The Maryland Department of Commerce joined Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University Maryland, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in endowing nearly $13.5 million to fund new research professorships. The endowments were made through the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative (MEI), a state program created to spur basic and applied research in scientific and technical fields at colleges...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted the 2023 Middle School Archery Tournament on Nov. 17 at Milton M. Somers Middle School. Archers from seven CCPS middle schools, divided by grade level into boy and girl teams, competed. The top boy and girl archer by grade were recognized, as well as teams overall. Top archers...
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Maryland State Police beginning Wednesday are increasing patrols through Thanksgiving weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving an ATV. The deceased ATV operator is 41-year-old Michael Kelly of Upper Marlboro. Efforts are underway to identify the rider of a motorcycle involved in the collision. The rider did not remain on the scene. On November 17, 2023, at approximately 8:50...
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Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives identified and arrested three suspects in connection with a recent murder in Camp Springs. The suspects are 29-year-old Chanel Slaughter, 34-year-old Deandre Wilson, and 36-year-old Joseph Lewis. All three suspects are from Suitland. They’re charged with murdering 24-year-old Anthony Day Roberts of Camp Springs. On November 8,...
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Do you know a woman or girl who makes significant contributions to the local community? The Calvert County Commission for Women is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards. Each year, the commission recognizes Calvert County women and girls who are models of outstanding achievement and have made significant contributions to our...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Saturday, Nov. 25 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 9. The two-week season includes Sunday hunting in all but three counties, affording hunters more weekend opportunities to hunt and contribute to managing Maryland’s deer population. “The two-week firearms season is...
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UPDATE @ 3:00 p.m.: At approximately 8:59 a.m. Monday November 20, 2023, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a head on motor vehicle collision in the area of Three Notch Road and Expedition Drive. A preliminary investigation revealed the operator of a Honda Accord, was traveling southbound...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announce county offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 through Friday, Nov. 24, in observance of Thanksgiving. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22, and Thursday, Nov....
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023; Thursday, November 23, 2023; and Friday, November 24, 2023, for the Thanksgiving holiday. This three-day closure also includes: The Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler & Northern); with no home-delivered meals The St. Mary’s Transit System (STS), including ADA...
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UPDATE 11/20/2023: Today, Brandon Ross Holbrook, 48, of Reedsville, PA, was indicted by a Calvert County Grand Jury and formally charged with the murder of Joseph Shymanski of Huntingtown. A total of 5 charges were returned by the Grand Jury, to include common law murder, first and second degree assault, and use of a...
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On Saturday, November 18, 2023, at approximately 7:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 8760 Hawthorne Road in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. 911 dispatchers quickly upgraded the assignment to a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment after the operator of the vehicle, a...
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On Sunday, November 19, 2023, at approximately 9:35 a.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 4500 block of Rawlings Place in Waldorf, for the reported stabbing. Police arrived on the scene to find a motor vehicle collision and one stabbing victim. Upon further investigation, it was determined the victim was robbed and...
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On Sunday, November 19, 2023, at approximately 8:58 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Berry Road and Middletown Road in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. A short time later, 911 dispatchers upgraded the assignment to a serious motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Crews arrived...
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On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m., firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department came across a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the area of Three Notch Road Airport Road in Hollywood and requested a rescue assignment. Police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched, responded and located a motorcycle and...
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Tracy E. Allen , 51, of Belpre, OH, passed away November 13, 2023 as the result of an auto accident. He was born on October 23, 1972 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of Dori Allen Lowers and the late Gerald Ernest Allen. Tracy grew up on Progress Ridge Road and enjoyed playing music and...
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Carole Gault, 92 of North Beach, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 15, 2023. She was born January 3, 1931 in Providence, RI to Blanche (Sherman) and Charles Derr. She was married to the love of her life Forrest (Reggie) Gault, for over fifty years, and served alongside him...
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John Tillison Moreland, Jr, 71, of Deale passed away November 14, 2023. He was born December 31, 1951 to Winifred (Childs) and John T Moreland, Sr. in Cheverly, MD. He graduated from Southern High School. In 1970 he married Gayle Phipps and they made their home in Deale. John worked in construction as a...
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Roy William Altizer, 64, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away on November 13th, 2023. Roy was born on January 25, 1959 to George and Jane Altizer in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He had a happy and adventurous childhood and adolescence in southern Calvert County. After Roy graduated from Calvert High School in 1977, he went on...
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It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joshua Henry Harris, 36, of Lusby, MD on November 12, 2023. A pillar of strength, love, and unwavering support, Josh was the epitome of the world’s best father to his beloved daughter, Leilah, who was his entire universe. Survived...
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Diana Ruth (Simmons) Wagner, 78, passed away on November 11, 2023. She was born on January 4, 1945, in Washington D.C., to Willie E. and Elsie Mae (Griffin) Simmons. Diana grew up in Hyattsville, MD attending Northwestern H.S. and then going to Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts where she met her husband of 57...
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Regina (Gina) Semel Flowers, age 73, passed away on November 10, 2023, in Charleston, WV. She was born on May 16, 1950. Gina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was kind to everyone she met and loved God as much as she loved her family. Gina is survived by her husband,...
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Raymond Stuart Smith, Jr., 58, of Owings, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 10, 2023. He was born January 6, 1965 in Washington, DC to Raymond Stuart Sr. and Patricia Ann (Ellis) Smith. Raymond grew up in Temple Hills, MD and attended Crossland High School. He spent his childhood...
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Victor Lien Chun Lee, 37, passed away on Thursday November 9th, 2023. Victor was born on February 3, 1986 in Fairfax, VA to his parents, Shih “Robert” Lee and Pin Lee. An avid runner and natural athlete, Victor took those skills to the track at McLean High School, where he excelled on the track...
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Margaret G. Hildebrandt passed away on November 8, 2023 at 96. Margaret was born on February 20, 1927, in Sunderland, MD. She moved to Indianapolis where she spent 20 years, spending summers in Sunderland with her grandmother until WWII. She moved to Maryland and attended Maryland Institute of Fine Arts. She married Philip Merrill...
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