James “Jim” Francis Miedzinski, 90, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023. Jim was the second of nine children born to Robert (Sheriff) Miedzinski and Mary Lillian Hayden Miedzinski. He is survived by his children: Sandra Lynn Dyson (J.C.) of Great Mills, James Randall Miedzinski (Karen) of Oakville and Mark Wayne...
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Catherine “Cathy” Louise Foote, 62, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on March 2, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. She was born on March 10, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Lewis Andrew Norris and Evelyn Frances Wood. Cathy is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and a 1978...
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John “Rudy” Rudolph Jones, Sr., 70, of Charlotte Hall, MD, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2023, with his loving family by his side. John was born on September 30, 1952, in Washington, DC to the late Newton and Margaret Jones. On September 22, 1973, he married the love of his life Diane Jones,...
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Norman Lester Griffis, 80, of Hughesville, MD, passed away March 4, 2023 in Waldorf, MD. Norman was born on March 1, 1943 to Berry Lester Griffis and Eva Eufala Smith in Florida. After Norman graduated from high school he joined the United States Air Force. Norman is survived by his son, Brent Griffis of...
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William James Kerwin III, 87 passed away on February 27, 2023 in Annapolis, MD. William was born on July 7, 1935 in New Bedford, MA to the late Dr. Harold E. Kerwin and Irene E. (O’Leary) Kerwin. William married his loving wife, Carole Hobson on June 9, 1962 in Fairhaven, MA. After graduating from...
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John “Buck” Theodosius Courtney Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born May 1, 1934 in Point Lookout, MD to the late John T. Courtney Sr. and Dorothy Moore Courtney. Buck was a well-known entrepreneur within St. Mary’s County, operating many businesses such as Courtney’s...
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Carolyn Ann DenDekker, 79, of California, MD, passed away on February 25, 2023 at home. She was born on January 24, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to the late Elvin Winkler and Margaret Atchison Winkler. She grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and graduated from The University of Stevens Point with a Bachelor’s of Arts....
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Deborah Lyn Buckler, 51, of District Heights, MD passed away on February 21, 2023 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. She was born on February 11, 1972 to Linda Jean Chialastri of King George, VA and the late Robert Daniel Buckler. Deborah is a 1990 graduate of LaPlata High School. She adored...
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Christine Victoria Tippett, 75, of Brandywine, MD, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Christine was born on January 29, 1948, to Ernest Nelson Windsor Sr. and Agnes Ann Eleanor Windsor, in Brandywine, MD. After graduating from high school Christine married Bernard Samuel Tippett on August 24,...
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Kenneth (Kenny) Brown, 88, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, peacefully at home in Conway, South Carolina. Born May 11, 1934, in Pocahontas County West Virginia, he was the son of the late Grady Brown and Estie Brown. Husband to the late Dorothy “Dottie” Brown. Kenny worked as a carpenter for most of his...
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Benedict Paul Jarboe, 85, of Piney Point, MD passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born on March 5, 1937 to the late Parran Benedict Jarboe and Rita Alyce (Tennyson) Jarboe. Benedict was the loving husband of Judith Ann Jarboe, whom he married on December 7,...
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William Benson “Bill” Wagoner, 90 of California, MD, passed away on February 23, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side. He lived 90 full years and enjoyed his life! He was born November 28, 1932 to William Benson Wagoner and Florence Hathorn Wagoner in Ridgway Pennsylvania. He grew up as the middle...
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Grace Virginia Shadowens of California, MD passed away February 24, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. She was born on February 28, 1931 in Brownwood, MO to the late Louis Morton and Martha Fowler Morton. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Martha Wise (Larry) of California, MD, her two grandchildren of...
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Mary “Louise” Shafer, 93 of California, MD passed on February 22, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 28, 1929 in Ridge, MD to the late William Henry Trossbach and Mary Alice McKay. Louise was an accomplished quilter and avid gardener throughout her life. She enjoyed traveling and sailing the local waterways...
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AT&T continues its 5G network expansion in Maryland, giving residents, businesses and visitors a big boost in their wireless connectivity. We recently added mobile broadband sites in communities across Maryland, to enhance the coverage and capacity, and help customers unlock the power of America’s Most Reliable 5G Network.1 The new sites are in the...
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Joseph Tamjong, 51, of Lanham, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for stealing more than $700,000 from the D.C. Medicaid program. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs, of the Washington Field Office’s Criminal and Cyber Division, Special Agent in Charge...
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As the season changes, consumers should replace their batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to ensure they have working alarms throughout their home and to take steps to prevent fires such as cleaning clothes dryer vents. Make these annual habits to help save lives!...
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St. Mary’s Ryken students participated in St. Mary’s County’s History Day and received several individual and group awards. History Day, an Annual National event, engages students in historical research and discussion around an annual theme. This year’s theme is “Frontiers in History: People, Places, and Ideas.” Regarding the recent event, Mr. Leif Liberg, SMR...
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On the morning of March 8, the nurse at La Plata High School requested the School Resource Officer’s assistance with a student that was hyperventilating and exhibiting abnormal behavior. The officer was able to calm the student down, and the student notified the officer that she had used a vape pen containing what was...
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UPDATE March 8, 2023: The deceased passenger has been identified as Cayliy Haygood of Upper Marlboro. The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that took place Tuesday morning in the unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro. The deceased passenger is an 18-year-old female of Upper Marlboro. On March 7, 2023, at...
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Anne Arundel County Police Department K9s Drax, Yago, Pyro, Havok, and Hux have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests were embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. Vested Interest in K9s,...
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On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at approximately 1:10 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hermanville Road and Green Leaf Road in Lexington Park, for the undetermined motor vehicle collision. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility pole with all...
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Do you have paper documents with personal information that you’d like to purge? Or do you have unused, unwanted, or expired medications in your cabinets? Dispose of them safely at the Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day! This event will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.,...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) held a joint meeting with the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, before their regular business meeting. During the joint meeting, the Commissioners and the Commanding Officer discussed: Lowering speed limits on county roads in military family housing developments....
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Tina L. Donnelly passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on the evening of Monday, March 6th, 2023. Mrs. Donnelly was a fighter until the end, living several days longer than doctors predicted, at home in hospice care. Mrs. Donnelly had been battling breast cancer and end stage kidney disease for a...
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