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Patricia Ann Runco, 85

Patricia Ann Runco, 85

Patricia Ann Runco, 85, of Solomons, MD (formerly of Leonardtown, MD) passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on September 18, 1935 in Tarentum, PA to the late John Francis Wygonik and Mary Stephenski Wygonik. Her life of travel and adventure began early...
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James Stanton Urban, 77

James Stanton Urban, 77

James Stanton Urban, 77 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 10, 2021 at home. He was born on September 27, 1943 in Hartford, CT to the late Stanton Urban and Constance (Kearshes) Urban.  Growing up in Levittown, NY, Jim attended college close to home at Hofstra University where he received a bachelor’s degree...
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Jo Ann Maloney, 72

Jo Ann Maloney, 72

Jo Ann Maloney, 72, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home September 15, 2021 in Mechanicsville, Maryland. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Washington D.C. to George D. and Eliza Rackey “Harris”. Jo Ann was full of life. She loved to laugh and she truly enjoyed being around people. It...
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George Frederick Wagner, 72

George Frederick Wagner, 72

George Frederick Wagner, 72, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on September 15, 2021 in his home. He was born on December 3, 1948 in Scranton, PA to the late Arthur George Wagner and Lydia Schmeig. George was employed for many dedicated years as a newspaper carrier for the Washington Post until his retirement...
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Joseph Hatcher, Jr., 70

Joseph Hatcher, Jr., 70

Joseph Hatcher, Jr., 70 of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 15, 2021 at home. He was born on February 2, 1951 in Washington, D.C. to the late Joseph Hatcher and Rosa Lee Polk, of Fort Washington, MD. Joe was the oldest of six children. Joe joined the ARC on January 7, 1998. He...
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Catherine Bernadine “Queenie” Pilkerton, 94

Catherine Bernadine “Queenie” Pilkerton, 94

Catherine Bernadine “Queenie” Pilkerton, 94, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 17, 2021 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on September 2, 1927 at home in Leonardtown, MD to the late George William Owens and Mary Lillian Pillsbury Owens. Queenie worked hard her entire life.  Before...
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Judith Ann Cox, 83

Judith Ann Cox, 83

Judith Ann Cox, 83, passed away peacefully at her home September 14, 2021 in Waldorf, Maryland, surrounded by her loved ones, after her long battle with Leukemia. She was born May 30, 1938 to the late William Russell O’Neal and Eva Lillian O’Neal “Sisk” in Cumberland, Maryland. She was the youngest of seven (7)...
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AO1-AW Kenneth Ray Lotter, 58

AO1-AW Kenneth Ray Lotter, 58

AO1-AW Kenneth Ray Lotter, 58, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on September 16, 2021 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 7, 1963 in Clare, MI, to William Harry Lotter, of Tioga, PA and Karen Lee Lotter, of Falmouth, MI....
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Jacqualine Nadine Williams, 77

Jacqualine Nadine Williams, 77

Jacqualine Nadine Williams, 77, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1944 in Thomasville, GA to the late, Gatson D. Wilson and Lois E. (Bowles) Wilson. At 16 years old, Jackie would meet the love of...
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Gary Michael Taylor, 66

Gary Michael Taylor, 66

Gary Michael Taylor, 66 of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 and is now in the bosom of Jesus Christ, which was his heart’s desire.  Gary was born on January 22, 1955 in Leonardtown, Maryland.  He was the 3rd child of the late Charles and Helena Taylor. As a St. Mary’s...
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Stewart Lionel Moreland, 87

Stewart Lionel Moreland, 87

Stewart Lionel Moreland, 87, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away at the St. Mary’s Hospital, September 12, 2021. He was born May 20, 1934 in Annapolis, Maryland to Lionel Stewart Moreland and Sylvia Moreland “Zeman”. He was one (1) of two (2) children. He graduated from Annapolis High School in 1950 before serving his country...
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Joseph Wesley Morgan, 69

Joseph Wesley Morgan, 69

Joseph Wesley Morgan, 69, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away peacefully at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to the late Junior Wesley Morgan and Emma Louise (Paddy) Morgan. After graduating from Calvert High School, Joe served his country...
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Richard William Radvany II, (William Harold Gaydon, Jr.) 52

Richard William Radvany II, (William Harold Gaydon, Jr.) 52

Richard William Radvany II, (William Harold Gaydon, Jr.) 52, of Chaptico, MD passed away on September 11, 2021, in Hollywood, MD. He was born on July 16, 1969 in Sanford, NC, to Dorothy Lee Peoples Radvany of Chaptico, MD and William Harold Gaydon of Spokane, WA. He was raised by his Mom and Dad,...
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Howard Rollins Britton, Jr., 91

Howard Rollins Britton, Jr., 91

Howard Rollins Britton, Jr., 91, of Valley Lee, MD, passed away on September 18, 2021. Born on July 8, 1930 in Wynn, MD, he was the son of the late Howard Rollins Britton, Sr., and Gertrude Boumans Britton. He was preceded in death by his sisters Doris Miles, Bernice Owens, and Joan Porte, as...
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William C. Elkins, “Bill”, 85

William C. Elkins, “Bill”, 85

William C. Elkins, “Bill”, 85, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of La Plata, MD, passed away on September 17, 2021 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on December 1, 1935 in Gould, AR, he was the second of six children and was the loving son of the late Piccola Nichols Elkins and Fred Elkins. Bill was...
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Francis Leroy Williams, 85

Francis Leroy Williams, 85

Francis Leroy Williams, 85, of Bushwood, MD died September 11, 2021 at St Mary’s hospital following a stroke. Born March 18, 1936 in Mechanicsville, MD, he was the son of Joseph Stanley and Ethel Florene Wright Williams. Leroy was the loving husband of Margaret Turner Hodges Williams, whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic...
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Lucky Waldorf Man Wins $50,000 on Scratch Off at US Fuel in Waldorf

Lucky Waldorf Man Wins $50,000 on Scratch Off at US Fuel in Waldorf

A Waldorf landscaper this week discovered the secret to having lots of green in his life. The secret didn’t involve fertilizer, hybrid seed or a special landscaping technique. Instead, the lucky man got his green from the Lottery! The Charles County resident purchased a FAST PLAY Lucky Numbers ticket earlier this week, instantly winning...
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COVID-19 Testing Now Offered at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Mass Vaccination Site

COVID-19 Testing Now Offered at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Mass Vaccination Site

In order to meet increased demand for COVID-19 testing locally, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is moving COVID-19 testing operations to the mass vaccination site at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department beginning September 22, 2021. COVID-19 testing will no longer be available at the SMCHD main office in Leonardtown, though will continue...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – September 21, 2021

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – September 21, 2021

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. The Commissioners recognized Constitution Week, Underground Railroad Month and National Senior Center Month with Proclamations. The Commissioners received a briefing from County Attorney David Weiskopf on 10 legislative proposals. Funding agreement requests from...
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation to Host Free “Pat The Roc” Basketball Clinic

Calvert County Parks & Recreation to Host Free “Pat The Roc” Basketball Clinic

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation invites citizens to sign up for the free “Pat The Roc” basketball clinic to learn core fundamentals of the game from NBA Trainer Patrick Robinson and staff of the Pat The Roc Basketball Skills Academy. The clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 9 at Mt. Hope...
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Calvert County Parks and Recreation to Offer Fun Fall Family Events

Calvert County Parks and Recreation to Offer Fun Fall Family Events

Fall is here and the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation invites citizens to celebrate the season by participating in several exciting events for the whole family. Preregistration is encouraged for both events as events reach capacity quickly. Get in on super fun for the whole family during Superhero Sunday at Dunkirk District...
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Police Arrest Suspect After Hours Long Barricade and Standoff, Charged with Murder After Shooting and Killing His Fiancé

Police Arrest Suspect After Hours Long Barricade and Standoff, Charged with Murder After Shooting and Killing His Fiancé

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with a domestic-related murder in Upper Marlboro. The suspect is 38-year-old Dionte Sims of the 12400 block of Cecily Court in Upper Marlboro. The victim is his fiancé, 39-year-old Dina Taylor of Upper Marlboro. On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at approximately...
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Identity Needed for Theft Suspect at 7-Eleven in Charlotte Hall

Identity Needed for Theft Suspect at 7-Eleven in Charlotte Hall

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at 12:30 pm, the victim left a black leather bi-fold wallet on the counter of the 7-Eleven convenience store in Charlotte Hall after making a purchase. The suspect, who was the...
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Charles County Detectives Make Arrest in Assault Case, Recover Multiple Firearms

Charles County Detectives Make Arrest in Assault Case, Recover Multiple Firearms

UPDATE 9/21/2021: Charging Documents added. On Monday, September 13, 2021, police responded to the area of Hope Circle in Waldorf, f0r a reported dispute. Officers arrived on the scene and made contact with the victim who stated he was walking his dog when an unknown male suspect and the victim had a verbal dispute,...
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UPDATE: Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Girl Involved in Shooting of Woman in Great Mills

UPDATE: Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Girl Involved in Shooting of  Woman in Great Mills

UPDATE: On Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, a 16-year-old female was arrested in connection with the shooting that occurred on Sept. 15, 2021. Further investigation determined prior to the shooting, the juvenile suspect was arguing with a group of individuals and was observed walking to the vehicle where the victim and passenger were later injured...
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