This Bryans Road winner is singing a happy tune after botched song lyrics led to her $50,000 Pick 5 prize. Her brush with Lottery luck began while trying to sing an old Prince song – “777-9311” – and struggling with the lyrics. The Bryans Road resident was filling out Pick 5 tickets for the...
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Come see some of the quickest mowers in the country for two nights of thrilling racing. This event will appeal to both adults and children. On-site food and beverages are available for purchase. The proceeds from the event, which will take place rain or shine, will benefit the 7th District Rescue Squad and the...
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The Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded grain bin rescue equipment, with equipment that was delivered all the way from Iowa! This rescue equipment was provided at no cost to our department by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety through their Grain Bin Safety Week promotion, and even included training. Our...
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The La Plata (MD) Police Department was awarded national accreditation on July 23, 2022, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in the law enforcement program(s). The agency was first accredited in July 2018. Following a multi-year self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment...
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Congratulations to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland newly promoted faculty members, whose positions took effect on Monday, August 1, 2022. Promoted to associate professor: Tristan Cai (art) joined the faculty in 2016. His multi-disciplinary art practice reflects on the ways in which we socially construct knowledge in our image-saturated epoch. Cai has received...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 600 block of Walton Road in Huntingtown, MD. Victim stated unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered a detached garage and stole three dirt bikes: A 2019 Husqvarna TE 300i (VIN: VBKUTN230KM347657) A 2005 Honda CRF 230 A 2019 Yamaha YZ 125 – actual...
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Terrence O’Reilly Keating, 88, of California MD, Passed away in Callaway MD on July 29th, 2022. Terrence was born on February 12,1934 in Washington, D.C., to the Late John Bruce Keating, and Mary Ann Barks. The Family will receive friends on Monday August 1st, 2022 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home,...
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Mary Ellen Woodburn, “Mimi”, 81, of California, MD, passed away on July 28, 2022 in California, MD. Mary was born on the February 28, 1941 to the late Beatrice Woodburn and the late Richard Woodburn. Mimi is survived by her sister Elizabeth Seligman and three honorary grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary is...
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James Edward “Jim” Weber Capt., U.S.M.C., 91, of Bushwood, MD, formerly of Daytona Beach, FL, passed away on July 24, 2022 in La Plata, MD. Born on September 24, 1930 in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late Mary C. Speanburg Weber and the late Joseph P. Weber. Jim is survived by...
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Joyce Ann Cusic of Chaptico , Maryland passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 23,2022 . She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 8,1943, in Chaptico ,”Crossroads” MD to the late John Woodley and Martha Lee (Ellis) Knott. Joyce grew up enjoying the beautiful countryside surrounding her....
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Agnes C. Butler-Swales, 65, of Great Mills, MD, formerly of Chaptico, MD, passed away on July 23, 2022 in Great Mills, MD. Born on March 19, 1957 in Chaptico, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Catherine Shade Butler and the late Richard Paul Butler. Agnes was the loving wife of the...
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Johnny Wayne Martin, loving husband and father of three, passed away on Friday July 22, 2022 at the age of 62. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 8, 1959 in Covington, VA to the late Dolly Belle Martin and the late Morris Dean Martin Sr. He was one of nine children....
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Mary “Regina” Tehsman, 93, of California, MD, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on July 21, 2022 in Solomons, MD. Born on September 3, 1928 in Baltimore City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Regina Gipe and the late Milton Albert Gipe. Regina was the loving wife of the late...
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Don Otis Norman, 88, of St. Inigoes, MD, passed away on July 16, 2022, at his home with his loving family. He was born on June 7, 1934, in Levy, AK, to the late Don O Norman and Eunice Stanley Norman. Don joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 and served his country until his...
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On July 24, 2022, Salvatore Lagana, Jr., 67, of Waldorf, MD, passed away after an almost 5-month-long battle with cancer. Salvatore was born on May 9, 1955, to Salvatore and Jane Lagana in Washington, D.C. Salvatore graduated from Suitland High School in 1974. After graduation, he worked in the truck driving industry for over...
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Mona Stephens Famoso, 85 of Leonardtown, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2022 at the home of her daughter Marcia in Loveville, MD. Mona was born on December 19, 1936 to the late Garland Lyle Stephens and Hettie Lois Sanford. She grew up in Columbia, MS. and at the tender...
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Deborah Ann Young, 64, of Clinton, MD passed away on July 21, 2022 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Edward Young Sr. and Gertrude Elizabeth (Armstrong) Young of Leonardtown, MD. Deborah was a graduate of...
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Caroline Bradburn Bradford, 97, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at her home and joined the love of her life Kenneth H. (Pappy) Bradford Sr, on July 21, 2022. She was born in her fraternal grandparents’ bedroom in Ridge, MD. Later, she attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and went to Great Mills for 2 years...
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Barbara Dent Murray, 90, of Bryantown, MD, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born on June 26, 1932, to James and Dora Dent in Washington, D.C. After Barbara graduated from Hyattsville High School, she pursued a degree in Nursing at Garfield Memorial Hospital and graduated as an...
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Kaileb Paul Martinez November 17, 2021 – June 27, 2022 It is with a heavy heart that another angel has gained their wings on June 27, 2022 Kaileb Paul Martinez born November 17, 2021 to his parents, Amber Nicole Vera and Charles Barrett Martinez of Lusby, MD at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Since the...
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Terry Ashly Windsor, 53, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home in Hiawassee, GA. He was born June 3, 1968, to Doris Elaine (Windsor) Hamilton, in Cheverly, MD. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Donald Hamilton (Mary) of Mechanicsville, MD, children: Terry Windsor, Jr and...
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David Michael Fluker, 68 of Drayden, MD passed away on July 25, 2022 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. He was born on March 11, 1954 in Lemon, Costa Rica to the late James C. Fluker and Doreen Kelleher Fluker. David retired from the U.S. Navy in July 1992 as Chief Petty Officer....
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Margaret Talbot Slingluff, 87, longtime resident of the Drum Cliff community in Hollywood, Maryland passed away on Monday, July 4th, 2022. Born on March 25, 1935 she was the daughter of Harold Slingluff and Marion Walker Slingluff of Mitchellville, Maryland. Ms. Slingluff is preceded in death by her sister, Marianne Slingluff Chapman (Robert), and...
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Sharita Kenyatta “Rita” Tanner, 41, of Great Mills, MD passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 21, 2022. She was born on September 16, 1980 to Brenda (Butler) Mackall and Walter Brown, Sr. Rita is a 1998 graduate of Great Mills High School, where she met her best friend of love of her...
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Charles Melvin Dean Sr. 64 of Scotland, MD passed away on July 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 29, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John H. Dean and Barbara Coombs Dean. Melvin was a truck driver for Dean Lumber and Ridgell Oil Co. for most of his career....
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