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Rose M. (Abbasciano) Regan

Rose M. (Abbasciano) Regan

Rose M. (Abbasciano) Regan of North Beach, MD, and formerly of Mashpee, MA, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023. Rose was born in Boston, MA, on October 17, 1952, to the late Vito J. Abbasciano and Eleanor T. (Hutchinson) Abbasciano. She married her high school sweetheart, the late James T. Regan, in 1975....
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Freda Elizabeth Scruggs, 76,

Freda Elizabeth Scruggs, 76,

Freda Elizabeth Scruggs, 76, of Laurel, DE passed away November 28, 2023. She was born September 4, 1947 in Prince George’s County to James Herman and Dorothy Lee (Nation) Buckler. She was the owner and operator of an HVAC company and also wrote the book, The Dirty Little Worm. She loved going to the...
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Henry Morgan Haase, 41,

Henry Morgan Haase, 41,

Henry Morgan Haase, 41, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away November 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1981 in Sharon, PA to Diane E. (Metz) and Henry Howard Haase. He worked many jobs throughout his short life including mechanic, masonry, construction, remodeling, plumbing and upholstery work. He was known to...
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Stephen Lyle Back, 81,

Stephen Lyle Back, 81,

Stephen Lyle Back, 81, of Great Mills, MD (formerly of Centerville, OH and Largo, FL) passed away November 28, 2023 at MedStar St. St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on January 21, 1942 in Ohio to the late Ellis Lyle Back and Mary Frances Morgan Back. Stephen is a 1959...
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Rosan Daos Lara, 60,

Rosan Daos Lara, 60,

Our sister, Rosan Daos Lara, 60, of Lexington Park, MD, went into the arms of the Lord in the early morning of November 30, 2023, after a long illness. Rosan, known as “Sonny” by her friends and family, and “Sassy” by her nephews and nieces, was born in Botolan, Zambales, Philippines. She is the...
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Liga Ingrid Raumann, 90,

Liga Ingrid Raumann, 90,

Liga Ingrid Raumann, 90, of California, MD passed away on November 28, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on July 24, 1933 in Cesis, Latvia to the late Janis Rozens and Marta Slaidins. In November 1959, she married her beloved husband, Nicholas Alfred Raumann. Together they celebrated over...
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Roy Burks Dooley, 92,

Roy Burks Dooley, 92,

Roy Burks Dooley, 92, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, at Taylor Farms Assisted Living in Bushwood, MD. He was born on August 20, 1931 in Goode, Virginia to the late William Hilton Dooley and Anne Odell Robertson Dooley. Roy grew up in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains farm country...
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Stephen “Steve” Edgar Bonnin

Stephen “Steve” Edgar Bonnin

Stephen “Steve” Edgar Bonnin was born on August 21, 1967, in Silver Spring, Maryland. He passed away on December 5, 2023, peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side. Steve lived a life marked by his unwavering kindness, resilience, and a profound love for family and friends. In Steve’s early years, he...
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Kevin Michael Thompson, 33,

Kevin Michael Thompson, 33,

Kevin Michael Thompson, 33, of Brandywine, MD, passed away unexpectedly from a motorcycle accident on November 24, 2023, in Waldorf, MD. Born on July 15, 1990, he was the eldest son of Michael and Donna Thompson. After graduating from Gwynn Park High School in 2009, Kevin pursued a career as a Journeyman Ironworker with...
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Robert Stanley “Bobby” Johnson, Sr., 88,

Robert Stanley “Bobby” Johnson, Sr., 88,

Robert Stanley “Bobby” Johnson, Sr., 88, of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on November 24, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. A life long resident of St. Mary’s County, Bobby was born May 21, 1935 in Morganza, Maryland to the late John Norman Johnson and Queenie Mae Bowles Johnson. Bobby married the...
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Mary Ruth Bradburn Dillow, 87,

Mary Ruth Bradburn Dillow, 87,

Mary Ruth Bradburn Dillow, 87, of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away suddenly November 26, 2023 at her residence. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Mary was born in Dameron, Maryland on July 23, 1936 to the late Josephine Spencer Bradburn and Ruth Madeline Trossbach. Mary was a 1954 graduate of St. Michael’s Catholic...
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Adam Michael Dunaway, 36,

Adam Michael Dunaway, 36,

Adam Michael Dunaway, 36 of Brandywine, MD went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 24, 2023. Adam was born in Meridian, MS on October 13, 1987. He graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 2006. He worked as an electrician for Power Solutions and was just recently inducted into IBEW...
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John William Mountjoy, Jr., 63,

John William Mountjoy, Jr., 63,

With profound sadness and cherished memories, we announce the passing of John William Mountjoy, Jr., age 63, who passed away on November 14, 2023. John’s final days were spent surrounded by his loving family at his Hollywood, MD home, showcasing the same courage that was an inspiration to other cancer patients whom he met...
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Janice Mae “Jay” McCleaf, 85,

Janice Mae “Jay” McCleaf, 85,

Janice Mae “Jay” McCleaf, 85, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away November 29, 2023 in Solomons, Maryland surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 9, 1938 in Federick, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Bailey and Pearl Culler Bailey. Jay’s life work included teaching before obtaining her Registered Nursing Degree...
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Phyllis Regina Richards Grimes, 75,

Phyllis Regina Richards Grimes, 75,

Phyllis Regina Richards Grimes, 75, of White Plains, Maryland, died peacefully on November 25, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in La Plata, Maryland, on September 29, 1948, to the late Philip Warren Richards and Hazel Berry (Willett) Richards.  She was raised at Pleasant Fields, the family farm, in...
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George Lee Wight Sr, 80,

George Lee Wight Sr, 80,

George Lee Wight Sr, at 80 passed away on November 22, 2023, in Leonardtown, Maryland. George was born on September 4, 1943, to the parents of the late Judge Wright and Dobia Dominion Wright. He grew up in a loving home. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and studied pre-engineering at Norfolk...
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One in Custody After High Speed Chase and Crash in Waldorf

One in Custody After High Speed Chase and Crash in Waldorf

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, at approximately 8:10 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the intersection of Muskrat Court and Hampshire Circle in Waldorf, for the unknown medical problems. The 911 caller reported an unknown aged male was unconscious in the driver seat of a black Cadillac which was parked in...
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Police Investigating and Seeking Information in Property Destruction Reports Throughout Greenbriar Subdivision

Police Investigating and Seeking Information in Property Destruction Reports Throughout Greenbriar Subdivision

Police are currently investigating multiple reports of property destruction involving slashed tires on at least 6 different vehicles. Anyone with information or possible surveillance footage from Sandstone Street, Silver Slate Drive, Lavender Place, the corner of Sunlight Court and Red Rose Court in the Greenbiar Subdivision are asked to contact the St. Mary’s County...
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$50,000-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Waldorf

$50,000-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Waldorf

Jackpot rolls to $435 million for Wednesday’s drawing Powerball continues to gain momentum with ever-higher jackpots and although no one hit the $412 million jackpot last night, one lucky player nabbed a $50,000 third-tier prize. Check your tickets closely if you visited Berry Country Market located at 7485 Bensville Road in Waldorf. The winning...
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Police Respond to Burglary in Progress and Apprehend Juveniles, Recover Loaded Firearm

Police Respond to Burglary in Progress and Apprehend Juveniles, Recover Loaded Firearm

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, police responded to the 36000 block of Woodbush Drive in Chaptico, for the report of a burglary in progress at an unoccupied residence. As units responded to the scene, deputies located three juvenile suspects in a pickup truck. One of the juveniles was found to be carrying a fully...
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11-Year-Old Flown to Children’s After Being Struck by Vehicle in White Plains

11-Year-Old Flown to Children’s After Being Struck by Vehicle in White Plains

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 5:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 8467 Billingsley Road in White Plains, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find an 11-year-old male was struck by a vehicle. Police on the scene advised...
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Detectives Arrest Suspect Wanted for Non-Fatal Shooting That Occurred in Waldorf, October 2023

Detectives Arrest Suspect Wanted for Non-Fatal Shooting That Occurred in Waldorf, October 2023

On October 29, 2023, an altercation occurred between two males inside a business on Business Park Court. Investigation found that an unknown person who was not involved in the altercation, shot the victim and fled. The victim was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Through investigation, the suspect was identified...
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Maryland’s Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Resumes December 16

Maryland’s Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Resumes December 16

The second half of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer hunting season will reopen Dec. 16 and run through Dec. 30, 2023. This first half of the split season was held in October. Hunters may use muzzleloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time. “The late muzzleloader season is a vital part of the successful management of Maryland’s...
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UPDATE: Merry Christmas from Bluey Claus at Dyson Building Center in Callaway

UPDATE: Merry Christmas from Bluey Claus at Dyson Building Center in Callaway

UPDATE 12/6/2023: Merry Christmas from Bluey Claus and the Dyson crew!! Be sure to stop by and get your picture! We have loved seeing them! Bluey has been very popular so she will be here a bit longer. SpongeBob will be back but probably not until late Spring. UPDATE 10/5/2023:  SpongeBob at Dyson Building...
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UPDATE: 23-Year-Old Lusby Woman Killed in Single Vehicle Collision

UPDATE: 23-Year-Old Lusby Woman Killed in Single Vehicle Collision

UPDATE 12/6/2023: On December 5, 2023, at approximately 2:10 p.m., officers responded to southbound Route 4 near Lower Pindell Road in Lothian for a single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed a 2018 Toyota Yaris was traveling southbound on Route 4 when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver...
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