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Joseph Aloysius Hayden, Jr., 71,

Joseph Aloysius Hayden, Jr., 71,

Joseph Aloysius Hayden, Jr., 71, of Montross, VA (formerly of Hollywood, MD) passed away on July 18, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Aloysius Hayden, Sr. and Ann Juanita Abell Hayden. Joe was born and raised in Hollywood, MD. He is a...
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Scott Michael Raley, 47,

Scott Michael Raley, 47,

Scott Michael Raley, 47, after losing his battle with brain cancer, died peacefully on July 16, 2022 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 27, 1975 in Leonardtown, MD to Donoghy Philip Raley and Debra Vallandingham Raley of Ridge, MD. During his senior year at...
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Janice Gail Farrell, 69,

Janice Gail Farrell, 69,

Janice Gail Farrell, 69, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on July 16, 2022, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.  Gail was born on November 18, 1952, in Prince Georges County, to James Martin Buckler and Erma Jane (Raley) Buckler. In 1970, she married George Archie Farrell, having celebrated 46 years of marriage...
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Peter Alden Griffin, Sr., 80

Peter Alden Griffin, Sr., 80

Peter Alden Griffin, Sr., 80 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 24, 1941, in Washington, D.C. to the late Peter Atwell Griffin and Edna May Robinson. Peter was a great businessman and worked as a Flooring Specialist for 40 years and had multiple...
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Elaine Johnson Entwisle, age 95

Elaine Johnson Entwisle, age 95

Elaine Johnson Entwisle, age 95, of Solomons, MD (formerly of Forestville) passed away on July 21, 2022. She was the wife of Willard Ryon Entwisle, deceased. She leaves her daughter, Lynn Markert (Ken) of Cody, WY, granddaughter, Laurel Markert, grandson, Neil Markert, and son, Mark Entwisle. She was the daughter of Wilda and Edwin...
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UPDATE: Detectives Identify 21 Suspects in October 2020 Quadruple Shooting at 301 Lounge in Waldorf, CCSO and U.S. Marshals Service Task Force Coordinate Apprehension of Suspects

UPDATE: Detectives Identify 21 Suspects in October 2020 Quadruple Shooting at 301 Lounge in Waldorf, CCSO and U.S. Marshals Service Task Force Coordinate Apprehension of Suspects

UPDATE 7/22/2022: On October 30, 2020, at 9 p.m., officers responded to the business, Room 301 Lounge located at 2177 Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located four people with gunshot wounds. The individuals were transported to area hospitals for treatment where one person died as...
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Support Farmers and Producers During Buy Local Week in Calvert County July 22-31, 2022

Support Farmers and Producers During Buy Local Week in Calvert County July 22-31, 2022

Step up to the plate with a challenge to buy and enjoy Maryland grown and produced farm products every day during Buy Local Week, July 22 through July 31, 2022. In conjunction with the state of Maryland and the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, Calvert County will celebrate the bounty of local agricultural products...
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Calvert Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Heat – July 21 to July 24, 2022

Calvert Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Heat – July 21 to July 24, 2022

The Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert due to forecasted high temperatures and heat index values for Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24, 2022. Animal owners or custodians are required to provide the following protections while the alert is active: Animals must be provided with shelter, water, space and...
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CoreLife and CalvertHealth Open New Clinic in Prince Frederick, MD

CoreLife and CalvertHealth Open New Clinic in Prince Frederick, MD

CoreLife and CalvertHealth System opened the doors today to a new clinic in Prince Frederick, MD. The location, one of two associated with the partnership, offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to treating obesity and related disease states. CoreLife and CalvertHealth also operate a clinic in Waldorf, MD which opened in November 2021. The Prince...
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Klein Enterprises Announces Plan to Develop 74 Build-to-Rent Townhouses in Waldorf

Klein Enterprises Announces Plan to Develop 74 Build-to-Rent Townhouses in Waldorf

Klein Enterprises, a vertically integrated investor, developer, and operator of diversified real estate holdings, announced that it has acquired lots to construct 74 build-to-rent (BTR) townhomes in Waldorf, Md. Located in the community of Scotland Heights, the 74 townhomes will be constructed in partnership with Evolv, LLC, an affiliate of the Fraser Forbes Real...
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Local Lighthouses Celebrated Throughout St. Mary’s County during National Lighthouse Weekend

Local Lighthouses Celebrated Throughout St. Mary’s County during National Lighthouse Weekend

The Department of Recreation & Parks’ Museum Division will celebrate some of St. Mary’s County’s most significant lighthouses during National Lighthouse Weekend Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point, and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island, near Colton’s Point. Tours will be available at both locations...
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UM Charles Regional Opening Primary Care Office in Bryans Road Location to Play Integral Role in Providing Care to Underserved Area

UM Charles Regional Opening Primary Care Office in Bryans Road Location to Play Integral Role in Providing Care to Underserved Area

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group – Primary Care is expanding its reach into western Charles County with a new location in Bryans Road. The new location opens Monday, July 25, 2022, and will provide much-needed medical services to an area that has limited health care options. “We are excited to expand our...
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NAS Pax River Lowers Speed Limits with Eyes on Improving Driver, Pedestrian Safety

NAS Pax River Lowers Speed Limits with Eyes on Improving Driver, Pedestrian Safety

Drivers on NAS Patuxent River can observe speed limits being generally been lowered on base in an effort to curb speeding and improve driver safety. In most areas where a change has occurred, the speed limit has been lowered to 25 miles-per-hour. “After months of base Safety and Security observing several vehicles speeding –...
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Denise (Diane) D’Angelo, 50

Denise (Diane) D’Angelo, 50

Denise (Diane) D’Angelo passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50, Memorial Day weekend (May 2022) in Chesapeake Beach, MD. She was born in Potsdam, NY, on April 19, 1972 to parents William and Christine (Griebe) D’Angelo. Denise grew up in Clay, NY and later enjoyed living in Rochester & Chestertown, NY, Truro, MA,...
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Walter Frank Semiklose, 74

Walter Frank Semiklose, 74 formerly of Waldorf, MD passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Walt was born in Southampton, VA on October 25, 1947 to the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Batta) Semiklose. Walt grew up on a farm in Sedley, VA, later moving to Culpeper, VA until he would join the Army in...
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Southern Maryland State Police Aviation Command Celebrates 35 Years Of Aviation Service

Southern Maryland State Police Aviation Command Celebrates 35 Years Of Aviation Service

This month marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of a permanent Maryland State Police Aviation Command helicopter base in Southern Maryland. On July 1, 1987, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) opened the doors for the section, known through the Southern Maryland region as “Trooper 7.” The helicopter section was originally based...
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Man Charged with Destruction of Property, Theft, Assault and Resisting Arrest in Bryans Road

Man Charged with Destruction of Property, Theft, Assault and Resisting Arrest in Bryans Road

On July 14, 2022,  at 3:33 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tobacco store in the 8000 block of Matthews Road in Bryans Road, for the report of a disorderly subject breaking items in the store. Upon arrival, two officers made contact with the suspect, however he did not...
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Toby Blain Lakin Jr., 86

Toby Blain Lakin Jr., 86

Toby Blain Lakin Jr. 86 passed away peacefully in palm coast Florida April 21 2022 he was with his sons Toby, Leonard, and Richard. A memorial service will be held July 30th, 6 PM at the California elks lodge.
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Maryland State Police Investigating Shooting On Route 50 In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Shooting On Route 50 In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning on Route 50 in Prince George’s County. At about 3:50 a.m., troopers from the College Park Barrack responded to the area of eastbound Route 50 at Kenilworth Avenue for a report of shots fired at a vehicle. According to a preliminary investigation, multiple...
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Barbara Lucille “Bobbie Lou” Guy Goode, 69,

Barbara Lucille “Bobbie Lou” Guy Goode, 69,

Barbara Lucille “Bobbie Lou” Guy Goode, 69, of Chaptico, MD formerly of Loveville, MD, passed away at her residence on July 12, 2022. Born on January 21, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Robert William “Bobby” Guy and the late Mary Elizabeth Payne Guy. Bobbie Lou was the loving...
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Carmel McCadden

Carmel McCadden

On Monday July 11, 2022, Carmel McCadden, beloved wife, mother, and dear friend to many, passed away at age 71. Carmel was born on January 31, 1951 to Ralph and Lucy (Rogers) Masters in Baltimore, MD. She was raised in Sparrows Point, MD, a place that she was very proud to hail from and...
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Marguerite “Margie” Davis

Marguerite “Margie” Davis

Marguerite “Margie” Davis of California MD, formally of Dedham/Jamaica Plain MA, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 86. Born March 1936 as the youngest of ten to Irish immigrants Jack (a gardener to a couple of wealthy families “on the hill”) and Mary Kelly (a laundress when ankle length dresses...
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Agnes Louise Holt, “Little Louise”, 87

Agnes Louise Holt, “Little Louise”, 87

Agnes Louise Holt, “Little Louise”, 87 of Leonardtown, MD, formerly from Morganza, MD, passed away on July 6, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 7, 1935 in Helen, MD, she was the daughter to the late Benjamin Bond and the late Mary Cecelia Reed. Agnes is survived by...
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Mildred Marie Weaver, “Millie”, 79,

Mildred Marie Weaver, “Millie”, 79,

Mildred Marie Weaver, “Millie”, 79, of California, MD, formerly of Sanford, NC, passed away on July 5, 2022 at her home. Born on December 26, 1942 in Cherry Tree, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Vanderhoof and the late Raymond Vanderhoof. She was the loving wife of the late James Weaver,...
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Frances Ruth (Franny) Long, 83,

Frances Ruth (Franny) Long, 83,

Frances Ruth (Franny) Long, 83, Of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2022. Born on November 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Kathleen Brown Hayden and James Bradley Hayden. Franny married the love of her life John A (Buddy) Long at St Aloysius Church in Leonardtown,...
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