Paul Raphael Scheer, 86, of Helen, MD passed away on October 16, 2025 at Morningside House of St. Charles in Waldorf, MD. He was born on November 22, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Paul Theodore Scheer and Gertrude Erma (nee: Geelhaar) Scheer; brother to the late Erma Scheer. He moved to St....
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Madeline Anita Hoffer, 87, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, with her daughter Mona by her side. Born August 27, 1938, in Bell Island, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Francis (Frank) and Elizabeth Grace. On December 21, 1959, Madeline married the love of her life Robert Hoffer,...
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Caroline Melissa “Missy” Brooks 54 of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2025. Born April 2, 1971, in Leonardtown, Maryland, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Elaine Brooks and the late James Franklin Brooks Sr. Missy is survived by her fiancé, Alan Summers, brother, James Franklin Brooks Jr. (Susan),...
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David William Criswell, of Waldorf, Maryland, who died on October 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on August 7, 1953, to the late Myron and Frances Criswell, David lived a meaningful life marked by dedication, kindness, and an appreciation for life’s...
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Jeanne Marie Rothwell, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 13, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to the late Daniel and Louise Breakiron. Growing up in Hyattsville, MD, Jeanne was an active member of Job’s Daughter, going on...
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Katherine “Kathy” Ann Herbert Copsey, affectionately known as “Duck” in her childhood, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland, after a long and courageous struggle with declining health. She was 58 years old. Born in La Plata, Maryland, Kathy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County....
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Dale “Skimmer” Lee Buckler, Sr., 58, of Bushwood, MD, passed away tragically in a car accident on October 8, 2025. On June 19, 1967, Dale was born in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Jay B. and Margaret Ann Buckler. Dale was a hard worker. In his early years he spent many hours in the...
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UPDATE 10/21/2025: Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that injured an 88-year-old woman after a vehicle struck a building this morning in Calvert County. The pedestrian, identified as an 88-year-old woman, was transported by ambulance to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. The driver of a Toyota...
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UPDATE: A Friday night gathering in Avenue, Maryland, led detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) to conduct a traffic stop in Leonardtown that resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old and the recovery of a loaded “ghost gun.” According to court documents, CID detectives were conducting proactive enforcement...
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Delegates representing 76,000 members of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) attending the MSEA fall Representative Assembly (RA) voted to support the re-election of Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Attorney General Anthony Brown. Every four years the RA delegation votes on the MSEA Endorsement Council’s recommendation for statewide office candidates. “More than...
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The Maryland State Police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and allied law enforcement agencies across the country, are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The biannual program allows people...
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The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons invites visitors to enjoy a variety of educational and family-friendly events this November—from fossil identification to honoring our veterans—and to take advantage of fabulous shopping opportunities at the Museum Store. For the full calendar of November events, visit our website www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Sundays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, and...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum is pleased to present special events and exhibits during the holiday season. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Family Open House (Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Kick off the...
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Upon the second anniversary of Daniel Lewis Edwards’ disappearance, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its call for the public’s assistance in locating him. Edwards was last seen on October 20, 2023, leaving a job site in the Town Creek neighborhood of California, Maryland. Investigators hope that someone with new or previously...
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The Board of Education of Charles County recognizes exemplary students each month for academic achievement, personal responsibility and career readiness. At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Board honored fifth graders: Ethan Kapombe of Indian Head, Tristan Parrish of Billingsley, and Zane Todd of Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy elementary schools. Along with eighth-grade student Tony Brazelton of...
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In Honor of Maryland Emancipation Day on November 1st, Historic Sotterley is proud to be partnering with Maryland Humanities and their One Maryland One Book initiative to host a full day of programming that celebrates ancestry, literature, and the power of storytelling. The event will highlight the impact of descendant voices in preserving, sharing,...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is proud to host Veterans Resource Day on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Maryland – Southern Maryland, located at 44219 Airport Road in California. This event is free and open to the public. Veterans,...
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The Maryland State Highway Administration will patch and resurface asphalt approaches at two bridges along northbound MD 5 (Leonardtown Road) in Charles County starting October 20th. This system preservation project should be complete by the end of October, weather permitting. Crews will work at the northbound MD 5 (Leonardtown Road) bridge at Mill Dam...
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On Monday October 20, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Buck Hewitt Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck a motorcycle...
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The nation’s first responder community is getting a huge upgrade that will benefit public safety across the country. AT&T is launching FirstNet Fusion, which will allow every firefighter, police officer and EMT – no matter what cell phone service they use – to instantly talk, share video and coordinate during an emergency. FirstNet®, Built...
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Reminder: Our Annual Grant Season Closes on Friday, October 24! – Grant Applications are Electronic this Year! Friendly reminder that the Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) Annual Grant Season will end on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 12:00 noon. This is a firm deadline – no exceptions will be granted. Since 1987, our Arts Grant...
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The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) at the Prince George’s County Equestrian Center and Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD is here!!! The 67th annual WIHS is being held in Prince George’s County for the fourth year in a row from Monday, October 20 through Sunday, October 26, 2025. The WIHS is considered...
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On October 15, 2025, as part of the Annual National Family Violence Warrant Sweep, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Judicial Services Section, along with the Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET), Patrol Shift 4 and the Charles County Detention Center transport team, conducted a coordinated operation aimed at locating and arresting individuals wanted for...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s District VI – Beltsville Detective Bureau charged two suspects in connection with nearly 40 theft and burglary cases in the Beltsville area. The suspects are 27-year-old Paul Moegel III and 31-year-old Christopher Talbott. Both suspects live in Beltsville. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects stole items in shed...
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The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) fall play season roars into a high school auditorium Oct. 23 when a classic crime story opens a slate of shows. This season CCPS high schools will present mysteries, tales of fairies and friends, and new classics through Nov. 23, 2025. Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot is aboard for...
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