Swift action taken by a high school student, a teacher and a Charles County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit officer at North Point High School yesterday led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Waldorf man minutes after he and an accomplice entered the school without authorization and robbed the student of shoes, Charles County...
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On Thursday, Nov. 29, Deputy State Fire Marshal’s were notified of a fire incident at Mattawoman Middle School off of Berry Road in Waldorf. The fire occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 28 and was discovered by a student around 12:20 pm. The fire occurred in a trashcan located in a second level boy’s bathroom. Damage due...
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Mrs. Julia Louise “Waldo” Lamson, 90, of Prince Frederick died Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick surrounded by her family. She was born in DeWitt, Nebraska, March 19, 1922 to the late Harmon Orville and Louisa Marie Damkroger Waldo. Julia attended Gage County public schools and the University...
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Our gift to you! All are invited to attend the Christmas Open House at the St. Clement’s Island Museum on Saturday, December 8 with free admission! Fees are waived this day to enjoy the 27th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit, holiday refreshments, and a program of fun and festivity! Santa and Mrs. Claus...
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On Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:56am, the Charles County Board Of County Commissioners have authorized the County flags to be lowered to half staff immediately. The flags will remain at half staff through sunset on Saturday, December 1, 2012. This is in honor of County Employee Dottie Winn, who was employed with the...
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A team of the state’s most talented Career and Technology Education (CTE) high school students showcased their skills in 77 career and technical competitions. Demonstrating exemplary CTE training, Maryland students challenged 6,000 other student champions from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. A Maryland student in Principles of Technology is...
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Charles County Commissioner Debra M. Davis, Esq. invites the public to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting. It will convene on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., at Sartik’s, located on 7670 Hawthorne Road in La Plata. The purpose of the Town Hall meeting is to take questions from those in attendance, and to...
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At least one person came away from this year’s Festival of Trees with a lot more than pleasant memories of beautifully decorated trees. Nancy Hill of Huntingtown was thrilled to find out she was the winner of the 2013 “Spree Tree” valued at more than $3,400 of donated merchandise. Hill, a long-time supporter of...
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On Wednesday, Nov. 28, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital cut the ribbon on its new Wound Healing Center. The new facility is a state-of-the-art center dedicated to the art and science of healing very hard to treat wounds. The causes of these difficult wounds are many, but all share the same problem; once a patient...
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Join the students and staff of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center for their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the school site across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. Santa will make his grand entrance at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a...
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Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey said a call from a citizen – combined with excellent patrol work and a determined police K-9 team – helped lead to the arrest of two suspects who had just burglarized a house. On November 19 at 12 noon, officers were dispatched to a residence in the area...
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On November 27, the Charles County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Resolution #2012-70. The resolution, which is effective immediately, is a “Code of Civility” that sets forth the manner in which members of the Board of Commissioners – and all boards, committees and commissioners appointed by the Board of Commissioners – should...
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The following roads will be closed on Saturday, December 1st, for the Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade, Santa on the Beach and Jollyfest on 7th: • Bay Avenue, between 1st Street and 7th Street, will be closed at 9 a.m. Bay Avenue, between 1st Street and 5th Street, will reopen at 5 p.m. Bay Avenue,...
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On Thursday, November 15, at the Maryland Tour & Travel Summit held at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Beverly Brown was awarded the Audrey Davenport Hospitality Person of the Year Award. This award is named in honor of the Maryland Tourism Council past president , who was legendary for exceptional customer service. The late Audrey Davenport owned...
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Paul Gerome Istvan, 86, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away at Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral, Florida on Nov. 24. He was born in Hughesville on Oct. 3, 1926 to the late Joseph and Mamie M. (Buckler) Istvan. He served in the Army during WWII. Later, Paul became an Assistant Manager for Safeway...
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Frank Edward Tyser, 85, of Waldorf died at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown on Nov. 24. He was born in Wheaton on Jan. 4, 1927 to the late Frank Leroy and Emma (Fontan) Tyser. He served in the Army at the end of World War II in Italy and in the Korean War....
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Big Give 1st-Ever for Maryland’s Community College Students In an unprecedented show of support for the state’s community colleges during a one-day online giving event, the College of Southern Maryland placed first among Maryland’s 16 colleges with more than $23,000 given by 223 donors on Nov. 14. “The outpouring of support across the state...
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Malcolm Elmer Goode, Sr. 85, of Chaptico passed away in Leonardtown on Nov. 28. Born on May 7, 1927 in Maryland, he was the son of the late Douglas and Dora Lyon Goode. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. with prayers recited at 3 p.m....
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The Southern Maryland Civil War Roundtable will feature a presentation by author Eric Buckland on Mosby’s Rangers at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Center for Business and Industry (BI) on the La Plata Campus. The roundtable is open to anyone interested in the Civil War. Commanded by...
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Nancy Lee Pilkerton, 69 of Mechanicsville, MD died Nov. 27 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born May 20, 1943 in Laurel she was the daughter of Agnes Rosalie Quade and the late William Joseph Pilkerton. Nancy was a 1962 graduate of Margaret Brent High School. She was a certified nursing assistant and worked at Bayshore...
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Thomas Alfred “Al” Copsey, 90, of Mechanicsville passed away surrounded by his loving family in Washington, DC. On Nov. 28. Born on August 4, 1922 in Oraville, he was the son of the late Freeman Edward and Lillian Burch Copsey. Thomas was the loving husband of Jean Delores Copsey whom he married in Leonardtown....
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Huntingtown High School came alive with spectacularly decorated Christmas trees at the 24th Annual Festival of Trees for Calvert Hospice. Walking down the hallway, lined with trees, one had to stop and admire all the work that went into the decorations and decorating. This year the theme was “Joyful Holidays” and it was a...
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Robert Barry Sweeney, 55, of LaPlata passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton. Robert was born on Oct. 5, 1957 to the Late Allan Lee Sweeney and Ida Mae Kaplan Gannon in Washington, DC. Robert enjoyed many things, including tennis, bowling, and shooting pool. But mostly spending time...
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UPDATE 11/29/12 8:30am:Carl J. Siegel was arrested by the Maryland State Police on Wednesday November 28, and charged with 2 counts of 2nd degree child abuse, 3 counts of second degree assault-sec degree and theft of less $1,000. Siegel was released on Thursday November 29 after posting bail. Carl Joseph Siegel Jr, 27 of Huntingtown is wanted by the...
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Charles County Commissioner President Candice Quinn Kelly invites the public to attend a “Dine with Purpose” event on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., at the New Hope Church of God (4200 Old Washington Road, Waldorf). Commissioner Kelly will join the Waldorf Rotary Club in coordinating a second annual community dinner....
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The Eleventh Annual Silent Angel Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The Silent Angel Memorial, established in 2002 is a non-profit organization serving the community of Saint Mary’s County. The Silent Angel organization is a partnership...
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I want to come to you about a story I would really like to have covered on SMNewsnet. Adam Lumpkins is an amazing, local, 5 year old who has been fighting Pre-B Cell Acute Lympoblastic Leukemia since he was 21 months. His mom is a Paramedic in Charles County, currently stationed in Hughesville, and...
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Katharina von Kellenbach, a professor of Religious Studies and former Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, posed the question, “How do families and societies move beyond an event of mass violence, such as the Holocaust?” during her presentation at the College of Southern Maryland, Oct. 25....
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On November 28, at approximately 1:26pm, occupants at 945 Chart Court in Lusby, noticed smoke coming from the passenger compartment of a 2006 Ford Mustang. St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department responded. Witnesses attempted to extinguish the fire but the vehicle was destroyed. The nearby house sustained minor damage from the heat. The estimated loss...
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Good things really do happen – and to prove that point, here is definite proof: Bob Shipley, a heating and air-conditioning contractor from Atlanta Georgia, a good friend of the Leonardtown Lions Club President, ‘King Lion’ George Kirby, visited Lions Camp Merrick this past summer. He went along on a follow-up visit with the...
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Wednesdays Pet for 11/28/12 is Minnie Featured Pet: Minnie Rescue Group: Second Hope Rescue Breed: Tibetan Terrier/Cavalier King Charles Sex: Female Size: 10 lbs Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $250.00 Are you shopping for a dog at a pet store this holiday season? Here is your very own designer breed,...
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Thomas M. Swann, Jr. 49 of Cobb Island died on Nov. 25 in Washington, DC. He was born on July 27, 1963 to Thomas M. Swann, Sr. and Evelyn Swann in La Plata. He is also survived by his wife Melinda Swann, daughters Ashley, Catherine, and Kimberly Swann, sister Linda Swann, grandchildren Madison Swann...
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Encourages Marylanders to Buy Local, Fresh, Natural Christmas Trees this Holiday Season Maryland Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance and Deputy Secretary Mary Ellen Setting, joined by Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff, will kick off the State’s Christmas tree promotion with an official tree lighting ceremony at MDA headquarters in Annapolis on Thursday, Nov. 29,...
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Just in time for the holidays, on Saturday, December 1, 2012 is North Beach’s “Jollyfest on 7th”. This enchanting day begins with the Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade starting at noon. The parade route ends at the entrance of a wonderland filled with amazing artists and holiday festivities. 30+ local artists and vendors will be...
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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR TEENS WITH EMT TRAINING - The Maryland State Police is expanding career opportunities for young people interested in emergency medicine who are up to the challenge of helping to save lives in the air. The Maryland State Police is now hiring for the position of “aviation cadet.” This position...
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On August 14, 2012 a burglary was reported at the New Market Pharmacy in Mechanicsville, Maryland. It was discovered that unknown culprit(s) had entered the establishment after hours and stole nearly 1,656 “Hydrocodone” pills carrying a street value of about $12,000. On November 19th, 2012 another burglary was reported to the same establishment; however...
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Joyce P. Ireland, 91, of Lusby passed away on Nov. 25 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown. She was born on Oct. 30, 1921 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late Homer Pullen and Florence Parlier Pullen. Joyce had a career as an outstanding Administrative Assistant for Patuxent River Naval Air Station and was well...
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Rose Marie Burroughs, 76, of St. Mary’s City, died Nov. 24 at Hospice House in Callaway. Rose was born Nov. 9, 1936, in St. Mary’s City to the late Charles Dolie Wood and Marie Dement Wood. Rose is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s City. She graduated from St. Michael’s Catholic School in Ridge....
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John Bevins Morris, Sr., 96, of St. Inigoes passed away peacefully on Nov. 26 surrounded by his family at Jutland Farm, St. Inigoes in the house where he was born. Bevins was born March 4, 1916 to the late Bevins Morris and Linda Abell Morris. When Bevins was five years old, his mother passed...
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The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to warn the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel. This criminal activity continues to occur, despite significant public attention to the illicit scheme. DEA offices nationwide regularly receive telephone calls from concerned citizens who are the victims of this extortion effort. The...
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Terry Quinn took a chance when he decided to open Solomons Gallery, but so far he has been glad he did it. The Solomons Island store centers on Quinn’s printing business, through which he prints the work of other artists. He also produces and sells his own work wholesale, shipping it to retail outlets...
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After receiving a letter to the editor from Gary Scales, Southern Maryland News Net looked into the matter and researched the case. UPDATE: After speaking to Jaymi Sterling from the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office we learned that Jennings was early paroled on October 19, 2012 after serving less than 2 months 3 months. Neither the victims nor the St....
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My name is Gary Scales and I hope you can help me! On October 22, 2010, a speeding motorist who was driving out of control killed my son, Richard Jackson. The driver, Jarron Jennings, who killed Richard was tried by a jury during a three day jury trial in St. Mary’s County from April...
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When neuropsychologist Roger Wolcott Sperry conducted his split-brain studies, he probably wasn’t considering “whole-brained” thinker Keith Sanders. The assistant commander for Acquisition, Sanders integrates left-brained analysis and right-brained thoughtfulness to manage 99 Acquisition Category II to IV programs – a portfolio of roughly $2 billion – for the Naval Air Systems Command. It’s a...
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Troopers throughout the state made their presence known this Thanksgiving weekend with initiatives and additional patrols which yielded significant results. The Maryland State Police conducted traffic and criminal enforcement initiatives throughout the state during the busiest travel time of the year. During the Thanksgiving weekend, all 22 state police barracks made their presence known...
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Clara Evelyn Thomas, 83 of Lexington Park departed this life after a lengthy battle with cancer on Thursday, Nov. 22 at her family home in St. Mary’s County. Clara was born on Sept. 15, 1929 in Pearson to the late Joseph Ignatius and Mary Ira (Smith) Thomas. Clara was the youngest of eight children....
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Joseph Francis Cierkes, 92, of Charlotte Hall, formerly of Baltimore, died peacefully Nov. 22 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Born August 18, 1920 in Baltimore, he was the son of Julian and Rosalie Cierkes. Joe served in the Army during World War II leaving with a rank of Technician 5th grade. Joe was...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG), is dedicating Maryland’s new Buoy and Debris Response Vessel the Robert P. Gaudette. DNR Secretary John R. Griffin, Kevin Keiffer, Captain, Sector Baltimore, USCG Randy Barr, Program Analyst, USCG Alexander Berberian, Grant Coordinator, Homeland Security / FEMA Blake...
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Glenn Dale Sanders, Sr., 76, of Leonardtown passed away surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 16 in Washington, DC. Born Oct. 16, 1936 in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late Wallace E. and Glenda Mae Sanders of St. Pete, FL. Glenn is survived by his loving wife Janet M. Sanders...
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Marilyn Mae Penyak, 86, of Leonardtown, died Nov. 3 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Marilyn was born Dec. 20, 1925, in Pittston, PA, to the late Salvatore C. Andaloro and Josephine O’Boyle. She graduated high school in Pittson, PA and received an Associate Degree in Business Studies from the Lackawanna Business School,...
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Alan Glenwood “Glen” Buckler, 57 of Mechanicsville died Nov. 25 at his residence. Born Feb. 18, 1955 in Leonardtown he was the son of Howard Allan Buckler and Doris Jean (Posey) Buckler of Mechanicsville. Glen was a carpenter working in construction and remodeling of homes. He enjoyed playing softball, fishing, oystering, crabbing and tobacco...
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Patricia Ann Nagy, 81 of Leonardtown passed away on Nov. 24 at her residence. Pat was born on Feb. 2, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Paul Yellig and Mildred (Smith) Yellig. Pat was a resident of Cedar Lane and graduated from South Hills High School. She was employed as secretary to the...
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November 17 – January 01, 2013 5th Annual Ornament Show and Sale – Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center - This is the perfect place to find unique and affordable gifts for friends and family. The ornaments are beautifully hung on trees displayed in the Main Gallery of the Arts Building. Visitors shop off the trees...
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Date change due to Hurricane Sandy The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation wishes to remind residents that the next household hazardous waste collection day will take place this Saturday, December 1. The fall collection event, originally scheduled for Saturday, November 3, was rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. The household waste...
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A trailer fire at Skyline Place, Bryans Road, on November 21, at 10:44pm was spotted by a neighbor. Bryans Road, Accokeek and Indian Head Volunteer Fire Departments responded. The estimated loss is $20,000. It started in the living room and there was no fire sprinkler system. The fire is undetermined origin and remains under...
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As fall carries on and winter approaches, residents surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River may notice increased evening operations and a change in flight patterns. Operating flight hours at NAS Patuxent River are normally 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; however, flight tests outside of this time frame may be necessary. In the upcoming months...
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On Sunday, November 25, at 4:25p.m., firefighters from Bay District, PAX River, Hollywood, and Valley Lee were alerted to a report of a house fire in the 21000 block of Garfield Street in Great Mills. Crews arrived on scene to discover a single story, single family home with fire and heavy smoke showing. It took...
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North Beach will hold a Work Session on December 6, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. During this Work Session, the town council members will be discussing plans for developing a passive park on the lot located at 3rd Street and Bay Avenue. Public input is encouraged. If you are able, please attend!...
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The St. Mary’s Board of County Commissioners will host a Public Forum on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Commissioners Meeting Room inside the Chesapeake Building. The building is located at 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. Citizens are invited to attend the forum and address the members of the Board...
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On Friday November 23, at approximately 10:30a.m., witnesses called the 911 center and reported seeing a white male forcibly take a purse from a woman, while she was shopping at Wal-Mart in California. Witnesses also reported the suspect fled the shopping center in a black SUV, last seen traveling southbound on Route 235. Two...
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During the week of November 19 through November 25 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,425 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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On November 19 at 2:30 p.m. Dep. J. Cutchin of the Calvert County County Sheriff’s Office was responding the Rite Aid store in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft of six Craig wireless netbooks, valued at almost $800. A description of the suspect was given and Cutchin observed the suspect walking on...
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Dep. T. Buckler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Rite Aid store in Prince Frederick on November 20 at 5:30 p.m. for the report of a subject trying to pass what appeared to be fraudulent prescriptions. When the subject, identified as Anton J. Krolczyk, 35 of Prince Frederick, returned to pick...
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Mary Gertrude Readmond, 71 of Hollywood, passed away on Nov. 23 in Leonardtown. Born April 25, 1941 in Mechanicsville, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Ernest and Mary Agnes Harding. Mrs. Readmond was the loving wife of the late John Franklin Readmond, Sr., whom she married on Feb. 4, 1967 in LaPlata,...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind citizens that the last household hazardous waste collection for 2012 will be held on Saturday, Dec.1. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off of Radio...
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Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 91, of Leonardtown passed away on Nov. 23 in Leonardtown. Born on Sept. 1, 1921 in Drayden she was the daughter of the late Oliver B. and Louise Virginia Adams Milburn. Mary was the loving wife of the late Ernest H. Johnson who preceded her in death on May 6, 1993...
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Myrtle Aud Abell, 91 of California passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side on Nov. 24. She was born on April 7, 1921, in Dameron to the late Clarence M. and Estelle A. Combs Aud. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Abell. Myrtle was a...
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On Saturday, Nov. 24, the following story was posted by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review about two Hughesville residents, Karen and Kaitlin Bubka were pronounced dead after a horrific accident. The following story and photograph were posted here with permission of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. State police charged the driver of a tractor-trailer after it drove across...
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Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, through Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Test events are scheduled from 4:30-9:30 p.m. on these days. Pilots at NAS Patuxent River will be testing and training for realistic night flight scenarios. These events will include,...
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Carol Jean “Susie” Wayson, 59, a longtime resident of Wayson’s Corner in Lothian passed away Nov. 21 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Susie was born Sept. 27, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA to Charles Russell and Ruth Elizabeth (Behe) Rayburn. She graduated from Southern High School in 1971. Susie married Richard Alan...
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Tamiline Mae Reid “Nanny”, 96, of North Beach passed away Nov. 21 at her great-grandson’s residence in Dunkirk. She was born May 31, 1916 in Weedonville, VA to Robert Paul and Lena Belle (McDaniel) Gregan. Nanny was raised in Weedonville where she attended public schools and graduated from King George County High School. She married...
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Visitors to the Calvert County Government website are seeing a different picture when they open the site at www.co.cal.md.us. For the first time in seven years, the county’s website has been completely redesigned. The county has contracted with CivicPlus, a Web design company that specializes in government sites, to design and host the site....
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Eugene Anthony Piotrowski, 59, of Mechanicsville died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Nov. 21. He was born in Schenectady, New York on Sept. 22, 1953 to the late Eugene Francis and Agnes (Idank) Piotrowski. Gene enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking, fishing, hiking, hunting and kayaking. He absolutely loved the outdoors and...
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Maria Michelon Morgan, 47, of Lexington Park died Nov. 14 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s after fighting a courageous 16 month battle from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 11, 2011. Born on May 2, 1965 she was the daughter of Larry and Jessie Michelon of Miller Place, NY. Maria...
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While conducing a covert operation related to the “Maximum Manpower Holiday Patrol” Vice/Narcotics detectives began to conduct an investigation into a suspicious prescription left to be filled at a Mechanicsville Pharmacy. As the investigation continued it was discovered that the individual in the investigation was a suspect in several other prescription fraud cases that...
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Vice/Narcotics detectives began an investigation into a possible large shipment of marijuana coming to a residence in St. Mary’s County. The target of the investigation was observed in the area and detectives waited for him the take custody of the package. Suspect Darren Cole Grosche, 25 of Falls Church,Va. was arrested and found to...
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Deuan Manuel Herndon, 26 of Lexington Park was arrested for possession of marijuana on Sunday, November 25, at 3:30p.m. Trooper First Class N. Gresko of the Maryland State Police was patrolling in the area of Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills in his unmarked MSP issued patrol car, when Herndon passed him. As Herndon...
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Pamela Jeanne “Pammie” Osborne, 55, of Lusby died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 20. She was born on May 10, 1957 to the late Jeanne Virginia and George Frederick Breed, Sr. in Washington, DC. She married William “Billy” Osborne on June 10, 2000 and relocated from Laurel to Lusby. She retired from the National Institute...
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Paul Dow Reddy, Sr., 91, of Dunkirk, MD passed away at South River Health and Rehabilitation in Edgewater. He was born August 14, 1921 in Danville, IL to Paul D. and Nettie (Davis) Reddy. At age 17, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. Paul later moved to Washington, D.C. where he met and married...
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Friends, family and colleagues welcomed a new commanding officer at Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Zero (VX-20) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Nov. 15. Cmdr. Robert Polvino turned over command of the 420-member squadron to Cmdr. Jason Rider during a ceremony at the unit’s hangar. Rear Adm. Randy Mahr, Naval Air Warfare Center...
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Malcolm “Mac” Alfred Marquess, age 86, of Owings, MD and formerly of Waldorf, MD passed away at Burnett – Calvert Hospice House on November 23, 2012. He was born June 8, 1926 in Chesapeake Beach, MD to Lawrence and Nora (Cochrane) Marquess. Mac was raised on the family farm and attended local schools. He...
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Landon Carroll Sneade passed away November 21, 2012 at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. surrounded by his family. He was born August 1, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, in Annapolis, MD. Landon is survived by his loving parents Jason Michael and Kristen Marie (Rogers) Sneade; and grandparents Darrin and Candi Rogers...
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The holiday tradition continues with the 28th annual Solomons Christmas Walk, presented by the Solomons Business Association on December 7 and 8, to feature candlelit streets with festive storefronts and homes, decorations, a lighted boat parade and breakfast with Santa. “This has become a time-treasured tradition and is our gift to the community for...
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Hospice care offers the highest quality services and support to patients and family caregivers, facing serious and life-limiting illnesses. Hospice care providers take time to ask what is important to those they are caring for, while listening to what their patients and families say. Physicians, nurses, social workers, bereavement coordinators, hospice aides, and clergy...
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On Tuesday, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners honored Dr. Jack Smith as the Maryland Public School Superintendent of the Year for 2013. Dr. Jack Smith has been the Calvert County School Superintendent since July 2006 and has worked for the Calvert County Public Schools since 1998. He has also been an educator for...
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Calvert County Government received a 2012 Sub-Recipient Agreement from Maryland Emergency Management Agency regarding the Federal Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). Based on the amount received in previous grant awards, $107,941 was placed in the 2013 budget. The actual grant is $58,807.60. As with previous grants from HSGP, it is 100%...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office applied to the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) for a grant and was successful. They received a grant for $2,003 This grant was awarded in September 2012. It was to cover expenses to send First Sergeant Craig Bowen to the Fall Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc....
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Denise S. McDowell, RN, MSN, FACMPE, FAHM, director of Performance and Clinical Resource Management at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, has become a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), the certification and standard-setting division of the Medical Group Manager’s Association (MGMA-ACMPE). Fellowship in the ACMPE is the highest distinction in the...
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Doris “Dot” Futyma of Huntingtown, MD. Born on Oct. 22, 1929 to Albert and Lucille Elrod of Alabama. Passed away 0n Nov. 23, 2012 at the age of 83. She is the beloved wife of Edward Futyma. Loving mother of Darrell (Sherry D’Agostino) Cooper, Don (Joyce) Cooper and Darlene (Roger) King. Devoted grandmother of...
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On November 25 between 2pm and 3:30pm, you can take the Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour. The fee is $10 a person, $8 for senior (55+) and is appropriate for ages: 10 and up. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property...
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The Calvert County Historic District Commission has presented the annual Historic Preservation Awards since 1989. The rewards recognize outstanding achievements and excellence in preserving and protecting Calvert County’s cultural heritage. Members of the Historic District Commission reviewed the nominations for 2012 and selected recipients for two project awards and one education award. The following...
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The Patuxent Small Craft Guild (PSCG) members recently finished building a traditional 16-foot cedar-planked crabbing skiff at the Calvert Marine Museum. The boat was based on a design by David Lawrence, a retired boat builder in St. Mary’s County. The Guild members comprised of museum volunteers maintain the museum’s fleet of small watercraft, under...
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This years Festival of Trees will be held at Huntingtown High School, November 23-25. General Admission will be Friday from 6pm – 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5 adults, Seniors $4, children (4-12) $2 and children under 3 are free. The Festival features hallways of beautifully...
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Phillip Kenneth Buler, 57, of Mechanicsville, MD, died November 22, 2012. Born October 29, 1955 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Charles Buler and Rosemary Caughlin Buler. Phil recently retired from the Fort Myer Fire Department in Arlington, Virginia after 30 years of service. He had been a volunteer with the Suitland...
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Catherine Estelle Hess, 97, of Hollywood, formerly from Suitland passed away on Nov. 22 in Leonardtown. Born on March 15, 1915 in Washington, DC. she was the daughter of the late Karl Frederick and Maggie May Scheytt of Washington, DC. Catherine was the loving wife of the late Thaddeus Stevens Hess, Jr. whom she...
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James ”Jamie” Benjamin Clarke, Jr., 65, of Great Mills passed away with his loving family by his side on Nov. 20 in Baltimore. Born on July 18, 1947, he was the son of James Benjamin Clarke, Sr. and the late Bertha Ceceia (Thompson) Clarke of Lexington Park. After 16 years of courtship he married...
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The Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation (MAEF) in partnership with the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School program is sponsoring a workshop designed to provide important information to farms that work with schools groups K-12 on Monday, Dec. 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at MDA, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis....
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The Lusby Business Association presents the Lusby Town Center’s 3rd annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1, 2012 at 5:30pm in the Lusby Commons Shopping Center. The community event will include a visit from Santa Claus, who will arrive in grand style courtesy of the Solomons’ Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. Santa, along with...
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“Snow Show” Featured Snow Plow Driving Competition One of the toughest jobs in Maryland belongs to SHA highway crews when battling Old Man Winter. To underscore the talents of SHA’s frontline forces, State Highway Administrator Melinda B. Peters challenged media partners to a duel of driving prowess in 10-ton dump trucks with 10-foot wide...
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Chaney Enterprises Celebrates Golden Anniversary From a modest sand and gravel operation founded in Southern Maryland 50 years ago, Eugene “Babe” Chaney began a family legacy that lives strong today. Still family owned and operated, Chaney Enterprises has grown and thrives, operating seven ready-mixed concrete plants, four sand and gravel facilities and a 19,000-square-foot,...
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Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey announced today that his agency will begin operating under its Holiday Safety Plan starting Friday, November 23. The plan increases patrols in shopping centers and neighborhoods to prevent crime and help keep citizens safe. “See and be seen — that’s the core of our Holiday Safety Plan,” said...
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On November 22, at approximately 8:40p.m., police received a call for an open door at the Plaza Books & Video Store, often referred to as “the Dirty Book Store” at 21801 North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Police arrived on scene and reported the front door had been smashed out and a black male...
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On November 22, at 5:00a.m., police responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on Baringer Drive in the area of Elliott Court in California. A 911 caller stated that they could see an over turned vehicle from their house, but were unsure how many vehicles were involved. Police arrived on scene to discover a Nissan 350Z...
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The State Highway Administration (SHA) will detour traffic on two consecutive nights, November 26 and 27, for motorists traveling on US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) near US 50 (Ocean Gateway) in Queenstown, Queen Anne’s County. The temporary nighttime detours are necessary to install new steel beams as part of the bridge deck replacement...
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The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park in Piney Point will present a holiday exhibit set up in the museum and the lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a historic building not usually open to the public. The exhibit theme complements the 2012 Presidential election year with an extensive exhibit of political memorabilia. Private and personal...
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Donate a new or gently used book, unwrapped, to the Angel Tree Book Drive this holiday season and help expand the home libraries of children in need. United Way of Calvert County aims to collect over 600 books for children, ranging in age from birth to 16, with the support of Department of Social...
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The annual Prince Frederick Art Walk is back! Organized by the artists of CalvART Gallery,the 2012 Prince Frederick Artwalk is December 8th from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and capped off with one of CalvART Gallery’s famous Receptions from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. with a wonderful Gifts of a Lifetime raffle basket full...
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On November 22, at 9:50a.m., rescue personal and police were called to the area of Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk for a report of a gunshot wound. Investigation revealed that a 47 year old male was suffering from a shotgun wound from a hunting accident. The victim was brought out of the woods to the...
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Maryland Network is 1 of 8 in Nation to Receive Technology Designation The Small Business and Technology Development Center at the College of Southern Maryland has been accredited by the Maryland Small Business Development network to add “technology” to its name, with the Maryland network one of only eight in the nation receiving the...
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On November 21 at 12:57pm, Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department responded to a shed fire on Glymont Road in Indian Head. The fire was spotted by a Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy and a neighbor. Two fifteen year old male juveniles were apprehended shortly after leaving the scene and confessed to setting the fire inside...
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The two-week deer firearm season opens Saturday, November 24 and runs through December 8, 2012. Hunters who possess a valid hunting license or are exempt from the Maryland hunting license requirements may use firearms to hunt white-tailed and sika deer during this season. The bag limits for the Firearm Deer Season are: One antlered...
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On November 22, at 1:50am, police and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along southbound Route 235 at Miramar Way in California. Crews arrived on scene to discover a two vehicle, t-bone collision, with one vehicle overturned. Police reported that all occupants were out of their vehicles. Two patients signed treatment refusals at the scene. Investigation revealed...
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Leonardtown’s “Christmas on the Square”- ring in the holiday season on Friday, November 23rd from 5 – 9:00 PM with Leonardtown’s annual “Christmas on the Square” and “Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony” held on Washington Street in the Leonardtown Square. Bring the whole family out for live entertainment starting at 5:00 pm. Enjoy holiday music,...
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On Nov. 16 at 12 p.m., officers responded to a house in the 9700 block of Royal Oak Drive in La Plata for the report of found human remains. A preliminary investigation showed the residents of the single family house were cleaning out the attic when they discovered the decomposed remains of a newborn...
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The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, MD will present its 27th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit beginning December 1 for a month-long exhibition. The museum will come alive with antique and collectible dolls, toys, and working miniature trains in a holiday setting sure to delight children from one to 101. Started...
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On November 11, 2012 the United States Marshall’s service conducted an investigation into the whereabouts of registered sex offender Michael William Loiacono, 40 who was registered as a sex offender in Norfolk Virginia. The Marshall’s service tracked Loiacono to a Mechanicsville address where the investigation was continued by the St. Mary’s County Bureau of...
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On October 26, 2012 at 11:28 P.M. police units responded to the parking lot of St. Mary’s Landing Restaurant and Bar for the report of a fight involving three subjects. Upon arrival officers discovered an adult male victim in the parking lot suffering from a stab wound to the abdomen. The victim was flown...
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Chester Stanislaus Deptula, 86, formerly of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, died Nov. 16 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown with his daughter, Valerie, at his side. He was born on Sept. 27, 1926, the 5th of 7 children born to the late Franciszek (Frank) Deptula and Kazimiera (Catherine) Obremski Deptula who both immigrated from Poland...
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Paul “Zack” Hill passed away surrounded by family at his home in Mechanicsville on Nov. 20. Zack was born Sept. 28, 1927 on a family farm in Chaptico to the late Francis G. Hill and the late Myrtle L. Thompson Hill. Zack went to school in a 2-room school house in Mechanicsville. Zack graduated...
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M.S. in Engineering Management: Focus on Systems Engineering The Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at the George Washington University will be enrolling students in the accelerated Master of Science at SMHEC for the January 5 to March 2, 2013 Spring I Semester. There will be an Information Session on Saturday, December 1,...
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UPDATE 11/21/12: On November 17, 2012, at 1:46 A.M. police units responded to the Green Door Bar located in Park Hall, for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival units made contact with an adult male victim who stated he had been stabbed in the side by an unknown person while inside the establishment. The...
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On November 21, 2012, police units responded to the Three Notch Trail in Charlotte Hall, Maryland for a report of a deceased male lying on the trail. Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded to conduct an investigation. During the preliminary investigation there were no evidence indicating foul play was...
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Vice/Narcotics detectives identified Brian Christopher Hancock, 34 of Leonardtown as a distributor of Heroin. After undercover purchases were made, he was indicted and arrested. Bobbie Jo Tippett, 19 of Great Mills, was charged with “Altering and Obtaining Oxycodone by Fraud”. She is awaiting a “Preliminary Inquiry Date” in the District Court. Darien Marcel Bush,...
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Cadets learn about careers as they tour center for trades and energy training. The College of Southern Maryland Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) in Waldorf welcomed cadets from Freestate ChalleNGe Academy at Aberdeen Proving Grounds to tour the facility and learn about careers in construction as well as associate degree programs. The academy...
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron wishes to announce a “Maximum Deployment Holiday Patrols Operation” beginning Friday November 23rd and continuing on Fridays, November 30th, December 7th, December 14th and December 21st from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. “Based on statistical data collected and analyzed, we have determined our highest demand for police service is Friday...
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Marilyn (Mari) Elaine Single, 55, of La Plata passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, at her home surrounded by family. Mari was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 15, 1957 to James Richard Shanks and Marilyn Jean (Steel) Shanks. She grew up in Winchester, Indiana and graduated from Winchester Community High School. She obtained...
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The holidays are upon us and that means one thing….SHOPPING. Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 24th and it is the perfect time to do some holiday shopping. Small Business Saturday is dedicated to supporting small businesses all over America on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. We are asking you...
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Dear Southern Maryland News Net, On behalf of my fellow Hogettes, “The Washington Redskins Biggest Fans”, I want to thank you for your generous support of this year’s fundraiser held in Lusby. Because of folks like you, we raised more than $22,000 for organizations that help those less fortunate than ourselves. Of this amount,...
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UPDATE 11/21/12: Southern Maryland News Net was contacted by the family of the The 65 year old, male pedestrian that was struck ten days ago. The victim passed away on November 20, around 10:30pm. The Victim was struck by a 21 year old male driving a 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 pick up truck on November 11,...
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The North Beach Town Government will be closed on Thursday, November 22, 2012 and Friday, November 23, 2012 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. The Mayor, Town Council and Staff would like to wish each and every resident in North Beach a Happy Thanksgiving!
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College of Southern Maryland students gathered Oct. 21 to meet and say thanks to members of the community whose generosity and support is helping them fulfill their dreams. The students, who have received scholarships through the CSM Foundation, are pursuing associate’s degrees and also non-credit certifications in the trades. “Attending the scholarship reception is...
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Lexington Park Patuxent River NAS was recognized for its contributions to sustainable tourism and green travel by the Maryland Office of Tourism Development at the 32ndth Annual Tourism and Travel Summit in Cambridge, Maryland. Over two-hundred hospitality professionals attended the event. Accepting the award on behalf of the hotel was,...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department has established a deadline for the submission of Septic System Construction Applications. Wednesday, December 19, 2012 will be the last date the Health Department will accept applications for guaranteed processing prior to the January 1, 2013 regulation change. The regulation, known as the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation...
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Charles “Ronnie” Cibulay, 77 of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully on November 19, 2012 at Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, MD. He was born on December 2, 1934 in the Burrough of Queens, New York City, NY to the late Mary Benneck and the late Ferdinand Cibulay. He attended school in Queens, NY. Ronnie came...
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Gloria Jean Cullers, 63, of Lusby, MD passed away November 18, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. She was born July 8, 1949 in Prince Frederick, MD to Marvin August and Alverta Juanita (Chaney) Tulgetske. Gloria was raised in Calvert County and attended public schools. She married Charles E. Cullers in...
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Charles Ray Linkous, 76, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on November 18, 2012 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born November 23, 1935 in Clincho, Virginia to the late Ernest and Nora Cain Linkous. Charles Ray served in the Army from 1959 to 1961 when he was honorably discharged as a PFC. He...
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Gertrude Elizabeth Blankenship, age 73, of Deale, MD passed away November 18, 2012 at her home. She was born December 5, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Marie Catherine (Cavan) MacLeod, Jr. Gertrude was raised and educated in Detroit. She was married to William Andes and later to William Blankenship, both marriages ended...
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Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Harrison passed away on November 19, 2012 at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of Bradley Harrison and the loving mother of Ricky Weatherholtz, Cindy Cook, Linda Anderson, James Sherwood, Kelly Catron and the late James “Butch” Weatherholtz. She was the loving sister of Doris Buckley and the...
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On November 20, at approximately 10:15pm, firefighters from North Beach, Dunkirk, Huntingtown, and Prince Fredrick were alerted to report of a house fire in the 2100 block of Chesapeake Beach Road in Chesapeake Beach. Crews arrived on scene to discover a one story single family house fully involved. All of the occupants were outside of the...
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The Board of Education honored five students on Tuesday, Nov. 13, for their accomplishments in academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility, which are the focus areas of the school system’s master plan. Honored were Orianna Eldridge, fifth grade, Dr. James Craik Elementary School; Natalie Chirinos-Deleon, fifth grade, Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School;...
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The Red Knights Motorcycle Club MD Chapter 4 will be holding its annual “Toy and Cash Drive” in Calvert County on November 23,2012 from 9:00 AM to Noon. It will be at the intersection of Rt 4 and West Dares Beach Road. Santa will be there and the Red Knights will be handing out...
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With an increase of about $2,500.00 and another successful year, Bluegrass For Hospice-2012 brought in $22,959.09 from this year’s event. The event was held on Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, MD. The day was enjoyed by many fans of Bluegrass music. There were many door prizes given...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Theft over $1,000 and Theft Scheme On November 15, 2012 deputies responded to Lowe’s in California for the report of an internal theft. Deputies met with store representatives who advised that between July of 2012 and November of 2012, Evantee Lolita Livingston, 23 of...
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Firefighters from Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at 2700 Hammock Court in Bryans Road this morning. The 2:37 a.m. fire was quickly extinguished by a fire sprinkler head located in the kitchen of the townhouse and limited the fire damage to the cabinet and vent hood above the stove with mild smoke and soot...
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The Business, Education and Community Alliance, Inc. (BECA) is pleased to announce the 2013 Common Scholarship Application. This will be the seventh consecutive year offering this resource to St. Mary’s County schools and students. The common application will be posted at www.smcbeca.org on or about December 15, 2012 and applications will be due March...
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Francis “Leroy” Thompson, 68, of California, MD, passed away at Georgetown University Hospital on Nov. 17. He was born on June 10, 1944 in Leonardtown to the late Catherine Frances Russell and Joseph Zach Thompson. He was retired as a contractor for the government. He also worked for Honeywell for 20+ years. He enjoyed...
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As Thanksgiving approaches, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Buddy Hance reminds the State’s citizen of the bounty produced by the Maryland’s 12,800 farmers. “Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to enjoy time with family and friends and to share a delicious, locally-grown feast,” said Secretary Hance. “It’s also a great time to honor the hard work...
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On Tuesday, November, 20 at 11:00am, firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County were alerted to a report of a trailer fire in the 28800 block of Lillie Love Lane in New Market. The homeowner called 911 and reported the when she arrived home and opened her front door the trailer was full of smoke. Crews...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for Thanksgiving: • All Calvert County government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23, in observance of Thanksgiving. • The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed Nov. 22 and 23....
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The College of Southern Maryland will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The college will resume its normal schedule Monday, Nov. 26. Access to online services, including registration, is available at www.csmd.edu through my.CSMD services.
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The Charles County Commissioners wish to remind residents that the offices of Charles County Government and the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Charles County Landfill and Composting Facility off Billingsley Road in Waldorf, and the Pisgah...
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All St. Mary’s County Government Offices will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2012 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. County offices will re-open Monday, November 26. The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will be closed Thursday, November 22, and will be open...
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State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners urges residents to ensure their veterinarian is licensed and registered. The increase in veterinarians offering house calls raises concern for possible fraud. As more veterinarians begin to offer house call services, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (SBVME) urges consumers to take the simple step of checking...
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Virginia Mae (Billie) McGinnis, 93, of Hughesville passed away at Taylor Farm Assisted Living on Nov. 18. She was born in Washington, DC on April 4, 1919 to the late Ethel Scott Mason, John Glenn Mason and Harry Scott. She loved spending time with her family, her pets and enjoyed cooking and reading. Billie...
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Eleanor Gertrude Ward, age 90, of Owings, MD passed away November 16, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick after a long illness. She was born September 27, 1922 in Paris, Maryland to John C. and Annie (Trott) Ward. Eleanor attended Calvert County Schools and graduated from Calvert High School. She was...
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James I. Elliott, “Jim”, 90, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland passed away November18, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1921 in Laurel, Delaware to the late Dr. John R. and Mary McGarry Elliott. Beside his parents Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Elliott and four brothers....
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Raymond “Spike” W. Parker, age 83, of Huntingtown, MD passed away suddenly November 17, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born November 15, 1929 in Leeland, MD to Raymond Deroy and Mollie Elizabeth (Dean) Parker. He was raised on the family farm and educated in Prince George’s County Schools. He joined the Army...
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On Monday November 19, police were called to the 19000 block of Point Lookout Road in Lexington Park. The homeowner reported that between 3:30 and 5:00pm a black and orange 90cc Polaris four wheeler was stolen from their front yard. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy, Brandon Foor arrived on scene and questioned neighbors who...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Safety will conduct a targeted test of the CodeRED alert system at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. The test is being conducted to improve and enhance the county’s emergency response systems. The test will specifically target nursing and assisted living centers, schools and day care centers from Prince...
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The workforce need for nursing aides is expected to grow 20 percent in the next 10 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook, from more than 1.5 million in 2010. Currently, in order to work in a Maryland licensed long-term care (LTC) facility, nursing aides must have both the...
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The President of the Leonardtown Lions Club, “King Lion” George Kirby, is shown presenting a check for $4,000 to Ms. Heidi Fick, Director of the Lions Camp Merrick. This camp is located near Nanjemoy, on the Potomac River, in Charles County, Maryland. Lions Camp Merrick, a nonprofit summer camp for blind, deaf and diabetic...
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James David Cook, 55, of Waldorf, formerly of North Beach, passed away in Harwood on Nov. 16 due to complications from a stroke. He was born in Alexandria, VA on Feb. 26, 1957. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and loved the outdoors. James is survived by one daughter, Melissa Neathery; his two grandchildren; his...
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On November 16, around 11pm, Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 44 Industrial Drive in Waldorf. A 1999 Dodge truck’s interior was on fire. The vehicle was parked and locked in the parking lot of the business. The fire was spotted by a passing motorist. Unknown suspect (suspects) entered the...
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On Saturday November 17, at 7:15pm, police and rescue crews responded to report of a single vehicle accident along Route 235 in California. Crews arrived on scene to discover a Dodge SUV, with heavy frontend damage, in the turn lane. Witnesses reported that the SUV had crossed over from the far left lane to...
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Merchants, patrons to benefit from smoother ride on busy service road; Overnight Work Scheduled for Tonight and Tuesday Night Merchants, commuters, local residents and beach-bound tourists can all rejoice! A section of Buschs Frontage Road (MD 908A), a busy service road along US 50 eastbound in Anne Arundel County, is getting a new surface....
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On Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd, the 1st annual Turkey Trot to benefit Project Echo, will be run. The 5K run/walk begins and ends at the Community Resource Center of the ARC Building (across from the Safeway Shopping Center) at 355 West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Registration will be from 6:00am to 6:45am....
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Thanksgiving is the one holiday that brings together all Marylanders and all Americans like no other Holiday. Thanksgiving is deeply rooted in American history as people coming together to celebrate the bounty of a great harvest while enjoying the company of family, friends and community. Over the years, new traditions have added to this...
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At Brinsfield Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 5 – 8 p.m. Dorothy’s Life Celebration with prayers recited at 7 p.m. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Dorothy’s Mass of Christian Burial and Cemetery Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Bushwood on Wednesday, Nov. 21.
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On November 17, at approximately 6:00pm, multiple witnesses reported a hit and run accident in the area of route 235 and Old Rolling Road in California. Witnesses reported a white Toyota 4Runner rear ended another vehicle and fled the scene. One of the witnesses followed the 4Runner to the parking lot of Buffalo Wild...
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National Family Caregivers Month is a national observance every November to celebrate and recognize the loyalty and generosity of family caregivers. These caregivers donate their time and support to help the chronically ill, disabled, or senior family members and friends, who live in their community. This year’s theme is “Believe in yourself, protect your...
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James “Vincent” Higgs, Sr. of Compton passed away on Nov. 17 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway. Born May 25, 1937 in Compton he was the son of the late Helen Victoria “Pearl” Pilkerton Higgs and John Leon “Happy” Higgs, Sr. Vincent is survived by his children: Evelyn V. Knox of Allen, TX,...
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On a Friday, a friend talked me into going to Linda’s Cafe, a place I had not been before nor did I really know anything about it. When we arrived, I realized it was tucked away on a back street in Lexington Park. The front of the restaurant was very attractive, with a nice...
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Optimist International has developed and promoted a program entitled “Youth Appreciation Week” since 1954. The Optimist Club of Calvert-Prince Frederick has recognized and honored the “Outstanding Youth of Calvert County” as part of the Youth Appreciation Week program since 1969. The youth of Calvert County represents one of the county’s most treasured resources, and...
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William Truman “Bill” Lohr, Jr., 87, of Holland Point, North Beach, MD passed away November 14, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Bill was born September 24, 1925 in Washington, D.C. to William T., Sr. and Nora (Wood) Lohr. Bill was raised in the District and attended St. Theresa’s Catholic School...
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Southern Maryland News Net stopped by the gift shop at Annmarie to check out all the unique and interesting gift items available and discovered a wide variety of interesting gift-giving ideas. Gift shop Manager, K Glascock stated that the store focuses on handcrafted artisan works ranging from jewelry, ceramic artworks, metal work and more....
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On November 13th, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on a one-time payment to employees. There has been no cost of living (COLA) since 2009 for county employees, due to flattening revenues and decreases in the county real estate taxes. Real estate taxes are the county’s largest source of revenue....
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Official Press Release: On November 17, 2012 at 1:23 A.M. police units responded to the area of Riverbay Town Homes in Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of a subject being shot. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim, a 24 year old male from District Heights, Maryland, suffering from a single gunshot wound. The...
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The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society and COSMIC Symphony present: Gloria by Francis Poulenc and Messiah by George Frideric Handel This Christmas season the COSMIC Symphony under the direction of Vladimir Lande, and the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Michael Santana and Leroy Pressley, are joining forces to present two masterworks. Francis...
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The Newtowne Players will perform A Christmas Story by Philip Grecian Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 30 to Dec. 16, 2012. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Thursday,...
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church is having their 6th Annual Christmas Market on Saturday Dec 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Church is located at the corner of Routes 2 & 4 in Sunderland. Two floors of terrific craftspeople will help you with your Christmas shopping. Baked goodies, gourmet cocoa & glühwein add to holiday...
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The December 2012 Charles County Department of Community Services issue of The SCOOP will be available online at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CS on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Printed copies of the SCOOP will also be available at your local senior center starting on Tuesday, Nov. 20. The SCOOP contains news, special events, and trips. This issue features how...
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Charles County Commissioner Vice President Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq., invites the public to attend his upcoming Town Hall Meeting. The purpose of the Town Hall meetings is to take questions from those in attendance, and to discuss items of importance to the citizens and the community. The next Town Hall Meeting will be...
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Glenn Dale Sanders, Sr., 76, of Leonardtown, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. Born October 16, 1936 in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late Wallace E. and Glenda Mae Sanders of St. Pete, FL. Glenn is survived by his loving wife Janet...
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Celebrate the season with ‘farm-fresh’ ideas from the “Farms for the Holidays”, 2012/13 Southern Maryland Winter Farm Guide. The free guide showcases over 60 family farms and agriculture related businesses in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties offering farm products for the holiday season and through the winter months. The...
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Much of $1 Million in Projects Will Provide Key Trail Network Connections In another step forward for his Cycle Maryland Initiative and for his Statewide Trails Vision “Maryland Trails: A Greener Way To Go,” Governor Martin O’Malley today announces more than $1 million in grants for the Maryland State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Recreational Trails Program...
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On Thursday afternoon, Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown was alive with the spirit of helping those in need. For several weeks, the church, along with the Solomons and Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Departments, had collected donations for those affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. Jacqueline Hahn, Director of Communications for End Hunger...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools is pleased to announce a winning season for all three local high school marching band programs. On November 10, 2012, Chopticon, Great Mills, and Leonardtown High Schools’ marching bands competed in the USBands National Championships. Both Chopticon and Leonardtown High Schools’ marching bands competed in the Group IIA finals...
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On Monday, December 3 from 7pm to 8pm, Historic St. Mary’s City will host a lecture on The Power of History. Historic St. Mary’s City is located 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City. Ruth J. Abram, founder of the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, will discuss “The Power of History” to address contemporary social issues. The Tenement...
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron congratulates the graduates of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Fall 2012 Citizens Academy Class who completed their eight-week course on November 15th. The Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy is designed to give citizens an inside look into the Sheriff’s Office day-to-day operation. Academy students learn exciting facts about the Sheriff’s...
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Eleanor Boyd Bowen, 94, of Prince Frederick, died November 15, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born July 22, 1918 to J. Elmer and Mary Gibson Boyd at home in Prince Frederick. She grew up in Prince Frederick and attended Cedar Hill School – walking approximately two miles to and from school each...
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Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), is pleased to announce that Ms. Cortney Klann Dvorak and Ms. Rebekah Loker were recognized by the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) as outstanding educators. Each year, MCTM selects one teacher from across the State of Maryland in each of...
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On Monday, November 19, 2012 the Federal Bureau Investigation in cooperation with the Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting an Improvised Explosive Joint Training Exercise in Piney Point, Maryland. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron would like to notify the public that between the hours of 1:00...
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Five exemplary Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) employees were honored by the Board of Education on November 13. Honored were Kathleen Reamy, Mary Bailey, Jennifer Walsh, Michele Brucculeiri and Kevin Wassie. Reamy is a school counselor at Dr. James Craik Elementary School. She was honored for her willingness to take on numerous roles to...
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The Thanksgiving holiday period is the busiest travel time of the year and the Maryland State Police want to remind those traveling to drive safely because their lives and the lives of others may depend on it. Troopers are joining forces with local law enforcement and the Maryland Highway Safety office to remind motorists...
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Nuclear Engineering Technology Partnership Program Recognized The College of Southern Maryland’s Nuclear Engineering Technology (NET) Associate’s Degree Program was recognized by the League for Innovation in the Community College as a Workforce Preparation and Development 2012 Innovation of the Year. CSM was recognized for developing and implementing an innovative partnership with an area employer...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today issued new guidelines for famers and wastewater treatment operations outlining immediate actions necessary to comply with Maryland’s newly revised nutrient management regulations which took effect October 15, 2012. The revised regulations redefine how a farm nutrient management plan is developed and implemented while changing the way organic...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspects responsible for a robbery. Based on a witness’s description, a CCSO forensic sketch artist created a sketch of one of the suspects and investigators are asking anyone with information to call police. On October 23 at...
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Careers in Construction Day will be held on December 7 from 9am to 12 pm at the College of Southern Maryland, Center for Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET), 17 Irongate Drive, Waldorf. This CTET career and job fair brings local business and military organizations together in one place to recruit trades workers...
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Maker’s Market on December 1st & Garden In Lights opening December 7th at 6:00 pm On Saturday, December 1, 2012, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, enjoy the final Maker’s Market of 2012, at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden). Find unique gifts for friends, family members, children, and colleagues! December’s Maker’s Market...
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New logo also to make debut The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks Quarterly Program Guide has been redesigned with a new, easy to read layout. The redesigned guides will be available in all Recreation Centers, Public Schools and the local Libraries beginning the last week in November. You can also download...
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 Rain Showers 46°/70° |  Clear 48°/73° | Clear 50°/73° |  Mostly Cloudy 59°/75° |
