...
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On July 11, 2012 St. Mary’s County Sgt. Harold Young responded to a report of a theft at the Kohl’s in Lexington Park. Upon arrival, contact was made with Loss Prevention and they identified James Edward Martin 32, of Great Mills as a possible shoplifter. Sgt. Young made contact with Martin and it was...
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Southern Maryland News Net was contacted on July 11 by an unnamed source and informed that Dave Zylak had been fired from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Calls to Melvin A. McClintock at St. Mary’s College of Maryland by Southern Maryland News Net were not answered or returned in order for us to confirm...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On July 11, officers were notified of a theft that occurred in the 3600 block of Mt. Pleasant Road in Waldorf. The victim reported unknown suspect(s) broke into a building used as storage and stole various items and oil from an oil tank. It...
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On July 11, Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division arrested Earl Tryee Porter, 17, of Waldorf, in connection with a shooting that occurred at a party on July 7 in the 4900 block of Derryfield Court in Waldorf. Porter and a group of friends showed up at the party, uninvited,...
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On July 9, 2012 deputies responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Independence Drive in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Investigation revealed Kelly Elizabeth Braxton, 29 of Mechanicsville, Maryland was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which escalated into a physical assault when Braxton attempted to stab the victim with a fork. Braxton...
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O’Donnell Endorses Bongino for U.S. Senate
Tony O’Donnell, candidate for the US House of Representatives in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District endorsed former United States Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino for U.S. Senate. “Spending at the federal government is out of control and unsustainable,” stated O’Donnell. “Washington policymakers are out of touch and wreaking havoc with the economy and the nation....
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