For some, the goals and dreams they develop as a child are often forgotten as they grow older. As children grow up and encounter change, future dreams often change as well. This is not the case for Dr. James Craik Elementary School third-grade teacher Kelly Lundeen, who knew from an early age that she...
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National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, issued the following: There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across the entire area late this afternoon into this evening. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible. The best chance for severe weather is between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m....
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On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Deputy J. Davis from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center in Leonardtown, for the report of an inmate who allegedly altered a urinalysis test. The investigation revealed Nicholas Kelson, 22 of Lusby, was observed via video surveillance altering a drug screening...
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During the week of Mat 1, to May 5, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Middletown Road at Westlake High School Leonardtown Road at Grace Christian Academy Cameras are activated Monday through Friday, all...
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The Tri-County Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the following May monthly promotions and reminders: National Chip Your Pet Month (Monday, May 1- Wednesday, May 31) All pets should wear a collar and tags, but a microchip is permanent identification that cannot fall off or be removed. Identification may be your pet’s ticket home....
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Eight Naval Air Systems Command Logistics developmental employees graduated from their development programs here April 13, joining the ranks of acquisition professionals. The graduates included seven from the Naval Acquisition Development Program and one from the Engineer and Scientist Development Program. “We have a very talented group of folks who aren’t going to start...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported today that underwater grass abundance – a key indicator of improving water clarity and quality – increased for the fourth straight year in the state’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay, reaching a record of 59,277 acres. This represents a 10 percent increase from 2015, and also surpasses...
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Teen Court will be hosting a mother/daughter stretch class on Saturday May 13, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Longevity Studios (located at 6770 Crain Highway, La Plata). This a wonderful class that shows you techniques on how to stretch safely, as well as help you with your flexibility and stability. As...
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An inspiration that sent a 20-year-old Prince George’s County man on a mission to play a Maryland Lottery scratch-off made him $50,000 richer! The college student by day and waiter by night bought his lucky ticket on his way to work after an image of his mother, a big Lottery player and frequent winner,...
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Howard County Police are searching for a prisoner who escaped from Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in the 8400 block of Dorsey Run Road in Jessup at 9:45 a.m. David M. Watson, 28, was being transported to the hospital by the local Wicomico County Detention Center when he escaped custody and fled into a...
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On Saturday, April 29, 2017 at approximately 5:50 am, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to Maryland Route 4 and Lower Marlboro Road, in Owings, for a Motor Vehicle Collision. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2005 Toyota Highlander, being operated by Tania Hernandez of Baltimore, was traveling north on Maryland Route 4. Witnesses...
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On Friday, April 28, 2017 at approximately 6:05 p.m., the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Maryland Route 4 and Mt Harmony Road, in Owings, for a motor vehicle collision. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2002 Honda Accord, being operated by a subject from Landover, was attempting to make a...
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A group of Sailors from NAS Patuxent River joined high school and community volunteers for a Friends of St. Clements Bay cleanup effort at Newtowne Neck State Park in Leonardtown April 8. Sailors arrived around 8:30 a.m. and worked past noon cutting and removing rusted wire fencing and trash to help clean up a...
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Lynn Irene (Peaire) Brinkley, 66, of Port Republic, MD suddenly passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. She was born September 10, 1950 in Washington, DC. She was raised in Hillside, MD and graduated from Central High School in 1968. In her younger years, Lynn was active in the Hillside Fire Department and Majorettes. She...
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David “Dave” Bradley Mariner, 58 of Cobb Island, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born March 19, 1959 in Sioux City, IA. Dave graduated in 1978 from Homestead High in Cupertino, CA. He moved from California to Maryland in 1998. Dave had a long and successful sales career retiring in...
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Sandra Kay Graves, age 57 of Brandywine, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer,on April 25, 2017 at her residence with Hospice. Sandra was a Financial Specialist for 31 years with the EPA (U.S. Government). She loved trips to Myrtle Beach and Disney World. She also enjoyed...
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Carroll “Chuck” Edwin Rawlings, 75 of Waldorf, MD passed away on April 22, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born on May 10, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Robert Edwin and Louise Fannie (Everhart) Rawlings. He was the CEO/Co-Owner of TBN Associates, Inc. a mechanical insulation and...
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Douglas Lane Case of La Plata, Maryland, surrounded by his family, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 morning due to complications from a stroke. He was 57 years old. Doug was born on December 23, 1959 in Gassaway, West Virginia to the late Jenna Lee Case and Donald Lee Case. As a boy,...
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Melvie Brown, 87, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 26, 2017 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born May 8, 1929 in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, to the late Hubert Green Sr. and Ethel Bailey. Melvie was employed as a friendly waitress who prided herself in excellent customer service before her retirement. She...
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Hazel Marie Everard Martin, 90, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 22, 1926 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph Noel Everard and Mildred Alexis Nelson Everard. Hazel was employed as a Home Healthcare Social Worker by San...
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Wayne Edward Willett, Jr., 50, of White Plains, Maryland, died on April 23, 2017 in LaPlata, Maryland. Born on May 30, 1966 at Andrews Air Force Base, he was the son of Carol (Rohme) Willett and the late Wayne E. Willett, Sr. Wayne’s greatest accomplishment was his family. Wayne was so proud of his...
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Colleen Marie Cord, 58, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 20, 2017. She was born December 8, 1958 in Prince George’s County, MD to the late Robert John Cord and Mary Evangeline Cord. Colleen earned her Associate of Arts degree from the Community College of Southern Maryland. She was employed as an administrative...
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Donald “Buddy” Buckler Burch, 81 of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on April 25, 2017 at his residence. Born September 25, 1935 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of the late F. Elliott Burch, Sr. and Elizabeth. Buddy was the loving husband of Jean Guy Burch, whom he married in St. Joseph’s Catholic...
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James Maximo “Wade” Mayonado, Jr., 54 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 24, 2017 in Hollywood, MD. Born November 11, 1962 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Elizabeth Mayonado of Hollywood, MD and the late James M. Mayonado, Sr. Wade is survived by his loving wife Mary Oesterling Mayonado, whom he...
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Paul Stephen Damron, 57, of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Wyandotte, MI passed away on April 20, 2017 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on April 6, 2017 in Wayne, MI, he was the son of the late Frank and Mirrian Damron. Paul was the loving husband of Erlinda Lauderes Damron, whom he married on...
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