Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, is seeking applicants to serve on the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel. The Ethics Panel is the advisory body responsible for interpreting the Ethics Policy and/or Ethics Regulations, subject to review by the Board of Education, and for advising persons subject to the Ethics Policy...
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UPDATE: It was determined that that a runaway horse and buggy was unoccupied by a person when it entered the roadway and was struck by a van after entering the lane the van was traveling in. The horse was pronounced deceased at the scene. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is handling the accident....
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Calvert County Animal Control is seeking information related to a possible case of animal cruelty. The Friends of the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. On Dec. 16, 2019, Animal Control officers responded to the...
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A scratch-off stocking stuffer became the ultimate Christmas gift for a St. Mary’s County man when it revealed a $100,000 top prize. The infrequent player won with our third edition $100,000 Crossword scratch-off, which ranks 15th this week on the Maryland Lottery’s Top 40 Scratch-offs list. The lucky 20-year-old only needed 10 words to...
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On December 19, 2019, employees of the Metropolitan Commission presented Bruce Maynard, A Community That Shares (“ACTS”) representative, with a donation in the amount of $2,514.25. This donation was made possible through fundraising efforts of MetCom employees throughout the fall into the holiday season. Supporting local charities has been an annual initiative by Metropolitan...
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The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections is seeking eligible individuals willing to serve as Election Judges for upcoming elections. Training is provided and participants are compensated. You are eligible to be an Election Judge if you: Are registered to vote in Maryland Are 16 years old or older Are not a candidate for...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, will celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with MLK Days, an annual event that brings the community together for three days of uplifting creativity and inspiration. This year’s event will take place Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20,...
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Elisabeth Ann Follett, 84, of Solomons, MD, passed away at Asbury Nursing Home on January 4, 2020. Born on April 28, 1935 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George E. Wells and Helen Gray. Elisabeth moved to Southern Maryland in 1970 and married her beloved husband, Charles V. Follett in...
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Albert F. Andrade Jr., 91, of Owings, MD passed away on January 2, 2020 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born in Yuma, AZ he was a son of the late Judith (Lavendar) and Albert F. Andrade Sr.. He was the beloved husband of Ethel (Owens) Andrade. They celebrated their seventy-first wedding anniversary in November 2019....
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Mary Loretta Beavan Norris, 98, passed away on January 4, 2020 in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on August 7, 1921 in Leonardtown, Maryland to Bernard Stanton Beavan and Lillian Catherine (Mattingly) Beavan, both deceased. She was a life-long resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in...
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Christopher Drew Trott, 61, a lifelong resident of Galesville, MD passed away suddenly December 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1958 in Annapolis, MD to Jean (Siegert) and Calvin C. Trott. He graduated from Southern High School in 1976. He was a self-employed house painting contractor, and owned and operated...
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Joan Crismond Thorp 82 of Marbury, MD. passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 in LaPlata, MD. She was born on May 3, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Earl M. Crismond. She is also predeceased by her husband Jess R. Thorp. Joan is survived by her son, Martin Thorp (Darlene) and her...
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Diane Tippett, 52, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 31, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Diane was born on October 15, 1967 in Vero Beach, FL to the late John Roger Linley and Suzanne (Henning) Linley. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech),...
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Donald Robert Lash, 68, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 31, 2019 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center with his loving family at his side. Born on September 16, 1951 in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late Joseph Lancaster Lash and Jane Eleanor (Galloway) Lash. Donald was a dedicated and highly...
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David R. Lokitis, 67 of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away, Monday, December 30, 2019 peacefully at home. David was born May 29, 1952 in Norwood, Massachusetts to Joseph and Mary (Ivoskus) Lokitis. He graduated from the Massasoit Community College in 1978. David married the love of his life, Sheila Lokitis (Lallier) on March 12, 1988...
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James Larry Jenkins (Bubba), 85 of Indian Head Maryland, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Bubba was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and printer by trade, he had many hobbies and interests but was especially passionate about fishing and gardening. He was a lifelong Redskin fan and a respected, loving family man. Bubba...
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Rachel Elizabeth Connell passed away Saturday, December 28th at the young age of 27. For anyone who knew Rachel knew her to be a free spirit with a determined personality… staying true to herself every second. Rachel had a few struggles in life, not unlike anyone else that you know but she was a...
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Peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, Henry E. McKoy departed this earthly life in LaPlata, Maryland. Family and friends will gather on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Alfred St. Baptist Church, 301 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Interment is private.
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Peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, Roy Alfred Martin departed this earthly life in Jacksonville, FL. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00am until Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church 5700 St. Bernard’s Drive, Riverdale Park, MD 20737. Interment will follow at National Harmony Cemetery...
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Peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, Herbert A. Lyles departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will gather on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1600 Morris Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment is private.
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Peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020, Patricia Ann Carter departed this earthly life. Family and friends will gather on Thursday, January 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer AME Church, 7800 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment is private.
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Manuel J. Wilson, 64 of Bel Alton, MD passed away peacefully on Dec 29, 2019 at Washington Hospital Center located in Washington DC. Services will be held at the New Life Church at 9690 Shepherds Creek Place, La Plata Maryland 20646., On Friday January 10th, 2020, viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m., to...
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On Sunday, January 12, 2020, the Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will be hosting an all you can eat homemade home style breakfast from 8:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., at the Valley Lee Fire Department at 45245 Drayden Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692 On the menu will be Scrambled Eggs, Home...
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Mary Anne Onianwah has always been interested in how people connect, it could be why she enrolled in North Point High School’s Cisco Networking Academy Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. “My parents come from a third world country and I see how technology connects people around the world,” said Onianwah, a senior who...
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On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., Utility 3 from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, reported they had been involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Great Mills Road and South Shangri-La Drive. Crews arrived on the scene shortly after to find the Dodge Ram Utility truck and a...
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