Due to inclement weather conditions the following closures and delays have been announced for Friday, January 7, 2022. Check back for updates. St. Mary’s County St. Mary’s County Public Schools: All SMCPS Schools have a delayed opening of two hours on Friday, January 7, 2022.AM Pre-Kindergarten and AM Head Start students will not have school....
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Gazella Beveridge, 89, of Hollywood, MD, formerly of Rayland, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Gazella was born on August 21, 1932 in Powhatan Point, Ohio to the late Julius Horvath and Mary Kuhn Horvath. On January 23, 1951 in Glen Robins, Ohio, Gazella wed her...
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Thomas Christopher Spalding, Sr. passed away on Friday, December 31st, 2021. He was born March 13th, 1926 in Baltimore, Md to Leonard Calvert Spalding and Susie Belle Cameron Spalding. When he was 3 years old his mother died. His Aunt Josephine Spalding Goddard and Uncle Clarence Goddard brought him into their home and raised...
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Pastor Stephen “Steve” William Updegrave, 73 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 3, 2022 at home with his family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA to the late William James Updegrave, D.D.S. and Sarah Jane Wills Updegrave. Stephen married Karen Marie Howe on June 12, 1971...
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Bruce Edward Chase, 71, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on December 25, 2021 at Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on December 10, 1950 in Washington D.C. to the late John Winship Chase and Mary Katherine Shingleton. He was the oldest of six...
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Mary Ellen R. Moore of Charlotte Hall, MD died on December 30, 2021, daughter of the late Loren Clement Moore and the late Hattie Amelia (Ridgeway) Moore. Born June 3, 1923 in Washington, D.C. Preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters. Survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Special...
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Victor Anthony Szuba, 80, passed away on December 13, 2021 at his home in Hughesville, Maryland. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Missouri to Anthony Szuba and Angelica Nabar. Victor is survived by his wife Cora Szuba of Hughesville, Maryland and his niece Denna Rucker of Greenfield, Indiana. He is preceded in...
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Allen Neilson Dyson, Jr. of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on December 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1943 to Allen Dyson Sr. and Marie Dyson “Huntington” in Washington D.C. He was the youngest of two (2) children. After he graduated from La Plata High School, he decided to serve...
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Jean Lenora Martin was born November 25, 1950, in Charlotte Hall, MD to the late Harry Joseph Martin, Sr., and the late Mary Virginia Martin,” Gross”. Jean was the youngest of seven (7) children. Jean departed this life early Christmas morning at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. After Jean graduated from High...
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Jean Elizabeth Terry (93) of Hollywood, MD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home on December 27, 2021. Jean was born on October 13, 1928 in Washington DC, to the late George Tabor and Rosalee Tippett. She was the beloved wife of Spurgeon D. Terry, Jr. for 72 years until he preceded...
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Catherine (Dinkey) Herbert was born in Leonardtown, Maryland on July 23, 1949, and departed this life December 23, 2021. The Lord has set her free, he said it is time my child for rest, come home with me. Catherine is survived by her husband of 49 years Joseph Herbert; with this union they raised...
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Mary Ruth Woodburn Bowles, 84, of Great Mills, MD passed away on December 23, 2021 at her home with family by her side. Born on April 17, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ruth Norris Woodburn and Richard Dellie Woodburn. Mary Ruth was married for 42 years to...
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Terry Lee Reece, “Marvin”, 70, of Callaway, MD, passed away on December 31, 2021 at his home. Born on September 21, 1951 in Norton, VA, he was the son of Ruby Lovetta (Willis) Reece and the late Joe Donald Reece, Sr. Terry was the loving husband of Julie Marie Reece, whom he married on...
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Barbara Ann Sullivan Morgan, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on December 30, 2021 in Abell, MD. She was born on October 23, 1942, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Thelma Frances Sullivan and Leo Joseph Sullivan. Barbara was the loving wife of James Roy Morgan, Jr., whom she married on October 10, 1992....
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Daniel Ignatius Sebacher, 89, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on December 26, 2021, in Charlotte, Hall, MD. Born on January 23, 1932 in St. Charles, MO, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Sebacher and Leo A. Sebacher. Daniel was the loving husband of Shirley M. Sebacher, whom he married on June...
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Sara Ann Browne, 26, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 18th, 2021, in Cookeville, TN. Born in Leonardtown, MD on August 24th, 1995 to Bobbi and James Browne, Jr. She was a soon-to-be mom to her twin babies- Elizabeth Maria and Andrew Lee. She was preceded in death by her grandfather James...
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St. Mary’s County Fire and EMS Departments had 179 total calls for service on January 3, 2022 Mechanicsville VFD responded to 69 total incidents on January 3, 2022 Attached is a photo showing the call volume for January 3rd. The blue highlighted section is the Mechanicsville VFD first due response area. Mechanicsville VFD also...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for the next round of winter weather poised to affect the state. The current timing of this storm is anticipated to influence both the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Motorists are encouraged to telework if possible or reschedule/cancel their commute to...
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As of 9 p.m. Thursday, January 6, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has substantially completed power restoration in Calvert, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties. Remaining outages in Charles County are expected to be addressed by Friday evening. Tom Dennison, SMECO spokesperson, said, “We are winding down and restoring service to the remaining customers...
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Effective Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, face coverings are required for all visitors and employees inside St. Mary’s County buildings and while using public transit and must completely cover the nose and mouth. St. Mary’s County Government buildings include Senior Centers, Recreational Centers, Correctional Centers, Indoor Facilities at Public Parks, Golf Courses, Swimming Pools (except...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an administrative hearing for an employee on January 20, 2022, at the District 4 Station located at 21633 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The hearing board will convene at 8:00 a.m. and will be open to the press and public. There is limited seating to maintain...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a motor vehicle burglary investigation. On Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at 9:14 p.m., the suspect used a portable grinder to cut the lock off the rear door of the victim’s truck, parked in the 23900 block of Prop Way...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a theft complaint that occurred on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the Sneade’s Ace Home Center, located at 11861 HG Trueman Road in Lusby, MD. Investigation revealed an unknown suspect removed a knife and then a chainsaw blade from their packaging while the second suspect acted...
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The National Weather Service has placed Southern Maryland under a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 3:00 p.m., to Friday, Jan.7 at 10:00 a.m. WHAT…Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Isolated higher amounts of around 5 inches are possible. WHERE…In Maryland, St. Marys County. In Virginia,...
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12/01/21- William Adam Chesser, age 42 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Marsch# 397. 12/02/21- Monroe Maurice Gantt, age 54 of Prince Frederick- Burglary and Theft by DFC. Hersh# 343. 12/02/21- Kenneth David Barnes, age 23 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by DFC. Beyer# 319. 12/02/21- Thomas Richard Taylor, age 71 of...
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