1/09/2025: Kohl’s announced real estate changes for 2025, including the closure of its San Bernardino E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) in May when the lease on that facility expires, and the closure of 27 underperforming stores, by April 2025. The San Bernardino, Calif. facility has been in operation for Kohl’s since 2010. It is one...
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A Southern Maryland resident who plays Lottery games every Friday for fun arrived at Lottery headquarters last week only days away from losing a $50,400 prize. The loyal player said he routinely allocates a small amount each week toward his favorite games and saves any winning tickets. That has been his routine for so...
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GLEN BURNIE, MD (January 10, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office is accepting applications from organizations seeking grant funding for traffic safety programs and projects that help reduce crashes, deaths and injuries on Maryland roadways. The grants will support initiatives addressing actions, decisions, and habits of drivers,...
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UPDATE 1/10/2025: January 9th, 2025, at 12:22 p.m., firefighters responded to 4099 Cortona Drive in Port Republic, Calvert County, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a Two-story, single family residence engulfed in flames. Investigation into the cause and origin of the fire is still ongoing. Smoke alarms were present,...
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Maryland’s sports wagering market completed the first half of Fiscal Year 2025 by generating $6,510,765 in contributions to the state during December 2024. Through the first six months of FY2025 (July 2024 through December 2024), sports wagering has contributed $46,576,505 to the state compared to $24,593,908 for the same period in FY2024. Contributions to...
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William Earl “Billy” Vallandingham, 65, of Clements, MD, died suddenly on January 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 31, 1959, in Leonardtown, MD, Billy was the son of Joseph Wilbur Vallandingham, Sr. and Mary Moonyeen Graves Vallandingham. He was a lifelong resident of St Mary’s County. MD, living on...
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles “Butch” Edwin Reithmeyer Jr., age 88, on December 30, 2024. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Butch was deeply cherished by his family and community. Butch was a life member and one of the pillars of the Gateway Lions Club,...
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George Jetson Gatton Jr., “Ole Dust”, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on January 2, 2025. Born on November 5,1951, in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late George Jetson Gatton, Sr., and Alma Maria Gatton. His father retired from the Coast Guard as Keeper of the Point Lookout Lighthouse after spending...
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Glenn Richard Jones, husband to Mary, father to Zach (Katie) and Kelsey (Patrick), grandfather to Savannah, Hayden, and Mackenzie, coach and mentor to all, took his final breath December 31st. Glenn began his legendary life on April 1st, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA. He grew up a jock with a passion for sports, primarily wrestling,...
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Barbara Tucker Ball, 83, of Lothian, MD passed away January 5, 2025 at her residence. Barbara was born November 23, 1941 in Nutwell, MD, now part of Deale, to Anna Elizabeth (Hill) and James Talbott Tucker. She was raised in Tracy’s Landing and graduated from Southern Senior High School with the class of 1959....
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Donna Lynn Fowble, 35, of Aquasco and formerly of Owings passed away January 4, 2025. She was born September 11, 1989, in Prince Frederick to William Lewis II and Charlene Elizabeth (Butler) Fowble. Donna was raised in Owings and graduated from Northern High School in 2007. She attended St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg,...
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Cynthia Greene Horsmon, 59, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away January 3, 2025 at her home. She was born December 20, 1965 to Dorothy Williams Green and the late Billy Mack Greene. Cindy was a teacher for Calvert County Public Schools retiring in 2019 after 30 years of service. She enjoyed traveling with her...
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James Vernon Robinson Sr., 87, a lifelong resident of Huntingtown passed away January 3, 2025 at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick, MD. Known as Vernon, he was born June 1, 1937 in Huntingtown to John William and Vivian Catherine (Stallings) Robinson. He was raised on the Robinson family farm and attended public...
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Jeffy is survived by his three children (Nate Fowler, wife Haley and daughter Cecelia; Xander Fowler; Maggie Fowler-Rudasill, husband Gabriel), his mother (Louise Fowler), his sisters (Rachel Dove and Sarah Taylor), his beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family, his doting mother-in-law (Bea Johnson) and many precious friends. He is preceded in death...
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Guy St. John, Sr., 69, of Port Republic passed away December 31, 2024. He was born November 30, 1955, in Prince Frederick to Thomas and Shirley (Brooks) St. John. Guy grew up in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Northern High School. Guy married Cheryl Beal on April 23, 1999, and they lived in Scientists...
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James Joseph Thompson, 98, of Solomons, MD, passed away December 30, 2024, under hospice care at Asbury Healthcare Center after a short illness. James was born in Chevy Chase, Maryland to John and Sally Thompson on July 27, 1926. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his two brothers, Harold...
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Robert (Bob) Paul Correll 90, of Benedict Maryland passed away December 30, 2024. Bob was born July 3, 1934, to Robert and Lucille Correll in Council Bluffs, IA. After high school Bob joined the United States Navy. He was a pipe fitter, firefighter and a boxer on the destroyer, the USS Duncan DD874. He...
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Normand John Dillon Sr., husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all he met, passed away on December 23, 2024, at home in Lusby, Maryland. He was born on March 27, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Normand and Florence (nee: Hensel) Dillon. Having survived the loss of his father at an early...
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Melvin “Ray” Horton, 84, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 30, 2024 at his home with his loving wife at his side. He was born November 12. 1940 in Stonega, VA to the late Echol Horton and Sarah (nee: Miller) Horton. On October 18, 1962, Ray enlisted in the United States Air...
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Barbara Jean Morris, born on June 19, 1944, entered eternal rest on December 21, 2024. Born to Lawrence and Geraldine in Pearson, Maryland, Barbara lived a life of faith, family, and service. She graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School in 1963 and soon embarked on a journey of love and dedication that would leave...
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Deanna Ruth Adams, 82, of Tall Timbers, MD passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 with her loving family at her side. She was born on June 23, 1942 in Portsmouth, N.H. to the late Charles E. Greenlaw and Alice M. (nee: Lovejoy) Greenlaw. Deanna Adams, a woman of boundless love, humor, and generosity,...
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St. Mary’s Ryken High School (SMR) is proud to announce that sophomore Skyler Graham has been selected as this year’s representative for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar. Skyler expressed gratitude to the SMR School Counseling Team for the nomination, saying, “I am thrilled about this opportunity to obtain more leadership skills and...
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Ricardo James O’Brien, 26, of Lexington Park, is facing charges of second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property following a domestic dispute at a residence on Maverick Court in Hollywood, Maryland, on January 4, 2025. According to court documents, police were called to the scene after a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers...
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John Patrick Furey, 43, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with attempted theft after an incident at the Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, Maryland. According to court documents, the incident occurred on December 9, 2024, when Furey allegedly attempted to leave the store with a cart and backpack filled with...
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Daniel A. Humpleby, 30, of Lexington Park, has been charged with first-degree and second-degree assault following an altercation involving a knife outside the Weis Market located on Great Mills Road, on January 8, 2025. According to court documents and statements provided by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of...
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