James Kenneth Moran, “Kenny”, 59, of Hollywood, MD passed away on January 7, 2021 in Hollywood, MD. Kenny was born on October 30, 1961 and was the loving son of Jane R. Moran of Hollywood, MD and the late James O. Moran. Kenny is survived by his daughter, Heather Moran of North Carolina, his...
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On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Lolita Davis departed this earthly life. Memorial services for Ms.Davis will be a private family event.
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Peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021, Delores went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 9:00 am until time of Life Celebration Service 11:00 a.m. at NOT ABOUT ME MINISTRIES located at 3106 Branch Avenue in Temple Hills,...
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A Legend’s Tale Anthony Marquette Lee, affectionately known as “Big Tony” or “Tony”, was born on November 1, 1968 to the late Sharon Jean Jones Lee and James Alexander “Bo” Lee. He was peacefully ushered into the presence of God on January 4, 2021. Tony was born and raised in Washington, DC where he...
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George Vernon Maddox, 72 of Valley Lee, MD, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2021. On Monday, January 18, 2021, visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow in the...
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Clara Isabelle Scriber, 83, of Hartsdale, New York, was called home to her heavenly father on December 31, 2020. She was born August 26, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland to Francis Scriber and Ardell Elizabeth Curtis Scriber, who both preceded her in death. She pursued her education in the St. Mary’s County Public School System....
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Patrick “Pat” Vincent Scriber Sr, 57 of Lexington Park, MD, died on January 5, 2021 at Georgetown MedStar Hospital, Washington, DC, with his wife and daughter by his side. Born June 30, 1964, he was the son of Joseph Randolph and Rosa Alberta Scriber. He was the 9th of 10 siblings. Pat received his...
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UPDATE 1/13/2021 at 5:24 p.m: Helen Pauline Lococo has been located and is safe. 1/12/2021: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has activated a Silver Alert for missing person Helen Pauline Lococo, age 84, a white female that suffers from Dementia. Helen was last seen On Monday, January 11, 2021, around 3:00 p.m., and...
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On April 27, 2019, local fossil enthusiasts Stephen Groff and Marcus Jones found a partial skull of a fossil fish along Calvert Cliffs. Little did they know at the time that it would turn out to be the find of a lifetime. Using a microscope, needles, and fine brushes, Groff carefully removed the entombing...
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The Speed Camera Program operates at schools that are open, and or for those dispensing meals and educational supplies for our students. Please drive responsibly, especially when traveling in the area of these schools. During the week of January 10, 2021, speed cameras will be in the following locations: Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has opened COVID-19 vaccination registration for St. Mary’s County residents aged 75 years or older in preparation for phase 1B of local COVID vaccination efforts. Registration available at: www.smchd.org/covid-19-vaccine The Department of Aging & Human Services in cooperation with SMCHD is available to provide registration assistance for...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, provided the State of the College report that included information on the college’s COVID-19 response, an enrollment update and details on upcoming programs....
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Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has named Judge Fred S. Hecker circuit administrative judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, which includes Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Howard counties. In addition, Chief Judge Barbera named Judge Glenn L. Klavans county administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. Judges Hecker...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Professional Responsibility, is investigating the possibility a corrections officer was inappropriately present on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol last week. Today, command staff received an internal complaint of the employee’s possible involvement. At this time, there is no indication other employees were involved; however, should the...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Maryland residents caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 variant strain commonly known as B-117. The B-117 strain first emerged in the United Kingdom in late 2020. The strain has not been shown to cause more severe illness or increased...
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Weis Markets today said it has issued a recall for: 10,869 containers of Weis Quality Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (48 oz.), and 502 bulk containers of Klein’s Vanilla Dairy Ice Cream (3 gallon) because the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically metal filling equipment parts. There has been one report of...
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During the month of January, National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Calvert County Commission for Women and Unstoppable You Ministries are partnering with Calvert County Parks and Recreation, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office to host creative events to raise public awareness about human trafficking. Human trafficking exists...
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On Monday, January 11, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Roy Rogers located at 2690 Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision with multiple patients trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find four vehicles in the roadway with one patient trapped,...
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Mention “human trafficking” in the same sentence with “Vermont,” and the reaction may be one of surprise and disbelief. Although Vermont may seem insulated from such a horrendous and insidious crime, even in the Green Mountain State human trafficking is hidden in plain sight. As with most public health issues, awareness is key to...
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Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the RELIEF Act of 2021, an emergency legislative package that will provide more than $1 billion in direct stimulus and tax relief for Maryland working families, small businesses, and those who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation builds on the more than $700 million...
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On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will join MedConnect, the electronic health record used throughout the MedStar Health system. “For more than a year, extensive planning and preparation have gone into this transition and we expect the switch to MedConnect will go smoothly with little interruption to patient care,” said Stephen...
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Smartronix, LLC, a leader in next-generation cloud, C5ISR, and advanced engineering and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of Datastrong, a technology solution provider focused on data architecture, design and business analytics for government and commercial clients. Datastrong’s advanced technology offerings will enhance Smartronix’s position as a cloud leader and expand the company’s comprehensive...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services released data relating to personal protection equipment (PPE) distribution since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the department has provided to local partner agencies: 3,383 bottles of hand sanitizer 103,741 surgical masks 111,581 N95 masks 108,105 KN95 masks 1,482 homemade face coverings (created by...
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Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was awarded Excellence, the highest rating possible by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), on November 13, 2020, in the Law Enforcement Advanced Accreditation program. The CCSO also achieved the Meritorious award for having...
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