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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UPDATE: 2/17/2023: Detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are also investigating Bunn in connection with reports of unusual activity after a witness learned Bunn is a registered sex offender and has approached several women’s homes in his neighborhood. According to publicly available information, Bunn is currently on probation stemming from two sexual assaults...
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UPDATE 2/17/2023: On February 15, 2023, at 4:54 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of St. Charles Parkway and Smallwood Drive after observing the driver of a Jeep driving erratically, nearly striking a marked patrol car traveling in the opposite direction. As the officer activated his emergency lights and siren, the...
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Jerry Phillips, a/k/a “Tian Juzo,” age 25, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, and illegal possession of a machine gun, related to a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $1 million in COVID-19 CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program loan applications (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster loan...
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On February 16, 2023, at 11:55 a.m., a 14-year-old student at Stethem Educational Center notified a school nurse that they were ill after consuming several edibles containing what they believed to be marijuana. The student was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. As administrators and the school resource officer investigated further, they learned...
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Infuse fun and learning into your spring schedule as you explore seahorses, otters, fossils, and more at the Calvert Marine Museum. Bask in the harmonious sounds of The Eastman String Band during the March Maritime Performance Series concert. Thursdays, March 2, 9 & 16 – Sea Squirts: Seahorses 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Children...
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On February 15, 2023, at 1:52 a.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Route 301 and Gillespie Circle in Waldorf. Upon approaching the car, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana. Further investigation revealed multiple baggies containing marijuana weighing approximately 55 grams and a loaded firearm inside the...
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The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold an in-person public comment hearing on the request by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) to increase its electric distribution rates by $15.75 million. The utility’s customers and other interested parties are welcome to take part in the hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00...
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Sexual Assault Unit detectives identified and charged a Brandywine man with rape, kidnapping, handgun offenses, armed robbery and multiple additional charges. He’s 26-year-old Rodney Richardson. The Carjacking Interdiction Unit also charged him in connection with an armed carjacking in Brandywine earlier this month. In both cases, he met the victims on dating apps. On...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 17 businesses in St. Mary’s County. Fifteen of the establishments were found to be compliant, while two businesses failed to ask an underage Sheriff’s Office employee for identification. The covert compliance checks were conducted on Saturday,...
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On Thursday, February 16, 2023, at approximately 12:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and North Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with vehicle on fire with entrapment. Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 pre-launched to land at the Oakville Elementary School. St. Mary’s...
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On Thursday, February 16, 2023, at approximately 10:41 a.m., volunteer firefighters from Bay District responded to the Evergreen Elementary School for a pull station fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was found a chemical reaction occurred during a routine maintenance procedure. The assignment was upgraded to a hazardous materials emergency bringing firefighters from NAS Patuxent...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces that Danielle Conrow, Julie Lemmon and Teresa “Tiki” Shasho have joined the board as its newest directors. The new directors were voted in at the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. “The CSM Foundation continues to grow, and the new additions will help to make us stronger and...
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The Southern Maryland SkillsUSA Regional competition was hosted by the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center on February 11, 2023, where Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from the Calvert Career and Technology Academy, Calvert County Public Schools competed against students from Charles and St. Mary’s counties. Calvert County Public School students...
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For two decades, the outstanding contributions and achievements of women in Calvert County have been recognized at the annual Women of the World (WOW) Recognition Celebration led by the Calvert County Commission for Women. The public is invited to join in honoring the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding Calvert County women and girls at...
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On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Chief of Transit Jeffry Barnett provided a presentation on the VanGO Annual Transportation Plan Consolidated Grant application. County Commissioners approved the Authorizing Resolution, which was a requirement to complete the grant application. Legislative Update Associate County Attorney Danielle Mitchell provided a legislative update for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session. Updates included that the Senate...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted the proposed 2023-2024 Migratory Game Bird Seasons for public review. As in years past, DNR is providing an online forum to collect public comment on these proposals now through March 1. The DNR website also includes a presentation reviewing the current status of relevant waterfowl...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is partnering with Divine Dimensions to offer Reiki sessions at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub, located at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Reiki sessions will be offered, free of charge, to the community by appointment only. Reiki is a complementary health approach that reduces...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce that the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on March 18, 2023, from 12 – 4 p.m. at Lexington Manor Passive Park (LMPP) at 21675 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. This FREE community event offers fun for the whole...
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