UPDATE 4/15/2026: At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received a tip indicating a student had reported seeing another student in Great Mills High School with a firearm. Authorities immediately notified the Great Mills High School Resource officer, who then requested additional law enforcement support. Within...
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Deshan Andrea Mathis, 41, of La Plata, is charged in Charles County District Court with failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order, disorderly conduct, and two counts of neglect of a minor after an April 7, 2026, incident on Crain Highway in La Plata, according to court documents. Arrest paperwork tied to the...
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UPDATE 4/13/2026: Jessie Eugene Moon, 60, of Waldorf, is charged with first-degree assault, wearing or carrying a handgun on his person, wearing or carrying a loaded handgun on his person, use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment following an April 11, 2026 incident at Smallwood Village...
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The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS). The exercise will occur during the week of April 27, 2026, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland to respond to...
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Devin E. Webb, 39, of Leonardtown, is charged with second-degree assault on a correctional employee after an incident reported April 9, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center on Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, according to court documents. Webb is charged with one misdemeanor count of second-degree assault of a correctional employee. The charging...
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MarylandFest is taking over Historic St. Mary’s City on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a day filled with fun, food, and drinks! MarylandFest is a family-friendly event sponsored by Historic St. Mary’s City Foundation and Patuxent Dental. With live music, local food, beer, wine, and beverage vendors, and...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is seeking local youth actors and actresses to showcase their talents for the chance to be cast in this year’s Summerstock production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical! Auditions will take place at Carver Recreation Center in Lexington Park on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026. Registration is...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and the St. Mary’s County Board of Education (BOE) will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. “These joint meetings are an...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding open houses at each of the college’s four campuses, welcoming prospective students at all stages of their academic journey to explore opportunities to begin a college career or return to the classroom. The open house events connect attendees with current students, faculty, and staff to get...
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On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 400 students from 11 schools in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties participated in the 4th annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair. Patuxent Partnership (TPP) worked closely with NAWCAD, especially Stephanie Gleason, Director, Strategic Education Office (SEO), NAWCAD, who brought volunteers and exhibitors to the event. Some late changes to...
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O’Gannigans, a family-owned and operated Irish pub-style restaurant located at 98 Solomons Island Road South, will permanently close after April 30, 2026. The restaurant has long been a staple in the community, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of American-style food and traditional Irish dishes. Popular menu items have included corned beef and...
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David John Jones, 83, passed away on April 9, 2026. Born on August 6, 1942, he grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended Kalamazoo College, where he met his wife, Judy Jones, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. After earning his BA, he went on to serve in the United States Navy,...
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Carol S. Ferko, a woman known by her devotion to her loving family, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love that spans four generations. One of seven children, born October 22, 1935, in the small coal town of Monclo, West Virginia, Carol carried the warmth and resilience of...
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Cleveland Thomas Riddle, 87 of Tracy’s Landing, MD, known to all as “Jimmy” and “Jim”, passed away on April 6, 2026, after a long battle with COPD and most recently a cancer diagnosis. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, Uncle, and friend. He was well known for his musical talents, HVAC...
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Carolyn Baumgardner Tunnell, born on September 5, 1957 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on April 5 in Solomons Maryland. She was 68. Carolyn was the daughter of the late John Steward and Nellie Romaine (Babylon) Baumgardner. She is survived by her son Adam Tunnell and husband of almost 30 years, John Tunnell,...
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Devin Jeremy Runion passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Easter morning, April 5, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply and will carry his memory always. He was 22 years old. Devin was known by many names—Devin, “Devin Man,” “Rev’n Devin”, “Devin Monster”, “Devin My Buddy”, “Bubby”, “SomeSay” and “BluAkita”...
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Laura Lee Bowen, 71, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on April 5, 2026 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Laura was born on June 6, 1954, in Prince Frederick, MD to the late John C. and Ethel R. Wood, Sr. Lauras passion was sewing and was well known in the county for her work. She...
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William David “Bill” Penn, was born November 23, 1972, in Washington, D.C., to Mary Ann and David W. Penn. Bill grew up in Calvert County, Maryland, where he attended Northern High School. A proud Patriot, he played both football and wrestled, building the foundation for the work ethic and dedication that would define his life....
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Vera Lee Wilkerson, 72, of Chesapeake Beach passed away April 4, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1953, in Washington, DC to Robert Asbury and Catherine Ann (Brown) Oliver. Vera grew up in Deale and graduated from Southern High School. She worked for a plumbing company after high school and...
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Eugene (Gene) Paul Baxter, Sr., 77, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed from this life on April 4, 2026. He was born in Washington, DC to the late Eugene F. Baxter and Naomi E. Baxter, raised in Cottage City, MD, later moving to Riverdale, MD. After High School he enlisted in the Army. Later he...
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Laura Ann Redmond, 85, of Lexington Park, MD, went home to be with her Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital with most of her family at her side. Those who could not be present were there by telephone. Born on November 21, 1940 in Alexandria, VA, Laura is...
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John Charles “BJ” Richardson, 70, of La Plata, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. John, known to many as “BJ,” was an adored husband, caring father, loving grandfather, and beloved friend. He spent many years in government service before retiring and becoming co-owner of FasTrax Slot Car Racing in Southern Maryland, where...
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With profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the Lyon family announces the passing of their beloved matriarch, Cathleen Marie “Kitty” Lyon. Kitty entered eternal rest in the early morning hours of April 10, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 91. A woman of steadfast faith,...
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Debra Lynn Fluker, born August 29, 1954, in Winona Minnesota passed away on April 9th surrounded by love, and likely still holding strong opinions and a well-earned sense of “I told you so.” She proudly served in the United States Navy from approximately 1972 to 1974, where she met her husband David. In 1992,...
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Norman A. Burch Sr, 87 of Helen, MD passed away on April 9, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born on November 30, 1938, in Helen, MD to Lewis F. Burch and Mary L. Morgan Burch. Norman was born and raised in Helen, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a member of...
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