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Francis Kenneth Ford, 77

Francis Kenneth Ford, 77

Francis Kenneth Ford, 77 of Great Mills, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 29, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service at 11 am on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at All Faith Episcopal Church Cemetery, Charlotte Hall,...
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Maxine Blaine

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Maxine entered into eternal rest. Friends may unite with the family on Wednesday, December 9 from 9:30 am until time of service 10:30 am at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME LOCATED AT 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 12:30 pm.
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Michael Anthony Belton “Peanut”

Michael Anthony Belton “Peanut”

Peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020 Michael Anthony Belton “Peanut” departed this earthly life in Waldorf, MD. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 9:00am until time of service 10:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD.
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Donald Madden

Donald Madden

On Friday November 29, 2020, Donald went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his loving parents, Col. Donald and Shirley Madden; devoted siblings, Donnie Lawrence (Valerie), Alesia Madden-Randolf (Derrick), Horace Madden (Gina), and Tonya Mitchell; aunts, Marion Walker Suttle and Charlotte Walker; uncles, Paul and David Walker; nieces, nephews, and...
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Mark Leonard Wilson

Mark Leonard Wilson

Mark Leonard Wilson passed away suddenly on November 18, 2020, at his home in Owings, MD. He was born on November 10, 1955 at Doctor’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. to the late Leonard M. Wilson, Jr. and Mary Louise (Bohan) Wilson. Mark was raised in McLean, VA alongside his sister Alice. Mark graduated from...
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Dora Lee Bunting, 83

Dora Lee Bunting, 83

Dora Lee Bunting, age 83 of La Plata, Maryland died November 22, 2020. She was born October 2, 1937 to Sydney John and May Estelle Windsor. In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her husband, George; brothers, George and Jacob; sisters, Pearl, Mamie, and Betty; and son-in-law, David Montgomery. She is...
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James “Junior” Ernest Estep, 74

James “Junior” Ernest Estep, 74

James “Junior” Ernest Estep, 74 of Lothian, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, November 20th surrounded by his family. James was born September 28th 1946 to Dorothy Estep and resided in Woodland Beach until his marriage to Betty Lou Moreland in 1964, when he moved to her family’s farm in Lothian. James was...
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Beverly “Bootsy” Thomas

Beverly “Bootsy” Thomas

Beverly “Bootsy” Thomas was a one of a kind, strong, independent woman who was loved dearly by her family and friends. Her sense of humor and her special way of showing her love to is all will never be forgotten. Her passion for family and family history was passed on to her son, Edward...
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Friday, December 4, 2020: Maryland Reports 3,792 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Friday, December 4, 2020: Maryland Reports 3,792 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Today is the largest-ever daily increase of new cases, with over 3,790 new cases reported. As of Friday, December 4, 2020, Maryland reports 209,191 COVID-19 cases and 4,630 deaths, an increase of 3,792 cases and 24 deaths over 24 hours. There are 1,594 patients currently hospitalized, an increase of 24 from yesterday. COVID-19 Statistics...
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Charles County Public Schools Launch Meal Distribution Survey for Parents

Charles County Public Schools Launch Meal Distribution Survey for Parents

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is looking to expand its free meal distribution to the neighborhoods of our families. This includes free grab-and-go meal delivery by school bus to local neighborhoods. In order to plan the best routes that are most convenient for families, CCPS is asking parents to complete a quick survey linked here....
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Bowie Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge for Stealing More Than $233,000 from His Employer and Another Business

Bowie Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge for Stealing More Than $233,000 from His Employer and Another Business

Howard Ware, age 42, of Bowie, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a fraud scheme to steal more than $233,000 from his employer and another business. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone...
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Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department 2020 Santa Run Schedule

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department 2020 Santa Run Schedule

We would like to announce to the Citizens of our Community the schedule for our Annual Santa Run. This year we will be bringing Santa around to the Hollywood Community on one of our Fire Engines. We plan on starting this Friday, December 4th. Our plan is to have Santa around the community on...
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No Injuries Reported After Dunkirk Fire Apparatus is Struck by a Vehicle While on Scene of Medical Emergency

No Injuries Reported After Dunkirk Fire Apparatus is Struck by a Vehicle While on Scene of Medical Emergency

On Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 4:49 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded in Brush 5, and Ambulance 59 for a priority 1 medical call in the 7200 block of Southern Maryland Boulevard (Route 4). During the incident, Brush 5 provided barrier protection for the safety of the crew and patient onboard Ambulance...
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No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Leonardtown Post Office

No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes Leonardtown Post Office

On Thursday, December 3, 2020, at approximately 12:50 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Leonardtown Post Office located at 22735 Washington Street and Fenwick Street in Leonardtown, for the motor vehicle collision involving a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle struck the building and two vehicles...
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Thursday, December 3, 2020: Maryland Reports 2,044 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Thursday, December 3, 2020: Maryland Reports 2,044 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

As  of Thursday, December 3, 2020, Maryland reports 205,399 COVID-19 cases and 4,606 deaths. An increase of 2,044 cases and 48 deaths over 24 hours, and 8,648 total patients have been released from isolation. There are 1,573 total COVID-19 hospitalizations, a decrees of 5 from yesterday. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases...
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Hit and Run in Great Mills Kills Puppy and Sends Male Pedestrian to Trauma Center

Hit and Run in Great Mills Kills Puppy and Sends Male Pedestrian to Trauma Center

On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at approximately 5:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Great Mills Road, in the area of Jay Dee Court, in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and an animal. Crews arrived on the scene to find a puppy and adult male in...
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Bowling Alley Employees Beaten After Asking Patrons to Wear Face Masks, Police Searching for Multiple Suspects

Bowling Alley Employees Beaten After Asking Patrons to Wear Face Masks, Police Searching for Multiple Suspects

On November 28, 2020 at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers responded for an assault at the Bowl America located at 7155 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. The male victim, who is a manager at the bowling alley, asked several male patrons to leave because they were refusing to wear face masks, which is a safety...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Helps Feed the Hungry for Thanksgiving

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Helps Feed the Hungry for Thanksgiving

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provided assistance last week to the Feed St. Mary’s Food Bank in providing meals to those who need support during the holidays. On Friday, Sheriff’s Office Deputies picked up turkeys and distributed them to households in need. Working with the Maryland Food Bank and Feed St. Mary’s in...
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Anne Arundel County Police Investigating Triple Shooting That Leaves One Dead After Football Game in Severn

Anne Arundel County Police Investigating Triple Shooting That Leaves One Dead After Football Game  in Severn

On Thursday, November 26, 2020, at approximately 1:39 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police Western District officers responded to the area of Meade Village Road and Meade Village Circle in Severn for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Injuries appear to be life threatening and...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Wanted Wednesday: Melissa Schrae Bowen, wanted for Violation of Probation – Murder

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Wanted Wednesday: Melissa Schrae Bowen, wanted for Violation of Probation – Murder

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Melissa Schrae Bowen. Bowen is wanted for Violation of Probation- Murder. Anyone with information in regards to Bowen is asked to please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 and or DFC Chip Ward at (443) 532-0603, Sgt Phillip Foote at (443)...
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Charles County to Test Early Warning Devices and Sirens on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Charles County to Test Early Warning Devices and Sirens on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

The Town of La Plata will test early warning devices/sirens on December 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Testing is done twice per year in early May and early December. The testing lasts about a half hour. The tests consist of both siren alerts and audible notifications. The tests are conducted in conjunction with the...
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020: Maryland Reports 2,220 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

Wednesday, December 2, 2020: Maryland Reports 2,220 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 Hours

As  of Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Maryland reports 203,355 COVID-19 cases and 4,558 deaths. An increase of 2,220 cases and 42 deaths over 24 hours, and 8,648 total patients have been released from isolation. There are 1,578 total COVID-19 hospitalizations, a decrees of 5 from yesterday. Governor Larry Hogan Launched ‘MarylandMedNow’ to Staff Up...
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Maryland Reports Early Deer Season 2020 Results

Maryland Reports Early Deer Season 2020 Results

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced today that hunters harvested 19,571 deer during the early portion of the archery and muzzleloader seasons. The harvest was a 7% decrease from last year’s official harvest of 21,098 deer for the same period. The early season harvest decline was attributed to warmer weather during muzzleloader season,...
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Waldorf Man in Total Shock after Big Lottery Win

Waldorf Man in Total Shock after Big Lottery Win

A lucky Charles County resident is still experiencing happiness, shock and disbelief after seeing one of his least favorite scratch-off games deliver his biggest Maryland Lottery win. The Waldorf man discovered a $100,000 top prize on the Bingo X10 scratch-off. The 57-year-old found his lucky instant ticket at 7-Eleven #11534 located at 2129 Defense...
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Governor Hogan Mobilizes Medical Staffing Surge to Fight COVID-19, Support Public Health Infrastructure

Governor Hogan Mobilizes Medical Staffing Surge to Fight COVID-19, Support Public Health Infrastructure

As the State of Maryland continues to fight COVID-19, Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of actions to mobilize a medical staffing surge to save lives and prevent overburdening the state’s healthcare system. “The current surge is not only increasing the burden on our healthcare system and filling available hospital beds, but it...
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