Jeanne Anderson “Jo” or “Pearl” Turner was born February 29, 1948 to her loving parents Harry and Estell (Ward) Anderson. She attended Deale Elementary and Southern Junior and Senior High School, graduating in 1966. Jeanne went on to attend National Legal Secretarial School in Hagerstown, where she took advanced courses. In the summer of...
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Anne Patterson, 83, of Benedict, MD passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Born on February 7, 1936, in Tillery, NC she was the daughter of the late Clarence H. Copeland, Sr. and Wilda V. (Farran) Copeland. For over 26 years Anne was the beloved wife of Don Patterson. Anne retired as a School...
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Peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Diane Louise Grant departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery.
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Mary Lucille Sivak, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born October 18, 1933 in St. Mary’s County, Maryland to the late Eugene Trossbach and Lilian M. Trossbach. Lucille was a devoted wife to her husband John Sivak whom she married July 19, 1952 in St. Michael’s Church and spent 54 wonderful...
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Madeline Jeanne Muir, 68, passed away on July 30, 2019 peacefully at her home in Brandywine, MD. Madeline was born in Washington, DC on Feb 18, 1951. On April 11, 1969, she married the love of her life, Melvin J. Muir Sr. Madeline and Melvin were married for 50 years this past April. Madeline...
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Alfred Omega “Buck” McClanahan, Jr., 89, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Most commonly referred to as “Buck”, he was born on December 24, 1929 in Croom, Maryland to the late Alfred Omega McClanahan, Sr....
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Thelma Jane Russell, 87 of Clements, MD passed away on July 30, 2019 at her residence. Born December 3, 1931 in Savannah, GA to the late Tyna Viola Lynch Bacon and Hershel Virgil Bacon. Thelma was the loving wife of the late John Albert Russell who passed away on June 10, 1971, they were...
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William “Phil” Philip Ferguson, 77 of Hollywood, MD passed away on August 1, 2019 at his residence. Born May 1, 1942 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late Mildred V. Gatton Ferguson and John I. Ferguson, Sr. Phil was the loving husband of Catherine M. Ferguson whom he married on March...
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8/3/2019 @ 10:50 a.m.: On August 2, 2019, at approximately 11:07 p.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Bensville Road in Pomfret for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, Mark McKinley Hughes, Jr., 42 of Indian Head, went to the residence and shot and killed Vickie Danita Pickeral,...
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On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s and Calvert County Sheriff’s Offices and Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown and Prince Frederick Barracks responded to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department social hall at 46900 South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the report of shots...
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On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown and Prince Frederick Barrack responded to the IHOP on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Police arrived on scene to find...
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Pamela Kunieki, a Navy Veteran and her husband live in Great Mills, MD. Ms. Kunieki has had some health problems that brought about some breathing issues, and she requires oxygen. Her home needed a bit of help due to older carpet and air ducts that needed to be cleaned to help her breathe better....
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On Friday, August 2, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m., volunteer firefighters from Hughesville and surrounding departments responded to 5675 Brandywine Road in Hughesville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a one-story single-family dwelling with fire showing from the roof. The owner was identified as Kathleen Payne. The estimated loss...
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On Thursday, August 1, 2019, at approximately 11:45 p.m., volunteer firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to the area of 12180 Acton Lane in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. The owner is identified as Zapata Enterprises. The estimated loss of structure and contents is valued at over $300,000. The fire was reported...
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to contact with pig ear dog treats. CDC and FDA are now advising people not to buy or feed any pig ear dog treats to pets, including any that may already...
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On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Volunteer firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown and Mechanicsville responded to 38172 Dukeharts Creek Road in Coltons Point, for the reported large brush fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large brush fire in the backyard of a residence that extended to a shed...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold adult volleyball informational meetings for teams and individuals. The Coed League meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Margaret Brent Recreation Center and is open to men and women ages 18 and up. Recreation games begin Monday’s in September...
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On Sunday, September 22, 2019, the Charles County Chamber of Commerce will present its 2nd Annual “Bounty of the County” event at Weatherly Farm in Newburg, 2nd Annual “Bounty of the County” hosted by the Charles County Chamber of Commerce from 3:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., at Weatherly Farm, 14145 Banks O’Dee Road, Newburg,...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to attend the 36th Annual National Night Out which is less than a week away! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 6th! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to...
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On Thursday, August 1, 2019, at approximately 7:20 p.m., firefighters responded to Bert’s Restaurant at 28760 Three Notch Road and Etna Court in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure collapse. Crews arrived on scene to find a large tree/limb onto the roof of the restaurant. Employees stated water was coming into the restaurant. All firefighters...
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On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at approximately 4:40 p.m., firefighters from Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments responded to 3670 Neighbors Place in Nanjemoy, for the reported structure fire. The owner was identified as Doris Thomas. The estimated loss of content and structure is valued at $2,000. The occupant/owner was able to discover...
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It consolidates equipment across two-pickup trucks, trailers, and a retrofitted bus into one response unit. It is staffed by volunteer hazardous materials technicians from all of the St. Mary’s County Fire Departments. The unit features a light tower, PTO generator, and SCBA fill station. The new unit will be receiving an LED light package...
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is pleased to announce the launch of their recently updated website featuring fun and fresh new features for farmers and consumers alike. Colorful, intuitive, and easy to navigate, the website was constructed by All Ag Media of Calvert...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you, your family and your community to the 36th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, from 6 to 8 pm – an opportunity to meet and socialize with law enforcement and your neighbors. A neighborhood that invests time and cares into each other is...
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A Maryland State Police helicopter crew rescued an injured boater from the waters off Flat Island in Anne Arundel County. On Sunday, July 28, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Emergency Operations Center received a call requesting assistance for an individual who was injured in a tubing accident in the waters east...
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