William Joseph Huseman, Sr. “Billy”, age 100 of Hollywood, MD passed away on May 21, 2021 peacefully at his home. Born on November 12, 1920 in Abell, MD, he was the son of the late Charles William and Alice Bietzell Huseman. He was the loving husband of Ann Downs Huseman for 76 years, whom...
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On Friday, May 28, 2021, Corporal Joseph Somerville Jr., officially retired from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office after a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years. During his career Cpl. Somerville served in many capacities. He was a patrol deputy for 17 of his 25 years as well as part of the Motor...
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This year’s Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, 2021, and goes through Nov. 30, 2021. Being aware and being prepared can make a significant difference in an emergency. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph...
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Naval Air Station’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), Commissary, Navy Exchange, and other services announced updates to some of their programming following new DoD COVID guidelines. “We’re thrilled to be able to reopen some programs and expand others to our patrons while safely operating in a COVID environment,” said Jeff Sias, NAS Patuxent River...
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The longest offseason of Daryl Thompson’s (W, 1-0) career was no match for the reigning Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year. After 613 days of no Blue Crabs baseball, the 2021 season started with a power surge in a 12-3 victory over the West Virginia Power. Coming off a historic 2019 campaign in which...
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Governor Larry Hogan joined the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism to encourage Maryland travelers to reconnect and recharge in the State of Maryland. From traveling along one of the state’s 18 scenic byways, to enjoying Maryland’s Outdoor Collection, or navigating the waters of the Chesapeake Bay with a certified Chesapeake Bay Storyteller on a guided water-based...
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On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a citizen reported an unoccupied paddle boat floating in Breton Bay. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Officers responded to assist and located a blue and white pedal boat floating in Breton Bay. There were no signs of immediate use. Therefore, officers believe the boat may...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is mourning the death of Corporal Gregory Fortson. Corporal Fortson passed away earlier this week following a medical emergency. He was off-duty at the time. Corporal Fortson was a 13-year veteran of the agency and currently assigned to the Bureau of Patrol, District IV Oxon Hill station and...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced in letters to General Assembly leaders that, in accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, he has vetoed the following legislation passed during the 2021 legislative session: HB 1322 – Primary and Secondary Education – School Personnel Not Returning to In-Person Instruction and Work – Accommodations and...
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Governor Larry Hogan issued vetoes of four legislative measures. HB 16, sanctuary state legislation that would impede local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal law enforcement. HB 23, legislation that would impede law enforcement’s ability to conduct investigations. SB 420, legislation to legalize the possession and distribution of heroin paraphernalia. SB 202, legislation removing...
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On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 11:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hermanville Road and Dixon Court in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned and one subject possibly trapped. One citizen who observed the vehicles headlights in the woods stopped...
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On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 3:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 42264 Ridge Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult male victim in the roadway. The striking vehicle fled the scene prior...
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On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 1:37 a.m., 45 firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Hollywood, Bay District and Charles County responded to the 25800 block of Budderleigh Place in Mechanicsville, for the reported kitchen fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a 2-story split foyer residence. Firefighters made...
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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 2:25 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the northbound Route 5 south of Interstate 495 on a report of a motor vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a...
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Five members of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command were recognized this week for their efforts to promote safety during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic by the State Employees Risk Management Administration (SERMA). The three troopers and two civilian pilots were honored during SERMA’s two-day virtual conference, which recognized more than a dozen...
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NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 to be closed Friday, May 28, 2021, from 9:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., for maintenance. Drivers should use Gates 2, and 3 during these times. Expect travel delays.
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With traffic expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning Friday, troopers from each of the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Laughlin Statter, age 38 of Lexington Park. Statter was last seen on foot in the Leonardtown area on May 26, 2021. Statter is a white male, 5’9” and weighs 245 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on the...
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St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day, a family event June 5, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Clement’s Island Museum and on St. Clements Island State Park, encourages the public to visit St. Clement’s Island and become acquainted with the island’s past through activities regarding the history, culture, heritage and ecology tied...
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The competition, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, will be held at Christ Church, 112 Charles Street in La Plata, MD. This year’s seven contestants will perform a recital before a distinguished panel of judges. The judges this year are Jody Gatwood, Professor Emeritus, The Catholic University of America...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts of catalytic converters occurring in the area. Many of the thefts have targeted work vehicles parked in unlit areas with no active video surveillance. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to park vehicles in well-lit areas covered by video surveillance when possible,...
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On Friday, May 21, 2021, the Youth Gun Violence Task Force attempted to serve an arrest warrant on De’Quan Savien Gantt Sr., 20, of Lexington Park, for Malicious Destruction of Property. Task force personnel located Gantt at the Patuxent River Hotel in Lexington Park. When deputies attempted to place Gantt under arrest as he...
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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is on schedule for the implementation of the Body Worn Camera (BWC) program. Training for officers is anticipated to begin in July and continue through September of this year. The goals of the Body Worn Camera program are to: strengthen police accountability promote de-escalation enhance the ability to...
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Elements in the plans have evolved for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school graduations on May 28 through June 3 at Regency Furniture Stadium. As of May 20, students will receive five guest tickets to graduation, along with two parking passes. One parking pass is for a space at the stadium, the other...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held a joint meeting with St. Mary’s Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. MetCom, together with the Department of Public Works & Transportation, provided the Capital Projects Update with details on the Patuxent Park Revitalization Project, FDR Boulevard Project phase, Southampton...
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