UPDATE 10/30/2021: The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire and EMS Department released the following statement. ***UPDATE*** FOR THE RECOVERY OPERATIONS OF FIRE FIGHTER / LIFE MEMBER DOUGLAS HANDS – On October 30, 2021 at 14:15 Hours – Fire Fighter / Life Member Doug Hands was located this afternoon during the multi-agency search of the Potomac River....
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The Calvert County, Maryland, Board of County Commissioners is pleased to report to our constituents that the Calvert County Public Schools and the Calvert County bus contractors have both agreed upon an interim solution to resume transportation services. While the details are being finalized, parents and students can be assured that transportation services for...
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Joseph Scott Bowles “Scottie”, 49, of Scotland, MD, formerly of Hollywood, MD, passed away at his residence on October 26th, 2021. He was born on September 27th, 1972 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Mary Helen Abell Bowles, and Lewis Clements Bowles, Jr. Scottie is survived by his two daughters Ciara Nicole Bowles, of...
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Shirley Kathleen Klear Hunt, 79, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away at her residence on October 24th, 2021. She was born on September 2nd, 1942 in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Jane Klear and John Gilbert Klear. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Morris Gene Hunt, whom she married on February 26th,...
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James Juston Coady, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Chesapeake Shores in Lexington Park, MD. He was born on August 6, 1933 in Washington, DC to the late, James Joseph Coady and Helen Katherine Hoffman. Jimmy met and married the love of his life, Shirley Mae Coady...
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Maria Olga Ruiz, 43 of California, MD (formerly of Milton, DE) passed away on October 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1977 in Santa Ana Pacueco, Mexico to the late Ramon Ruiz Delgado and Carmen Maciel Chanero of Mexico. Maria married Jose Carlos Herrera Esparza...
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Charles “Jerry” Gerard Wright, 85, of Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD) passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born May 19, 1936 in Washington, DC to the late, John Patrick Wright and Mary C. Wright. As a young man,...
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Dennis Hardy, 73, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on October 22, 2021, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on August 13, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Allen Hardy and Lillie Mae (Mathews) Hardy. Dennis graduated from Union Grove High School, WI, in 1967. After graduation he...
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George Michael Sultage, Jr., 43, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. His final days were spent at home surrounded by loving family and friends. George was born in Altoona, PA on May 15, 1978 to George Michael Sultage, Sr. and Bonnie Jean (Rumbarger) Sultage....
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Rosemary Combs Hinkle, 73, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Rosemary was born on May 17, 1948 in Hagerstown, MD to the late William Combs and Gladys (Buchanan) Combs. A proud mother, Rosi was the fierce defender of her...
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Allen Ray Richards (Al) of Loveville, Maryland entered eternal life and was born again on October 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me” Psalms 23:4 Born September 6, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio....
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Francis “Frank” Woodrow Murphy, Jr., 51, of Hughesville, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. He was born on March 24, 1970, in LaPlata, MD and was the loving son of Francis Woodrow Murphy, Sr. and the late Dorothy Ann Murphy. After graduating high...
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John Charles Piccinotti, 82, of Yardley, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on May 24, 1939 in Pomona, CA and was the son of the late John Joseph Piccinotti and Louise (Hartman) Piccinotti. John married the love of his life, Ann C....
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Jo Ann Cook, 77, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to Homer Allen Davison, Sr. and Evelyn Crowther Davison. One of five children, she grew up in Avalon, Virginia. A simple childhood of living “down home” was the backdrop...
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Michael Rene Raley, 69 of Saint Inigoes, MD passed away on October 24, 2021 at home with his family beside him. Born on November 23, 1951, he is the son of the late William Eugene Raley and Julia Mueller Raley. Michael is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, growing up at Mary’s Hope...
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Angelia Ludwick “HB” Ollerman, 50, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Cape Hatteras, NC, passed away on October 20, 2021 at her residence. Born February 3, 1971 in Elizabeth City, NC, she was the daughter of Carl Richard Ludwick and the late Sharon (Peele) Ludwick. Angelia graduated from Cape Hatteras High school in 1990....
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Joan L. Sweeney, 93, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Wheaton, MD passed away on October 24, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. Born September 10, 1928 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lieber and Edna (Rohrs) Lieber. Joan graduated from Mount St. Vincent College,...
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Our beloved sister, Jeanne, fulfilled God’s undertaking and was gracefully called home on October 17th, 2021, when she peacefully rejoined our parents in eternal life. As a devout Roman Catholic, Jeanne received her Last Rites, administered to her by Rev. Frederick Close, just hours before her departure from this realm. Jeanne was surrounded by...
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Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coast currently under a Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service and therefore at risk of severe tidal and coastal flooding. The state of emergency declaration includes Baltimore City and the...
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The Maryland State Police collected more than 800 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription medications as part of a National Drug Take Back Day event last Saturday. All 23 state police barracks throughout Maryland participated in the effort. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day effort, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency, aims...
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On Thursday, October 28, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to MD Route 4 Northbound near Talbot Road in Lothian, for a reported single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a red 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling northbound on MD Route 4 near Talbot Road, when the driver of the Chevrolet left the...
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The National Weather Service has issued a Coast Flood Warning through Sunday, Oct. 31, at 2 a.m. and a High Wind Warning through Friday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. for St. Mary’s County. Two to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas is possible due to tidal flooding and winds from...
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Effective Monday, November 1, 2021, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will limit the capacity for indoor high school extracurricular activities, including athletics and performing arts events, to 50 percent. The new capacity limit will be controlled by ticket sales for events such as games and plays or productions. Each CCPS high school has a...
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Calvert Hospice received a generous donation of $3,000 from the Hells Angels MD Car & Bike Show & Swap Meet held on July 24, 2021 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. They chose to donate proceeds from their event to Calvert Hospice. Many members of the chapter have had family members who were...
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On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, “we participated in a “check presentation” from Mission BBQ of Waldorf. We thank Zanne Dickerson and the staff at Mission BBQ for their hospitality, and a special thanks to the general public for donating to the “red cup campaign” and proceeds go to the CCVFA and CCAEMS”
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