Jerome (Jerry) Gainey Sr. passed away Sunday February 8,2026 of natural causes surrounded by his family. Jerry was born June 9, 1939 in Washington D.C. Besides his family, Jerry’s legacy is his success in the restaurant business. He, with his wife Peggy and 3 kids, opened two of the finest seafood restaurants in Maryland. ...
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In the early hours of February 15th, 2026, Nancy Lee Gaither passed away at the age of 97, at home in Leonardtown, MD, after a short battle with several medical complications. She spent her final days exactly as she had always valued her time, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Nancy...
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JoAnn Krug (O’Bryhim), born on November 22, 1946, in Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully and surrounded by her husband and children on February 13, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was 79 years old. JoAnn was the beloved wife of David Krug and a devoted mother to her three children: Erik Krug and his wife...
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Bessie “Christine” Dennis, 93, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s on February 13, 2026, with her family by her side. Christine was born on December 2, 1932, in Bradbury Park, MD (now Suitland, MD) to the late John Henry and Bessie Mae (Cox) Hennen. On August 31, 1950, she married...
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Chief Richard Arnold “Rick” McNeil, USN, (Ret.), 79, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at Walter Reed Medical Center on February 7, 2026. Born on March 11, 1946, in Boston, MA, Rick is the son of the late Joseph McNeil and Margaret Elsie (nee: Mulligan) McNeil. Rick is a 1963 of Weymouth High School in...
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June Louise Murray passed away at her home in Leonardtown, Maryland, on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 87 years old. Born on June 1, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, June was the daughter of the late Samuel Robert Brady and June Marie Brady (Leutert). She graduated from Fort Hill High...
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Paul Aime Bibeau, 72, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on February 9, 2026 in Leonardtown, MD. Paul battled numerous health conditions over the years but never let them keep him down. Paul passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Born on January 11, 1954, in Springfield, Mass, to Aime and Theresa Bibeau, Paul lived a...
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Charlotte Jean Sampson passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on April 6, 1948, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Charlotte was the daughter of Leroy Harrison McCauley, Sr., and Ellen Marie (Newkirk) McCauley. She dedicated many years of service as an administrative secretary with the Charles...
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James “Rusty” Russell Cooper, Sr., of Aquasco, MD, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on December 13, 1966, Rusty was the beloved son of the late Robert Allan Cooper and Helena “Helen” Rae Tayman of Upper Marlboro, MD, who survives him. He was preceded in death by his...
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Karl Anthony Scherer, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away surrounded by his children on February 7, 2026. Karl was born in Washington, DC, on April 7, 1940, to the late Karl Augustus Scherer and Doris Rita Scherer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Weathers) Scherer. Karl is survived by his three...
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Craig Ives Judd passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was 80 years old. Born on July 3, 1945, in North Hampton, Massachusetts, Craig was the son of the late Frederick W. Judd and Barbara Ives Judd. He built a life defined by...
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The availability of tiny plankton that larval striped bass eat during their first weeks of life does not appear to be a leading factor for the recent poor spawning success of the fish in Maryland, according to a new study by scientists at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The findings suggest that one...
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Shawn Conway, 50, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, was charged today for second degree murder while armed, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Judge Dayna Dayson found probable cause to charge Conway following a preliminary hearing which was held on February 18, 2026, in the Superior...
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The U.S. Navy recently declared initial operational capability for the Small Diameter Bomb II on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, marking a significant advancement in the fleet’s precision-strike technology. The weapon, also known as the StormBreaker, saw its first operational use on the Super Hornet during a limited early operational capability in 2025, proving real-world...
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On Monday, February 23, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m., firefighters responded to the Oak Street in Indian Head, for the reported house on fire. 911 callers reported their neighbors house was on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene in under 4 minutes and found fire showing from the single story residence with three occupants...
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Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with a two-week extension of the commercial oyster season to help watermen make up for lost harvesting opportunities after many waterways and parts of the Chesapeake Bay froze during frigid temperatures in January and early February. The change will extend the state’s commercial oyster season to...
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is proud to announce the launch of the So.MD Livestock Breeders Guide. This new online resource is designed to bridge the gap between farm and field, connecting farmers, homesteaders, and consumers with reputable livestock breeders across the region. Sourcing...
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Sheehy Hyundai of Waldorf recently donated $3,000 to the Southern Maryland Food Bank, supporting its mission to provide meals, emergency supplies, and hunger-relief services to individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout Southern Maryland. “At Sheehy, giving back to the community is a core value,” said Max Cho, General Manager of Sheehy Hyundai of...
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The next concert in the Southern Maryland Bluegrass Series will take place on Sunday March 22 and will feature Calvert County’s own, Mike Phipps and his band The Country Gentlemen Show. It’s the fifth concert of the season and will take place at the Calvert Elks in Prince Frederick, located at 1015 Dares Beach...
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The Winter Storm Warning in effect for St. Mary’s County until through 10 a.m., February 23, 2026. Schools are closed. NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons remains under Restricted Access for all but Mission Essential Personnel. SMECO remains working throughout the region with over 13,000 without power and over...
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UPDATE @ 7:45 A.M.: SMECO currently has over 100 active outage reports, affecting over 13,000 customers. SMECO remains working throughout the region with over 13,000 without power and over 100 active outages. Some workers have been on shift working to restore outages for over 13 hours. View active outages or report an outage by...
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Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency as the threat of a powerful winter storm impacts Maryland through Monday, February 23. Travel tonight and overnight will be extremely hazardous, especially in areas under a blizzard warning. Marylanders are urged to avoid travel, to follow local forecasts, to stay prepared for winter storm hazards,...
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CALVERT: Calvert County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. Code RED for staff. CHARLES: Charles County public schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. There is a Code Two, which is a two-hour delayed arrival, for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff who follow the code system. If needed, CCPS...
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The Maryland State Police has activated the Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert County, effective 3:00 p.m. on February 22, 2026. Current weather conditions and forecasts indicate that normal vehicular travel is, or will soon become, extremely hazardous. Motorists are strongly encouraged to stay off roadways whenever possible. Doing so will allow emergency responders and...
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UPDATE 2/22/2026 @ 6:45 A.M.: The National Weather Service has upgraded our winter storm watch to a Winter Storm Warning in effect from today, to Monday morning, for Portions of north central, northeast, and southern Maryland WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts up to 14 inches are...
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