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Larry “Mike” Bowie, 67

Larry “Mike” Bowie, 67

Larry “Mike” Bowie, 67, of Nanjemoy, MD passed away at his home on February 27, 2021. Mike was born on November 5, 1953 in LaPlata, MD to the late Bernard and Virginia Bowie. He was also predeceased by his wife Brenda Bowie. He is survived by his son, Travis Bowie; brothers, Cliff Bowie, Randy...
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Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59

Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59

Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheila was born on September 24, 1961 to the late Gerald and Barbara Ann Lumpkins. Sheila was the loving wife of Tom Guy. She is survived by her sons Trevor (Sabrina) Guy and...
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Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90

Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90

Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Helen, MD passed away on March 1, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD and was the daughter of the late Annie Gertrude Norris Cusic and Joseph Wilmer Cusic. Cecilia was the loving wife of the late William...
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Nina Marie Fitzpatrick, 86

Nina Marie Fitzpatrick, 86

Nina Marie Fitzpatrick, 86 of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly from Washington, D.C., passed away March 2, 2021 in Callaway, MD. Born on December 11, 1934, Nina was the daughter of the late Maria Celia Walker and William R. Walker. Nina is survived by her children; Daniel Fitzpatrick II, (Tammy) of Mechanicsville, MD, Deborah Grill (Gary)...
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Bill Cook, 83

Bill Cook, 83

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Bill Cook, loving husband and father passed away at age 83. Bill was born on June 13, 1937 in Newburg, NY to Arthur and Harriette (Dixon) Cook. He received his BA in Mathematics from Syracuse University in 1963 and his MS in Guidance and Counseling from Troy State University...
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Fire and Rescue Personnel Respond to Hazardous Materials Emergency at Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf

Fire and Rescue Personnel Respond to Hazardous Materials Emergency at Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf

On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at approximately 8:50 a.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the Capital Clubhouse located at 3033 Waldorf Market Place in Waldorf, for the reported Hazardous Conditions Emergency. Crews arrived on the scene to report a “white cloud” coming from the rear of the building, with two patients to be...
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UPDATE: Four of Five Suspects Charged with Hate Crime in Calvert High School Vandalism Incident Plead Guilty

UPDATE: Four of Five Suspects Charged with Hate Crime in Calvert High School Vandalism Incident Plead Guilty

UPDATE 3/9/2021:  On Monday, March 8, 2021, 4 out of the 5 Defendants in the Calvert High School hate crime/vandalism incident plead guilty to their charges of committing a hate crime. Anthony Sellers, Kyle Hill, Cade Meredith and Augustine Aufderheide were each Court ordered to pay $1,300 in restitution. Additionally, each Defendant was sentenced...
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Reminder! Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 a.m.

Reminder! Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services reminds citizens to mark their calendars; Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. this weekend on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Time will spring forward one hour. You lose an hour of sleep, but make sure to turn the clock ahead — spring forward — before heading...
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Police Seeking Suspects in Vandalism at Abell’s Wharf in Leonardtown

Police Seeking Suspects in Vandalism at Abell’s Wharf in Leonardtown

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information and the identity of the culprit(s) in a vandalism investigation. Some time during the overnight hours of Tuesday, February 23, through Wednesday, February 24, 2021, an unidentified person or persons damaged property at Abell’s Wharf in Leonardtown, a county-maintained waterfront park. Damaged in the vandalism...
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Equity Task Force Announces Local Air Quality Monitoring Network

Equity Task Force Announces Local Air Quality Monitoring Network

The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force is pleased to announce the launch of the BreatheWell St. Mary’s initiative, a comprehensive air quality monitoring and health education initiative for St. Mary’s County. Through BreatheWell St. Mary’s outdoor air quality sensors will be installed across the county that will measure particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide...
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Eight Injured and One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Sunderland

Eight Injured and One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Sunderland

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Route 2 and Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland, for the reported head-on collision with subjects trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved with one vehicle off the roadway with three patients...
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Calvert County to Conduct Controlled Burn of Meadows on Monday, March 8, 2021

Calvert County to Conduct Controlled Burn of Meadows on Monday, March 8, 2021

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation, Natural Resources Division, advises citizens that the Maryland Forest Service will conduct a controlled burn of meadows at the following Calvert County nature parks on Monday, March 8, 2021: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp (2880 Grays Road, Prince Frederick) Gatewood Preserve (2800 Grays Road, Prince Frederick) Biscoe...
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VIDEO: Two Washington, D.C. Men Arrested After High Speed Chase Across St. Mary’s and Charles County

VIDEO: Two Washington, D.C. Men Arrested After High Speed Chase Across St. Mary’s and Charles County

On Saturday, March 6, 2021, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspected impaired driver in the area of Patuxent Beach Road and Three Notch Road in California. When the Deputy stepped out of his vehicle, the suspect fled at a...
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UPDATE: State Fire Marshal Investigating Second Fire at Indian Head Mansion, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE: State Fire Marshal Investigating Second Fire at Indian Head Mansion, No Injuries Reported

UPDATE 3/8/2021: On March 7, 2021, at 10:12 p.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to 5200 Rivers Edge Place in Indian Head, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the two story mansion. The owner has been identified as Lanwan, LLC, with the estimated loss of...
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Frances “Cecilia” Wood, 90

Frances “Cecilia” Wood,90, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Helen, MD passed away on March 1, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Leonardtown, MD and was the daughter of the late Annie Gertrude Norris Cusic and Joseph Wilmer Cusic. Cecilia was the loving wife of the late William M....
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Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59

Sheila Lumpkins Guy, 59, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheila was born on September 24, 1961 to the late Gerald and Barbara Ann Lumpkins. Sheila was the loving wife of Tom Guy. She is survived by her sons Trevor (Sabrina) Guy and...
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Kenneth L. Smith (Kenny)

Kenneth L. Smith (Kenny)

Peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021, Kenneth L. Smith (Kenny) departed his earthly body to take on his spiritual body with the Lord. Kenny was born on April 11, 1957 to James Henry and Virginia Alexander Smith in Lexington, Virginia. He attended Rockbridge County Public Schools. Upon graduation he attended North Carolina Agricultural &...
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Ransom Jordan Jr.

Ransom Jordan Jr. departed this earthly life in Lanham, MD on February 25, 2021. Family and friends will unite on Monday, March 15, 2021, from 9:00am until time of service 10:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be held at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD following...
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Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100

Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100

Thomas Ervin Goodwine, 100 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2021. On Friday, March 12, 2021, visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Ln, Lexington Park, MD. Entombment to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania...
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Darius Lavon Goodman, Sr.

Peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021, Darius Lavon Goodman, Sr. departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 11:00am until time of service 12:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.
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Lucille Fontanelle

Lucille Fontanelle

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Lucille Fontanelle departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, March 12, 2021, from 9:00am until time of service at 9:30am at the Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD, 20601. Interment is scheduled for a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham,...
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Francis Xavier Chase, Sr., 71

Francis Xavier Chase, Sr., 71

Francis Xavier Chase, Sr., 71 of Hollywood, MD, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2021. On Thursday, March 11, 2021, visitation will begin at 9 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43950 St Johns Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment to follow in the...
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Firefighters Respond to Large Barn Fire in St. Leonard

Firefighters Respond to Large Barn Fire in St. Leonard

3/8/2021: The Horsmon Farm released the following statement on Facebook. “What a horrific day. Our largest barn burnt down today. Not sure on the cause but we were on the farm when it happened. I called it in as soon as we noticed smoke and by the time I got off the phone with...
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UPDATE: One in Custody After Barricade SItuation in Mechanicsville

UPDATE: One in Custody After Barricade SItuation in Mechanicsville

UPDATE 11:00 a.m., EST Teams have moved in and have placed one adult male in custody. UPDATE at 10:45 a.m: No immediate threat is currently posed to the public or residents in the area, however, police are asking all citizens to avoid the area, walking in the area, and to shelter in place inside of...
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Md. National Guard Member/Police Officer Arrested at Six Flags Vaccine Site on Child Porn Charge

Md. National Guard Member/Police Officer Arrested at Six Flags Vaccine Site on Child Porn Charge

On Friday, March 5, at 9:15 a.m., the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) detectives successfully detained Daniel Joseph Morozewicz, currently of Frederick Maryland, on one count of child pornography. Morozewicz is a Rockville City police officer, currently on suspension for an unrelated matter, and a corporal assigned to the Maryland National Guard. As part...
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