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UPDATE: Baltimore Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Lexington Park That Occurred in September 2025

UPDATE: Baltimore Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Lexington Park That Occurred in September 2025

UPDATE 11/20/2025: Delonta Darius Robertson, 21, of Lexington Park, was arrested via warrant on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in connection with a September stabbing in Lexington Park. On September 27, 2025, deputies responded to the 21000 block of Essex Drive, where they located a male victim suffering multiple stab wounds to the torso. The suspect...
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Chesapeake Beach Woman Facing DUI, Drug Charges After Early Morning Traffic Stop

Chesapeake Beach Woman Facing DUI, Drug Charges After Early Morning Traffic Stop

Kimberly Kay Finamore, 35, of Chesapeake Beach, has been charged with multiple offenses following an early morning traffic stop on November 3, 2025, according to court documents filed in the District Court for Calvert County. Finamore is facing several criminal and traffic-related charges, including: CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis (Percocet) CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia...
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Police Arrest Lexington Park Woman in Connection with October Murder

Police Arrest Lexington Park Woman in Connection with October Murder

Djhonna Mari Jones, 46, of Lexington Park, has been arrested and charged in connection with the October 27, 2025, fatal shooting of an adult male victim outside a residence on Bellevue Court. According to court records and a statement from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Jones was taken into custody after an arrest...
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Calvert County Bonus Match 5 Player Celebrates Long Awaited Lottery Win

Calvert County Bonus Match 5 Player Celebrates Long Awaited Lottery Win

A Calvert County man is celebrating the long-imagined thrill of a Maryland Lottery win after claiming a Bonus Match 5 prize he scored back in September. Winner Philip Hueller visited Lottery headquarters on Nov. 17 to claim his $50,000 prize and share the story behind his memorable moment. Philip, who has played Lottery games...
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Safety Review Planned for Western Parkway & Hamilton Road Intersection

Safety Review Planned for Western Parkway & Hamilton Road Intersection

The Charles County Traffic Safety Committee is reviewing traffic conditions and safety concerns at the intersection of Western Parkway and Hamilton Road in Waldorf. The review follows requests from residents for the installation of a traffic signal and related intersection improvements, including signage, crosswalks, and lighting enhancements. The Traffic Safety Committee, comprising representatives from...
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UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Poses As 19-Year-Old with Fake Account in Setup Robbery and Stabbing of Volunteer Firefighter in Lexington Park

UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Poses As 19-Year-Old with Fake Account in Setup Robbery and Stabbing of Volunteer Firefighter in Lexington Park

UPDATE 11/20/2025: Charging documents added; Police are still searching for a third male suspect involved in the November 16th, 2025 assault and robbery. Devonte Twain Harrod age 26 of Columbus Drive, Lexington Park, has been charged along with a 16-year-old of Lexington Park. According to court documents, deputies were initially dispatched to the area...
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St. Mary’s County Teacher Becomes $459,932 Richer After FAST PLAY Win

St. Mary’s County Teacher Becomes $459,932 Richer After FAST PLAY Win

A St. Mary’s County man went to the store to buy a FAST PLAY Fat Wallet ticket. After the purchase, he is going to need a much fatter wallet because he won $459,932 on the game. “I was getting ready for a trip to gas up my car. I decided to go inside and...
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Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Leonardtown on Friday, November 28, 2025

Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Leonardtown on Friday, November 28, 2025

The holiday season begins in Leonardtown when Santa arrives for Christmas on the Square & the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Town Square on Friday, November 28, 2025. The festivities begin at 4:30 PM with holiday music, entertainment, sleigh rides, train rides, hayrides, live nativity, balloon art, face painting, children’s crafts, hot drinks,...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Frost Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025

Historic St. Mary’s City Frost Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025

Historic St. Mary’s City invites the public to celebrate the holiday season at Frost Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1–6 p.m. Inspired by traditional holiday markets, this festive outdoor event will feature family activities, live entertainment, and seasonal cheer. Guests can enjoy holiday decorations, carolers, and even a ride with Santa aboard...
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Ribbon Cutting for New Pocket Park at Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center on Nov. 19

Ribbon Cutting for New Pocket Park at Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center on Nov. 19

Charles County Government, in partnership with the Resilience Authority of Charles County, invites the public to a ribbon-cutting for a new accessible pocket park at the Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The park, funded by Charles County, includes the planting of 15 native trees at the...
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County Attorney John B. Norris III Departing Calvert County Government

County Attorney John B. Norris III Departing Calvert County Government

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Administrator Linda Turner and Calvert County Government staff wish County Attorney John B. Norris III the best upon his departure to a new role in December. Norris served with professionalism and distinction as the attorney for Calvert County Government for 14 years, starting in August...
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Professor Koch Authors Case Study Collection

Professor Koch Authors Case Study Collection

Associate Professor of Special Education Katherine Koch, MEd, Ph.D., NRP, recently published a new book, “Case Studies in EMS: A Reflective Approach.” The collection explores real-world emergency medical services (EMS) situations for paramedics, EMTs, students and educators to enhance their decision-making in emergency response situations. Koch specializes in teaching courses on special education, including...
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College Student and Mechanicsville Retiree Win Cash, Scratch-Offs in Maryland Lottery Finale

College Student and Mechanicsville Retiree Win Cash, Scratch-Offs in Maryland Lottery Finale

Aarchi Patel from Perry Hall and Garry Davis from Mechanicsville recently visit Lottery headquarters to participate in the final Unlock the Cash Second-Chance Promotion Live Game event, walking away with cash and scratch-off prizes. In the Unlock the Cash Live Game, there are six safes, with cash amounts and/or scratch-off prizes inside. The winners,...
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Maryland Park Service Graduates Ranger School Class of 2025

Maryland Park Service Graduates Ranger School Class of 2025

The Maryland Park Service graduated 20 new State Park Rangers following four weeks of job training. Maryland Ranger School this year was held at the future Savage Highlands State Park in Garrett County, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2026. The rangers were honored in a ceremony held Nov. 11 at the Eastern Garrett...
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Adult Education Graduates Prove It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams

Adult Education Graduates Prove It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus rang with cheers and shouts of praise as 22 Adult Education Program graduates walked across the stage on October 30, 2025. CSM faculty and staff joined proud family and friends in celebrating the 2025 graduates of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) and the General...
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Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Abuse and Child Pornography

Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Abuse and Child Pornography

State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Robin Maudie Barahona Gonzalez, 37, of Lexington Park, Maryland, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison with 35 years of active incarceration and ordered to registered as a sexual offender for LIFE for the sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography. The sentence...
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Brenda Lee Cusato, 67,

Brenda Lee Cusato, 67,

Brenda Lee Cusato, 67, of Harwood passed away November 15, 2025. She was born September 16, 1958 to Clarence and Dorothy (Harris) Farrall. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Cusato and her sister Regina Langeluttig. She is survived by her children Anthony Cusato Jr. “AJ” and his wife Connie of Huntingtown,...
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Christopher Shelton Loeffler, 48,

Christopher Shelton Loeffler, 48,

Christopher Shelton Loeffler, 48, passed away on November 13, 2025, at his home in Huntingtown, Maryland, surrounded by his family. Chris was born on April 9, 1977, in Washington, D.C to David and Kathleen Loeffler. He was raised in North Beach and later moved to Huntingtown. Chris had a spirit of adventure and a...
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Penni Cee Meador, 65,

Penni Cee Meador, 65,

Penni Cee Meador, 65, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on November 13, 2025 at Capital Region Medical Center. She was Born on June 17, 1960, in Washington, D.C., to Betty Claudette (Hutto) and David Samuel Boswell. Penni grew up in Largo, Maryland, where she graduated from Largo High School, class of 1979. She married...
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Mary Theresa Morris, 73,

Mary Theresa Morris, 73,

Mary Theresa Morris, 73, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born on May 14, 1952, in Washington, D.C., to John and Mary Morris, she was raised in Mount Rainier, Maryland, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and faith. Mary graduated from Frostburg University, where...
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Norma Ann Buckmaster, 80,

Norma Ann Buckmaster, 80,

Norma Ann Buckmaster, 80 passed away on November 11, 2025, at her home in St. Leonard, Maryland. Norma was born on December 31, 1944, in Washington, DC to Charles and Virginia Kendrick. Norma, or Nana as she was affectionally known, held several jobs over the years, to include working at Ben Franklin and The...
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Judy L. Fulir, 71,

Judy L. Fulir, 71,

Judy L. Fulir, 71, of Hollywood, MD passed away on November 9, 2025 at her residence. Born May 27, 1954 in Pawhuska, OK, she was the daughter of the late Bob Powell and Edith (Lynn) Powell. Judy is survived by her husband, Mark Fulir; step-children, Melissa and Joseph Fulir; her sister, Bobbie Foreman and husband...
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Captain John Thomas Smith, USAF, Ret.,

Captain John Thomas Smith, USAF, Ret.,

Captain John Thomas Smith, USAF, Ret., passed away peacefully at age 84 after battling a service-connected cancer. He was a man of quiet faith in God who walked the walk. He was loved beyond measure and will be missed deeply. John led a full and meaningful life. He was born in Kinston, North Carolina,...
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Robert “Bobby” Lee Kemp

Robert “Bobby” Lee Kemp

Robert “Bobby” Lee Kemp, a devoted husband, loving father, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by family. Born on January 23, 1943, to Sarah Lucille Helmick and Clarence Kemp, Bobby grew up in a home filled with love alongside his siblings Rosie, John, Hubert, and Janet. At just 16,...
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Lilyann “Lyn” Marie Beard, 77,

Lilyann “Lyn” Marie Beard, 77,

Lilyann “Lyn” Marie Beard, 77, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1948, in Ohio to the late Michael and Dorothy Strainic. After graduating from Anderson High School in 1965, she went on to study English at Ohio State University. She later earned a master’s degree...
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