The La Plata Police Department has recently received several complaints about door-to-door solicitors. Door-to-door solicitation is not permitted in the La Plata without a permit from Town Hall. If you notice door-to-door solicitors in your neighborhood, please give LPPD a call (non-emergency) 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (M-F) call 301-934-1500, all other hours please call –...
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Elizabeth Anne McCoy Hayes, 68, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side in Leonardtown on June 6th, 2021. She was born in Scotland, Maryland of Fred and Beth McCoy, one of 12 children. Married Walter Edwin Hayes in 1976 with three children, Walter Ian Hayes, Matthew Brendan Hayes, and Mary...
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Margaret Ann Long, 80, of Avenue, MD, passed away on June 5, 2021 in Solomons, MD. She was born on January 29th 1941 in Washington, DC and was the daughter of the late Margaret Ann Montgomery Huseman and Carl Joseph Huseman, Sr., and the stepdaughter of Thelma Virginia Morris. Margaret was the loving wife...
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Frances Arleen “Frankie” Gass, 78, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on June 2, 2021 with her family by her side. Born January 2, 1943 in Washington, DC, she was the loving daughter of the late Paul Benjamin Wise and Mable Virginia Holt Wise. Frankie was the loving wife of Robert Merrill Gass, Sr., whom...
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Teresa D. Cusic passed into eternal rest, in Leonardtown, on June 1st, 2021. Teresa was 93. Teresa was the daughter of Richard and Beatrice Woodburn, one of 13 children, and lived in St Mary’s County all her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, William F. Cusic, Sr. (Bill). She loved the...
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Elizabeth “Ellen” Hewitt, age 88 of Leonardtown MD, formerly of Valley Lee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 31, 2021 at her residence. Ellen was born on September 4, 1932 in Maddox, MD. She was the daughter of the late Hillary Francis and Lillian Mae (Pilkerton) Hill. Ellen was the...
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Ashley Renee Merkle “Boogey”, 31, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Hollywood, MD passed away on May 30, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1989 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the loving daughter of Kimberly Ann Mills of Lexington Park, MD, Charles F. Merkle, Sr. of Bushwood, MD, and stepfather Brad Mills of...
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Catherine “Cathy” Annette Lyon Moore, 60, of Loveville, MD, formerly from Hollywood, MD, passed away on May 30, 2021 in Baltimore, MD. Born November 5, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of Catherine Louise Vandenbos and the late Truman Lyon. Cathy was the loving wife of the late Jackson Howard Moore,...
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Joseph “Joe” Gutman of Hollywood, Maryland (son of Joseph and Rose Gutman) passed away on May 27, 2021 after complications following a bone marrow transplant through Johns Hopkins Hospital. Despite battling lymphoma years earlier and then leukemia, Joe handled every situation and setback with strength, dignity and even humor. Joe met the love of...
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Dale Darwood Van Meter, 84 of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021 at home with his wife and children by his side after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dale was born on December 5, 1936 in Petersburg, WV to the late Mary Elizabeth Van Meter. He was preceded in...
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Richard Paul “Ricky” Yeatman, 64, of Ridge, MD, died at home on June 7, 2021. He was born July 28, 1956, in Leonardtown, a twin son of Harry and Margaret Raley Yeatman. He grew up in Dameron and attended St. Michael’s School and Great Mills High School, graduating in the Class of 1974. In...
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Andrew “Andy” Owen Thompson, 35, of Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Mechanicsville, MD), passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2021. He was born on February 22, 1986, in Clinton, MD to Charles Owen Thompson and Brenda Elaine Thompson. Andy was a complicated man who loved his family. He was a devoted husband to Nancy...
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Nancy “Ashi” Sigrit Thompson, third daughter of David Cáceres and Ana Soler, was born on February 29, 1988, in Bogota, Colombia. Loved by her grandparents Salvador Cáceres, Ana Celia Galindo, Gumersindo Soler and Dovelda Peña, who were fortunate to see her grow up. Nancy had a beautiful childhood full of dancing, games, and fun...
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George Raymond Hayden, Sr., 84, died on June 3, 2021. George was a lifelong resident of Popes Creek Road, Newburg MD. He was born on May 3, 1937, to the late Robert Kermit and Annie Mae Hayden. He is preceded in death by his wife Jane Margret (Moser) Hayden and sons Everett Ledman and...
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Robert “Bob” Worley Howard, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, June 4, 2021. Bob was born October 21, 1924 in York, PA to the late Edward Howard Sr. and Mabel Howard (Worley). He was one (1) of seven (7) children. Bob in 1943, joined the...
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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother. On the eve of May 30, 2021, Momma, peacefully joined our Creator, now living with God, at peace, with her family by her side. She was born June 30, 1937 in Richmond Va., to the late Katherine Amanda Haifleigh and Edward...
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Arthur Lawrence Miller, 80, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021 at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD with his adoring family by his side. He was born on February 6, 1941 in Albany, New York to the late Arthur Lawrence Miller and Blanche Irene (Wintemberg) Miller. A hard-working, driven,...
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John Phillip “Tenny” Morgan, 79, of Avenue, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Hospice House in Callaway, MD with his family surrounding him. He was born on September 10, 1941 in Clements, MD and was the son of the late Raymond Standly Morgan and Catherine (Gray) Morgan. A proud...
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Tom Tena, 90, passed away at his home in Hollywood, Maryland, in complete peace. He was born on March 21, 1931, in Clifton, Arizona to the late Jose M. Tena and Esther (Armendariz) Tena. At the age of 19, Tom enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country during the Korean War...
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Priscilla Ann Varner, known by most as Ann, 68, of North Charleston, SC, wife of James “Jim” Varner entered into eternal rest Monday, June 7th, 2021. Ann was born March 20, 1953, in Leonardtown, MD, daughter of Priscilla Duke Wentworth Hall and the late Robert Wentworth. As one of seven siblings, family was always...
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Olde Breton Inn and Bailey’s Catering will be hosting “Eddies Brunch and Car Show” on Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 9:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m., at the Olde Breton Inn located at 21890 Society Hill Road in Leonardtown. Admission includes one brunch, and proceeds go directly to Hospice of Saint Mary’s! This event is...
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This past weekend, several members of the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department traveled to South Bend, Indiana to receive recognition for rescuing two civilians trapped in Swift water during Tropical Storm Isaias last summer. The members in attendance that were part of the response were Wayne Klinger Sr., John Comer, Robert Mott, Wayne Klinger...
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Because of the slow motion and ample moisture in the atmosphere, storms may drop 2 to 4 inches of rain in a short period of time, resulting in flash flooding. Please be aware of weather changes in your area, listen to updates from your local weather outlets, and stay safe! Flash Flood Watch in...
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The Metropolitan Commission is pleased to announce that the new 275 foot tall, 2 million gallon water tank is now in place with final painting and coating underway. A time-lapse videos of the construction and the recent elevation of the bowl on the structure can be seen below. With the overhead construction work completed,...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Calvert County. At about 1:20 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on Hallowing Point Road in the area of Jibsail Drive. According to a...
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