NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md.: The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) representatives, awarded an $8.6 million foreign military sale in December 2022 to Raytheon Intelligence & Space for the procurement and delivery of a Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) unit. The Naval Air Traffic Management...
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Jonathan Ortega, an electrical engineer at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, was presented with the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Modern-Day Technology Leader Award during the 37th annual BEYA Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Conference in Fort Washington, Maryland on Feb. 11. According to BEYA, Modern-Day Technology Leader...
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On February 17, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers responded for a report of suspicious subjects at the Antwerpen Motor Cars, 8065 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena. The caller indicated that the subjects were inside of a vehicle, removing the dash. As officers arrived, they observed three subjects flee from a Kia sedan, two of...
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The Calvert County Board of Education will hold an unscheduled meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023, permitted by the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Section 3- 305(b)(1), (7), and (9) and Section 3-103 of the General Provision Articles of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Board will meet at 6:00 PM for a Budget Work...
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Brian Scolpino believes everyone should have a mentor; someone who provides career advice and guidance as you begin or continue your career with Naval Air Systems Command. To him, this is a critical element in your trajectory towards success. After a 40-year career with the command, you could easily take his word for it,...
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UPDATE: Coast Guard reported they located the victim in the area of the St. George’s Landing boat ramp with CPR in progress. The victim was pronounced deceased a short time later. Police will be continuing their investigation. 2/21/2023: On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, around 8:15 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the...
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Senior Zach Maldonado established a new 50 Free record of 23.12 and led the 400 Free Relay with Elias Russell, Jay Pawloski and JP Parham to a new record of 3:32.81, a drop of 4 seconds. Senior Samantha Pennell broke the 2015 record of 5:25.12 in the 500 Freestyle with a new mark of...
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Maurice J. McDonough High School’s varsity cheerleaders had an extra sweet Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 coming in first place at the winter state finals. The Maryland Public Schools State Cheerleading (MPSSC) State Finals were Tuesday at Harford Community College in Bel Air with teams from around the state taking to the mat to demonstrate...
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This annual award, in memory of George Stewart, who worked with St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks youth basketball for many years, was presented to Coach Alton McCoy during the Select Middle School basketball games at Chopticon High School on Sunday, February 19, 2023. The award represents coaches who demonstrate the true meaning of...
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is encouraging Marylanders to participate in National Community Supported Agriculture Farms Week from February 20- 26. During the week, Marylanders are encouraged to join a community-supported agriculture farm, also known as CSA, to obtain fresh produce and support local farmers. “CSAs present a great opportunity to get fresh,...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that deer hunters harvested 76,687 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 9, 2022 through Feb. 3, 2023. The statewide harvest included 29,682 antlered and 42,872 antlerless white-tailed deer, and 1,908 antlered and 2,225 antlerless sika deer. The harvest was 8% higher...
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On February 17 at 11:50 a.m., patrol and school resource officers were summoned to Thomas Stone High School for the report of numerous fights. Prior to police arrival, administrators were able to separate some of the students involved; however several more fights broke out requiring the response of additional officers. Officers were able to...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents Day. In addition: The Appeal Solid Waste Facility, which includes the landfill and transfer station, and all county customer convenience centers will be open with normal operating hours. The Solomons Septage Receiving...
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The Greenbelt Police Department was notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department that Greenbelt Police Officer Albert Murray, age 26, was issued a criminal summons on February 16, 2023, for the violation of Maryland prostitution laws. Per department policy, he has been placed on administrative leave, and his police powers have been suspended...
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On February 17, 2023, at 7:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 47600 Mattapany Road in St. Mary’s City, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree with one patient. The operator...
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Congratulations to PFVFD Junior Firefighter Cody Davenport and Nick Boswell who placed 2nd and 3rd in the recent Regional Skills USA competition! On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Davenport and Boswell went up against students from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. The event was held at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. Within a 24 hour...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – will compete at one of the largest Vex U events in the world when they head to a 2023 West Virginia Vex U Qualifier in March. The Talons, who are widely known for their continued wins at the World Vex Competitions, are...
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On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at approximately 11:25 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Wilkerson Road and Ladysmith Court in Brandywine, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a UPS truck off the roadway and into a tree with the adult...
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Joyce Ann Shook, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on February 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family in Callaway, MD. Born on February 18, 1943 in Wayside, MD, she was the daughter of the late Maude E. Pilkerton and William F. Pilkerton. Joyce was the loving wife of the late James E. Shook,...
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Joseph Robert Tippett, Sr. (Robert) May 10, 1950 – February 13, 2023 Robert Tippett of Lexington Park, MD passed away in Baltimore, MD on February 13, 2023, with loved ones by his side. He was 72 years old. Robert was born in Croom, MD to Samuel and Catherine Tippett. He grew up in Upper...
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Alice Veronica Moreland, 90, was born on April 22, 1932 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Rhody Barnes and Alice Gertrude Potete Barnes. She died on February 12, 2023 at the Angels Heart Assisted Living Home in Charles County, MD. Alice was the devoted wife of the late Frederick “Freddie” Thomas Moreland who...
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John Samuel Eckler, 84, of Harrodsburg, husband of Donna Eckler died Friday, February 10, 2023 at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington. Born in Ravenna Kentucky, he was the son of the late Francis Blaine and Alice Shearer Eckler. He was a retired Navy Investigator with 19 years of service. He had attended St. Andrews...
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Arthur Harvey Douglas, Jr., “Doug” 89, of Charlotte Hall, MD peacefully passed away on February 9, 2023, in LaPlata, MD. Doug was born on September 7, 1933, in Washington, DC, to the late Arthur Harvey Douglas and Gladys May Tawney Douglas. Doug met Carolyn M. Latham in 1958 and were married on May 25, 1963,...
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On February 20, 1935, it was snowing in Bushwood, MD when Mary Molly was born at home to the late Sherman Carter and Molly Shaw Broome. Molly received her education through the St. Mary’s County Public School System, she left school prior to graduating but subsequently returned to school and received her GED in...
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Ervin Dotson, 89, of Waldorf, MD peacefully passed away on February 13, 2023 at home. He was predeceased by his parents, daughter Debbie and loving wife Annie. Ervin is survived by Robert Thurber and Eve Sullivan and their families. All services are private. Condolences can be made to the family at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral...
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