After one trooper was struck and injured on Sunday, June 11, 2017, it is clear to Maryland State Police that drivers need to be reminded about the state’s ‘move over’ law, which is intended to increase safety for police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel when they are working along Maryland roads. The intent of...
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UPDATE 6/10/2017: The two 14-year-old girls reported missing from Calvert County have been located by police in West Virginia. They were unharmed and were with their male companions. Their parents have been notified by Maryland State Police. 6/9/2017: The Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack are searching for two teenaged girls from Calvert County,...
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Despite many reports and social media posts, the Town of Ocean City is not a topless beach and will not become a topless beach, town officials pledge. The intent of the policy that is being reported on was strictly for our Beach Patrol employees. Lifeguards in Ocean City are expected to have their eyes...
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Mark Dwayne Houston, of Camp Springs, MD passed on June 5, 2017 at the age of 56. Born in Savanah, GA son of Bernice Eloise and Fred Nelson Houston. Mark grew up in the Camp Springs area and graduated from Crossland High School, Class of 1978. He then attended college, where he met the...
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John Francis Shay, Jr., Esq., 61, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, after bravely battling cancer for three years. He was born on May 17, 1956, in Newburgh, NY, to Dr. John Francis Shay and Margretta (Hamill) Shay. He grew up in Suitland, MD. He was married to Margaret “Margie”...
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Julia Thomas, 86, of White Plains, MD passed away on June 6, 2017 at the University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Born in Lorain, OH on June 5, 1931 to the late Theodore Yazek and Rose Yazek, she is also preceded in death by five sisters. Julia leaves behind her...
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Robert Allen Adams, Sr., age 88 of La Plata, Maryland, died June 8, 2017. Robert was a Computer Programmer with the U.S. Navy Department at Naval Ordnance Station (N.O.S.) for 32 years. Son of Peter Robert Adams and Angelyn Rebecca Welch Adams. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife,...
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George Kenneth Overton (Kenny) of Pomfret, Maryland, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was 85 years old. Born on March 15, 1932 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Bettie Gay Smith Overton and the late Walter Burnell Overton. George served in...
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Willis Albert “Bill” Fowler, 87, passed away June 8, 2017 at Burnett Calvert Hospice House. He was born June 30, 1929 on the Point Farm in St. Leonard to Willis Atwood and Nettie Lorena (Elliot) Fowler. Bill lived on Point Farm, now known as Jefferson Patterson Park, before moving to Fairhaven when he was...
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Shirley Faye Hamilton, 77, of Owings, MD passed away June 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Washington, D.C. November 20, 1939 to Everett and Tamiline (Gregan) Reid. She graduated from Burdick Vocational High School in Washington, D.C., where she was the president of her class. Shirley married Fred J. Hamilton in...
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James Robert “Bob” “Bobby” Ward, Jr., 72, of Friendship passed away June 7, 2017. He was born January 17, 1945 in Friendship, MD, the eldest son of James Robert Sr. and Hazel Gertrude (Johnson) Ward. Bobby attended Tracy’s Elementary School and graduated from Southern High School in 1963. He served in the United States...
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Gladys A. Buckler, 90, of La Plata, MD passed peacefully at The Charleston in Waldorf, MD on June 6, 2017. Born on December 16, 1926 in Belton Alton, MD to the late Thomas A. Garner and the late Rosebelle A. Inscoe Garner. Gladys is one of 18 children and preceded in death by her...
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William Kory Seman, 27, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. William was born July 25, 1989 in LaPlata, MD. He attended Maurice McDonough High, where he competed on the Weight Lifting Team. William was an Iron Worker, Heavy Machine Operator, Mechanic and Tattoo Artist. He loved...
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Jonathan David Elkins, 29, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 5, 2017 at his home. Jon is a 2005 graduate of Leonardtown High School. He was previously employed as a car dealer at Lexington Park Ford Lincoln. For the past year he has been employed as a Union Laborer at Kiewit Corporation...
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Barbara Geraldine Curtis, 56, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on June 5, 2017 at her home. Barbara was born on January 4, 1961 to Ms. Mary Macy Briscoe and Mr. William Cornelius Briscoe in Valley Lee, MD. She graduated from Great Mills High School in 1978. Barbara went on to be employed...
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Melvin Herbert Ruth, Jr., 69, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away at his residence in Charlotte Hall, MD on June 5, 2017. Melvin was born on January 24, 1948 to the late Melvin Herbert Ruth, Sr. and the late Alma Virginia Reid Ruth in Upper Marlboro, MD. Melvin worked for the Prince George’s County...
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On Friday, June 2, 2017 Julian Osyai Odigie departed this earthly life in Suitland, MD. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Kingdom Hall 4700 Wheeler Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be private.
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Peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017, Martha Ann Smith departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, June 12, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Community of Hope AME Church 3701 Branch Ave. Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. Interment will be private.
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Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement regarding the 2016 Drug- and Alcohol-Related Intoxication Deaths in Maryland Report, released by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: “Since before taking office, Lt. Governor Rutherford and I have been laser-focused on addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic, and these deeply troubling numbers show that this...
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On Saturday, April 29 during the annual Christmas in April program, employees from the Charles County Detention Center (CCDC) along with their family members gave a makeover to the home of an 80-year-old Charles County widow. The woman, Mrs. Mary Rose Coates, cares for her two young great-grandchildren full time while their mother works...
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On June 7, 2017 at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers responded to the area of Sands Road and Whittington Drive in Lothian for a motorcycle accident. Investigation showed that Antonio Omeekco Hall, 39, of Waldorf, was operating a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle, and traveling south on Sands Road when he failed to negotiate a turn, was...
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As part of Maryland’s combined effort to reduce opioid abuse, Maryland State Police barracks across the state have become around-the-clock drop-off locations for unused prescription medications. Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel William Pallozzi directed that all barracks be ready any time to accept unused medications. “The Maryland State Police is a full partner in...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce that on Tuesday, August 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., neighborhoods across St. Mary’s County can join in the celebration of National Night Out. “You don’t have to have a lot of money, if any, to organize a National Night Out celebration in...
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The Hogan-Rutherford Administration today announced the Department of General Services’ successful implementation of a reverse auction for energy purchases, which will save Maryland taxpayers $25 million over the next four years through 2021. The commodities procurement will provide a significant portion of the state’s electricity supply to state-owned facilities. “By pooling the state’s future...
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A Prince George’s County man who claimed a $10,000 scratch-off prize on the $20 Diamond Spectacular game had to think back pretty far to fill Maryland Lottery officials in on the how and when of his encounter with Lady Luck. His big score happened more than two months ago. “I had so much fun...
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