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Judith Ann Powers, 75,

Judith Ann Powers, 75,

Judith Ann Powers, 75, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on June 3, 2022. Judith was born on February 20, 1947, to the late John and Marjorie Stickley in Silver Spring, MD. After graduating from Wheaton High School, she went on to pursue a job as a florist working in a flower shop. Judith had...
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Linda Whitehead-Truss Deatrick, 75,

Linda Whitehead-Truss Deatrick, 75,

Linda Whitehead-Truss Deatrick, 75, Leonardtown, MD passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with her loving husband John Frederick Deatrick at her side. She was born on March 9, 1947, in Glasgow, United Kingdom to Muriel Nelson Whitehead and the late Vincent Whitehead.  She met her husband, John...
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Peggy Elaine (McCormick, Burton) Neidenbach,94

Peggy Elaine (McCormick, Burton) Neidenbach,94

Peggy Elaine (McCormick, Burton) Neidenbach,94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Peggy was born on September 10, 1927 in Capitol Heights, MD. Her happiest memories were spending time in Edgewater, MD at her Aunt’s Beach Cottage. As a young person her passions were dancing, swimming and movies. In her middle years, playing...
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Noel Temple Wood, “Tim”

Noel Temple Wood, “Tim”

Noel Temple Wood affectionately known as Tim was born on September 24, 1932 in Wisconsin as the oldest son of Noel G. Wood and Elisabeth Temple. Noel “Tim” spent his entire childhood growing up on the road moving from the north, to the west, the east and south due to his father serving in...
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Binh An Ly (Alan), 54

Binh An Ly (Alan), 54

Binh An Ly (Alan), 54 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on May 30, 2022 at home. He was born on April 18, 1968, in Viet Nam to the late Khoanh Quoc Luong and Ky An Ly. Binh worked hard as the owner of Elegant Nails and Millennium Nails both in California, MD. He...
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Eleanor Greta Numera

Eleanor Greta Numera

Eleanor Greta Numera of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 13, 2022, at the age of 85. Born on October 18, 1936, to George Nordmark and Greta Peterson in Glen Ridge, NJ, Eleanor was one of four children. Eleanor is survived by her children: Zina Trinidad of Charleston, SC; Cynthia Winoski of Charleston, SC;...
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Gertrude Ethel Hawkins, 82,

Gertrude Ethel Hawkins, 82,

Gertrude Ethel Hawkins, 82, of Prince Frederick, MD, formerly of Crofton, MD, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2022, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on October 14, 1939, to the late Melvin and Gertrude Leizear. She worked for several years at the Hecht Company in Washington DC and...
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Frances Annette Elford, 85,

Frances Annette Elford, 85,

Frances Annette Elford, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on May 31, 2022. Frances was born on August 12, 1936, to Frank and Nellie Downs in the bustling city of Suitland, MD. After graduating from Suitland High School, Frances worked as an Analyst at a Federal Government agency. In 1961, she met Clarence...
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William “Bill” H. Meck Jr.,

William “Bill” H. Meck Jr.,

William “Bill” H. Meck Jr., of Clinton, Maryland, passed away on December 17, 2020. He is survived by Mary L.; his son, William H Meck III; daughters, Patricia Herrell and Alida (Sean) Bevill; grandchildren, Crystal Fisher, Jessica McGirt, Graham Bevill, Beau Bevill, Sawyer Bevill, Brooke Bevill and many nieces and nephews. He spent his...
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Joyce Ann Thorne (Windsor)

Joyce Ann Thorne (Windsor)

Joyce Ann Thorne (Windsor) of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, was born on March 21, 1939, to the late Albert and Pansy (Hutchinson) Windsor of Forestville, MD.  Joyce passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the age of 83, from injuries sustained in an earlier accident.  Preceding Joyce in death was her beloved husband, Paul...
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John Woodward Goodman, 83,

John Woodward Goodman, 83,

John Woodward Goodman, 83, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on May 19, 2022. He was born on March 13, 1939, in Washington DC to Henry and Thelma Goodman. He was one (1) of three (3) children including brother James and sister Deloris. John served in the U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, N.C., 82nd Airbourne. John married...
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Donald Paul Ludwig, 67

Donald Paul Ludwig, 67

Donald Paul Ludwig, 67 of Bowie, MD passed away on May 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1955 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Paul Francis Ludwig and Catherine Eulalia (Lawrence) Ludwig. Donald was a kind man who enjoyed various hobbies. He was passionate about music; he loved listening...
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Sheron Marie Hines, 74,

Sheron Marie Hines, 74,

Sheron Marie Hines, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on May 21, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on July 9, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN to James Madison and Betty Hlavacek. She was one (1) of six (6) children.  Sheron was one of the strongest, courageous, and kindest women to...
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Howard Oliver Norfolk Jr. “Bucky” 83,

Howard Oliver Norfolk Jr. “Bucky” 83,

Howard Oliver Norfolk Jr. “Bucky” passed away on May 12, 2022, at the age of 83.  He was born on November 3, 1938, to Howard Oliver Norfolk Sr. and Mary Bowen Norfolk and was third oldest of the four Norfolk children. Howard married Shirley Ann Foard in 1958, who he always called the Love...
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UPDATE: Severe Weather in Southern Maryland Causes Power Outages and Damage

UPDATE: Severe Weather in Southern Maryland Causes Power Outages and Damage

UPDATE @ 10:10 p.m., Multiple SMECO crews have restored most power throughout the region. As of 10:10 p.m., approximately 1,658 customers are still without power. 6/8/2022 @ 8:55 p.m., over 10,000 customers are currently without power – SMECO crews are working on restoring multiple outages, and firefighters in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s are...
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Nanjemoy Man Arrested After Stealing Dog and Attempting to Disarm Police Officer

Nanjemoy Man Arrested After Stealing Dog and Attempting to Disarm Police Officer

On June 4, 2022, at 1:34 p.m., officers responded to the area of Riverside Run Drive in Indian Head for the report of a theft. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, Depaul Carroll, 49, of Nanjemoy, entered the victim’s fenced-in yard and picked up her small dog, and walked away. The victim observed the...
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Maryland State Police Warn Public of Online Scam Involving The Sexual Extortion Of Minors

Maryland State Police Warn Public of Online Scam Involving The Sexual Extortion Of Minors

Maryland State Police remind parents of online safety and to be aware of online scams involving the sexual extortion of minors. The Maryland State Police have received numerous reports of minors being contacted by other social media users who begin chatting with them via messaging services such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. Social media platforms...
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Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Approves $342 Million 2023 FY Budget

Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Approves $342 Million 2023 FY Budget

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a $342 million fiscal year (FY) 2023 general fund operating budget. FY 2023 begins July 1, 2022. The general fund budget for FY 2023 is a balanced budget and reflects an increase of approximately $14.1 million compared to the FY 2022 adopted general fund budget....
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Two Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Huntingtown

Two Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Rollover Collision in Huntingtown

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Rt.4 and Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with rollover and entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with one overturned with entrapment. Firefighters extricated the trapped victim...
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Jennifer Road Detention Center Employee Charged After Committing Sex Offense Against Inmate

Jennifer Road Detention Center Employee Charged After Committing Sex Offense Against Inmate

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers responded to an alleged sex offense at the Jennifer Road Detention Center. The investigation revealed a Jennifer Road Detention Center employee committed a 4th-degree sex offense against an inmate. Southern District detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information about this or other incidents...
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No Injuries Reported After Dump Truck Overturns in Bryantown

No Injuries Reported After Dump Truck Overturns in Bryantown

On Monday, June 6, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Bryantown Road in Bryantown, for the motor vehicle collision involving a large vehicle. Units arrived on scene to find a single dump truck overturned with its contents spilling into the roadway. The...
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UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Find Missing Chesapeake Beach Woman Deceased, Death Investigation Ongoing

UPDATE: Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Find Missing Chesapeake Beach Woman Deceased, Death Investigation Ongoing

UPDATE 6/8/2022: Police announced D’Angelo was located deceased on June 7, 2022. There are no signs of foul play at this time. This investigation is ongoing. 6/6/2022: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Denise Diane D’Angelo, age 50. D’Angelo is described as a white female with blue eyes, blonde/strawberry colored...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Assault, Altercation Inside Thomas Stone High School That Resulted in Teacher Being Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE: Police Investigating Assault, Altercation Inside Thomas Stone High School That Resulted in Teacher Being Flown to Trauma Center

UPDATE 6/8/2022: On June 7, 2022, at 1:25 p.m., a school resource officer and administrators at Thomas Stone High School were notified of a student who was struck in the head by a book that was thrown by another student while inside a classroom. A group of students arrived to confront the person who...
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St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Hosting Junior Fire Camp – August 8, to August 12, 2022

St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Hosting Junior Fire Camp – August 8, to August 12, 2022

Junior Fire Camp – Five fun and exciting days learning all about the job of a Firefighter: Water Safety, First Aid, CPR, Rescue Practices and Firefighting. Challenge yourself, learn teamwork, and make new friends! From August 8 – 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m. Ages: 5th—8th grade (must be starting 5th-8th grade in...
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No Injuries After Single Vehicle Overturns in Bryans Road

No Injuries After Single Vehicle Overturns in Bryans Road

On Monday, June 6, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 7300 block of Billingsley Road in Bryans Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle on its side with both occupants out of the vehicle....
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