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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bed Bath & Beyond has released the locations of the 149 stores it’s closing in the coming weeks. The list of closures comes after it announced it was was closing 87 other stores. The company was close to bankruptcy, and has avoided Chapter 11 for now by completing a complex stock offering that will...
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UPDATE 2/9/2023: The car manufacturers and insurance companies have not confirmed which states will impacted by the change, however, Progressive and State Farm will not be issuing new policies in some areas for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to increased thefts involving the cars. Both insurance companies stated they will continue to insure...
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The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Clinton. The deceased motorcycle rider is 25-year-old Donovan Smith of Upper Marlboro. On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Brandywine Road and Northgate Parkway for a collision involving a motorcycle...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies located and arrested a Waldorf man early Thursday morning after attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a business in Leonardtown. Irving Maxwell Zorn, age 36 of Waldorf, was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property and Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and was transported to the St. Mary’s...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners announced the past Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall McKay’s stores will become the new locations for Shopper’s, along with Shasho Consulting, P.A. Commercial Real Estate announcing Shoppers is confirmed to be returning to the California McKay’s location at the Patuxent Crossing Shopping Center (formerly known as San Souci Plaza.) Along with...
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Lucky tickets in Feb. 6 drawing sold in Dunkirk, Owings Mills, Rockville Check your Powerball tickets, everyone! Although the $754.6 million jackpot was hit in the state of Washington, Maryland retailers sold three tickets in Monday’s drawing that are each worth $50,000. Also sold were 38,426 other winning tickets with prizes ranging from $4...
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Navy veteran hopes to purchase a home Multiples of 10 are now lucky Keno numbers for Gary Hill of Waldorf. The U.S. Navy veteran followed his routine of placing an 8-spot bet on the numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80, adding the Super Bonus and trying his luck for 20...
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UPDATE 2/8/2023: Update on the kitten found in a dumpster in Chesapeake Beach Meet Lulu! 😻 Lulu is an approximately one-year-old calico cat who is as sweet as the day is long. Through her ordeal, she seems determined not to hold it against anyone. She is thriving at the shelter and enjoying the love...
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On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 2:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Old Rolling Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway. 7 firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department found three...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police were conducting surveillance in St. Mary’s County when they observed John Vallandingham, 67, sell six bushels of oysters from his property. In the previous weeks, police tracked oysters harvested from the Wicomico River in St. Mary’s County to a detached garage belonging to Mr. Vallandingham. During their investigation, they...
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UPDATE 2/9/2023: On February 8 at approximately 4:03 p.m., officers responded to the area of Albermarle Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered a 14-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his leg. The officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived and the victim was transported to a...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held their regular business meeting on Tuesday February 7, 2023, beginning with the invocation and pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented a proclamation for Black History Month, followed by a proclamation for Dating Violence Prevention Month. The CSMC then heard a...
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The first AeroPark Farmer’s market of 2023 is coming up on February 12th, just in time to get delicious snacks for the big game, or to pick up some unique gifts for your special Valentine! The market is a great chance to support local businesses and get the freshest ingredients directly from Southern Maryland....
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