Governor Larry Hogan has issued the following statement: “The peaceful transition of power has been a hallmark of our democracy for more than 220 years. It has been tested and even questioned before, but Americans have always honored and kept faith in the will of the people. “President Trump and his legal team have...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Douglas Bernard Mason Jr., age 37 of Lexington Park. Mason is currently wanted for the charge of escape after violating the conditions of his pretrial release on the original charge of theft. Mason is a black male, 6’1” and weighs 200 pounds with...
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Beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2020 the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department located at 46900 S Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. However, due to anticipated inclement weather, both SMCHD testing sites will be...
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As of Monday, December 14, 2020, Maryland reports 236,961 COVID-19 cases and 4,978 deaths, an increase of 2,314 cases and 24 deaths over 24 hours. 1,679 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 404 ICU beds are in use. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases : 236,961 Number of persons tested negative : 2,344,023 Total...
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Robert “Bob” Lee Powell passed away on December 8th, 2020 at the Bon Secours St Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 81. He was born on June 22nd, 1939 in Accokeek, Maryland to the late Robert and Eva (Richardson) Powell. As a young man, Bob met the love of his life,...
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Robert Wade “Bobby” Rawlings, 93, of Cheltenham, MD passed away peacefully at his home on December 11, 2020. Bobby was born in Washington, DC on January 14, 1927 to the late John T. Rawlings and Erna (Schwien) Rawlings. He was one of six children born into his family. Bobby met the love of his...
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James Steven “Jimmy” Downs, Sr., 73 of Avenue, MD passed away on December 10, 2020 at Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, MD with his family at his side. Jimmy was born on February 26, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to Catherine Louise (Mattingly) Downs Binger of LaPlata, MD and the late George Thomas Downs....
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Jinny Lynne Brooks, 68, of Tracy’s Landing, MD passed away peacefully on December 7, 2020 at home in Tracy’s Landing, MD. Born on June 17, 1952, in Bluefield, WV she was the daughter of the late Garland Wiley Shupe and Betty Jane Shupe. Jinny married her forever love, Richard Dale Brooks on October 22,...
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Laura Jene Morgan 60, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 7, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Webster Keenan, Sr. and Mary Helen Morgan Keenan. Jene is a 1978 graduate of Chopticon High School. She was previously employed as a...
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Harry W. Graves passed away at the age of 77. He was born on February 7, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Samuel Graves and Ruth Wright Graves. Harry worked for Charles County Roads for 20+ years before retiring. Harry enjoyed fishing, tinkering with anything broken , woodworking. He enjoyed listening to and...
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MM1 Kenneth Evan Atkins, USN (Ret.), 79, of California, MD passed away on December 7, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on January 12, 1941 in Warren, PA to the late Norman and Leola Ritch Atkins. In 1958, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served...
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James “Bubby” F. Spalding, 86 of Leonardtown passed on December 10, 2020 at the Med Star Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. James F. Spalding better known as “Bubby” was born December 24, 1933. He, his two brothers (Bernard Jr. & Eddie), and sister (Virginia) grew up with their parents (Bernard & Mildred) in Leonardtown, Maryland....
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Virginia Esther “Virginia” Raley, 103, of Avenue, MD passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Hospice House in Callaway. Born on March 11, 1917, she was the daughter of George Henry Ragan and Gertrude Virginia McMillian, and the loving wife of the late John Dennis “Junior” Raley, Jr., who preceded her in death...
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Ella Mae Kernozek, 86, of Lusby, MD, passed away on December 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 20, 1934 in Dentsville, MD, and was the daughter of the late Thornton and Frances Olive Bridgett of Charles County, MD. Ella Mae was the loving wife of William M. Kernozek...
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Rose Victoria (Clements) Just, beloved mother of Philip Just (Kim), Jeanette Barkwell (Ricky), Joanne Skalby (Daniel) and grandmother to Jason Hall, James Skalby (Shannon), Dustin Carter (Shyan), and David Just, joined the angels in the Kingdom of Heaven on December 6, 2020. We will remember Rose as someone who was warm, loving, independent, strong,...
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William Clarence Watts, 92, from Breton Bay, in Leonardtown, died Saturday, December 05, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born July 29, 1928, on his Mother’s birthday, in Andover, MA. He was the son of the late Merrill C. and Isabella Leuchars Watts. He was raised and attended school in Andover. He enlisted in the...
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Dr. Ronald Kenneth Buttery, “Corky”, 72, of Great Mills, MD passed away December 2, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on April 1, 1948 in Tonawanda, NY, to the late Betty Jean Raffel Buttery and John Edward Buttery Sr. Ronald was the loving husband of Amber Marie Buttery (Coons), whom he married on...
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Cdr. James Fitzhugh Chesley, U.S.N. Ret. passed away on November 30, 2020, in Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home. He was born on April 20th, 1930 in Clear Spring, MD, the youngest son of William Fitzhugh and Cecil Rich Chesley of Charlotte Hall, MD. He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy before entering the United States...
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Gerald “Gerry” Blount Wannan,88, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Washington, DC passed away on November 26, 2020 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born on January 12, 1932 in Washington, DC. Gerry was the loving son of the late Eunice Preston Wannan Russell and George Wannan. He was preceded in death by his brother...
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Warren James Guy Jr, 72 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on November 18, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 27, 1948 in Leonardtown MD, to the late Warren James Guy and Helen Frances Wheeler. Warren is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sandra Mary,...
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With both children and adults spending more time online due to virtual learning and social distancing measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland State Police is reminding those of all ages to be vigilant as it relates to internet safety. According to the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit, cyber tips concerning the...
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Calvert County residents are encouraged to access community supports and services to address their financial needs. The Department of Community Resources has launched a “Managing Your Finances During COVID-19” resource page to help citizens adjust and respond to the financial impacts of COVID-19. Visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/COVID19Finances to access tools and resources geared...
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Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against Facebook Inc., alleging the company illegally stifles competition to protect its monopoly power. The lawsuit alleges that over the last decade, the social networking giant illegally acquired potential competitors in a predatory manner and cut...
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Residents looking to shop local this season are encouraged to visit Calvert County’s annual Holiday Markets hosted by the Calvert Farmers Market Association. The Holiday Markets will be open December 19, 2020 from 10:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m., at Cardinal Creek Plant Farm located at 5180 Sixes Road in Prince Frederick. Vendors include Breakfast...
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