Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is closed Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The closure applies to all schools, CCPS buildings and administrative offices. Next week, online learning for students and teachers is Nov. 23-24. Normal hours resume Monday, Nov. 30. The two-hour early dismissal printed in the 2020-2021...
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Detective Christina Gilroy and Police Officer First Class Jack Austin of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were recently awarded the 2020 Law Enforcement Award by the Maryland Retailers Association. The officers were recognized during a virtual ceremony held on October 29. In 2019, Detective Gilroy and PFC Austin investigated an increase in thefts from...
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Robert “Bob” Alexander Weaver, 74, of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020. Bob was born on December 8, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late Willis and Peggy (Warlick) Weaver. Bob grew up in Washington DC, before moving to Landover, Md and graduated from Duvall High School in 1963. He enlisted...
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Lauren Kaye Schroeder, 64, of Dunkirk passed away November 14, 2020. She was born June 6, 1956 in Washington, DC to Everett and Bernyce (Kinnischtzke) Sanborn. Lauren was raised in Forestville and graduated from Crossland High School. She later attended nursing school at Union Memorial and earned her registered nursing license in 1992. Lauren...
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Catherine M. Sapp, 79, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD on Friday, November 13, 2020. Catherine was born on July 1, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Robert Woodward Moore and Catherine (Hammer) Moore. Catherine was a hard-working woman, who supported her family as an...
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John T. Hemming of Indialantic, FL formally or Bryantown, MD, passed away on October 09, 2020. John was born in Bryantown, MD on November 8, 1931, to Henry and Clara Hemming. He was the youngest of 9 children. John served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He moved to Florida to work for...
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Bruce Skalniak Dave was a resident of California, Maryland and passed away at Hospice House in Callaway, Maryland after a courageous fight against cancer. Dave was granted his angel wings on November 10, 2020. Born in Dundalk, MD. on May 6,1960. Dave...
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Elizabeth Stuart Wilkinson Egeli (Stu), — of Drayden, MD passed away November 16th, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1942 to the late Elizabeth deVane Wilkinson and the late John N. Wilkinson, Jr. of Bel Air, Maryland. Stu, a nickname given to her in elementary school, attended public schools in Bel Air until...
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Kenneth W. Chandler, 84, of La Plata, Maryland passed away at his residence on November 12, 2020. He was born and raised in Morganfield, Kentucky. Ken honored his country serving in the United States Airforce followed by a career with the Navy Department Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington, D.C. Ken was a...
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Richard Lee Getz, 73, of Pomfret, MD., passed on November 12, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness. Richard was born on March 8, 1947 in Grafton, West Virginia, to the late Robert and Maxine Getz of Titusville, Florida as their oldest son. He is preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Morgan....
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James C. Fisk, 79, of Dunkirk passed away November 13, 2020 at his home. He was born June 7, 1941 in Lewiston, ID to Bert and Doris Aurelia (Weeks) Fisk. Jim moved with his family to Washington, DC when he was 6 years old and later to Hillcrest Heights in 1954. He graduated from...
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John Francis Rogers, 77, passed away November 16, 2020. He was born April 6, 1943 to Preston Edward and Dorothy Estelle (Hall) Thomas. John served in the United States Army as a Private in the Artillery Division and was stationed at Fort Irwin in California, before being honorably discharged. He was primarily employed as...
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Anne Marie Mako, 88, of Prince Frederick passed away November 16, 2020 at Caribbean Breeze Assisted Living in Owings. She was born January 18, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Francis A. and Nelda Marie (Schnopp) Bryant. Anne was raised in the District and attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and graduated from St. Cecilia...
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Terrence (Terry) Munsinger passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2020. Terry was born in San Bernardino, California January 23, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas Owen Munsinger and Glory Patricia Diely. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Laura Munsinger and sons Joe Munsinger and...
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Christine Phillips passed away peacefully on 5, November 2020. A Navy wife for 33 years, “Chris” is survived by Charles “Butch” Phillips, her husband of 53 years, their sons Aaron and Heath, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, as well as her younger sisters; Jayceene, Bernadine, Claudine, and Nanneene. Chris and Butch married at ages...
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On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Sandra C. White entered into eternal life. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until time of service 3:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment will be private. https://youtu.be/kf8N8t4fKJY
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Peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020, Nelson Odoms Jr., departed this earthly life in Ft.Washington, MD. Family and friends will unite on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD, 20601. Interment will be held at Trinity Memorial Garden in Waldorf,...
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Thomas Wayne Mason, 60, of Morningside, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2020. Visitation will begin at 1 pm until time of service at 2 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD. Interment will be held at a later date at Cheltenham Cemetery....
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Albert Sylvester “Vess” June, 75 of Waldorf, MD, slipped peacefully away to be with our Lord and Savior on November 16, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1945, in Hollywood, Maryland to the late Leroy and Mary L. June. He was one of 12 siblings. His early years were spent in the Hollywood...
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The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will be bringing Santa Claus into your Neighborhood through the dates of December 3 to December 18. Santa will be riding on a big red firetruck sleigh! An Ambulance will occasionally lead, playing Christmas songs on their PA system. Santa Runs will begin between 5:30 –...
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As of Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Maryland reports 171,823 COVID-19 cases and 4,201 deaths. An increase of 2,018 cases and 15 deaths over 24 hours. At a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Hogan announced a new statewide curfew on bars and restaurants, reduced capacity at retail establishments and religious facilities, new limitations on nursing...
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UPDATE: On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at approximately 1:30 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at North Sandgates Road near the intersection of Cavalier Street. Deputies arrived on the scene where a single vehicle drove off the roadway and into a wooded ravine. The St....
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