Delores Ann Coates, 89, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. Born on June 27, 1937, in Washington, D.C., Delores was the beloved daughter of George E. DeGrasse and Agnes DeGrasse, both of whom preceded her in death. She spent her childhood in Pleasant Springs, Maryland, where she developed the enduring...
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Raymond Regis Posten, 85, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on July 6, 2026, at Calvert Hospital in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born on October 16, 1940, in California, Pennsylvania, to his parents, Myrtle Marie (Wainwright) and Guy DeSales Posten. Ray grew up in California, Beallsville, and West Brownsville, Pennsylvania. He attended Centerville High...
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Helen S. Mister passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Owings, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Owings on August 5, 1936, the only child of William and Velma Spicer. She was delivered at home by Dr. Hugh Ward, one of the few country doctors...
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Ruth Evelyn Baker, 89, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend died peacefully with family by her side Wednesday July 1st at Country Home Assisted Living, Solomon’s Island Road in Harwood, Maryland. She was born in her childhood home on Sasscer Lane, off of Croom Road in Upper Marlboro,...
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Nancy Carol Youmans, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 80. She was a longtime resident of Churchton, Maryland, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Nancy was born on November 1, 1945, in Takoma Park, Maryland, to the...
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Mary Linda Wegner was born in Prince Frederick, Maryland on July 12, 1942, to Leroy B. and Alverta Pearl (Miller) Williams. She left this earth surrounded by her loved ones at her home in St. Leonard after a prolonged illness. Mary Linda grew up in Calvert County, living on the family farm in St....
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Kenneth Allen Horky, 80, of Lothian passed away June 29, 2026, at his home. He was born September 15, 1945 to John Charles Jr. and Thelma (Lake) Horky. Ken grew up in Pasadena, MD where he graduated from Severna Park HS in 1963. He joined the United States Air Force in August of 1963....
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Colleen Marie Houghton, age 70, born in Bronx, NY, to the late Robert and Elizabeth Wagner, passed away July 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and family who will carry her spirit forward. Colleen is deeply missed and affectionately remembered by her lifelong love and devoted husband of 50 years, Robert...
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William Warrenfeltz May, 85, of California, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was born April 4, 1941, in Cavetown, Maryland, to the late James H. May and Gladys Caroline May (Padgett). On April 8, 1961, he married Linda Lee in Trinity Church, Newport....
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David Curtis Williams, 76, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away at home on July 4, 2026. Born on May 23, 1950, in Virginia, David was the son of the late Curtis Williams and Irma Williams. In his youth, he excelled at sports, especially baseball and football. He graduated Fairfax High School in 1968. As a...
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Carolyn Leigh (Sanner) Livingston passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 3, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born on February 18, 1943, in Riverdale, Maryland, to the late George Myrtland Sanner and Virginia Dare (Croson) Sanner. Carolyn was the beloved wife of the late Ernst “Ernie” Carlton Livingston, with whom...
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In Loving Memory of / En Amorosa Memoria de Ricardo del Tránsito Arias Cardoza Español Con un dolor inmenso en nuestros corazones, pero con la esperanza inquebrantable en las promesas de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, honramos y celebramos la vida de Ricardo del Tránsito Arias Cardoza, quien descansó en el Señor el martes 30 de...
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On Monday, June 8, 2026, Ruth F. Hawkins passed from this life at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. Ruth was born on July 9, 1952, to the late Frances V. (Chase) Hawkins and the late Calvin H. Hawkins. Ruth worked with art projects, was a skilled and creative crafter, and enjoyed being with...
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Selma Ann Scruggs, 63, of Morganza, MD, passed away on June 22, 2026, at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. Selma was born on November 3, 1962, in Leonardtown, MD, and entered her eternal rest with her husband by her side. She was the beloved daughter of Sarah Elizabeth Holt and Joseph Butler. Selma married...
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Anne C. Choporis, 70, known to her family and friends as “Christina”, passed away peacefully at her home in Waldorf, MD on June 27, 2026. She was born June 30, 1955 in Leonardtown, MD to her parents Demosthenes Paul Choporis and JoAnne Greenwell Choporis and was the fourth of six children. Christina was a...
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On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the 45000 block of Patuxent Lane in California, for the reported explosion investigation. 911 callers reported something exploded in their garage, with no smoke or fire, and no injuries reported. Three minutes later, the incident...
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Governor Moore announced the launch of “Slow the Fast Down,” a new safe driving campaign to reduce the number of fatalities associated with speeding. “The safety of Marylanders is my number one priority,” said Gov. Moore. “The ‘Slow the Fast Down’ campaign is a refusal to accept the status quo on our roadways, inspiring more drivers...
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Thanks to the generosity of Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) alumni and community partners, ten students will have the opportunity to attend LSM’s 2026 Teen Leadership Academy presented by Stella’s Girls, Inc. on full-tuition scholarships. The Teen Leadership Academy, taking place July 27–31, 2026, at the College of Southern Maryland Hughesville Regional Campus, is a...
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August at the Calvert Marine Museum offers a vibrant mix of music, cruises, family programs, and seasonal experiences for visitors of all ages. From the high‑energy Brothers Osborne performance on August 22 to hands‑on activities, lighthouse tours, fossil programs, and special early‑morning family events, the month is packed with opportunities to explore Southern Maryland’s...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) investigated 11 reportable boating accidents, conducted hundreds of vessel stops, and made five alcohol related arrests during its annual Operation Dry Water “saturation patrol” campaign from July 3 to July 5. Statistically this time is the busiest and most dangerous boating holiday. No boating fatalities were recorded in Maryland on...
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UPDATE 7/11/2026: A federal judge sentenced a former Anne Arundel County police officer for his role in an auto-insurance fraud scheme. Judge Lydia Griggsby sentenced Jaron Earl Taylor, 32, of Ft. Washington, Maryland, to three years of probation, with the first five months served on home detention, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Judge Griggsby...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,623,083 in contributions to the state during June 2026, bringing an end to a fiscal year that saw sports wagering return a total of $132,318,369 to the state. The $132.3 million in state contributions for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 through June 2026) was a 48.8% increase from the...
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Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $156,848,176 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2026. The statewide total was a decrease of $3,820,369, or 2.4%, compared to June 2025. Casino gaming contributions to the state during June 2026 totaled $67,902,499, a decrease of 0.9% compared to June 2025. The June 2026...
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UPDATE 7/11/2026: On Friday, July 10, 2026, at approximately 3:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision in the area of Piney Point Road and Drayden Road. Crews arrived to find two vehicles involved in a head-on collision, with two individuals trapped and one unconscious. The...
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Following a deadly Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland State Police are urging motorists to drive safely throughout the remainder of the busy summer travel season by following these important safety reminders: Obey posted speed limits and slow down, especially in work zones. Move over for any vehicle...
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