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James Harvey Morgan, Sr, 79,

James Harvey Morgan, Sr, 79,

James Harvey Morgan, Sr, 79, of Mechanicsville MD peacefully passed away at home on August 22, 2022. Harvey was born on June 25, 1943, to John and Elizabeth Morgan in Oraville, MD. In 1944 he met Elizabeth Morgan, his childhood friend who later became his wife. Harvey and Elizabeth were married on April 20,...
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Bernard Alexander Wathen, 83

Bernard Alexander Wathen, 83

Bernard Alexander Wathen, 83 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. He was born on October 15, 1938 in Loveville, MD to the late George Wathen and Dorothy Gertrude Joy Wathen. Bernard attended St. Joseph’s School and shortly after married Bertha Ann Farrell on June 23,...
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Patricia “Patsy” Cooper Goin, 76,

Patricia “Patsy” Cooper Goin, 76,

Patricia “Patsy” Cooper Goin, 76, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 20, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Patricia was born on June 30, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Carl Thomas Cooper and Mary Janice (Dunbar) Cooper. Patricia attended Towson University and earned her Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood education. She...
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Patricia Ann (Edison)

Patricia Ann (Edison)

Patricia Ann (Edison) Friend of Lexington Park, MD died peacefully in hospice care on August 19, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Billy Joey Friend.  She is also survived by sons Trevor (Catherine) Friend and Todd (Kristin) Friend; grandsons, Evan and Jeremy Friend; and brother Ralph (Pat Sepowski)...
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William “Billy” Preston Hamilton, 51,

William “Billy” Preston Hamilton, 51,

William “Billy” Preston Hamilton, 51, of Newburg, MD, passed away suddenly at his home on August 3, 2022. Billy was born on January 15, 1971, to William Donald Hamilton and Doris Elaine Windsor Hamilton. After school, Billy worked in the construction field as a Master Carpenter.  Billy could build or fix anything. Being a...
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Ernest Franklin “Frank” Buracker, Jr., 65,

Ernest Franklin “Frank” Buracker, Jr., 65,

Ernest Franklin “Frank” Buracker, Jr., 65, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on December 26, 1956 in Prince Georges County, MD to Ernest Franklin Buracker, Sr. and May Belle Rosson Buracker. Frank graduated from Duval High School in 1975 and...
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Paul A. McKay, 81

Paul A. McKay, 81

Paul A. McKay, 81 of Saint Inigoes, MD, passed away on August 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 14, 1941 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Benjamin McKay and Theresa (Carroll) McKay. Paul married the love of his life, Ethel (Taff) McKay on April 20, 1963 and...
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Michael “Mike” Patrick McConnell, 80,

Michael “Mike” Patrick McConnell, 80,

Michael “Mike” Patrick McConnell, 80, of Waldorf, MD, (formerly of Deale, MD, Huntingtown, MD, Lanham, MD and Chillum, MD) passed away on August 21, 2022 at  his daughters home. He was born on August 10, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Hubert Francis McConnell and Anne Helen Cook McConnell. He grew up in Chillum, MD,...
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James Joseph (Joe) Hill Sr., 98,

James Joseph (Joe) Hill Sr., 98,

James Joseph (Joe) Hill Sr., 98, of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and 2 little canine companions, Ali and Bo on August 20, 2022. Joe was born on March 7, 1924 in St. Mary’s County, MD, to the late James Thomas Hill and Annie Grace Harris. Joe was...
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One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Guardrail and Residence in Lexington Park

One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Guardrail and Residence in Lexington Park

On Monday, August 29, 2022, at approximately 1:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Winding Way and Tri-Community Way in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a residence with one unresponsive. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into...
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Former Volunteer Westlake High School Track Coach Indicted on Sex Abuse of a Minor Charge

Former Volunteer Westlake High School Track Coach Indicted on Sex Abuse of a Minor Charge

In June 2022, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of possible misconduct between a former Westlake High School volunteer track coach and a former student. Upon receiving the notification, detectives immediately contacted school authorities and began an investigation. The coach was identified as Jason Michael Roberts, 32, of North Carolina. The case...
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Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Teenage Girl for Over 2 Years

Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Teenage Girl for Over 2 Years

A 46-year-old man, formerly of Greenbelt, Maryland, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and other charges stemming from sexual abuse that he committed against a minor girl in the District of Columbia and Maryland over more than two years. The victim was between the ages of 13 and...
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Waldorf Man Faces Money Laundering Charges Related to an International Romance Scam

Waldorf Man Faces Money Laundering Charges Related to an International Romance Scam

A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Charles K. Egunjobi, age 48, of Waldorf, Maryland, with operating an unlicensed money service business relating to numerous online romance scams. Egunjobi had his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms. He was released under the supervision of...
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Melwood Participants Hone Construction Skills, Build a More Inclusive Workforce Thanks to CSM Partnership

Melwood Participants Hone Construction Skills, Build a More Inclusive Workforce Thanks to CSM Partnership

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is partnering with Melwood to leverage the untapped potential and talent of people with differing abilities – creating opportunities for them to have meaningful employment, and helping to build a more inclusive workforce in the trade industry where demand for workers is high. Melwood’s Building Paths is a...
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September 2022 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

September 2022 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Ahoy, Me Hearties! As we embark on a new month and welcome the fall season, we invite everyone to take advantage of the bountiful programs CMM has to offer. A complete listing of programs and activities is available at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Wednesday through Friday, the month of Sept. – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2...
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St. Mary’s County Landfill to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on September 10, 2022

St. Mary’s County Landfill to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on September 10, 2022

Clean out your barn, basement, shed, garage, storage areas under kitchen sinks, etc., and take advantage of the opportunity to properly discard potentially toxic/dangerous materials on Household Hazardous Waste Day. The event takes place at the St. Andrew’s Landfill Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at 44837 St. Andrews...
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Encore Creativity for Older Adults Older Welcoming New and Returning Singers in September 2022 in Lusby

Encore Creativity for Older Adults Older Welcoming New and Returning Singers in September 2022 in Lusby

Encore Creativity for Older Adults, America’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, welcomes new and returning singers to the fall session of its Encore Chorale of Southern Maryland in Lusby, a popular local choral group that sings a fun and eclectic mix of music in many styles and from many different eras. Encore...
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Teens of the Interact Club of Charles County an Array of Awards!

Teens of the Interact Club of Charles County an Array of Awards!

The Interact Club of Charles County is a service club based on the principles of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. The Interact Club, which is made up of students ages 12-18, is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Charles County. Meeting at the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC) and advised by Georgia Bonney,...
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Patuxent River Security Opens Military Working Dog Kennel on Base

Patuxent River Security Opens Military Working Dog Kennel on Base

NAS Patuxent River Security cut the ribbon on its new Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel this spring as part of its commitment to greater base security. The opening is the culmination of nearly two years of work between NAS Patuxent River, Naval District Washington, and various security entities among the U.S. Navy and U.S....
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University of Maryland Medical System Announces $2.3 Million In Community Grants Across State

University of Maryland Medical System Announces $2.3 Million In Community Grants Across State

The University of Maryland Medical System announced it is providing more than $2.3 million in grants across the state with a strategic focus on addressing issues of food insecurity and employment. The UMMS Community Impact Grant Program is awarding funding to nine individual organizations and one collaborative serving individuals across the System’s footprint in...
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U.S. News & World Report Names Maryland as No. 1 State For Gender Equality

U.S. News & World Report Names Maryland as No. 1 State For Gender Equality

Governor Larry Hogan announced that U.S. News and World Report has named Maryland as the number one state for gender equality. The first-ever analysis of its kind cites K-12 education as a leading factor in achieving the nation’s top ranking. “Every child in Maryland deserves access to a world-class education, regardless of what neighborhood...
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Anne Arundel County Police Charge 19-Year-Old with Negligent Manslaughter After Killing Pedestrian and Fleeing Scene

Anne Arundel County Police Charge 19-Year-Old with Negligent Manslaughter After Killing Pedestrian and Fleeing Scene

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Northern District officers were dispatched to a traffic crash on Aquahart Road near Oakwood Road. The investigation revealed that two pedestrians were walking along a sidewalk on Aquahart Road when a 2003 Toyota that was traveling eastbound near this intersection lost control, rotated, and left...
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Father and Step-Mother Charged in Connection with 5-Year-Olds Death

Father and Step-Mother Charged in Connection with 5-Year-Olds Death

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives arrested and charged two suspects in connection with the death of 5-year-old Pradeline Delinois. The suspects are identified as 44-year-old Pradel Delinois and 42-year-old Ornelie Charles. The suspects are the father and stepmother of the victim. On August 18, 2022, officers with the Capitol Heights Police Department...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Destruction to Multiple Lexington Park Businesses

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Property Destruction to Multiple Lexington Park Businesses

On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 10:35 p.m., police responded to the Ashley / Regency Furniture located at 21716 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for an intrusion alarm. Police arrived on the scene to find multiple windows shattered with no signs of entry. A few minutes later, police responded to the Family...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Helen

One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Helen

On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at approximately 2:37 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road in the area of Foley Mattingly Road in Helen, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned with multiple trapped. Firefighters from Leonardtown and Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire responded to...
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