On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at approximately 11:38 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 4200 block of South Winds Place in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find that an elderly male drove his car into the building. 35 Fire/EMS members...
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In addition to the grand prize of a healthier Chesapeake Bay for all, the annual “Pump for the Bay” contest, run by the Calvert County Environmental Commission, will award one lucky county resident up to $500 in reimbursement for a septic system pump-out or upgrade completed in 2022. The contest is open to any...
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Keith Allen Waddle, D.O, 66, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Huntingdon, PA and Bethel Park, PA, passed on August 21, 2022 at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. Born a true Irishman, on St Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1956, he was the son of the late Grace and Jack Waddle, both of...
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David Alexander “Sunny” Reumont III, 93, of Avenue, Maryland, passed away on August 19, 2022 in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born on April 13, 1929 in Meridian, Mississippi, he was the son of Winifred Ready Reumont and David Alexander Reumont, Jr. He married Alta Marie Brown on September 15, 1951 at St. Dominics Church in Washington...
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Margaret “Peggy” Simpson Robrecht, age 89, passed away at home on August 19, 2022. Margaret was born on October 14, 1932 at her grandmother’s home to Samuel and Margaret Simpson of Lebanon, PA. She was the wife of Brent Matthew Robrecht, whom she married on January 8, 1955 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption...
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Phyllis Martha-Lynn Dixon, 75, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 22, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s with her loving family by her side. “Lynn” was born on March 12, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Leonard Thomas Dixon and Phyllis Martha (Graves) Dixon. Lynn worked as a Logistics Analyst for...
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Marco Deangelo Sawyer, 32, of Waldorf, MD, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2022. Marco was born on February 7, 1990, to Mark Carter, Sr. and the late Tywanda Carter in Washington, DC. He was raised by his father, Mark Carter, Sr., and his bonus mom, Roberta Carter. Marco was educated in Morganza, MD...
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James Harvey Morgan, Sr, 79, of Mechanicsville MD peacefully passed away at home on August 22, 2022. Harvey was born on June 25, 1943, to John and Elizabeth Morgan in Oraville, MD. In 1944 he met Elizabeth Morgan, his childhood friend who later became his wife. Harvey and Elizabeth were married on April 20,...
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Bernard Alexander Wathen, 83 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. He was born on October 15, 1938 in Loveville, MD to the late George Wathen and Dorothy Gertrude Joy Wathen. Bernard attended St. Joseph’s School and shortly after married Bertha Ann Farrell on June 23,...
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Patricia “Patsy” Cooper Goin, 76, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 20, 2022 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Patricia was born on June 30, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Carl Thomas Cooper and Mary Janice (Dunbar) Cooper. Patricia attended Towson University and earned her Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood education. She...
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Patricia Ann (Edison) Friend of Lexington Park, MD died peacefully in hospice care on August 19, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Billy Joey Friend. She is also survived by sons Trevor (Catherine) Friend and Todd (Kristin) Friend; grandsons, Evan and Jeremy Friend; and brother Ralph (Pat Sepowski)...
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William “Billy” Preston Hamilton, 51, of Newburg, MD, passed away suddenly at his home on August 3, 2022. Billy was born on January 15, 1971, to William Donald Hamilton and Doris Elaine Windsor Hamilton. After school, Billy worked in the construction field as a Master Carpenter. Billy could build or fix anything. Being a...
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Ernest Franklin “Frank” Buracker, Jr., 65, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on December 26, 1956 in Prince Georges County, MD to Ernest Franklin Buracker, Sr. and May Belle Rosson Buracker. Frank graduated from Duval High School in 1975 and...
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Paul A. McKay, 81 of Saint Inigoes, MD, passed away on August 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 14, 1941 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Benjamin McKay and Theresa (Carroll) McKay. Paul married the love of his life, Ethel (Taff) McKay on April 20, 1963 and...
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Michael “Mike” Patrick McConnell, 80, of Waldorf, MD, (formerly of Deale, MD, Huntingtown, MD, Lanham, MD and Chillum, MD) passed away on August 21, 2022 at his daughters home. He was born on August 10, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late Hubert Francis McConnell and Anne Helen Cook McConnell. He grew up in Chillum, MD,...
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James Joseph (Joe) Hill Sr., 98, of Hendersonville, TN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and 2 little canine companions, Ali and Bo on August 20, 2022. Joe was born on March 7, 1924 in St. Mary’s County, MD, to the late James Thomas Hill and Annie Grace Harris. Joe was...
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On Monday, August 29, 2022, at approximately 1:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Winding Way and Tri-Community Way in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a residence with one unresponsive. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into...
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In June 2022, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of possible misconduct between a former Westlake High School volunteer track coach and a former student. Upon receiving the notification, detectives immediately contacted school authorities and began an investigation. The coach was identified as Jason Michael Roberts, 32, of North Carolina. The case...
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A 46-year-old man, formerly of Greenbelt, Maryland, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and other charges stemming from sexual abuse that he committed against a minor girl in the District of Columbia and Maryland over more than two years. The victim was between the ages of 13 and...
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A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Charles K. Egunjobi, age 48, of Waldorf, Maryland, with operating an unlicensed money service business relating to numerous online romance scams. Egunjobi had his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms. He was released under the supervision of...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is partnering with Melwood to leverage the untapped potential and talent of people with differing abilities – creating opportunities for them to have meaningful employment, and helping to build a more inclusive workforce in the trade industry where demand for workers is high. Melwood’s Building Paths is a...
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Ahoy, Me Hearties! As we embark on a new month and welcome the fall season, we invite everyone to take advantage of the bountiful programs CMM has to offer. A complete listing of programs and activities is available at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Wednesday through Friday, the month of Sept. – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2...
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Clean out your barn, basement, shed, garage, storage areas under kitchen sinks, etc., and take advantage of the opportunity to properly discard potentially toxic/dangerous materials on Household Hazardous Waste Day. The event takes place at the St. Andrew’s Landfill Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at 44837 St. Andrews...
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Encore Creativity for Older Adults, America’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, welcomes new and returning singers to the fall session of its Encore Chorale of Southern Maryland in Lusby, a popular local choral group that sings a fun and eclectic mix of music in many styles and from many different eras. Encore...
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The Interact Club of Charles County is a service club based on the principles of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. The Interact Club, which is made up of students ages 12-18, is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Charles County. Meeting at the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC) and advised by Georgia Bonney,...
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