Passing of Charter Member William “Bill” Jones 3/13/1929 – 6/24/2021. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charter Member William “Bill” Jones. Mr. Jones was one of the original Community Members who came together to start the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in 1956. Mr. Jones was also a Life Member...
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On Monday, June 28, 2021, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police responded to the area of Prince Frederick Road and Orchard View Lane in Hughesville, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a horse. Police arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle and two horses in the roadway. The single occupant denied any...
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The Maryland State Police announces the second annual 2021 Youth Leadership and Law Enforcement Seminar, a free event held to train, develop and teach future generations of young men and women about the benefits of a law enforcement career will take place in August. The two-day, action packed, conference is free and will be held...
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Robert Wayne Moss, 74, of Beaver, WV passed away at his daughter’s home from battles with several illnesses Thursday, June 24th, 2021. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, William Hobert Moss and Frances Armanta (Redden)Moss and a sister-in-law, Nancy Moss. He is survived by a son, Randy (Cyndi) and a daughter, Alisha...
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An investigation is underway into the death of a man yesterday in Calvert County that occurred after deputies responded to a call for destruction of property. Around 1:10 p.m., on June 26, 2021, patrol deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a suspicious person breaking windows in the 2100 block of Lowery...
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On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at approximately 12:14 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Bay District, and Charles County responded to 27374 Birch Manor Circle in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire with a burn victim. Firefighters arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes from dispatch and found fire showing...
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On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at approximately 11:55 a.m., emergency medical personnel responded to the 21000 block of Fosters Neck Drive in Bushwood, for the reported animal attack with two victims injured. Crews arrived on the scene and found two victims with injuries to their arms and legs. The two women reported they were...
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With his 23rd birthday coming up, a regular Maryland Lottery player from Lexington Park followed his usual haircut ritual, but this time it led to something very much out of the ordinary – a $20,200 payday. “It was the best haircut I ever got!” he said on June 24 when he visited Lottery Headquarters...
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On Friday, June 25, 2021, at 9:40 a.m., officers responded to the La Petite Daycare Center in the 100 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf for the report of suspicious activity. Investigation revealed a four-year-old girl had just exited her mother’s car and was walking toward an employee who was at the entrance of...
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Maryland State Police arrested a man Thursday on charges he solicited sex from a minor and related child pornography charges in Charles County. Jason Christoffer Polk, 43, of La Plata, Maryland, is charged with six counts of possession of child pornography, six counts of production of child pornography, one count of displaying obscene matter...
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Trossbach Produce announced today that starting Saturday, June 26, 2021, roadside stand located at 12015 Point Lookout Road in Scotland will be for the season!! They will be open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m., to 6:00 p.m. “We currently have: Peaches Blueberries Onions Beets Green Beans Garlic Red Potatoes Squash Cucumbers Zucchini...
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On Monday, June 21, 2021, at approximately 5:57 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Faunkirk Drive in Mechanicsville, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle on its side with no entrapment...
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Charles Rogers of St. Mary’s County had himself a good laugh after a recent Maryland Lottery instant ticket purchase. The 72-year-old scratch-off enthusiast learned of the newly released $1,000 Loaded ticket just moments before purchasing it. There may have been more intrigue than expectation from Rogers as he scratched the new ticket. But when...
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UPDATE 6/24/2021 @ 8:20 p.m.: On Thursday, June 24, 2021, police arrested Leonard Charles Hall III, 27, of Lusby. Hall was charged with murder-first degree and other related charges. According to court documents, on Monday, June 14, 2021, at approximately 7:08 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Chancellors...
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Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire Inspector Karen Montgomery, assigned to Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP), had just passed through a construction zone June 16 on Chicamuxen Rd. on her way toward Nanjemoy when she noticed an accident along a rough patch of pavement: a SUV was off the road and had impacted a...
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Murphy Commercial is pleased to announce that one of Southern Maryland’s icons is back for the long haul! Under new ownership and management, the iconic Tiki Bar Solomons is open for business to stay! This famous Maryland institution with its unique Tiki-beach vibe – will continue to bring the tropical fun, with plans to...
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For the first time in his 35+ year history of as the lead singer and front man of KIX, Steve Whiteman will release his first ever solo album, You’re Welcome, on July 2, 2021. The 12-song album was co-produced by Whiteman along with his trusted collaborators Brad Divens, Jimmy Chalfant, and Bob Paré; it...
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Katherine Maria Knott Brown, affectionately known by many as “Mama Brown,” 89, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on June 19, 2021 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD with her loving family at her side. She was born on March 2, 1932 in Oakley, Maryland to the late Joseph Ambrose Knott and Ada...
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Linda Susan Jones, 68 of Lexington Park, MD passed away on June 18, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Theodore Marshall Russell and Mary Elizabeth Porter Russell. On July 14, 1971, Linda married her beloved husband, Fritz Jones...
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ETC Kerry Joseph McGargill, USN (Ret.), 57, of Hollywood, MD passed away suddenly June 16, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1963, in Omaha, NE to the late John Robert McGargill and Glenda Ann Mausbach-Merwald and Jack Merwald (stepfather.) In 1982, Kerry proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served...
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Cyril Patrick “Pat” Gerek, 81 of Park Hall, MD passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021 with his wife, Gloria by his side. Pat was born on March 18, 1940 in St. Mary’s City, MD to the late Cyril Joseph Gerek and Teresa Gertrude Hammett Gerek. After graduating high school in Great Mills, MD,...
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Dr. Manojkumar Dhansukhlal Panwala, 52, of Southern Maryland, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at his residence. Manoj was born in Mumbai, India on July 28, 1968, and came to the US when he was fifteen (15). He went to medical school and practiced medicine for twenty-three (23) years. He was a...
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Alice Lee Ritchie Colvin, 96, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on June 13, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 12, 1924 in Washington, D.C. to the late Scott Brewer Ritchie and Ruth Kathleen Neff. Alice graduated from William and Mary College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. On...
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Charles Anthony “Tony” Quade, 66, of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 13, 2021 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. with his loving wife at his side. He was born on October 1, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Horace Quade, Sr. and Margaret Cecilia Flora Quade. Tony is a...
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Gregory William Day, 63, of Brandywine, MD passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He was born on August 31, 1957 to the late William George Day and Gloria Ceila (Prasso) Day. Greg met and married the love of his life, Deborah Anne Owens, on...
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