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Charles Norris

Charles Norris

Charles; lovingly known as poppy passed away on Saturday morning, August 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Kennedy Norris and Mary Hilda Abell-Norris. He is survived by his wife Agnes of 62 years, both were lifelong St. Mary’s County,...
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Philip Alfred “Al” Gatton, 85

Philip Alfred “Al” Gatton, 85

Philip Alfred “Al” Gatton, 85 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 19, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 11, 1932 in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Louise Gatton and Philip Dominic Gatton. Al was the loving husband of the late Jeanne Sunderland Gatton, whom he married on...
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Wm. Everett Gatton, 90

Wm. Everett Gatton, 90

Wm. Everett Gatton, 90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from St. Clements Shores passed away on August 19, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on October 26, 1926 in Avenue, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Louise Gatton and Philip Dominic Gatton. Everett was the loving husband of Cecilia Regina Gatton, whom he...
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Mae Esther Bethea

Peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Mae Esther Bethea departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Galilee Baptist Church 2101 Shadyside Ave. Suitland, MD 20746. Interment will follow.
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Carolyn Lorraine Dyson

Carolyn Lorraine Dyson

Peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Carolyn Lorraine Dyson departed this earthly life. Services for Ms. Dyson are pending. The family would greatly appreciate monetary donations to help with funeral expenses. Donations may be made directly to Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home via cashier’s check, cash or credit card. No personal checks will be accepted.
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Jonathon Matthew Hall

Suddenly on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Jonathon Matthew Hall departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 9:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow.
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Jason Christopher Stapleton

Jason Christopher Stapleton

Peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 Jason C. Stapleton passed away in Anne Arundel, Maryland. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment Private.
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Foundation 4 Heroes’ 2nd Annual Veteran’s Trip to Nats Park is a Hit

Foundation 4 Heroes’ 2nd Annual Veteran’s Trip to Nats Park is a Hit

On Wednesday August 16th Foundation 4 Heroes brought Veterans from Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and the VFW Post 2632, in Hollywood, to enjoy a game between the Washington Nationals and the Anaheim Angels. It was a warm day for sure but that didn’t deter the spirit and excitement of the group. The game was...
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St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Labor Day Holiday

St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Labor Day Holiday

All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5. The following is a schedule of essential county services for the holiday weekend: Service September 2 September 3 September 4 St. Andrews...
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Critically Missing Person – St. Mary’s County – 25-Year-Old Male

Critically Missing Person – St. Mary’s County – 25-Year-Old Male

Jermaine Rayshaud Mintz was Last seen wearing a gray tshirt & dark colored work pants in the Westbury subdivision. Mintw is possibly operating a dark gray 2017 Toyota Camry with New York Registration. Age 25 Height 6-0 Weight 210 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown If seen do not approach-contact 301-475-4040.
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Happenstance Theater Company to perform “BrouHaHa” at St. Mary’s College

Happenstance Theater Company to perform “BrouHaHa” at St. Mary’s College

St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s department of theater, film, and media studies will host Happenstance Theater Company, one of Washington, D.C.’s pre-eminent performance troupes, as they perform “BrouHaHa” on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center, on the St. Mary’s College...
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Prince George’s County Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Prince George’s County Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Special Operations Division of the Prince George’s County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint today, Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Officers will focus on the northern portion of the county. This is one of the many checkpoints that will be conducted throughout the year. Never drink and...
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Missing Person – St. Mary’s County – 18-Year-Old Female

Missing Person – St. Mary’s County – 18-Year-Old Female

Maria Esther Ortiz Garay was last seen July 15, 2017 in the Lexington Park area. She has a scar on her right cheek and left arm, in addition to three earrings in each year. Age: 18 Height: 4’09” Weight: 125 lbs. Black Hair Brown Eyes Anyone with information is asked to contact Corporal Ruest...
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Aerial Inspirations – Fine Art and Flight at the Pax Museum

Aerial Inspirations – Fine Art and Flight at the Pax Museum

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is proud to announce the opening of its first art exhibition: Aerial Inspirations. The exhibit will feature the work of Mary Edna Fraser, a Charleston-based artist. Large scale installations of silk fabric dyed in batik fashion and inspired directly by Fraser’s aerial photography of land and sea will...
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All Faith Church Celebrates 325th Anniversary

All Faith Church Celebrates 325th Anniversary

All Faith Episcopal Church, located at 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, Maryland, will be hosting an open house and homecoming service on September 24 at 4 p.m. The church is commemorating the 325th anniversary of the founding of All Faith Parish, which dates back to 1692. All Faith Church has been located at...
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September Events at College of Southern Maryland

September Events at College of Southern Maryland

CSM Closed for Labor Day. Sept. 2-4, College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. CSM will be closed for Labor Day. Visit http://www.csmd.edu/calendar/. CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Un-easement, Recent Works by Rachel Schechtman. Sept. 5-28, College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The gallery...
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Back to School Anti-Bullying/Drug Prevention Event to be Held

Back to School Anti-Bullying/Drug Prevention Event to be Held

On September 3, 2017 the 1st Annual Back to School Anti-Bullying/Drug Prevention Kick-Off! will be held at Chancellors Run Regional Park, in Great Mills. We will have the following: Free food and supplies for the kids (While it last) 3 on 3 basketball games Lots of activities/games for the kids Free giveaways (shoes for...
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MDOT MVA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Mobile Bus with “New Way to MVA” Design

MDOT MVA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Mobile Bus with “New Way to MVA” Design

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Pete K. Rahn today joined MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Administrator Christine E. Nizer at Leisure World to celebrate the 20th anniversary and new design of the MDOT MVA Mobile Bus. “The MDOT MVA Mobile Bus truly delivers on Governor Hogan’s promise to provide premier customer service to...
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Kids Fishing Tournament Scheduled for September

Kids Fishing Tournament Scheduled for September

The Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Civic Association is holding its annual Kids Fishing Tournament on Sunday, September 17, 2017. at Long Point on Waterview Drive, subdivision of Golden Beach in Mechanicsville. Registration is at 9:30 am. The tournament is from 10 am – 12:30 pm. Entry fee is $5 per child. Age categories are: up...
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Prince Frederick KFC Location to Soon Feature Bold Colonel Inspired Look

Prince Frederick KFC Location to Soon Feature Bold Colonel Inspired Look

Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise KBP Foods is remodeling its Prince Frederick, Maryland restaurant as part of a multi-million dollar nationwide KFC brand revamp effort. Barry Dubin, Chief Development Officer of KBP Foods, said the company expects to invest over $40 million renovating about 200 KFCs, including their location in Prince Frederick. The new KFC...
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Jurisdictional Medical Director Appointed

Jurisdictional Medical Director Appointed

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have appointed Daniel Geary, MD FACEP, Jurisdictional Medical Director (JMD). In the role of JMD, Dr. Geary will oversee the quality of patient care provided by the Emergency Medical Services Operational Program (EMSOP.) He will participate in and provide medical expertise in all aspects of the service which...
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Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $650 Million, Four Win $50,000 Prizes

Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $650 Million, Four Win $50,000 Prizes

Happy days are here for four Maryland Powerball players! Check your tickets closely because even though no one in Maryland hit the jackpot in the Saturday, Aug. 19 drawing, we had four $50,000 winners and 101,950 winners statewide of prizes of $4 and up. Meanwhile, players are already lining up at Lottery retailers in hopes of...
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20-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash

20-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash

On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at approximately 9:50 p.m., deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Billingsley Road and St. Patrick’s Drive intersection, in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle accident . A motorcycle operated by Jonathan Hall, 20 of Waldorf, was traveling westbound on Billingsley when an eastbound vehicle...
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Dangers of Not Replacing Your Oil Tank

Dangers of Not Replacing Your Oil Tank

Heating oil storage tanks are home equipment that often get forgotten about, and can cause serious damage to the environment and to a homeowner’s wallet if not properly maintained. If you are a homeowner that uses heating oil to warm your home, there is something you can do to protect yourself. The Maryland Department...
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Look Up! Look Out! It’s Back-to-School Time!

Look Up! Look Out! It’s Back-to-School Time!

As families across Maryland prepare for the start of the school year, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) joined AAA Mid-Atlantic, Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and Baltimore County Police at Timber Grove Elementary School to remind drivers and pedestrians that everyone has a role in keeping Maryland’s youngest commuters...
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