On April 27 and 28, 2023, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program went behind the scenes of Southern Maryland energy, environmental sciences, and agriculture to better understand the impact of these sectors on the region’s life and economy. The two-day tour took the executives to Constellation’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant where Government Affairs Manager...
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All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The May 29 closure also includes: All three St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park) All three...
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On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office charged a 55-year-old Lexington Park man with sex offenses involving an 18-year-old victim. Kelly Eugene McClure-Hewitt, an Assistant Principal at Leonardtown High School, was arrested and charged via warrant with Third-Degree Sex Offense, Fourth-Degree Sex Offense: Sexual Contact and Second-Degree Assault. On March...
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On April 15, 2023, at approximately 4:11 a.m., officers responded to the area of East Hawthorne Drive near Washington Avenue for the report of a carjacking. Investigation found two individuals had carjacked the victim’s vehicle outside a building in the 700 block of Washington Avenue. Officers were informed that one of the suspects entered...
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A 32-year-old California man was arrested and charged by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, following two road rage incidents involving two separate drivers. Eric Michael Davis, age 32 of California, was charged with two counts of First-Degree Assault, two counts of Second-Degree Assault and two counts of...
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Raymond Eugene Hoyle, Jr., 60, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on May 14, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD. Visitation Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105 Vianney Lane Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Services Tuesday, May 23, 2023 11:00 AM St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105...
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Michael “Mike” Mooney was a loving father, devoted partner, grandfather, brother, son, and beloved friend. He left this world on May 12, 2023 at the age of 60. He passed quickly in his home in Lusby, MD. We find peace in knowing he didn’t suffer. Mike was the son of Gershom Abraham and Diana...
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Kevin Joseph Bowles, 58, of Calvert County, Md passed away peacefully at home with his wife on May 9, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1965 to William L. Bowles and Ann (Nancy) Marie Bowles (both deceased). He was raised and lived most of his life in Huntingtown, Md. Kevin graduated from Northern High...
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Keith was born in Salmon, Idaho, to Clara Marie Trump and William Archer. He grew up in Oregon, and went to high school in Tigard, where he was on the wrestling team. After graduating from Portland State University, Keith began a life of service to the U.S. Navy and government. While we thank him...
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Dorothea “Dotsy” Burroughs Barber, 97, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, VA. Dotsy was born on August 12, 1925, in Charlotte Hall, MD, and was the daughter of the late William Woodbury Burroughs and Mabel Elizabeth Wilson Burroughs. On August 14, 1970, Dotsy married...
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Margaret Marie Ledson, 85, of Hughesville, MD passed away May 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born February 19, 1938 to Myer Fox and Margaret Elizabeth Calahan in Washington, DC. Margaret had 6 children, Lois, Henry, Margaret, Catherine, Joseph, and George. Margaret married her beloved husband Sean Ernest Ledson on February...
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Diane Ruth Townsend (Yonker), of Solomons, MD, passed away on May 7, 2023, at Calvert Health Medical Center, following a long battle with kidney disease. She was born in December 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late William J. Yonker and Doris (Liebert) Yonker. She lived most of her early life in Philadelphia, graduating...
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Catherine Marie “Kitty” Canter Davis, 85, of Nanjemoy, MD, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2023. Catherine was born at home on November 3, 1937, to Robert and Nellie Canter in Hughesville, MD. Catherine met the love of her life, Theodore “Sonny” Davis, Jr., at La Plata High School. The two were married on...
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Clarence Edward Tucker, 86, of Bel Alton, MD died peacefully on May 9, 2023, at his residence in Bel Alton, MD. Clarence was born on July 8, 1936, in Washington, DC to the late John Edward Tucker and the late Dora Lee Windsor Tucker. Clarence enjoyed spending time with his family, working on his...
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James Parran “JP” Fenhagen of California, MD passed away May 8, 2023 in Callaway, Maryland surrounded by family. On June 7, 1942 he was born to the late Sherman Fenhagen and Rebecca Agnes Tennyson Fenhagen. JP graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Ridge, MD. He worked for A&P/Super Fresh for many years as...
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St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) is pleased to announce the planned purchase of Willows Recreation Center. This facility is set to become the new home of the St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy, offering competitive and recreational gymnastics. In addition to gymnastics, space will be available for daytime and evening programming that includes a pickleball court,...
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As boating season kicks into high gear, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is encouraging all waterway users – whether boating, kayaking, swimming, or fishing – to take proper precautions on the water. The department and its partners will provide opportunities to promote the use of personal flotation devices and other lifesaving habits and equipment...
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For most of her life, Carrie Richardson wanted to be a teacher. “I always knew,” said the principal of Mary H. Matula Elementary School who was recently named the 2023 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Principal of the Year. Yet, after landing on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park in her...
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U.S. District Judge Paul Xinis sentenced Jeffrey Darnell Alderson, age 34, of Waldorf, Maryland, to 42 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession of child pornography. Judge Xinis also ordered that, upon his release from prison, Alderson must register as a sex offender in the places where he...
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Through the Blue Stars Museum Program, the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer free admission to museums and historic sites for actively serving members of the armed forces, as well as up to 5 family members, from Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 20, 2023) until Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023). Participating sites...
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On Tuesday, May 9, Commissioners reviewed the proposed Fiscal 2024 budget and voted on items to add/delete for next year for the General Fund. They also discussed proposed changes to the Capital Improvement Program budget. Additional items include: A $500 take-home bonus for all full-time employees, to be paid later this year. A new Communications Coordinator for the Board of...
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Two hundred ninety-four students received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, in the annual Commencement held on Saturday, May 13 on the College’s Townhouse Green. Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo delivered the Commencement address, reminding...
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Island Music Company in La Plata, MD has the best alternative to regular summer camp for your little ones! Is your child not a fan of the heat, bored of the same water games and loves music? We have the perfect solution for you! We’re Introducing LITTLE ROCKSTARS BAND CAMP!! For several years, IMC...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced regulations for the summer recreational striped bass fishing season beginning May 16, 2023, including a new maximum size of 31 inches that is being enacted in states throughout the Atlantic Coast. The department will continue other conservation actions – including a one-fish daily catch limit and a summer closure...
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UPDATE 5/15/2023: U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Edward Scott Finn, age 48, of Dunkirk, Maryland, to 16 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for a tax evasion charge. Finn is a former Lieutenant with the Prince George’s County Police Department and owned and operated Edward Finn Inc....
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