On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7:58 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County responded to the 4200 block of Weeping Willow Lane in Huntingtown, for the reported chimney fire. Minutes after the initial dispatch, 911 caller takers upgraded the assignment to a working fire dispatch due to callers reporting the fire was...
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On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 2:10 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the area of 9055 Kentucky Avenue in La Plata, for the reported ATV collision with entrapment. 911 callers reported a child on a 4-wheeler crashed and was trapped underneath of the vehicle, with the child being reported...
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On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 8:55 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles County responded to the 8200 block of Gilroy Road in Nanjemoy, for the reported house on fire. 911 callers reported their neighbors house was on fire, with the elderly homeowner standing outside with injuries. Crews arrived on the...
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Partnering with Delicados, Inc., MedStar Health will host a free Women’s Wellness Event on Saturday, March 22, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, 44219 Airport Road, California, Maryland. Expert medical providers will offer presentations on GLP-1 medications and their benefits, varicose veins, breast cancer, colorectal cancer and Cologuard, strength training as...
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Chesapeake Life Center offers many creative workshops to help adults find a path to healing from loss. From painting to mindfulness, there are options for grievers and caregivers. Here are some of the events planned for this season. Navigating Anticipatory and Ambiguous Grief in Dementia Caregiving – This free workshop is designed to support...
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Due to weather impacts across the region, the Ash & Eric L’Esperance concert originally scheduled for Friday, February 21, has been rescheduled to Friday, March 7, 2025. The concert will still take place in the Harms Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the performance starting at 7...
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Calvert Library is embarking on a strategic planning process to shape its services and programs for the next 3-5 years. As part of this effort, the library is seeking input to ensure it continues to meet the evolving needs of our community. One opportunity for residents to share their ideas will be at screening...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division is pleased to announce the Junior Historian program for Spring Break. Designed for children aged 7 to 10, the Junior Historian program at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will run for 3 hours per day from April 14 to 17, offering an exciting blend of outdoor exploration and hands-on...
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The Second District VFD&RS, Inc. regrets to announce the passing of Past Chief and Life Member John (Johnny) R. Bean on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Johnny Bean joined the Department as a Junior Member in March of 1967. He was extremely active and learned quickly, being appointed Lieutenant in 1970. His young age, level...
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Kim Marie Bohrer, 63, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple criminal charges after being arrested twice within a span of five days. Court records show that Bohrer was first arrested on February 15, 2025, for child abuse and assault, and then again on February 19, 2025, for burglary. On February 14, 2025, at approximately...
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Lorraine Anderson Concepcion, 66, of Brandywine, was arrested on February 16, 2025, in St. Mary’s County after authorities say she was driving under the influence of drugs and in possession of controlled dangerous substances, including cocaine and PCP. According to court documents, Concepcion was stopped by Deputy Kirsch of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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Carl James Darago, 81, of Huntingtown passed away February 15, 2025. A full obituary will follow. Visitation Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736 Services Funeral Service Wednesday, March 12, 2025 1:00 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD...
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Frances Lee Cooksey Quade, 93, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Frances was born in Washington, D.C. to the late William and Frances Cooksey of La Plata, MD. Frances was raised in La Plata, Maryland and graduated from Sacred Heart School at the age of...
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Harold Francis Titus, 86, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 11, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. On March 2, 1938, Harold was born in Logansport, IN to Harold and Violet Titus. Harold proudly served in the United States Army for 4 years. He later began work as a Police officer for the...
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Barbara Nickle Carlton, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 15, 2025, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on November 30, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Helen Chieder Nickle and Joseph Nickle. Barbara was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She touched the lives of everyone she met with...
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, and friend, Lawrence “Larry” Nimmerrichter, on February 15, 2025, at 10:02 AM at Washington Hospital Center. Born in Washington, D.C., to Francis and Loretta (nee’ Moran) Nimmerrichter on November 12, 1951, Larry’s roots were firmly planted in both the city and...
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Diane Marie Lucier, 77, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Callaway, Maryland, with her family by her side. Born on May 14, 1947, in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was a beloved daughter of the late Edward F. Koetsch and Lorraine F. Koetsch (née Desjarlais). Diane was a 1965 graduate of Longmeadow...
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Doris Jean Willett, age 88, formerly of Irvington, VA, passed away February 6, 2025, at Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation, Saluda, VA. Doris was born on February 16, 1936 in White Plains, MD. She attended La Plata High School and married Clarence “Ray” Willett on August 6, 1954. In 1962, Doris began her career...
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On February 9, 2025, Christopher “Chris” Robert Young, of Golden Beach, MD, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Chris was born on November 1, 1994, in Maryland to parents Charles Young and Judy Young. Chris fiercely fought cancer, not once, but twice, with...
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Lisa Jane Nyalko (née Pfanneschlag) passed away on January 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of professional excellence, community service, and cherished memories with family and friends. Born on April 7, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland, Lisa was the youngest of four children and instantly captured the hearts of her family. Growing up in Reisterstown,...
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Gregory “Greg” Robert Pobst, 55, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on February 8, 2025. Greg was born on December 10, 1969, at the Pax River Naval Base in Lexington Park, Maryland. In 1976, after his father retired from the Navy, the Pobst family settled in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, where Greg spent his childhood. Greg...
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve “Stevie” Johnson, age 45, who tragically lost his life on January 29th, 2025. Steve was a loving husband, devoted family man and a true outdoorsman who found his greatest joy in hunting, fishing, and traveling to new places. Steve was born on...
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Alexander “Alex” Huffman, beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, and a friend to many, tragically passed away on January 29th, 2025, at the young age of 34. Alex was born on October 6th, 1990, in Prince George’s County, but raised in Charles County, Maryland. Growing up, Alex developed a love for sports. He played...
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Rita Claire (Hurry) Dusch, of Morganza, passed peacefully on February 8th 2025. Rita was born and raised in St. Mary’s County, growing up in Clements. She Graduated from Chopticon High School in 1966, as part of the initial Graduating Class. After Graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, she moved to Buffalo, NY and...
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Andrew “Andy” Goldstein was born May 1, 1963, to Sol Goldstein and Barbara Gross in New York City, NY. On February 8, 2025, at 61 years of age, he passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. He was predeceased by his wife, Robin Goldstein, in 2014, and his...
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