Thomas M. Douglass (Tommy), 50, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Tommy was born on September 21, 1966, in Washington DC, son of Gerald Thomas (Tom) and Barbara Douglass. He was preceded in death by his Father Tom. He is survived by his mother...
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The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department will host its 9th Annual Independence Day Celebration on July 1, 2017. Residents can expect traffic delays, heavy pedestrian, and motor vehicle traffic, as well as multiple lane closures in the area. The delays are expected from approximately 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. The following road and lane closures...
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Governor Larry Hogan today delivered the keynote address at the 2017 Maryland Municipal League (MML) summer conference in Ocean City, Md. In his remarks, the governor highlighted the administration’s efforts to spur economic development and job creation, improve infrastructure, and tackle the state’s evolving heroin and opioid crisis. In addition, the governor announced two new Executive...
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Following weeks of scientific review and discussion among key stakeholders, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is making modest but important changes to the commercial harvesting of Chesapeake Bay female hard crabs later this season. Harvesting will close Nov. 20, and bushel levels for the month of November will be reduced compared to the...
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While watching the news and eating breakfast with her mother, Sheri Kaelin, Layla heard a story about K-9 dogs that were injured because they weren’t wearing vests. Without hesitation, the young animal lover told her mother she wanted to raise money to purchase vests for her local police department’s K-9 unit. That’s where the...
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Fisheries experts have encouraged Maryland, Virginia and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission to take a cautious approach to blue crab management as they set harvest regulations for the coming year. In the annual Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Advisory Report, these experts note that while the 2016 female blue crab harvest was lower than regulations...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind residents that the next household hazardous waste collection for this year will be held on Saturday, July 1. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off...
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The Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism is offering a four-day fishing program called Fishing Fundamentals at Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall) for children between the ages of 10 – 15. Class is Monday, July 17 to Thursday, July 20 from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Gilbert Run Park...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces that county offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. In addition: • The county senior centers will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered Tuesday, July 4. • There will be no county bus service...
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The Calvert County Division of Parks and Recreation announced it will be planting Bermuda grass on the back nine holes of the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course beginning July 5, 2017. Although the sprigging process only takes a few days, the back nine holes will remain closed for up to four weeks while the grass...
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One of the record number of road projects happening across the state this summer has reached a construction milestone. The $55.7 million project at the MD 5 (Branch Avenue) interchange with MD 373 (Accokeek Road) and MD 381 (Brandywine Road) in Brandywine began last summer and is now one-third complete with construction of the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office investigated what turned out to be the first death reported in St.Mary’s County due to a powerful opioid that is 5,000 times more powerful than heroin. On June 5th, 2017, police were called to investigate the death of a male subject. SMNEWSNET contacted the Chief Medical Examiner Office and...
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During a June 13 ceremony, seven local high school graduates received a total of $30,000 from the John Glenn Squadron Scholarship Program to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “For 11 years, the John Glenn Squadron Scholarship Program has given out close to $400,000 to 91 men and women from [St. Mary’s,...
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The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism is offering Sunday kayak tours at Mallows Bay Park (1440 Wilson Landing Road, Nanjemoy). Paddle through the World War I Ghost Fleet while observing the park’s unique wildlife and historic and cultural features. All tours will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Fee includes introductory...
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Barbara Ann Ricci, 78, of Owings, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 20, 1938, to Thelma Frances (Myers) and William Theodore Cogswell. She was the beloved wife of Gino Ricci for sixty years. Barbara enjoyed singing,...
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Richard R. Gregory, 89, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on June 20, 2017 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. Born in New Rochelle, NY he was the youngest of four children to Teresa Cluff Gregory and Nicholas Gregory. Richard entered the United States Army during WWII that led to a career in...
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Ethel Ruth Wood, “Sunny”, 85, of St. Leonard MD went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. She was born in Baltimore on September 27, 1931, and raised by Ross and Irma Brooks in Wheaton, MD. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1949,...
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Roy Edward Lechner, “ June-Bug”, 72, of Lusby, MD, and formerly of Ohio, passed away on June 20, 2017 at his residence. Born November 22, 1944 in Rothwell, England, he was the son of the late Roy Howard Lechner and Grace Lillian (Coe) Lechner. Roy graduated from McKinley High School in Canton, OH. He...
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Dorothy “Dots” Vivian Oursler, 102, of St. Leonard, MD passed away peacefully on June 21, 2017 at her home in St. Leonard, MD. She was born on July 16, 1914 in Clinton, MD to Griffith Surch and Edith Pearl Oursler. She attended and graduated from Surrattsville High School and then entered into Strayer College...
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Michael Kevin Horstkamp passed away peacefully at his home in Chesapeake Beach on June 17, 2017. He was born August 6, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to Thomas and Doris Horstkamp. Michael was an interior decorator working on residential and commercial projects for twenty five years. In the past six years, Michael also was a...
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Edward Maxwell “Mack” Tomlinson, 66, of Huntingtown, MD passed away June 19, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born January 12, 1951 in Cheverly, MD to Edward Maxwell and Gertrude (Boswell ) Tomlinson, Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister Martha Nowottnick and brothers James and David Beall. Surviving are his...
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Gloria Walker Hickey went home to God on June 16, 2017, while surrounded by her family. Gloria was born on September 9, 1932, to Clinton D. Walker and Edna M. Johnstone Walker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harry E. Hickey and daughter Sharon Owen. She is survived by her children...
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John Lloyd Walker, Jr., 79, of Solomons, MD, and formerly from Millsboro, DE, passed away on June 16, 2017 at Asbury-Solomons Health Care Center. Born January 1, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late John L. Walker and Marie A. (Stever) Walker. John graduated from Syracuse University. He Married Becky...
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David Carl Collins, 55, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 16, 2017 at his home. Dave served in the United States Navy from 1979 to his retirement in 1999. During his dedicated service he earned numerous awards, commendations, and citations in various theatres of operation. He was proud of serving the country he...
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Lawrence Arnold Shorback, Sr., 80, of Hollywood, MD passed on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Medstar Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC, following his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Born and raised in Dameron, he is the son of the late William and Eleanor Shorback. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Lawrence...
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