David Patrick Ross, 47, of Swan Point, MD, passed away on April 9, 2024, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He was born on March 12, 1977, in Washington, D.C. to Thomas J. Ross Sr. and Linda Ruth Ross (Revo). After graduating from LaPlata High School, David attended Coastal Carolina University, where he pursued his...
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Donald LeRoy Ladd, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. Born October 15, 1939, in Blair, Nebraska to Renard and Ethel Ladd. In 1957, he met his future wife Rita in Washington, DC. Donald and Rita were later married on October 22, 1958, and were blessed with three children, Donald...
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Harold (Hal) Borodin, 84, of Hughesville, MD, passed away on April 7, 2024 at home. Born on March 16, 1940, to the late Simon Shevinsky and the late Mollie Goldberg. After graduating from high school, Hal subsequently enlisted in the U.S. Army. Hal spent the better part of his life in sales, which was...
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James Eugene Thorne, 89 of Port Republic (formerly of Charlotte Hall), MD, passed away at home with his family by his side on April 6, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1935, in Meadows, MD to the late Richard Russell Thorne and the late Margaret (Randall) Thorne. James, fondly known as “Sid” to...
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Barbara Ann Chapman of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 14, 2024, her 76th birthday, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 14, 1948, to the late John Matthew Cooper and the Late Margaret Anita Bayne Cooper. Barbara’s career as a hairdresser began in Newport News, VA and continued upon her...
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John Kenton (Ken) Green Sr, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 7th, 2024 with his loving family nearby. Ken was born on March 8th, 1933, in Domestic, IN to the late John Leland Green and Mildred Lucille (Stookey) Green. Ken and his wife moved to Southern Maryland in...
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Joaquim “Jack” Henriques Matos of Waldorf, MD, passed away on April 11, 2024, at home. Joaquim was born on February 19, 1965 to Joaquim Gabriel Matos and Amelia Henriques Matos in Waterbury, Connecticut. He cherished endless fond memories of time spent with his many cousins growing up in Connecticut. As a young man, he...
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To mitigate alcohol-related accidents and their devastating consequences, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, April 19, 2024, along Route 235, in the vicinity of Hollywood and California. Deputies will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Providing advance notice of these checkpoints...
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, a member of the administration from Leonardtown High School received a report that a student may have a weapon in his vehicle. They immediately notified the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, School Resource Officer and the Department of Safety & Security of this report. A search of the student’s...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is preparing for summer with academic programs such as Summer Boost for elementary school students and Summer School for middle and high school students. High school students who have at least one year of high school under their belt who are looking to get ahead for the upcoming school year...
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All plant lovers! The Historic St. Mary’s City is hosting an absolutely FREE Plant Swap this Saturday, April 20, 2024, and you’re all invited! From 9:30 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., rain or shine located at the Margaret Brent Pavilion. 47414 Old State House Road. St. Mary’s City. If you’re wondering what a Plant Swap...
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Even though we don’t know the exact cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), we know that some things can increase a baby’s risk for SIDS/SUID and other sleep-related causes of infant death. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the risk. Families and caregivers...
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On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, six new deputies were sworn in by the honorable Kathy P. Smith (Clerk of the Circuit Court), pinned, and signed their Oath of Office during the Calvert Board of County Commissioners’ public meeting. Calvert deputies will join their classmates from the St. Mary’s County and Charles County Sheriff’s Offices...
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The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack is investigating a theft from the Dollar General, located at 30547 Potomac Way, Charlotte Hall, MD that occurred on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm. The suspects stole over $200 worth of goods from the establishment. Parts of the license plate affixed to the vehicle were...
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An ambitious public art project has been installed on the grounds of the Church of the Ascension and will be unveiled and lit for the first time at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19th. The public is encouraged to gather in the parking lot to celebrate the lighting of the Hopeful Project sign. The...
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The Maryland Department of State Police announces that applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Leadership and Career Development Seminar, which will take place from July 12-14, 2024. The goal of the free event is to develop interest and introduce high school rising juniors and seniors and incoming college freshmen to career opportunities...
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By RVFD Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best: Every year, wildfires burn across the United States, and a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. In 2023, more than 55,500 fires burned over 2.6 million acres across the U.S. More than 4,318 structures were destroyed, including 3,060 residences, 1,228...
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At the request of the Forest Heights Police Department, the Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a non-fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening. The suspect, 35-year-old Jhomari Delevante of Silver Spring, is charged in connection with the incident. The preliminary investigation revealed on April 15, 2024, at approximately 5:30 pm, officers with...
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On April 13, 2024, at 10:06 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Meadow Lane in Waldorf for the report of a citizen armed robbery. The caller, a male victim,stated he was robbed and the suspects fled in a white Camero. While responding, Charles County Sheriff’s Office broadcast...
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4/16/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Monday, April 15, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Malcolm Fluellyn, 27, of Bryans Road, to 46 years in prison with all but 15 years suspended for two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and six counts of...
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n April 15, 2024, at 5:25 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies as well as Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the intersection of Newtowne Neck Road and Wathen Road in Leonardtown, MD, for the report of an automobile collision involving three vehicles: a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado, a 2014 Toyota Highlander, and a...
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The Department of Public Works, Water and Sewer Division advises citizens that a ruptured pipe at Solomons Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 500 Sweetwater Road in Lusby, led to an accidental spill of sludge. There is no impact to drinking water. Upon discovering the leak, staff followed protocol, turned the pumps off and closed...
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Calvert County has implemented a centralized Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Transport Services Billing System, also known as a soft billing system. This program officially began Jan. 1, 2023. Under this new system, citizens will not be required to pay ambulance costs regardless of insurance coverage or lack of insurance. Although patients may receive paperwork...
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On Monday, April 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., two students were engaged in an alteration inside Henry Lackey High School. The fight caused a large crowd to gather and resulted in a school staff member being injured while trying to separate the students. The staff member was transported to a hospital for treatment of...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with a stabbing and home invasion which occurred prior to a non-fatal officer-involved shooting on Sunday in District Heights. The suspect is 40-year-old Raphael Coates of District Heights. On April 14, 2024, at approximately 9:55 am, officers responded to a home...
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