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Civil Rights Groups Push Legislation on Police Transparency

Civil Rights Groups Push Legislation on Police Transparency

Maryland is one of the least transparent states regarding police misconduct complaints, civil rights advocates said in Annapolis this week. The American Civil Liberties Union and CASA, a Latino and immigrant organization, as well as other civil rights groups on Wednesday announced support for legislation that would mandate transparency in police misconduct investigations in...
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Governor Larry Hogan’s Robust 2017 Legislative Agenda

Governor Larry Hogan’s Robust 2017 Legislative Agenda

33 Specific Initiatives to Change Maryland for the Better More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017 Legislation that will create thousands of jobs by eliminating all state taxes for ten years for new manufacturers and providing income tax credits for existing manufacturers that create jobs in high unemployment areas. Road Kill Bill Repeal Legislation...
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IRS: Don’t Fall for Scam Calls and Emails

IRS: Don’t Fall for Scam Calls and Emails

Scams continue to use the IRS as a lure. These tax scams take many different forms. The most common scams are phone calls and emails from thieves who pretend to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name, logo or a fake website to try and steal money from taxpayers. Identity theft can...
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VX-23 Shows Support for Nolan Scully and Family

VX-23 Shows Support for Nolan Scully and Family

For the last few months VX-23 has proudly displayed the “NOLAN” name on F/A-18C #400 in honor of Southern Maryland’s Nolan Scully, whose courageous struggle served as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the entire Salty Dog team. Despite a heroic battle with cancer, 4-year-old Nolan passed away Feb. 4, 2017.
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State House Democrats Propose Legislation Aimed at Trump Policies

State House Democrats Propose Legislation Aimed at Trump Policies

Democratic lawmakers in Annapolis announced five priorities Tuesday aimed at resisting policy efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Republican-controlled Congress. One would withdraw all of Maryland’s past calls for a constitutional convention, another would direct the attorney general to oppose “harmful” federal policies, two would create commissions to monitor health and financial...
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Hollywood Woman Wins $30,000 Playing Keno at Moose Lodge in Hollywood

Hollywood Woman Wins $30,000 Playing Keno at Moose Lodge in Hollywood

A 51-year-old Hollywood resident is living the good life after winning $30,000 playing Keno, her favorite Maryland Lottery game. Eleanor Evitts was with her sister Denise Lane at the Patuxent Moose Lodge in Hollywood when Eleanor became an instant celebrity. The lucky winner has been playing Keno weekly at the lodge for years. The...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $126.2 Million in Revenue During January

Maryland Casinos Generate $126.2 Million in Revenue During January

MGM National Harbor brings in $48.8 million in its first full calendar month In its first full calendar month of operation, MGM National Harbor generated $48,828,135 million from slot machines and table games in January, leading the way as the state’s six casinos totaled $126,212,756 in revenue during the first month of 2017 –...
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Maryland Association of Counties Stands with Governor Hogan on Road Kill Bill Repeal

Maryland Association of Counties Stands with Governor Hogan on Road Kill Bill Repeal

The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), a non-profit and non-partisan organization that advocates on behalf of local governments to the Maryland General Assembly, has voted to support Governor Larry Hogan’s call for a full repeal of House Bill 1013, more commonly known as the Road Kill Bill. This legislation, passed over the governor’s veto in...
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Betty Jean Hodges, 88

Betty Jean Hodges, 88

Betty Jean Hodges, 88, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on February 5, 2017 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born on December 9, 1928 in Waverly West Virginia to the late Orvil E. and Helen J. Johnson. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Ted Rosnage, her loving life partner of 30...
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Theresa Eva Post, 76

Theresa Eva Post, 76

Theresa Eva Post died peacefully on February 3, 2017 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC at the age of 76. She was born in Fairmont, WV on August 3, 1940 to John and Eva Campione. Theresa is survived by her husband, James; loving children, Kevin and his wife Robin; Kathy and her husband...
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Martha Geraldine Humphrey, 85

Martha Geraldine Humphrey, 85

In Loving Memory of Martha Geraldine Humphrey January 30, 1932 – February 3, 2017 Beloved Daughter and preceded in death by Harry and Virginia Barrickman Sister of Mary and Charles Mother of Glenn, George, Virginia and preceded in death by Mary Grandmother of Joseph, Matthew, Michael, Jenna, Alexander Great Grandmother of Natasha and Viana...
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Sandra “Sandy” Marie Conner, 70

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Conner, 70

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Conner of Calabash, NC, formerly of Waldorf, MD, passed away on Friday February 3rd, 2017, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Fleta Conner and her brother Dane Conner. She is survived by her loving husband John Reese Jr; children Dina Marie Caddeo (Frank) and...
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Constance Catherine Copsey, “Connie”, 89

Constance Catherine Copsey, “Connie”, 89

Constance Catherine Copsey, “Connie”, 89, of Hollywood, MD passed away February 4, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 27, 1927 in Hollywood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Annie Louise Jones and Thomas Jarrett Jones. Connie was the loving wife of the late James Frederick Woodburn who preceded her in death...
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Joseph Howard Raley, Jr. “Pop”, 80

Joseph Howard Raley, Jr. “Pop”, 80

Joseph Howard Raley, Jr. “Pop”, 80 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 4, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Born on April 8, 1936, Joe was the eldest son of Joseph Howard Raley, Sr. and Mary Jeanette Russell Raley of Clements, MD. He is survived by his four children: Joseph H. Raley,...
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Nolan Ray “Sgt. Rollin Nolan” Scully, 4

Nolan Ray “Sgt. Rollin Nolan” Scully, 4

Nolan Ray “Sgt. Rollin Nolan” Scully, 4, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 4, 2017 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. in the arms of his loving family and caregivers. He was born on September 7, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD to Jonathan Patrick Scully and Ruth Rebecca Rogers Scully. From the...
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Pilot Injured In Plane Crash In Prince George’s County

Pilot Injured In Plane Crash In Prince George’s County

A Rhode Island man was treated for injuries he sustained on February 6, 2017, when his Piper Aire aircraft crashed soon after take off. The pilot and only passenger is identified as Gary Kempen, 63, of Middleton, RI. Kempen was flown from the scene by Maryland State Police medevac to Prince George’s Hospital Center for...
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Nolan Loses His Courageous Fight Against Cancer

Nolan Loses His Courageous Fight Against Cancer

It is with great Sadness that Nolan Scully passed away at 11:54 p.m., last night. May he rest in peace, he will truly be missed. The NolanStrong Facebook page had the following post. With the most pain a mother could EVER feel, Sgt. Rolling Nolan passed away last night at 11:54pm in the arms...
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Linda Lee Kelley, 74

Linda Lee Kelley, 74

Linda Lee Kelley, 74, of Owings, MD passed away February 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1942 in Washington DC to William L. and Shirley R. (Hann) Sistek. She attended Prince George’s County schools, graduating from Suitland High School in 1960. Linda was an award winning majorette in high school,...
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Veronica Jean Kolterjahn, 50

Veronica Jean Kolterjahn, 50

Veronica Jean Kolterjahn, 50, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 28, 2017 at her residence. Born August 13, 1966 in Oaklawn, IL, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Kibby and Rosemary Veronica (Podmolik) Kibby. Veronica was a realtor for Century 21 New Millenium for twenty years. She enjoyed the beach,...
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Harry Elmer Hickey, 87

Harry Elmer Hickey, 87 of Lusby, MD, and formerly Silver Spring, MD, passed away on January 29, 2017. Born September 3, 1930 in Fredonia, NY, he was the son of the late Harry B. Hickey and Geraldine (Joles) Hickey. Harry graduated from Fredonia High School in Fredonia, NY and received his PhD from American...
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George Lee Allison, 81

George Lee Allison, 81

George Lee Allison, 81, of Lusby, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 26, 2017, at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD. George was born on August 17, 1935 in Washington, DC, the youngest and second son of the late Harry and Sophronia Allison. He grew up in...
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Linda L. Davis, 67

Linda L. Davis, 67, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 23, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Born April 3, 1949 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Allen Williamson and Frankie (Fields) Williamson. Linda is survived by her sisters, Patricia Willard of Richmond, VA and Brenda Marcey of Selbyville, DE;...
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Mrs. Joan Eleanore Isakson Manning, 86

Mrs. Joan Eleanore Isakson Manning, 86, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on January 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born on April 21, 1930 in Duluth, MN, she was the daughter of the late Paul John Isakson and Phyllis (Bartz) Isakson. Joan worked for the U.S. Navy Personnel Department for thirty two years,...
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Former commissioner Kelley dies at 74

Former commissioner Kelley dies at 74

Linda passed peacefully to her reward surrounded by family at home. Linda was a Wife, Mom, Grandmom and Gigi, a friend, a mentor and a leader among her peers. Linda Lee Kelley, 74, of Owings, MD passed away February 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1942 in Washington DC to...
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John Albert “Bubby” Radtke, 73

John Albert “Bubby” Radtke, 73

John Albert “Bubby” Radtke, age 73 of Hughesville, Maryland died January 24, 2017. Bubby, as he was known to friends and loved ones, was an accomplished painting contractor, providing services throughout the metropolitan area. His hobbies included fishing, motorcycling, crabbing, softball, and playing cards. He left behind a legacy of providing for his family...
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