UPDATE 1/30/2025: Sabrina B. Thompson, 26, , of Texas was arrested on January 30, 2025, following a reported series of events involving multiple assaults, property damage, and a violation of an out-of-state protective order. Court documents detail a police pursuit through Lexington Park that ended with Thompson facing six charges, including felony assault on...
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Wrestling takes more than physical strength. “It’s a lot of mental stuff,” Oriana Boling, a La Plata High School senior, said. “I’d say it’s more mental than physical.” Boling is among the girls who are making high school wrestling one of — if not the No. 1 — fastest growing sport among their peers....
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On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 12:22 p.m. a student at St. Charles High School approached two students in the hallway and began assaulting both students, causing a physical altercation to begin. A staff member attempted to intervene and was inadvertently struck by one of the students causing the staff member to fall to...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced the first presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County. This is the fourth case of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Confirmation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services...
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Gallery Exhibit: Iterations by Laurel Lukaszewski. Through March 7. Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. “Iterations is both a literal interpretation of the same subject matter case in different materials and a more flexible examination of imagery...
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Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel can experience the excitement of a special waterfowl hunting day on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. A similar special hunting day is held each November. “This opportunity provides a chance to teach the next generation of wildlife conservationists and honor the service of our military personnel,” said Wildlife...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a 17-year-old male from Temple Hills in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in late December. The suspect is charged with fatally shooting 29-year-old Harvey Jones Jr. of Temple Hills. The suspect is charged as an adult. On December 27, 2024, at...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC then presented a proclamation in recognition of National Burn Awareness Week. The CSMC then convened as the Board of Health and heard a presentation from the St. Mary’s...
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On January 28, 2025, the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department President, Fire Chief, and with 7 other members of the department attended the St. Mary’s County Government Commissioners Meeting in Leonardtown. The County Commissioners were presenting a proclamation in partnership with MedStar Washington Hospital Center Burn Center to declare February 2nd through 8th as Burn...
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By Solomons VFDRS Captain Richard Lacey: On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to the 11000 Block of Redlands Road in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, for the reported vehicle fire threatening a structure. 911 callers reported a truck next to the residence exploded, was on...
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Raphael Wallace Burch III, 56 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Ray is survived by his wife, Julie Christine Burch, of 22 years. Ray is also survived by his children, Jesse Nathaniel Burch (Seany), Raphael Wallace Burch, IV also known as Buddy and Elizabeth Teddy Burch,...
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Mary Kathleen Cusimano passed away on January 26, 2025, while residing at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Mary was born on December 16, 1934, in London, England, to Coleman and Celia Alice Ridge (deceased). She was the only living sibling of her family, with the passing of brothers Colin and Michael...
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Thomas “Bean” Levin Ryce Jr. October 26, 1957 – January 22, 2025 Thomas “Bean” Levin Ryce Jr., of Bushwood, Maryland, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Leonardtown, Maryland, at the age of 67. Born on October 26, 1957, in Leonardtown, Bean was the beloved son of Joan Marie (Nelson) Ryce and the late...
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James “Arthur” Farrell, 89, of Compton, MD, passed away on January 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 10, 1935, in Morganza, MD, he was the youngest son of the late William Joseph Farrell, Sr., and the late Edith Mabel (Bussler) Farrell. Arthur was the devoted husband of the late Mary...
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Louise Arlene Lefebvre, 67, of Owings passed away January 26, 2025. She was born July 29, 1957 to Joseph and Julia (Stoll) Lefebvre. Lousie grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She raised her two daughters, Michelle and Julia in the Bronx. Louise was always in service to others during her working life. She worked as...
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Marilyn Mae Owens, 92, peacefully entered eternity on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She entered the ultimate family reunion, meeting her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reuniting with cherished family members and friends who preceded her in heaven. Though Marilyn spent her later years in Maryland, her journey...
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Paul “Salvo” Thorn of California, MD, passed away peacefully January 24, 2025, at the Hospice facility in Waldorf, MD. Born on September 11, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the youngest child of Alice (nee: Adams) and Allie Thorn. He is survived by his sister, Tange (“Marie”) VonNeida, brother Albert, and assorted loved ones,...
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Joseph Lepock, who passed away on January 25, 2025. Born on March 22, 1963, Steven lived a life full of laughter, kindness, and adventure. He loved spending time with his family, his dogs, and his friends. Above all, Steven loved his Lord...
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Raymond Thomas “Tommy” Wilson, 62, of Owings passed away January 21, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1963 in Washington, DC to Edward Raymond and Patricia Inez (Hayden) Wilson. Tommy grew up in Lanham and moved to Chesapeake Beach as a teenager. He attended Northern High School. Tommy married Susi Quinn of Shady...
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Sandra Novella Duncan Delorge, 84, of St. Leonard, Maryland, died peacefully on January 21, 2025, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Born on September 25, 1940, in Frostburg, Maryland, to Frank and Martha “Novella” (Stevenson) Duncan, Sandy’s caring and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who had the opportunity to know her. Growing up in...
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Cynthia Louise Bean, 65, of Callaway, MD passed away on January 26, 2025 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with her loving family at her side. She was born on November 29, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Michael Redman Bean and Lucy E. Lorraine “Polly” (nee: Wood) Bean. Cindy was...
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Ronald Wilfred Glockner, 81, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 7,1943 in Covington, Louisiana to the late Wilfred John Glockner and Elrita Gomez Glockner.Ron grew up in the small town of...
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Kenneth “Dale” Gass, Sr., 63, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 20, 2025. On August 22, 1961, Kenneth was born to Charles “Kenny” and Margaret Gass in Leonardtown, MD. Dale is the proud owner of Gass Remodeling. He dedicated much of his life to transforming houses into cherished homes, leaving behind a legacy...
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Russell Gavin Hamilton Dreher, 66 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 19, 2025 at home with his wife, children and dog by his side. Family, friends and caregivers supported Russ and Amy with their battle with Alzheimer’s and they were both surrounded with love and positivity throughout their entire journey. He was born...
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On January 18, 2025, Anthony Kitts passed away at Doctors Community Hospital. Anthony was born on May 9, 1970, to Elmer and Juliette Kitts. Following his graduation, Anthony participated with Melwood program. In his free time, Anthony enjoyed being with his family and watching his favorite football team the Redskins/Commanders play. He loved anything...
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