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21-Year-Old Anne Arundel County Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

21-Year-Old Anne Arundel County Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

Raymond Martin Shamer, III, age 21, of Pasadena, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to possession of child pornography.  Shamer admitted that he also distributed child pornography. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent in Charge James C. Harris of Homeland Security Investigations...
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Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Announce Cruisin’ SOMD to be held Saturday, October 1, 2022

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Announce Cruisin’ SOMD to be held Saturday, October 1, 2022

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is excited for this year’s Cruisin SOMD car show which will be held on the grounds of the home! The event welcomes all vehicles, from classics to imports, trucks, motorcycles and more! The 100 mile Cruise through three Southern Maryland Counties begins at 9:00 a.m., at the Golden Beach Park...
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Comes Back to Southern Maryland at Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 20, 2022

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Comes Back to Southern Maryland at Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 20, 2022

The Budds Creek Motocross Park located in Mechanicsville, Maryland, is hosting the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship on August 20, 2022 Schedule: 8:00 am Practice & Qualifying 12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies 1:00 pm First Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) 3:00 pm Second Motos (250 Class & 450 Class) Ticket Info: Saturday General Admission:...
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Special Deputy United States Marshal Facing Federal Charges for Money Laundering Related to a Romance Scam Involving More Than 20 Victims

Special Deputy United States Marshal Facing Federal Charges for Money Laundering Related to a Romance Scam Involving More Than 20 Victims

A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Isidore Iwuagwu, age 35, of Upper Malboro, Maryland, with the federal charge of conspiring to commit money laundering related to numerous online romance scams. Iwuagwu will have his initial appearance today beginning at 2 p.m., in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy...
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Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Back in Person for 25th Anniversary After Consecutive Virtual Events, This Local Favorite is Back at Port Tobacco Location

Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Back in Person for 25th Anniversary After Consecutive Virtual Events, This Local Favorite is Back at Port Tobacco Location

On September 10, 2022, the Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Autumn Wine Tasting and Silent Auction is back in person for the milestone 25th anniversary. All proceeds from this year’s Wine Tasting and Silent Auction will support the Emergency Department modernization project, which will expand the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center’s...
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Metropolitan Commission Announces Water and Sewer Bill Payment Assistance Program Success

Metropolitan Commission Announces Water and Sewer Bill Payment Assistance Program Success

On August 3, 2022, Metropolitan Commission’s Executive Director, George Erichsen reported to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County that MetCom’s partnership with the Maryland Department of Human Services Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP) has proven successful for many of its customers. Erichsen says this program has already provided $19,836 in pledges to help...
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Six Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Graduate from Northwestern University Program

Six Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Graduate from Northwestern University Program

Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce the graduation of Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Lt. Jonathan Palmer, Sgt. Dustin Hendricks, D/Sgt. Kristen Clark, Lt. Ashley Burroughs, Lt. John Dodge, and Sgt. Travis Yates from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command. The School of Police Staff and Command...
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U.S. Navy Receives First Fleet Representative Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Pods

U.S. Navy Receives First Fleet Representative Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Pods

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Navy’s first AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) production representative pods arrived at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River, Maryland, July 7, 2022. The two fleet representative test articles, which make up an NGJ-MB shipset, were delivered to the Airborne...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Fire in St. Inigoes

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Fire in St. Inigoes

On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at approximately 9:00 a.m., firefighters from Ridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Trapp Road and Point Lookout Road in St. Inigoes, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene and located an SUV fully engulfed in fire. Personnel from Engine 141 and Engine...
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Calvert County Department of Economic Development Invites Citizens to Celebrate Summer’s Bounty During National Farmers Market Week

Calvert County Department of Economic Development Invites Citizens to Celebrate Summer’s Bounty During National Farmers Market Week

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development invites citizens to celebrate National Farmers Market Week, now through August 13, 2022, by visiting one of Calvert County’s four farmers market locations for fresh, local produce, meats, seafood and other local value-added products. “Farmers markets play an essential role in communities by offering opportunities for connection...
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Mary Helen Farrell, 93,

Mary Helen Farrell, 93,

Mary Helen Farrell, 93, of Compton, MD, passed away on August 4, 2022, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Edith Mabel (Bussler) Farrell and the late William Joseph Farrell, Sr. She is survived by her sibling Arthur Farrell of Compton, MD, as well as many...
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Mary Helen Bush Nelson, “Tiny”, 93,

Mary Helen Bush Nelson, “Tiny”, 93,

Mary Helen Bush Nelson, “Tiny”, 93, of Charlotte Hall, MD, formerly of Chaptico, MD, passed away on August 3, 2022 in La Plata, MD. Born on October 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Liza Louise Baker Bush and the late Herman Bush. Mary was the loving wife of the late John...
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Joseph Frank Bussler, Sr., 78,

Joseph Frank Bussler, Sr., 78,

Joseph Frank Bussler, Sr., 78, of Compton died July 30, 2022 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. Born February 29, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD, Frank was the son of the late John William Bussler, Sr. and Agnes Cecelia Russell Bussler. Frank is predeceased in death by his brother, John William (Johnny) Bussler,...
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Joseph Harry Norris IV, “Jay”, 43,

Joseph Harry Norris IV, “Jay”, 43,

Joseph Harry Norris IV, “Jay”, 43, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on July 29, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 21, 1979, he was the son of Joseph Harry Norris III of Leonardtown, MD and the late Jannette Norris. Jay is survived by his sisters, Kelly Loveless of Loveville, MD and Kristin Caton...
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Steven Francis Moran, 65

Steven Francis Moran, 65

Steven Francis Moran, 65 of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 31, 2022 at home. He was born on October 26, 1956 in Patuxent River, MD to the late Florant Otto Moran and Pearl (O’Kane) Moran. Steven was affectionately known as “Steve” or “Smiley”. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland....
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Commander Matthew Mark Matthias, 50,

Commander Matthew Mark Matthias, 50,

Commander Matthew Mark Matthias, 50, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 18, 2022 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital with his loving family at his side. Matt was born on June 12, 1972 in Seattle, WA to Joe Matthias and Pamela Frost Klein. After enlisting in the U.S. Navy upon graduation from high school,...
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Robert Henry Short Jr, age 68, affectionately known as “Buddy” by family and close friends, entered into eternal peace on August 1, 2022 at his daughter, Linda’s home with family and friends by his side. The sun arose upon Robert Henry Short Jr on January 27, 1954 when he was born to the late...
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Algie Addison St. Clair, 88,

Algie Addison St. Clair, 88,

Algie Addison St. Clair, 88, of Indiantown Farm, Chaptico, MD, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022, surrounded by his family at home. He was born on February 3, 1934, in Dentsville, Maryland to the late Marshall Sedwick St. Clair and Ada Maude (Cooksey) St. Clair. Algie spent his early childhood years in Dentsville,...
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Albert Norman “Norm” Bleakley, 74,

Albert Norman “Norm” Bleakley, 74,

Albert Norman “Norm” Bleakley, 74, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Norm was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland to Al and Marie Bleakley and was big brother to Thomas “Tom” Bleakley. He spent his early years spending lots of time enjoying the outdoors...
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Helen Pauline Lococo, 85

Helen Pauline Lococo, 85

Helen Pauline Lococo, 85 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 23, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Greensboro, PA to the late Andrew Gluvna, Sr. and Anna (Sabo) Gluvna. Helen is survived by her children, Robert Lococo (Kimberly) of Olathe, KS, and Brian Lococo of...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court to Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court to Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Circuit Court announce they will apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program through the United States Department of Justice. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including...
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8th Annual Hunters Bash By Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department & Ducks Unlimited – September 17, 2022

8th Annual Hunters Bash By Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department & Ducks Unlimited – September 17, 2022

On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and Ducks Unlimited will be holding the 8th Annual Hunters Bash at the Calvert County Fairgrounds from 12:00 p.m., to 4:30 p.m. The Calvert County Fairgrounds, located at 140 Calvert Fair Drive in Prince Frederick, MD. Buy your tickets by clicking HERE!! Admission...
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Police Investigating Three Seperate Shootings Which Leave Three Dead and One in Critical Condition

Police Investigating Three Seperate Shootings Which Leave Three Dead and One in Critical Condition

Detectives with our Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday. The victim is 22-year-old Robert Earl Price of Washington, DC. On August 7, 2022, at approximately 6:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the 4100 block of Southern Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights for a reported shooting....
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Lusby Man Sentenced to 14-Years for Second-Degree Rape of Step-Daughter

Lusby Man Sentenced to 14-Years for Second-Degree Rape of Step-Daughter

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced today that Ryan Christopher Carpenter, 37, of Lusby, has been sentenced to 14 years of active incarceration following his conviction for second degree rape. The sentence was imposed by Judge Mark S. Chandlee of the Calvert County Circuit Court. Carpenter was sentenced to 20 years with 6...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Host New Activities – Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series

St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Host New Activities – Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series

Families, children and adults of all ages can enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting either St. Clement’s Island Museum or Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on select Saturdays of the month, August through December 2022. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning...
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