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Charles Melvin Dean Sr. 64

Charles Melvin Dean Sr. 64

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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Four Restaurants in St. Mary’s County Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Three Do Not

Four Restaurants in St. Mary’s County Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Three Do Not

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at seven restaurants in St. Mary’s County. Four of the restaurants were found to be compliant, while three businesses failed to ask an underage cadet for identification. The covert compliance checks were conducted on Tuesday, July 26,...
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Francis Randolf Goddard, 90,

Francis Randolf Goddard, 90,

Francis Randolf Goddard, 90, passed away peacefully on, July 13, 2022, at his home in Piney Point, Maryland. Francis was born on January 1, 1932, at home to the late Joseph Benjamin and Ruby Mary Goddard. He is survived by his children, Kathy Carithers (Hugh) of Atlantic Beach, FL, Wayne Goddard (Lisa) of Valley...
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James Russell Boley, 44,

James Russell Boley, 44,

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of James Russell Boley, 44, on July 5, 2022. “Jimmy”, as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was born on April 24, 1978, in La Plata, MD, to Bruce R. Boley of Waldorf, MD, and Dolly K. Massey of Mechanicsville,...
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LT. CMDR. Rodger Milton Leasure, USN (Ret.), 82

LT. CMDR. Rodger Milton Leasure, USN (Ret.), 82

LT. CMDR. Rodger Milton Leasure, USN (Ret.), 82 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on July 6, 2022 at Solomons Nursing Center in Solomons, MD. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Little Orleans, MD to the late John Milton Leasure and Sarah Ellen Cornwell Leasure. In 1957 he joined the United States...
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James (Bill) W. Anderson, 78,

James (Bill) W. Anderson, 78,

James (Bill) W. Anderson, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on, July 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 19, 1943, he was the son of the late James Leo Anderson and Agnes Lillian Anderson of Mechanicsville, MD. Bill graduated from Margaret Brent High School in June of 1961.  He...
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Francis Geraldine Carroll

Francis Geraldine Carroll

Francis Geraldine Carroll of California MD passed away on July 24, 2022 at her home with her loving daughters by her side.  She was born on May 9, 1926 in Beachville MD to the late George Samuel Carroll and Anne Lucille (Butler) Carroll. Geraldine was born and raised in Beachville and was a lifelong...
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Edward Charles LeBorne, 85,

Edward Charles LeBorne, 85,

Edward Charles LeBorne, 85, of Hughesville, MD, suddenly passed away on July 18, 2022. Edward was born on January 3, 1937, to the late Stanley and Helen LeBorne in New York. Edward graduated from Western High School in D.C. in 1956. After school, he worked in electronics for over 33 and a half years....
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BOUVIER Capt. John J. “Jack” Bouvier,­ MC (USN Retired), 81,

BOUVIER Capt. John J. “Jack” Bouvier,­ MC (USN Retired), 81,

BOUVIER Capt. John J. “Jack” Bouvier,­ MC (USN Retired), 81, of Annapolis, MD, passed away on December 13, 2020. Born in July 28, 1939, in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Dr. John Joseph Bouvier Sr. and Mary Margaret (Rogers) Bouvier. Jack completed his undergraduate education at Assumption College, Worcester, MA,...
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Police Arrest Two Teens After Armed Robbery and Recover Large Amount of Drugs, Five Firearms

Police Arrest Two Teens After Armed Robbery and Recover Large Amount of Drugs, Five Firearms

On July 28, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded for an armed robbery of a citizen in the area of Glen Mar Circle and Phirne Road in Glen Burnie. Two suspects, each armed with handguns, demanded property from two victims as they were walking outside. The victims complied, and the suspects fled toward...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Double Stabbing in Lexington Park That Sends Man to Trauma Center

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Double Stabbing in Lexington Park That Sends Man to Trauma Center

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 21600 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park, for the report of two stabbing victims. Crews arrived on the scene to find one adult male suffering from stab wound to the upper body, and one female victim...
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Man Flown to Trauma Center After Overturning Golf Cart at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City

Man Flown to Trauma Center After Overturning Golf Cart at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the St Mary’s College Parish Hall on Trinity Church Road in St. Mary’s City, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a golf cart. College Public Safety Officers arrived on the scene to find a...
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LifeStyles of Maryland Celebrates “Xavier’s Garden” at New White Plains Shelter in Memory of 11-Year-Old

LifeStyles of Maryland Celebrates “Xavier’s Garden” at New White Plains Shelter in Memory of 11-Year-Old

In May of 2022, LifeStyles of Maryland announced the first residents were making the new White Plains center their home. Full release can be read here. LifeStyles of Maryland released the following on June 2, 2022 “Anyone wishing to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network to purchase a new cardiovascular ultrasound machine, dedicated in...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Captain Stine Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service as Correctional Officer

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Captain Stine Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service as Correctional Officer

The CCSO is saying a bittersweet farewell to Captain Amy Stine #2276. Friday, July 29, 2022, was her official retirement date after serving as a Correctional Officer for more than 25 years! Captain Stine began her career on May 12, 1997. In her 25 years at the Charles County Detention Center, she served in...
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Charles County Officers Continue to Address Complaints of Off-Road Vehicles Being Operated Recklessly on Roadways

Charles County Officers Continue to Address Complaints of Off-Road Vehicles Being Operated Recklessly on Roadways

In response to numerous citizen complaints regarding off-road vehicles (ATVs & dirt bikes) operating recklessly in the roadways, the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Unit conducted a special enforcement effort on July 27, 2022. Officers were in the 3300 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf when they observed a male driving an ATV in...
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Maryland State Police to Celebrate National Night Out With Communities Across The State

Maryland State Police to Celebrate National Night Out With Communities Across The State

Maryland State Police will join communities and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Established in 1984, National Night Out is observed on the first Tuesday in August in local communities to promote positive police-community partnerships and neighborhood comradery to make all neighborhoods safer places...
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Pax River to Open Additional Lane at Gate 1 for Morning Traffic Aug. 1

Pax River to Open Additional Lane at Gate 1 for Morning Traffic Aug. 1

NAS Patuxent River will open an additional lane to incoming traffic at Pax River’s Gate 1 during peak traffic hours of 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday beginning Aug. 1. The move is aimed at alleviating an increase in gate traffic that has seen wait times of 30 minutes or more during...
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Waldorf Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder and Other Charges

Waldorf Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder and Other Charges

UPDATE 7/30/2022: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, July 28, 2022, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Donine Carrington Martin sentenced William Anthony Smothers, 39, of Waldorf, to 30 years in prison for the Attempted Second-Degree Murder of James Rudd, Jr. and related charges. Smothers was also sentenced to 3...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Multiple Armed Robberies at 7-11 Convenience Stores

UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Multiple Armed Robberies at 7-11 Convenience Stores

UPDATE 7/30/2022: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, July 28, 2022, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Eugene Emanuel Hardy, 32, of Waldorf, to 18 years in prison for 4 counts of Armed Robbery and First-Degree Assault. On May 23, 2022, Hardy entered a guilty plea...
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 42-Year-Old Leonardtown Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle

UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 42-Year-Old Leonardtown Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle

UPDATE: On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 3:18 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Route 5 and Cedar Lane Road in Leonardtown for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Deputies arrived on scene to find the pedestrian suffering from serious injuries and the St. Mary’s County...
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U.S. Senator Van Hollen Secures Two Climate Provisions in Newly Released Inflation Reduction Act; Applauds Progress on Combatting Climate Change and Risings Costs

U.S. Senator Van Hollen Secures Two Climate Provisions in Newly Released Inflation Reduction Act;  Applauds Progress on Combatting Climate Change and Risings Costs

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement applauding the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes key provisions from the Senator’s HOPE for HOMES Act and his and Senator Markey’s Clean Energy Accelerator (National Climate Bank) proposal: “We are facing the moment of truth in our battle to confront the climate crisis. We...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Honors Deputies of the 2nd Quarter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Honors Deputies of the 2nd Quarter

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Deputies of the 2nd Quarter. “Please join us in congratulating Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Hendrickson, Deputy Joshua Newton, Deputy Richard McCourt, and Deputy Taylor Strong for being selected Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies of the 2nd Quarter Honorable Mention awardees.” Thank you for...
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Maryland Permanently Preserves Seven Working Farms with over 820 Acres of Farmland

Maryland Permanently Preserves Seven Working Farms with over 820 Acres of Farmland

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved seven new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation (MALPF) easements at their meeting on July 27, 2022. These easements will permanently preserve an additional 824 acres of prime farmland in Baltimore, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, and Worcester counties for an investment of more than $4 million. “This voluntary MALPF program...
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Calvert County Detectives Investigating Strong-Armed Robbery at Dunkirk McDonalds

Calvert County Detectives Investigating Strong-Armed Robbery at Dunkirk McDonalds

Detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Bureau are investigating a commercial strong-armed robbery of the McDonald’s located in the 10800 block of Town Center Blvd. in Dunkirk, MD. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect vehicle and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying possible suspects. On Thursday, July...
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Police Investigating Head-on Collision in Newburg, One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Area Hospital

Police Investigating Head-on Collision in Newburg, One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Area Hospital

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, at approximately 7:25 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Sarum Manor Road in Newburg, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with multiple subjects trapped. Crews from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded and arrived on the scene to find...
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