“I never believed this would happen to us!” A familiar quotation heard in everyday life, but what happens when everyday life turns into your worst nightmare? For Bryant’s family that is exactly what happened the day they realized Bryant was suffering with opioid addiction; an addiction that would eventually claim his life. Bryant’s life...
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The Tri-County Animal Shelter is rescuing and transporting 12 dogs from the shelters affected by Hurricane Harvey. The Tri-County Animal Shelter is a Humane Society of the United States placement partner and will be working with the Humane Society of Charles County, Round Table Haven, and Pets in Need in Southern Maryland to house...
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Local artisans and crafters are invited to showcase their goods and talents in the sixth annual Celebrate Charles: FallFest on Saturday, Oct. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at Capital Clubhouse (3033 Waldorf Marketplace, Waldorf). Register today to secure a spot at this exciting family-friendly event. The registration fee is $25. Each vendor will...
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What exactly is heroin? And how is it different from legal drugs? Students asked, and doctors answered these questions and more during NIDA’s “Chat Day.” Check out more questions and answers below.image of heroin Question: Knguyen, Sugar Land Middle, asked: What does heroin do to your brain? Dr. Wilson Compton answered: Heroin is an...
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Barbara and Chip Whipkey, owners of Wild Birds Unlimited of St. Mary’s County opened their Wild Birds Unlimited store in August of 2015. Since that time, they have been actively sharing the joy of backyard birdfeeding with the community and have received a lot of support from the community in this endeavor. The Whipkey’s...
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National Elks President Malcolm J. McPherson Jr. recently announced Local Elks Lodges from every state, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone will be raising donations to assist the thousands impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. National Elks President Malcolm J. McPherson Jr. also authorized a donation of $25,000 be made from the...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has signed six players to the Hawks’ volleyball team for the 2017-18 season. They include Alexis Lauer, middle hitter (Huntingtown High School); Reagan Tuiasosopo, outside/middle blocker (North Point High School); Aliyah Jackson, outside (Riverdale Baptist High School); Alexandra Allen, outside/middle hitter (Skyview High School, Billings, Montana); Savannah Carroll,...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all offices and VEIP stations on Monday, September 4, 2017, in observance of Labor Day. MDOT MVA’s self-service VEIP kiosks will remain open. Customers are encouraged to complete transactions online at MVAonline.md.gov. Transactions include: Driver’s License Renewals Duplicate/Additional Registration Cards Vehicle Registration...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department has scheduled a back-to-school vaccination clinic for children ages birth through 18 years old. The clinic will be held Tuesday, September 19 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the health department located at 21580 Peabody Street in Leonardtown. Parents should contact their primary health care provider with...
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Calvert Marine Museum’s paleontologist, Dr. Stephen Godfrey, co-authored a just-released study in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology entitled “Cranial Anatomy of Morturneria seymourensis from Antarctica, and the Evolution of Filter Feeding in Plesiosaurs of the Austral Late Cretaceous”. The lead author is Dr. Frank Robin O’Keefe, Ph.D., of Marshall University, West Virginia. Dr. Godfrey...
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On Wednesday, August 9, 2017 , at 11:35 p.m., the suspects stole food items from the Korner Karry Out. The Korner Karry Out is located at 27350 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, Maryland. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects and/or about this incident is asked to contact Deputy Ball at 301-475-4200 ,...
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Staring down at her weapon while on her fourth deployment to Afghanistan, Tracy Hurtt was delirious. “Pick me up,” she heard the weapon say. Hurtt, a retired Army sergeant first class and now a NAVAIR civilian, was battling bronchitis from the poor air quality and then made the unfortunate discovery, via social media, her...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management reminds citizens September is a good time to review your readiness for severe weather and other emergencies throughout the year. September is National Preparedness and Maryland Preparedness Month and government agencies, businesses, community groups, schools and families are participating in events under the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of other agencies, will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Thursday, August 31, in central St. Mary’s County. Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills three people every two hours, according to the United States Department of Transportation. In partnership...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Accokeek. The victim is 64-year-old Grover Glass of Litton Lane in Accokeek. On August 17th, around 9:30 am, patrol officers were called to the 15700 block of Livingston Road for the report of a collision. The victim was pronounced dead on the...
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William G. “Glenn” Nix, Jr., 62, of Lusby, MD, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Louisville, KY, on November 18, 1954, to Betty Sue (West) and William G. Nix, Sr. Glenn retired in 2013 from the Calvert County Department of Solid...
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Carl Golden Wehausen, Jr. , 76, son of the late Carl Golden Wehausen, Sr. and Mary Emma (Seaton) Wehausen died Saturday, August 26, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He leaves his beloved wife of 25 years, Anna Marie (Droskinis) Wehausen; his children Michael...
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It is with great sadness that the family of Jacob Brian Cleman, known to friends and family as “Jake”, announces his sudden passing on Saturday Aug. 26, 2017 in Barstow, MD, at the age of 37 years. Jake was born March 4, 1980, in Alexandria, VA. He grew up in Calvert County, MD and...
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Vernon Arnold “Dick” Tucker, Sr., 84, of North Beach passed away August 28, 2017. Dick was born February 24, 1933 in Friendship to Calvert and Hazel Tucker, who passed away when he was 17. He joined United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Air Force, Dick...
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Juanita Marie Wooster (formerly – Juanita Mitchell) died surrounded by her immediate family on August 26, 2017 in Waldorf, Maryland at the age of 81. Juanita is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Wooster, daughter, Elizabeth Wooster; son, David Wooster and wife Caryn and two grandchildren, Sabrina and Nathan. Brother, Galen Mitchell...
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Hilton Garcia Ramos was born to Hilton Garcia Cruz and Gregoria Ramos Garcia on October 24, 1958 in Guayama, Puerto Rico. He moved to New York City in 1962 and resided in the borough of Brooklyn. His first love since his youth was God. From an early age he realized he loved God and...
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Catherine “Cathy” Frances Bailey of Bushwood, MD passed away on August 25, 2017 in Baltimore, MD. Born November 9, 1966 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Charles Joseph Wood of Abell, MD and the late Mary Margaret Wood. Cathy is survived by her loving husband, Steven “Steve” J. Bailey, Sr., whom she...
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Joseph “Joe Boy” Leroy Herbert, Sr. 61 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 25, 2017 at his residence. Born May 14, 1956 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Martha Elizabeth Herbert and Howard Leo Herbert. Joe is survived by his children: Joanne (Tommy) Sullivan of Indian Head, MD, Joseph...
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Peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017 Bernita M. Harrison passed away in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1720 Minnesota Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in...
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Peacefully on Sunday, August, 27, 2017 Cordell Smith departed this earthly life in Waldorf, MD. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon at National Church of God, 6700 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment will follow at Earnestine Jones Cemetery...
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