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Charles Leonard Holt, Jr.,

Charles Leonard Holt, Jr.,

Charles Leonard Holt, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on February 5, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones at his home. He was born on February 27, 1935 in Mechanicsville, MD to Charles Leonard and Mary Rosalie Holt. Charles was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Holt;...
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George Leo Hall, Sr., 86,

George Leo Hall, Sr., 86,

George Leo Hall, Sr., 86, of Bushwood, MD, passed away February 2, 2023 in Bushwood, MD. Born on February 24, 1936 in Milestown, MD, he was the son of the late John William Hall Sr. and Gladys Mae Cheseldine Hall. George was the husband of the late Joanne Evans Hall, whom he married on...
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Kathryn Elizabeth Nicely “Kathy” 65,

Kathryn Elizabeth Nicely “Kathy” 65,

Kathryn Elizabeth Nicely “Kathy” 65, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 2, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born January 22, 1958 in Fort Belvoir, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Smith and Patricia Smith. Kathy is survived by her husband, Darryl Nicely, whom she spent 37 wonderful years with....
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Esther Fogel Brown, 83,

Esther Fogel Brown, 83,

Esther Fogel Brown, 83, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Canton, OH passed away on February 1, 2023 in Callaway, MD with her family by her side. Born on May 11, 1939 in Canton, OH she was the daughter of the late Edna Fogel and William Fogel. Esther was the loving wife of Joseph A....
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Shyrl Ann Bradford, 68,

Shyrl Ann Bradford, 68,

Shyrl Ann Bradford, 68, of Great Mills, MD, formerly of Piney Point, MD, passed away on January 30, 2023 in Callaway, MD. Born on August 9, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the loving daughter of the late Phyllis Ann McKenney and David “Don” McKenney. Shyrl is survived by her children Ian Bradford of...
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Donald Joseph Treyes, 85,

Donald Joseph Treyes, 85,

Donald Joseph Treyes, 85, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 4th, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. Donald is also known to many as Don, Donnie, Pops or Pop Pop. Don was born on April 5th, 1937, to the late Antonio Treyes and Lillian Mae “Roche” Treyes in Philadelphia, PA. He...
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Jerry Lynn Pritchett, 70,

Jerry Lynn Pritchett, 70,

Jerry Lynn Pritchett, 70, of Waldorf, MD, passed away February 3, 2023, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Jerry (Ivy) was born May 6, 1952, to the late Jesse Linwood Pritchett and Norma Nadine (Robertson) Pritchett in Washington, DC. Jerry graduated from Crossland High School in 1970, where he took vocational trade courses. He then...
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Joyce Ann Hernandez, 62,

Joyce Ann Hernandez, 62,

Joyce Ann Hernandez, 62, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. On January 31, 1961, Joyce was born to Frederick and Lola Litchfield in Washington, DC. After graduation, she went to work for Drug Fair and the Red Cross before working at the USDA where she eventually...
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William Dunbar Boyd II, 7

William Dunbar Boyd II, 7

William Dunbar Boyd II, 77, a physician for 40 years in St. Mary’s County, died February 6, 2023. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of William D. Boyd, Sr. MD, and Lorraine Agnes Noonan Boyd. In 1948, the family moved to their farm in Chaptico, where he was known as “Mansie.” At...
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Casey Woodrow Conley Allan, 37,

Casey Woodrow Conley Allan, 37,

Casey Woodrow Conley Allan, 37, of Maurertown, VA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Manassas, VA. He was born on January 1, 1986 in Fairfax County, VA to Jeffrey Allan and Colleen Allan-Conley of Tall Timbers, MD.  Casey grew-up in St. Mary’s County Maryland when his family moved to Southern Maryland...
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Kenneth Ronald Moore Sr., 80,

Kenneth Ronald Moore Sr., 80,

Kenneth Ronald Moore Sr., 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023 at home. Kenneth was born October 28, 1942 to George and Hazel Moore in Upper Marlboro, MD. After Kenneth graduated from high school, he married Catherine Gore on August 18, 1962. Together they had three children together, Cyndi, Kristin...
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Robert Charles Gardiner Sr.

Robert Charles Gardiner Sr.

Robert Charles Gardiner Sr. went Home peacefully to Heaven on Monday, February 6, 2023. Bob was a good man, with great integrity who knew the Lord. He absolutely loved his family. He was born on January 6, 1943 at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C. to his late parents Dudley and Elizabeth Gardiner. He...
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James Harold “Hal” Goss, 91,

James Harold “Hal” Goss, 91,

James Harold “Hal” Goss, 91 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 1, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. He was born on August 13, 1931 in North Little Rock, AR to the late Iros Oscar Goss and Edna (Hively) Goss. Hal grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from...
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Shirley Kay Jackson, 58,

Shirley Kay Jackson, 58,

Shirley Kay Jackson, 58, of Avenue, MD, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was born April 10, 1964, in Leonardtown, MD to Franklin and Rachel Quade (Wathen). Shirley is survived by her children, Cassandra Mayfield, Mary Rachel Jackson, Kyle Jackson, and three step-children, grandchildren including Logan Mayfield,...
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Alfred Jay Myers, 79,

Alfred Jay Myers, 79,

Alfred Jay Myers, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Al was born on September 13, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Alfred Jay Myers and Gloria Hartling. Al enlisted in the US Navy in 1961 and served his country honorably for...
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Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Sadly, relationship abuse is all too common even amongst our youth. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, “1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults.” Teen dating violence can include physical...
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Jury Finds Third and Final Suspect Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Annapolis

Jury Finds Third and Final Suspect Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Annapolis

Following a weeklong trial, an Anne Arundel County jury found the third and final suspect in the killing of 22-year-old Cornell Young guilty of 11 counts, including felony first-degree murder, robbery, and weapons offenses, State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today. Shammond Taylor, 24, faces a sentence of Life in Prison plus more than...
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Suspected Marijuana Recovered from Student at Middle School

Suspected Marijuana Recovered from Student at Middle School

On February 9 at 11 a.m., a school administrator at Piccowaxen Middle School was made aware of a student possibly in possession of marijuana. Further investigation revealed the student was in possession of a plastic bag containing less than 10 grams of marijuana, a vape pen, and cartridges with possible marijuana residue, which was...
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Gun Recovered at DuVal High School in Lanham

Gun Recovered at DuVal High School in Lanham

A DuVal High School student is facing charges for being in possession of a handgun on school property today. The student is 15-years-old. The school is located in the 9800 block of Good Luck Road. On February 8, 2023, at approximately 10:45 am, Prince George’s County Public Schools security personnel discovered a student was...
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Impaired Mechanicsville Man Arrested After Driving Wrong Way on Three Notch Road and Striking Motorcylist

Impaired Mechanicsville Man Arrested After Driving Wrong Way on Three Notch Road and Striking Motorcylist

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle and a motorcycle involved in a head-on collision. Emergency medical...
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Police Investigating Homicide in Laurel, Detectives Seeking Information

Police Investigating Homicide in Laurel, Detectives Seeking Information

Update – February 9, 2023: The victim in this case has been identified as 32-year-old Antwaun D. Conyers of New Carrollton, Maryland. Homicide detectives are still actively investigating the incident. Any additional information will be released when available. Suspect: Hispanic male, possibly in his 30’s. 5’7”, thin build, 160-170 lbs, last seen wearing all...
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Police Investigating Unknown Substance Sprayed in General Smallwood Middle School Classroom

Police Investigating Unknown Substance Sprayed in General Smallwood Middle School Classroom

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 1:25 p.m., students in a classroom at General Smallwood Middle School were exposed to an unknown substance that was sprayed in the air, possibly by another student. Based on the reactions of several students, it appeared the spray was pepper spray. The students were seen by a school...
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SMECO Sponsors 29th Annual Math Competition

SMECO Sponsors 29th Annual Math Competition

The 29th annual regional MATHCOUNTS competition challenged more than 150 students from 17 schools throughout Southern Maryland to test their math skills at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick on Saturday, February 4, 2023. A competitive technological world requires a proficiency in mathematics as a foundation for success in science, technology, and engineering. MATHCOUNTS...
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18-Year-Old and 19-Year-Old Suspects in Stolen Kia Taken into Custody

18-Year-Old and 19-Year-Old Suspects in Stolen Kia Taken into Custody

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Washington Area Vehicle Enforcement team arrested two suspects who were in a stolen Kia. The suspects are 19-year-old Tyree Pearson of Washington, DC, and 18-year-old Kevin Hawkins of Capitol Heights. On February 7, 2023, at approximately 12:20 pm, WAVE members observed a Kia that had recently been reported...
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Waldorf Man Arrested for First-Degree Assault, Suspect Also Violated Probation

Waldorf Man Arrested for First-Degree Assault, Suspect Also Violated Probation

On Sunday, February 5 at 4:43 p.m., officers responded to the 11300 block of Golden Eagle Place in Waldorf for the report of a domestic-related dispute / altercation. When officers arrived, they spoke with a woman who had clear and visible injuries. The suspect, Andre Joseph Burch, 29, of Waldorf fled the scene prior...
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