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The Patuxent Partnership Awards Three Area High School Graduates with Scholarships to Study Engineering at CSM

The Patuxent Partnership Awards Three Area High School Graduates with Scholarships to Study Engineering at CSM

Three southern Maryland high school graduates have been awarded The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Pathways Scholarship to attend the College of Southern Maryland this fall thanks to the students’ exceptional achievements, and a unique partnership between CSM and TPP aimed at building the region’s workforce pipeline. Chopticon High School graduates Skye Blado of Mechanicsville, and...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces Registration for Fall Sports Now Open Until Full or August 4th, 2023

Calvert County Parks & Recreation Announces Registration for Fall Sports Now Open Until Full or August 4th, 2023

Calvert County Parks & Recreation announces open registration for fall 2023 sports. Fall sports registration is open through Aug. 4 or until divisions are full. The following youth and adult sports signups are available: Youth Soccer offers separate divisions for boys and girls in pre-K through grade 12. Cost is $50 per player for pre-K...
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UPDATE: One Arrested and Charged After Father is Beaten to Death While Protecting His Son from Fighting Subjects

UPDATE: One Arrested and Charged After Father is Beaten to Death While Protecting His Son from Fighting Subjects

UPDATE 7/20/2023: The facts of this case were presented to the State’s Attorney’s Office for review. After consultation with the State’s Attorney, homicide detectives applied for charges for Trevor Garrett Taylor in the death of Mr. Christopher Wright. A warrant was issued yesterday by the Court Commissioner, which includes: Manslaughter Second-degree assault (3 counts)...
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Katherine Ann Beard, 72,

Katherine Ann Beard, 72,

Katherine Ann Beard, 72, of Prince Frederick passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023 while in Hospice Care at Solomons Nursing Center. She was the daughter of John Edgar White, Sr. and Elsie Mae White of Huntingtown, who preceded her in death. She had two siblings who also preceded her in death, Gordon Lee...
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Edith Mae Robey, 97,

Edith Mae Robey, 97,

Edith Mae Robey, 97, of Owings passed away July 16, 2023, at her home. She was born September 3, 1925 in Gretna, VA to Samuel Edwin and Stella Brady (Shelton) Lovelace. Edith was raised and attended school in Gretna, VA. She married Walter David Robey on November 15, 1947 and they lived in District...
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Joseph Allen Gray, 64,

Joseph Allen Gray, 64,

Joseph Allen Gray, 64, of Breezy Point, Maryland passed away at his home on July 16, 2023. Allen was born on February 5, 1959 in Cheverly, Maryland to the late Joseph B. and Lilly Rose Prather Gray. Besides his parents, Allen is preceded in death by his siblings: Frances Newton and Walter Gray. Allen...
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Tammy Ann Mamrowich

Tammy Ann Mamrowich

Tammy’s Life Celebration Service will be live streamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 1:50 pm on Saturday, July 22, 2203. Tammy Ann Mamrowich, 56, of Lusby, MD passed away on July 15, 2023 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born June 10, 1967 in Warren, PA, she was the daughter of Carol...
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Beth Ann Jenkins, 69,

Beth Ann Jenkins, 69,

Beth Ann Jenkins, 69, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on July 14, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Beth was born on April 8, 1954 to Emil and Elsie Jeeninga in Chicago, IL. After Beth graduated from Woodstock High School, she went on to be an entrepreneur and jack of all trades...
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Dennis Arnold Forgue, 73,

Dennis Arnold Forgue, 73,

Dennis Arnold Forgue, 73, of Lusby, MD passed away on July 13, 2023 at his residence.  Born March 9, 1950 in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Paul Forgue and Annette (Boulanger) Forgue. Dennis served in the U.S. Air Force from June 11, 1969 until his retirement on October 31,...
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Robert Lee Quade, Sr., “Bobby”, 73,

Robert Lee Quade, Sr., “Bobby”, 73,

Robert Lee Quade, Sr., “Bobby”, 73, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 13, 2023 at Hospice of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Born on August 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Russell Quade and the late David Roy Quade, Sr. Bobby was the loving husband of Marjorie Elizabeth...
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Gerald Anthony Field

Gerald Anthony Field

Gerald Anthony Field, born October 6, 1947 in Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away at home on July 12, 2023 following a prolonged illness. Gerald is proceeded in death by his father Rollin A. Field and his mother Mary Jean Field. He is survived by his two brothers Stuart and Danny Field, his wife Doris Field,...
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Margaret “Peggy” Wood Schindler, 92,

Margaret “Peggy” Wood Schindler, 92,

Margaret “Peggy” Wood Schindler, 92, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away in peace on July 11, 2023. Born March 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Ambrose Wood Sr. and Lillian Huntington Wood. She was the wife of Francis Joseph Schindler who predeceased her in 1979. Mrs. Schindler is survived by her...
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Jackolyn (Jackie) Alden

Jackolyn (Jackie) Alden

Jackolyn (Jackie) Alden Solomon of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away peacefully at Hospice House, surrounded by her family on July 15, 2023, she was 83. Jackolyn was born on September 5, 1939 in Brockton, Massachusetts, and was later adopted by the late Richard and Charlotte Snooks. Jackie grew up in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts and...
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Margaret “Peggy” Marie Simmons, 79,

Margaret “Peggy” Marie Simmons, 79,

Margaret “Peggy” Marie Simmons, 79 of Lusby, MD (formerly of Chaptico and Leonardtown, MD) passed away on July 14, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 6, 1944 in Meadeville, PA to the late Carl Joseph Hubert and Garnet E. Wilshire Hubert. Peggy moved to Southern Maryland in 1972. She attended John...
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Paula Ortiz Villalobos, 90

Paula Ortiz Villalobos, 90

Paula Ortiz Villalobos, 90 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 14, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. She was born on July 10, 1933 in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico to the late Tito Ortiz and Ramona Arroyo Ortiz. Paula grew up in Puerto Rico, later moving to New York as...
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Norma Jean ‘Granny’ Kilroy

Norma Jean ‘Granny’ Kilroy

Norma Jean ‘Granny’ Kilroy, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was 86 years old. Born on July 11, 1937, in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Margaret Eleanor Northcraft and Harry Chester Moyer, Norma married her love, John James Kilroy, Sr. (deceased). She raised their two...
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Helen (Olsavsky) Woytko

Helen (Olsavsky) Woytko

Helen (Olsavsky) Woytko was born on September 14, 1930 in Lore City, Ohio and passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Hollywood, Maryland. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Michael A Woytko, her sons, Dale, Jeffrey and G. Scott (Lynn), sister, Elizabeth Cubbison, grandchildren, Michael and Anna and...
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Katherine “Kathie” Louise Oliver, 65,

Katherine “Kathie” Louise Oliver, 65,

Katherine “Kathie” Louise Oliver, 65, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on August 2, 1957, in Brunswick, ME to the late Donald Cheney Bailey, Jr and Mary Diane Hawkins Bailey. As a child, Kathie traveled with her family...
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Joseph Andrew Bush, 62,

Joseph Andrew Bush, 62,

Joseph Andrew Bush, 62, of Great Mills, MD passed away on July 3, 2023 at home. He was born on July 30, 1960 in Mechanicsville, MD to the late William Benjamin Bush, Sr. And Mary Elizabeth (Johnson) Bush of Great Mills, MD. Joseph received his education through the St. Mary’s County Public School System....
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Henry Robert Madjeski, Jr., 72,

Henry Robert Madjeski, Jr., 72,

Henry Robert Madjeski, Jr., 72 of Great Mills, MD passed away on July 4, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born on July 9, 1950 in Lexington Park, MD to the late Henry “Hank” Robert Madjeski, Sr. and Elizabeth “Temple” Morris Madjeski. Henry grew up in Ridge, MD. He was a...
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Agnes Hortense Barnes

Agnes Hortense Barnes

On Sunday July 9, 2023 Agnes Hortense Barnes was granted eternal rest, as she was called home by her Lord and Savior. Agnes affectionally known as “Hortense, Tense” was called to “Glory” surrounded by loving family. Agnes was born on June 15, 1930 to the late Mary Florine (Turner) Hebb Robinson and James Ignatius...
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First Responders Reunite with Patient Who Suffered Life-Threatening Medical Emergency

First Responders Reunite with Patient Who Suffered Life-Threatening Medical Emergency

On June 13, 2023, Steven Tuttle experienced a life-threatening medical emergency in which he called 911 for help. St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services and Maryland State Police Aviation Command responded. Paramedic James Cawley, EMT Thomas Jamison, EMT Kelley Bean and EMT Alexandra Barnaby provided life-saving care for Mr. Tuttle and the Maryland...
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Charles County Patrol Officers Locate Stolen Car and Arrest Suspect

Charles County Patrol Officers Locate Stolen Car and Arrest Suspect

On July 7, 2023, at 1:29 a.m., patrol officers were in the 11500 block of Berry Road when they observed a car parked at a business. All four doors to the vehicle were open and loud music was playing. Officers investigated and learned the car was reported stolen from Washington, D.C. The driver, Eric...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake 20th Annual Golf Tournament Registration is Open

Hospice of the Chesapeake 20th Annual Golf Tournament Registration is Open

Hospice of the Chesapeake invites all area golfers to reserve their foursome now for the nonprofit’s 20th annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course in Queenstown, Maryland. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The day includes a full breakfast by Main &...
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Charles County Youth Orchestra, Osman Kivrak, Director Announces Chamber Music Festival 2023 Concerts

Charles County Youth Orchestra, Osman Kivrak, Director Announces Chamber Music Festival 2023 Concerts

Charles County Youth Orchestra’s Chamber Music Festival 2023 will present two free concerts in the beautiful garden of Christ Church, 112 Charles Street, La Plata, on two consecutive Saturdays, July 22 and 29 at 8:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather the concerts will be held inside the church. The concerts will include performances...
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