Cecelia Louise Garner, 71, of Leonardtown, MD died September 23, 2023 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on February 1, 1952 in Washington, D.C., to the late William Lawrence and Elizabeth Anne Russell. Cecelia enjoyed playing bingo, taking care of her grandkids and spending time with her family and everyone else’s kids that came...
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Joseph Anthony Lusk, 60, of Hollywood, MD, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. On September 10, 1963, Joe was born to Joseph Cavallaro and Antonia Corrales in Elmira, NY. After he graduated from La Plata High School in 1981, he went on to join the Elevator Union Local 10...
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A suspect facing charges in connection with two “pigeon drop” scam investigations in Prince George’s County is now in custody. The suspect is 50-year-old William Coleman of Orange Park, FL. With the assistance of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, Coleman was located and arrested on Tuesday in Orlando, FL. A pigeon drop...
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For safety purposes, a special traffic pattern will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 during the Calvert County Fair. No vehicles will be allowed to turn left off of Rt. 231 into the fairgrounds during those hours. The alternate route...
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The La Plata Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four persons of interest in the theft of two guitars and an amplifier from the Island Music Co. music store located in the 400 block of Charles Street in La Plata The theft occurred on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Individuals with information...
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Reginald Alphonso Hopkins, age 52, of Prince George’s County, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to the charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud relating to the submission of fraudulent claims for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, enacted to provide emergency financial assistance to Americans...
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On Sunday 9/10/2023 Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS responded to the area of Rock Point Road and Squire’s Landing for the report of a single vehicle accident into the woods with one reported trapped. Upon arriving, the crew from Rescue Engine 6 verified one person was trapped and began extrication of the...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation is joining partner agencies, nonprofits and communities across the state for the fourth annual Walktober celebration, a series of events and online webinars throughout October highlighting Maryland’s official state exercise and the importance of pedestrian safety, equitable access, transportation options and healthy lifestyles. Festivities include the ninth annual Walk...
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UPDATE 9/28/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Matthew Mark Mazza, 28, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to the maximum penalty of ten years in prison for the felony manslaughter by motor vehicle that tragically took the life of an 18-year-old victim. On July 9, 2022, at approximately 3:35 am, deputies from the...
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On September 26, 2023, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search and seizure warrant in the 2000 block of Amberleaf Place in Waldorf in connection with a drug investigation. The suspect, Spencer Roland Hill Jr., 47, of Waldorf, was taken into custody away from the residence on an outstanding arrest warrant,...
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Assault at St. Charles High School – On September 26 at 12:49 p.m., three students at St. Charles High School became involved in a fight in a school hallway. The students were separated by school staff and one of the students involved was treated by a school nurse for an injury sustained during the...
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Pursuant to an ongoing joint investigation being conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, a search and seizure warrant was executed Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at an apartment in the 22000 block of Iverson Drive, in Great Mills; the resident of...
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Frank Michael Santora, 85, a longtime resident of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 29, 1937, in New Jersey to Hugo R. Santora and Anna Speranza. Frank was employed as a sheet metal worker and member of the Sheet Metal Union Local 100...
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Joan M. Tornell of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at The Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons, Maryland. Joan was born on June 8, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Miami, Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in education, she married Gonzalo...
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Carlo Richard Schiazzi, 73, of Brandywine passed away September 18, 2023. He was born June 1, 1950, in Washington, DC to Nick and Lucy (DelVecchio) Schiazzi. Carlo was raised in Hillcrest Heights and graduated from Potomac High School in 1968, where he was known as “The Legend”. He worked as a truck driver with...
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Kevin James Fealy, 38, of Baltimore, MD passed away on September 17, 2023 in Baltimore, MD. Visitation Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736 Services Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:30 PM Rausch Funeral Home-Owings 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane Owings, MD 20736...
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Jane Briggs Beddoe Wilcox of North Beach, Md., passed away peacefully in her home on September 15, 2023, surrounded by her three children, Marysa Wilcox Wambua of Orangeburg, N.Y., (husband Mathew Wambua), Julia Wilcox of Alexandria, Va., and Rick Wilcox (wife Emily Straight) of Alexandria, Va. She is also survived by four grandchildren Lilly...
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Myroslaw Kowalskyj, 97, of Dunkirk and formerly of Hoffman Estates, IL passed away September 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Eugenia Kowalskyj. Survived by children Oleh Kowalskyj (Irene) and Nadia Doerrler, grandchildren Terry and Lydia Kowalskyj and Michael Doerrler (Jessica), and great-grandchildren Benedict and Alexandria. A private service and interment...
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Barbara Jean Ward, 90, of Annapolis passed away September 8, 2023. Barbara was born on December 4, 1932 in Annapolis to Hubert and Violet (Walton) Tucker. Barbara grew up in Friendship and attended Southern High School. In 1952 she was married to John W. Ward and they resided in Friendship. John and Barbara had...
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UPDATE 9/27/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Devonte Arnez Shubrooks, 29, of California, MD, was sentenced to 25 years, with ten years of active incarceration for a May 1, 2022, incident involving the strangulation of an 11-year-old child. On March 9, 2023, after a three-day jury trial, a St. Mary’s County Jury convicted...
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The Patuxent Partnership invites members and colleagues to an update to the local community: ‘What is going on at Naval District Washington & what it means for Pax River,’ by RADM Nancy Lacore, Commandant, Naval District Washington., Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 10:00-11:00am., University System of MD at Southern MD (USMSM) | Building 2 ...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with Maryland-based technology firm WellCheck to launch the St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Portal for community services. Community members can now be easily connected to local services that address health, wellness, and social factors affecting a person’s ability to achieve better health. The cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant...
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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 Commissioners then presented a proclamation in remembrance of the Battle of New Market Heights. The CSMC then presented a commendation to Dennis Wolcott in honor of his retirement. During...
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“Powellball” pair made U-turn to purchase quick-pick ticket A couple from St. Mary’s County dubbed themselves “Powellball” to share their story on how everything aligned for a $50,000 Powerball win in the Sept. 2 drawing. The loyal players were at New Market Service Center at 29233 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville to make a...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will begin fall trout stocking in early October. Department crews will transport thousands of state hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout and release them in select creeks, rivers, lakes, and ponds across the state. Due to several variables that can alter schedules, stocking sites and times are not...
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