Nurse Practitioners Heather Oliver, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and Adwoa Amponsah-Poku, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, are the newest providers at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group – Primary Care practice and are taking new appointments at the La Plata and Bryans Road locations. Primary Care offers patients various services, including health screenings, annual physicals,...
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Fifth-grade students from Prince George’s County Public Schools returned to Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center for overnight programs for the first time since early 2020. “Hearing the voices of our overnight friends was music to our ears,” said Theresa Cullen, Executive Director of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. “It has been nearly...
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Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested a man shortly after he set a fire inside his parents’ Waldorf home. Around 10:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 11, 2023, Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the 9200 block of Misting Court in Waldorf, after the owner believed his son had set a fire. Charles County Sheriff’s Office...
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Auxiliary member Barbara Ann Montgomery, mother to President John Montgomery and mother-in-law to Past Auxiliary President Karen Montgomery. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Barbara Ann Montgomery, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on...
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Herbert Smallwood, 42, of Suitland, Maryland, was sentenced today to 275 months in prison for stabbing an acquaintance last year in Southeast Washington, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Smallwood pleaded guilty on April 4, 2022, in the Superior Court of the...
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Sadly, relationship abuse is all too common even amongst our youth. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, “1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults.” Teen dating violence can include physical...
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Following a weeklong trial, an Anne Arundel County jury found the third and final suspect in the killing of 22-year-old Cornell Young guilty of 11 counts, including felony first-degree murder, robbery, and weapons offenses, State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today. Shammond Taylor, 24, faces a sentence of Life in Prison plus more than...
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On February 9 at 11 a.m., a school administrator at Piccowaxen Middle School was made aware of a student possibly in possession of marijuana. Further investigation revealed the student was in possession of a plastic bag containing less than 10 grams of marijuana, a vape pen, and cartridges with possible marijuana residue, which was...
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A DuVal High School student is facing charges for being in possession of a handgun on school property today. The student is 15-years-old. The school is located in the 9800 block of Good Luck Road. On February 8, 2023, at approximately 10:45 am, Prince George’s County Public Schools security personnel discovered a student was...
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Update – February 9, 2023: The victim in this case has been identified as 32-year-old Antwaun D. Conyers of New Carrollton, Maryland. Homicide detectives are still actively investigating the incident. Any additional information will be released when available. Suspect: Hispanic male, possibly in his 30’s. 5’7”, thin build, 160-170 lbs, last seen wearing all...
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On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 1:25 p.m., students in a classroom at General Smallwood Middle School were exposed to an unknown substance that was sprayed in the air, possibly by another student. Based on the reactions of several students, it appeared the spray was pepper spray. The students were seen by a school...
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The 29th annual regional MATHCOUNTS competition challenged more than 150 students from 17 schools throughout Southern Maryland to test their math skills at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick on Saturday, February 4, 2023. A competitive technological world requires a proficiency in mathematics as a foundation for success in science, technology, and engineering. MATHCOUNTS...
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Bed Bath & Beyond has released the locations of the 149 stores it’s closing in the coming weeks. The list of closures comes after it announced it was was closing 87 other stores. The company was close to bankruptcy, and has avoided Chapter 11 for now by completing a complex stock offering that will...
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UPDATE 2/9/2023: The car manufacturers and insurance companies have not confirmed which states will impacted by the change, however, Progressive and State Farm will not be issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to increased thefts involving the cars. Both insurance companies stated they will continue to insure...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Clinton. The deceased motorcycle rider is 25-year-old Donovan Smith of Upper Marlboro. On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Brandywine Road and Northgate Parkway for a collision involving a motorcycle...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners announced the past Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall McKay’s stores will become the new locations for Shopper’s, along with Shasho Consulting, P.A. Commercial Real Estate announcing Shoppers is confirmed to be returning to the California McKay’s location at the Patuxent Crossing Shopping Center (formerly known as San Souci Plaza.) Along with...
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Lucky tickets in Feb. 6 drawing sold in Dunkirk, Owings Mills, Rockville Check your Powerball tickets, everyone! Although the $754.6 million jackpot was hit in the state of Washington, Maryland retailers sold three tickets in Monday’s drawing that are each worth $50,000. Also sold were 38,426 other winning tickets with prizes ranging from $4...
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Navy veteran hopes to purchase a home Multiples of 10 are now lucky Keno numbers for Gary Hill of Waldorf. The U.S. Navy veteran followed his routine of placing an 8-spot bet on the numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80, adding the Super Bonus and trying his luck for 20...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police were conducting surveillance in St. Mary’s County when they observed John Vallandingham, 67, sell six bushels of oysters from his property. In the previous weeks, police tracked oysters harvested from the Wicomico River in St. Mary’s County to a detached garage belonging to Mr. Vallandingham. During their investigation, they...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday February 7, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation for Black History Month, followed by a proclamation for Dating Violence Prevention Month. The CSMC then heard a...
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The first AeroPark Farmer’s market of 2023 is coming up on February 12th, just in time to get delicious snacks for the big game, or to pick up some unique gifts for your special Valentine! The market is a great chance to support local businesses and get the freshest ingredients directly from Southern Maryland....
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The February 20 closure also includes: All three St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) All three...
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To the delight of the employees, volunteers and clients of the nonprofit, the walls throughout the nonprofit’s administrative building on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus in Pasadena, Maryland, are once again alit with the work of local artists. It had been three years since the Maryland Federation of Art has been able to display...
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The long-awaited return of Pub Quiz, your favorite Friends of Calvert Library trivia night is here! Friday, March 24, Pub Quiz will be held at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. Friends of Calvert Library will be holding their popular fundraiser for people to test their knowledge, have some fun and win some cash! Kelly’s Kickin’...
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On Monday, February 6, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a registration violation in the area of Meade Village Road and Meade Village Circle in Severn. When the officer activated his emergency equipment, the vehicle fled toward Reece Road. An aviation unit was in...
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