NAS Patuxent River’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Glow Party Skate Night was recognized by Commander, Navy Installations Command as the Program of the Year 2023. The all-ages event was held in August 2023 after a review of programs that saw a rise in popularity over the previous years. “During COVID, roller skating had...
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Throughout February – a month traditionally focused on friendship and affection – the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues its long tradition of highlighting kindness and goodwill toward its students, employees, and the community by sharing acts and stories of #CSMLove. This Valentine’s Day, Steve and Gina Johnson, of Golden Beach, join in the...
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On Monday, February 19, 2024, at approximately 12:14 p.m., firefighters from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to 315 of Cox Road in Huntingtown, for the reported garage fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 100 x 30 garage with fire showing, a working fire dispatch was requested which alerted...
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On Monday, February 19, 2024, at approximately 12:40 p.m., firefighters from the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residence in Helen, for the reported outside fire with one burn victim Crews arrived on the scene to find a large woods fire with extensions to a nearby shed and one adult male suffering from...
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The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating the death of a man while he was in police custody in Prince George’s County on Friday night. On February 16, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to a 911 call...
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FGS has selected Lexington Exchange in California, Maryland as the site for expansion space and intends to place approximately 15 employees at the 140-acre mixed-use business community this spring. The group, which maintains its corporate headquarters in La Plata, Maryland, recently signed a lease with St. John Properties, Inc. for 23,574 square feet of space at 23566...
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We’re bursting with pride at LPVRS as we spotlight our very own Chief Ken Hicks, recently honored as EMT of The Year by the Knights of Columbus. Ken’s journey with the LPVRS began in 2002 after retiring from the U.S. Navy and has since been a beacon of service, leadership, and dedication to our...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with the murder of his girlfriend in Accokeek. The suspect is 43-year-old Carl Kearney, Jr. of Griffin, Georgia. The victim is 38-year-old Patrina Best of Accokeek. On February 17, 2024, at approximately 9:20 am, Kearney walked into the Division V Clinton...
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On Sunday, February 18, 2024, at approximately 4:08 a.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s County responded to 16465 Overhill Way in Hughesville, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one story single family home with fire showing. Firefighters found all occupants were reported out of...
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On Saturday, January 16, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., firefighters from Calvert and Anne Arundel County Responded to the 800 block of Pat Lane in Huntingtown, for the reported house on fire with possible entrapment. Dispatchers advised to all responding units the 911 caller reported their special needs child set a fire in the...
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Maryland State Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration vehicle and leading police on a pursuit through Prince George’s and Montgomery counties and striking more than a dozen vehicles Friday evening. Shortly before 5 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park responded to a...
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UPDATE 2/17/2024: The fallen firefighter from last night’s home explosion in Sterling has been identified as Firefighter Trevor Brown, 45, of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. He has been affiliated with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System since 2016. Please keep Firefighter Brown’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers...
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The Maryland Park Service today graduated 21 new State Park Rangers following four weeks of training. The rangers were honored in a ceremony at Elk Neck State Park and NorthBay Adventure Camp. “As I have visited our public lands across the state, I have been impressed by the preparedness and dedication of Maryland State...
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Sharon Lee Morrow, age 72, a resident of Prairieville, LA passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Gerald Morrow; 2 daughters, Kimberly Morrow Hays and Nicole Morrow Schnake and husband Jason; 6 grandchildren, Ryan Hays, Brendan “Bear” Hays,...
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Hugh F. Meehan, Sr. of St. Mary’s County Maryland died peacefully on February 11, 2024 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 5, 1940, in Chicago, IL. In 1958, Hugh enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country for 20 dedicated years until his...
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Joyce Ann Call (nee Karn) passed away Sunday, February 4th, 2024. Joyce was born on February 1, 1936, in East Liverpool, Ohio. She graduated from Alliance High School in 1954 then attended and received her diploma from The Ohio Valley Business College. She married the love of her life, Larry William Call, on May...
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Steven Curtis Hardy, Sr. 46 of Lexington Park, MD died on Monday, November 1, 2004 at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Born on June 23, 1958 in Arlington, VA he was the son of Marion Windsor Dabler of Lexington Park, MD and the late Frank Hardy. Steven moved to St. Mary’s County in...
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Scott Hamilton Richards, 68 of Hollywood, MD passed away on February 3, 2024, at home with his family by his side leaving behind a legacy of love, honor, and cherished memories. He was born on October 22, 1955 in Pennsylvania to Earl Delos Richards and Gloria Ann Murphy. Born into a family of service...
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Roger Lee Taylor, Jr., 71, passed away on February 8, 2024 with his loving wife at his side. He was born on November 29, 1952 to the late Roger Lee Taylor, Sr., and Claudine Mae Taylor. He resided in California, Maryland with his loving wife Maria Teresa Taylor. Roger is survived by his wife...
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Jesse Thomas Baker, 97 of Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD passed away on February 1, 2024 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Jesse was born on December 19, 1926 in Scotland Neck, NC to the late Loutelia Baker Mason. Jesse was a resident of Washington, DC for 81 years. Jesse proudly served in the...
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Anthony Frank Rucci, Sr., 79, of Middle River, MD, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born on October 8, 1944 in Baltimore, MD to the late Frank Rucci, Sr. and Madeline Amelia (Nee: Vendetti) Rucci. On June 20, 1970, Tony married the love of...
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Gene Gregory Walker “Bobby”, 77, of Brandywine, MD passed away February 8, 2024, peacefully with grace and courage after a brief illness. Born May 14, 1946, in Mitchellville, Maryland. Seventh son of the late Ollie Joseph and Marie Virginia (King) Walker. Bobby was drafted into the United States Army serving in Germany where he...
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Margarita Quioco “Margo” Holton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 74, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 17, 1949, in the Philippines (PI) to the late Bernardo Quioco and Basilisa Bayayay Quioco. Margo was born in Bohol and raised in Cebu, PI,...
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Judith (Judy) Ann Cox passed peacefully at her home in Leonardtown, MD on February 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Austa and Edward Highwart, from Wheeling, WV and her beloved sister, Lois Taylor, from St. Albans, WV. Judy served as a Nun in the Order...
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Janet Lee Windsor, 67, of Lusby, MD, passed away on February 10, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1956, to Benjamin Windsor and Jean Curtin in Prince George’s County, MD. After graduating from high school, Janet worked as a school bus driver for Prince George’s County Public Schools. She had 1 child, Jonathan....
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