The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 6:00 p.m., work session on Monday, November 22, 2021, in the boardroom at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The meeting is open to the public....
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The Commissioners recognized several graduates of the 2021 Citizens Academy. The 2021 Citizens Academy featured a nine-week series of Tuesday evening sessions presented by St. Mary’s County Government departments and partner agencies focusing on policies and...
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During the month of August 2021, Flying Frog Fitness in Prince Frederick hosted a fundraiser for Calvert Hospice each Friday. Jonna Jones, owner of Flying Frog Fitness, donated in honor of Jesse Derec Baughman, a beloved friend gone too soon. Calvert Hospice is so appreciative of the generosity of Ms. Jones and her clients!...
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Chance Barrow, 32, of Lusby, Md., was sentenced to 17 months in prison for concealing material information when he successfully applied to become a federal law enforcement officer, U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves announced. Barrow was found guilty by a jury in June 2021 of two counts of wire fraud and one count of...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a vandalism investigation. On Friday, October 1, 2021, between 10:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m., the suspect vandalized several vehicles in the 23600 block of Belmar Drive in Leonardtown by scribbling on them with a black marker. Anyone with information...
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On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at approximately 1:31 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to the 1100 block of Bannister Circle in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. 37 personnel responded and first arriving units found smoke showing from all sides of a 2-story single family residence. Firefighters found a fire was...
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Marland Deen, age 87, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on November 9, 2021. Marland was born on November 4, 1934 in Wright City, Oklahoma, son of the late Willie Lee Deen and the late Annie Marie (Scarborough) Deen. Marland graduated from Wright City High School. He then attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant...
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On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Valley Lee were dispatched to 21070 Kala Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported structure fire. The St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) advised they had received numerous 911 calls indicating it was a working fire...
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UPDATE: Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact Detective Carl Ball at (301) 475-4200 extension 78131 or by email at [email protected]. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are...
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On November 16, 2021 at 11:18 a.m., a School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Patuxent High School responded to report of a stabbing in the cafeteria area of the school. The SRO determined a physical altercation involving two juvenile males had ensued resulting in injury. Preliminary investigation revealed, a 15-year-old male suspect stabbed a...
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UPDATE 11/16/2021: On Saturday, November 13, 2021, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Trooper D. Black was driving his marked State Police vehicle in the area of Three Notch Road and South Sandgates Road, in Hollywood, when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene but was later...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 in observance of Thanksgiving. In addition, the county senior centers will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered Thursday, Nov. 25 or Friday, Nov. 26. However, homebound seniors are provided...
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UPDATE 11/15/2021: On November 12, 2021, at 10:45 p.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to 26511 Loveville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a 1-story commercial building. The owner is identified as Glenn Fenwick. The estimated loss of...
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On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 3:35 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Valley Lee responded to the 21300 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported bedroom on fire. Dispatchers advised to all responding units the 911 caller reported the bedroom was on fire and their was...
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On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Police arrived on the scene and reported a 13-year-old had injuries to the lower body. The victim was conscious alert,...
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River is scheduled to close NAS Patuxent River Gate 1 from Thursday, November 18, 2021, to Sunday, November 21, 2021 for repairs. Gate 2 will remain open for 24-7 operations for the duration of the closure period. Gate 3 will maintain normal hours of during this period.
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On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road and Saratoga Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported hit and run motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway. Multiple witnesses were able to...
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Anne Arundel County Police Chief Amal E. Awad announced a key appointment to her executive command staff. Dave Morris has been named to the civilian position of Chief of Staff. Mr. Morris, a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, will be an advisor to the Chief, supporting the daily activities of the Chief’s Office...
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Carole Ann Johnson, 78, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born on October 30, 1943 in Washington, DC to the late James Walter Waters and Helen Inez (Jameson) Waters. Carole Ann met the love of her life, Richard Johnson and...
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Betty Evelyn Hurst Page, 94, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2021. Betty was born on May 11, 1927 in Asheville, NC. Having lost both parents, (Lattie Ellis Hurst and Katherine Regina (Watson) Hurst, she was raised by her Aunt Ethel Hurst Massey, Aunt Emily Laurelda and Uncle Jack Edward...
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George Raley “Buster” Payne Sr., 84 of Mathias, WV (formerly of Leonardtown, MD) passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021 with his family at his side. He was born on September 2, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Johnson Payne Sr. and Genevieve Beatrice Raley Payne. Buster was born and raised in...
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John Martin Bell, 91, of Bushwood, MD passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. John was born in Leesburg, VA on February 16, 1930 to the late John B. Bell and Myrtle Irene Gallahan. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brothers, Roland...
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Yvonne Marie Joy, 72 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 8, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Yvonne was born on February 15, 1949 in Limerick, Maine, to the late Lena Keaten Smith and Elias Smith, Sr. Yvonne moved from Woodbridge, VA in 1999 to St. Mary’s County,...
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Richard Earl “Rich” “Dick” Long, 74, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 4, 2021 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown. Richard was born on November 11, 1946 in Saugus, MA to the late Earl Truman Long and Dorothy Mae Bursiel Long. Richard graduated from Saugus High School in 1965. He honorably served...
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Sandra Lynn Windsor, 55, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born on October 9, 1966, in Cheverly, MD to the late Marvin Columbus Farrell and Mary Josephine (Gray) Farrell. Sandy met the love of her life while she was a student at Gwynn...
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