Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets will be offered to eligible community members on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at a drive-thru event at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) routinely distributes KI tablets to county residents living or working within the 10 mile emergency...
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Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Bradley Christian, a native of Mexia, Texas, deployed as part of the Navy’s first En-Route Care System (ERCS) medical expeditionary capability aboard the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) on a regularly scheduled deployment, Oct. 14. Christian, who is assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River, is...
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A Calvert County resident who enjoys playing Powerball and crossword-themed scratch-offs tried his luck recently with the seventh edition of the $100,000 Crossword game. The player wound up in the Lottery Winner’s Circle, celebrating a $100,000 top-prize win. Accompanied by his daughter, the lucky man shared the story of his big win. He bought...
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Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Tuesday Oct. 24 to Wednesday Oct. 25, 2023 from 7 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land...
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Remembering with Smiles, Love & Lots of Laughter PHILIP LARRY WOOD 6/14/1950 – 10/21/2023 “Bunky” “Dad” “Pop” “Pop Pop” “Uncle Bunk” “Uncle” The world became brighter on June 14th, 1950, the day that Philip “Bunky” Larry Wood was born. Bunky passed away comfortably on Saturday morning, 10/21/2023, at the age of 73 in his...
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James “Jimmy” William Sutphin, 83, of Prince Frederick, MD, formerly of Lothian, MD, passed away at his home on October 20, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1940 to Annie Duvall and Emory Wood Sutphin in Drury, MD. He married Mary Phipps Sutphin on May 19, 1965. For 39 years he drove the...
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John Sherbert Crandell, Jr., 77, of Galesville, MD passed away October 19, 2023 at his son’s home in Lusby, MD. John was born Februarary 21, 1946 in Annapolis, MD to Virginia E. (Paddy) and John Sherbert Crandell, Sr. He was raised in Galesville and attended Owensville Elementary and Southern Jr. High School, and graduated...
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With broken hearts, we are sharing the news that Carl “Buck” August Hanson, age 87, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023, with his family by his side. He has had some health issues the last few years and was always able to beat them, but this latest was just too...
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Agatha Lee Lakin (Aggie), 83 of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Southern Maryland Hospital Center on Monday, October 16, 2023. Aggie was born in Ward, West Virginia on February 28, 1940 to the late Bonnie Cochran and Freeman Bailey. Aggie graduated from Great Mills High School...
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Thomas Jerome “Tom” Jalinski, 81 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on October 14, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Tom was born on October 21, 1941 in Wausau, WI to the late Edwin Jalinski and Gertrude (Westphal) Jalinski. Tom graduated from . He furthered his education at [University of...
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Claire Ann DeLozier, age 70, passed away on October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born September 28, 1953 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Ernest Bowles and Mary Josephine Neade Bowles. Claire spent her life in service to her family, church, and community. She...
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Liz grew up in Ridge, MD, and graduated from St. Michael’s High School. On 11 June 1960, she married the love of her life, Robert (Bobby) Benedict Abell in a beautiful mass celebrated at St. Michael’s Church in Ridge. The couple spent 62 wonderful years together, which resulted in three lovely children, Robert Tracy...
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Deborah Ann Bennett, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, at home with her husband. Born in Washington, DC on June 4, 1957, Deborah was the daughter of Walter and Ella Harrigan. Deborah founded Annie’s Early Learning Center, a daycare that provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to...
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Sean Eric Moran, 56 of California, MD, passed from this life to eternal life on October 15, 2023, at Unity Hospital, in Rochester, NY, and was greeted by his maternal grandparents Royce and Mable Meyer (Morgan). He was born on February 24, 1967, in Washington, D.C., to Christopher James Moran, Jr., and Dolores Marie...
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Deborah Able Summers, of Hughesville, MD, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 65 years old. Deborah was born on July 6, 1958, in Washington, DC to Albert G. Able and Barbara M. Rhodes. In 1975 she met the love of her life James (Jay) Summers, and...
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Michael Patrick Mills, 63 of California, MD passed away on October 12, 2023 at his home with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born on April 1, 1960 in Olney, MD to James Aloysius Mills and Betty Lee Coffman Mills. Mike was one of the most genuine people and had a...
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Helen Williams Bowling, 86, of Frostburg, MD, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 6, 1937, to Joseph and Ethel Williams in Mechanicsville, Maryland, Helen lived a fulfilling life. Helen was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. While a senior in high school, she met...
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Lawrence Nimrod Wilson, Jr. passed away peacefully in Mechanicsville, MD on October 20, 2023, surrounded by his family and his faithful dog. Born on January 31, 1947, to Lawrence and Grace Wilson in Washington, DC. After graduation, Larry went into the Army and served his country during war, developing a deep sense of loyalty...
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Charles Irving Knott, 80, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on October 18, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with his family at his side. He was born on October 9, 1943 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late James Harvey Knott Sr. and Donnie Marie Slade Knott. Charlie was a...
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A $510,000 Multi-Match jackpot won on a ticket sold in Hagerstown, and two FAST PLAY tickets worth $124,754 and $121,527 sold in Leonardtown and Glen Burnie, respectively, were the biggest Maryland Lottery wins of last week. All three remained unclaimed as of Oct. 23. In all, 38 Maryland Lottery tickets worth $10,000 or more were sold or redeemed...
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Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 from 7 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely on an aircraft...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host free paper shredding events for county residents and businesses. Shredding documents helps prevent identity theft by destroying confidential and/or sensitive information. The following shred events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine: Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at...
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On November 1st, 2023, the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter will celebrate five years of service to Calvert County. The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is named in honor of former County Commissioner Linda L. Kelley, who was widely known as a vocal animal rights advocate. On Nov. 1, 2018, the shelter opened its...
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UPDATE 10/23/2023: On Saturday, October 21, 2023, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 46800 block of Morningside Lane in Lexington Park, MD, for a reported stabbing. Deputies located a 36-year-old male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was flown to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center (UMMC)...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented proclamations for the U.S. Oyster Festival 57th Anniversary and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The CSMC joined the St. Mary’s County Commission...
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