The Charles County Fair announced that a new chaperone policy will take effect on July 1, 2025, in an effort to enhance safety for all visitors and volunteers. Under the new rule, anyone 17 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old after 5 p.m. each day...
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On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Lomax Road and Timbercreek Lane in Faulkner, for the reported motor vehicle collision with one unconscious. 911 callers reported a 22-year-old female was not conscious after striking a tree with an ATV. Crews arrived...
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Maryland International Raceway is proud to announce that we will be an NHRA sanctioned track starting in 2026. In addition, MIR will be the host track of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals to be held on May 29-31, 2026, and will be televised on FOX Sports. MIR will be one of two new national event...
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On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Henry Lane and Hancock Way in Charlotte Hall, for the reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle. 911 callers reported an unknown aged victim was struck by a vehicle which fled the scene. Maryland State...
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Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland will formally meet its commitment to restore five oyster tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay by completing oyster restoration in the Manokin River Sanctuary on the Lower Eastern Shore. The oyster restoration projects—among the largest in the world—have been highly successful at helping bring back oyster populations, building habitat...
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Martinique Tajaisha Logan, 34, of Capitol Heights, was arrested on August 16, 2025, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of narcotics, packaging materials, and a child unrestrained in the back seat, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. Deputy McIntosh of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office...
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Governor Wes Moore announced the redesignation of Berlin, Chestertown, Denton, and Grantsville as Arts and Entertainment Districts, allowing for the continuation of tax incentives that encourage economic development through arts and tourism. In FY 2024, visitor spending in these districts contributed to a total economic output of $136 million generated by the 29 designated districts statewide....
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Marcus Anthony Mills, 38, of Lexington Park, was arrested again on August 21, 2025, after deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reported finding him in possession of firearms and ammunition despite a prior felony conviction, according to court documents. Mills has been charged with six offenses: Possession of a firearm after a...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Stephenson sentenced Dalvin Devonte Risi, 27, of La Plata, to 10 years in prison for Conspiracy to Commit the First-Degree Murder of Aden Christopher Garcia and the Wear, Carry, and Transport of a...
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On August 25, at approximately 7:20 p.m., patrol officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place. The initial investigation revealed the victim was selling cannabis when the suspects approached, produced a firearm, and stole the cannabis. The suspects also forced the victim to transfer...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Stephenson sentenced Dalvin Devonte Risi, 27, of La Plata, to 10 years in prison for Conspiracy to Commit the First-Degree Murder of Aden Christopher Garcia and the Wear, Carry, and Transport of...
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Detectives charge suspect in attempted murder case, two stolen firearms recovered, and additional people with active warrants arrested: On August 22, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, along with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, located a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder case on October Place. The circumstances of the...
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UPDATE 9/5/2025: Jonathan Samuel Steed age 24 of Fort Washington, Maryland, is facing charges after firing multiple shots into a victims apartment door following an argument. Deputies first responded to the 2100 block of Crain Highway around 8:44 p.m. for a disturbance call. The resident told police that a male subject had attempted to...
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Michael Robert Murphy, 72, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on August 24, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1952 in Arlington, Virginia, to Anna Louise (Englert) and John S. Murphy. His family moved to Mt. Ranier where he spent his childhood and graduated from Northwestern Senior High School in 1971....
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Patricia Lynn Taylor, 61 of Lusby Maryland passed away suddenly on August 21, 2025 at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital. She was surrounded by family and so much love. Lynn was born on August 20, 1964 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Judy Anderson and Lt. Col. Paul H. Mathewes (deceased). Bud Anderson (stepfather) and...
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Margaret “Lynn” Hayden, nee DeHaven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after a long courageous battle with multiple cancers and other health issues. Lynn was born in Baltimore, MD on November 25, 1944. She was 80 years old. She is survived by her loving husband, Gene Hayden, of 60 years, sister to...
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Patricia Kay Mutchler, 69, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on August 18, 2025 at her home. Born on December 29, 1955, at the original Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Wanda Lee (Johnson) and James Henry Robinette. Patricia grew up in Prince George’s County and attended Bladensburg Primary, Bladensburg Junior...
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Laura Cecile Howard, 88, of Lusby, MD, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2025. She was born at home in Sudley, Md on May 1, 1937 and was the youngest child of Laura (Sears) and Melvin Phipps. She attended Fairview Elementary School from 1st to 6th grade, then middle...
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James Clark “Jim” Gardner, 76, of Dunkirk passed away August 16, 2025. Jim was born January 21, 1949 in Bakersfield, CA to Neal Clarkston and Dorothy Mae (Robinson) Gardner. Jim grew up in Bakersfield, CA and graduated from South High School. Jim worked as a Land Surveyor for many years before going to work...
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Bahinder Singh Rana, 88, of California, MD, passed away on August 22, 2025. On April 23, 1937, Bahinder was born in Hayatpur, India, to Ramji Das Rana and Hukma Das Rana. After school, he joined the Electrical Mechanical Engineering core of the Indian Army. He worked as an engineer in the automotive business. His...
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With deep love and sorrow, the family of Wanda W. Russell announces her peaceful passing on August 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Known affectionately as “Nannie,” Wanda’s life was one of devotion to her family and endless warmth. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, to Eugene Ferguson and Una Lee Tayman, Wanda was...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails, increasing accessibility and enjoyment of Maryland’s public lands. For years, all electric bikes have been treated the same as motorized vehicles in parks and public lands, prohibited from traveling on trails...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the first of which begin Sept. 1. Bag limits, season dates, and shooting hours can be found in the 2025-2026 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping. “Maryland hunters have been waiting for September with a high degree of anticipation, as fall...
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Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Stephenson sentenced Edward Stanley Stewart, III, 39, of Waldorf, to 20 years in prison for First-Degree Assault and Possession of a Firearm with a Felony Conviction. On July 2, 2025, Stewart pleaded guilty...
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Following an extensive investigation into suspected drug-related activities, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed search and seizure warrants on a residence in the 26000 block of Loveville Road in Mechanicsville on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, resulting in the arrest of Glenn Fitzgerald Fenwick, age 63 of Prince George’s...
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