Historic Sotterley is offering an opportunity to celebrate the important women in your life with an afternoon tea service on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 1:00 pm. The service will be held in the beautifully restored Historic Barn event space and feature special guest Maria Derisavi to talk about her year being Miss Maryland...
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UPDATE 4/3/2026: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, April 2, 2026, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Tristan Thigpen, age 40, to 18 years in prison for the Sexual Abuse of a Minor. On January 16, 2026, a Charles County jury convicted Thigpen of the aforementioned...
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On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Kinsale, Virginia for the reported large commercial structure fire. Boat 4 responded and arrived at the the docks of the Perdue AgriBusiness – Kinsale Grain Elevator along the Yeocomico River in Westmoreland County and began assisting with water...
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For many Marylanders, springtime is synonymous with fishing and the state’s waterways offer a bounty of different fish to pursue. Most Maryland anglers already know about the diverse fishing opportunities throughout the state, but now the word is spreading about what makes Maryland a premier fishing destination. The website FishingBooker recently published its fourth...
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The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has adopted a new math policy that takes effect next school year, 2026-2027. The policy focuses on strengthening math achievement, ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction for students and better preparedness for college, career and real-world problem solving. The policy includes several changes including the following. Move...
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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 3:41 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Piney Point Road and Happyland Road in Valley Lee, for the reported head-on motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision, with...
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On April 1, 2026, George William “Bill” Norrington, 78, of Shady Side, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born on November 12, 1947, in Washington, DC, to Lionel “Bill” and Isabel (Stommel) Norrington. Bill entered the sheet metal apprenticeship program in 1965,...
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Michael Paul “Mickey” Powers, 65, passed away at his home in Lothian, Maryland, on March 30, 2026. Mickey was born on April 29, 1960, and raised alongside his three siblings with the utmost love and care by their beloved mother, Emma Lou, who worked tirelessly as a single mom to support her family. Mickey...
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John O’Hara Caine, age 87, of Deale, Maryland, passed away in 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 16, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late Edward and Mary O’Hara Caine. His early life was marked by extraordinary circumstances – once described in a newspaper article...
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Charles Edward Austin Jr., lovingly known as Charlie, passed away on March 28, 2026 at home, with his wife Betty and their family by his side. Charlie was born to Patsy and Charles E. Austin Sr. in Baltimore MD. on August 18, 1956. He was the oldest of three children. His family moved to...
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Cynthia Anne Istvan, lovingly known as Cindy, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on March 30, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on February 21, 1963, Cindy was the daughter of the late John D. Heard and Doris Williams Heard. She shared 36 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband,...
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Keri Ann Thomas (Farrell) passed away on March 26, 2026, after a courageous 3-year battle with an aggressive form of bone cancer: Dedifferentiated Chondrosarcoma. She is survived by her husband Travis and beloved children Colt (8) and Camryn (6). She is survived by her loving parents Jim and Linda Farrell, formerly of St. Mary’s...
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Judy Marie Wood, née Dean, 79, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away on March 24, 2026 at The Hermitage in Solomons, MD. Judy was born on November 27, 1946, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Calvin Herbert Dean and Dorothy Virginia Dean, née Weddle. She grew up in St. Mary’s County, MD, and graduated as...
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George Freeman Holt, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 24, 2026 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, with his loving family at his side. He was born at home on April 11, 1948 to the late James Foley Holt and Helen Marie (Rustin) Holt. He is the youngest of their...
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Joseph Patrick Cullison passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, and was undoubtedly welcomed by angels at Heaven’s gate. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, companion, and friend whose kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Born on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1929, in...
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Makayla Leeann Brehm, 20, and Dominique Matthew Williams, 23, both of Prince Frederick, are facing charges of neglect of a minor and desertion of a minor child following an incident on March 26, 2026, according to court documents. According to charging documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County, deputies with the Calvert...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is announcing the temporary closure of Myrtle Point Park, located at 24050 Patuxent Boulevard in California, Maryland. Myrtle Point Park is closed today, April 2, 2026, due to an active law enforcement investigation following an incident that occurred overnight. The park will remain closed...
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UPDATE 4/2/2026: At approximately 6:53 p.m. on April 1, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Myrtle Point Park for reports of shots fired. When deputies arrived, they located and detained several individuals in the area. While securing the scene and interviewing individuals, deputies made contact with a juvenile who was...
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UPDATE 4/1/2026: Phillip Keyes, 63, of Waldorf, is facing charges of second-degree assault, indecent exposure, and peeping tom offenses following an incident reported in Charles County, according to court documents. According to charging documents, the alleged incident occurred on March 30, 2026, in Waldorf. Authorities state that Keyes is accused of conducting visual surveillance...
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Brian Matthew Zurmuhlen, 61, of Lusby, is facing charges of second-degree assault and two counts of abuse of a vulnerable adult following an investigation by the Maryland State Police into conditions at a residence in Calvert County. According to court documents, the charges stem from incidents alleged to have occurred between March 14, 2026...
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On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 5:13 p.m., Bay District VFD Fire Chief Turner came across a serious motor vehicle collision with a vehicle on fire with the operator still inside the vehicle. A serious motor vehicle collision with fire and entrapment was dispatched, which alerted crews from Bay District Stations 3 and...
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James Robert Anderson Jr., 44, of Hollywood, is facing a misdemeanor theft charge following an alleged incident at a retail store in California, Maryland, according to court documents. Anderson is charged with theft between $100 and under $1,500 stemming from an incident reported on March 21, 2026, on First Colony Way in California. According...
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On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 2:54 a.m., officers responded to the area of Enid Blyton Place in White Plains for the report of the sound of gunshots. A preliminary investigation showed a group of subjects became involved in a dispute, during which multiple gunshots were fired and an individual was struck. The...
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On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 6:23 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Crain Highway and Mattawoman Drive in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle T-bone style collision involving a marked Maryland State Police...
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On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Hermanville Road and Piper Court in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries and HAZMAT. Maryland State Police advised one of their Troopers was involved, with diesel fuel actively leaking from...
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