James Briscoe, Sr. peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, and entered into the presence of the Lord. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 Saint Peter Claver Rd, St Inigoes, MD. Private...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests – 10/7/2019
The following information was provided by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Assault- On September 30, 2019, Dep. M. Beyer responded to the 21700 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault involving a knife. Investigation determined Johnny Robert Bodiford Jr., age 29 of Mechanicsville, began to argue with the...
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Joseph (Joe) Alexander Rivera, 74
Joseph (Joe) Alexander Rivera, 74 of Ormond Beach, FL passed away in Daytona Beach, FL on Sunday, September 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Vieques, PR, son of the late Gilbert Rivera-Perez and Margarita Rivera-Rivera. When he was twelve years old he moved to Hempstead, NY. In junior high...
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UPDATE: State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Waldorf That Injured Eleven Fire Fighters
UPDATE 10/5/2019 @ 3:30 A.M.: On Friday, October 4, 2019, at approximately 4:50 p.m, firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 10386 Chamberlin Court East in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. The incident is not suspicious in nature, and the cause is under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The...
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Alcohol Suspected in Single Vehicle Rollover in Great Mills
On Thursday, October 3, 2019, at approximately 10:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Rose Lane in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle on it tires in the roadway...
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Authorities Recover Body of Adult Male that Jumped From Thomas Johnson Bridge
On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel from St. Mary’s County and Calvert County responded to the Thomas Johnson Bridge, for a water rescue. At approximately 3:00 a.m., NAS Patuxent River called Maryland State Police in Calvert County advising they found a vehicle running on the top...
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Randy Edward Lee, 55
Randy Edward Lee, 55, of Lusby, MD passed away on September 26, 2019. Born January 22, 1964 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Arlene (McCoy) Lee and Robert E. Lee. Randy graduated from Crossland High School in 1982. He married Michelle A. Lee on April 1, 1991 in Arlington, VA...
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Paul Benjamin Blackwell, 70
Paul Benjamin Blackwell, 70 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on September 27, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment...
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Nancy A. Rowe
Peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2019, Nancy A. Rowe departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.
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Historic St. Mary’s City to Host Lost City, a Free Trick-or-Treating Event on October 19, 2019
On October 19, 2019 from 5:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., Historic St. Mary’s City will host its popular free trick-or-treating event, Lost City. Spreading out over the museum grounds, the event will be spooktacular! Families are invited to meet “lost “sailors, go trick-or-treating, play games, or enjoy stories. Maryland Dove will be open and...
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State Fire Marshal Haunted House Safety Guidelines To Look Out For This Halloween
Many Marylanders will enjoy a variety special amusement buildings to celebrate Halloween this October. It is important to keep in mind that these structures have unique fire safety requirements in order to create an enjoyable and safe environment for everyone. “Smoke machines, dim lighting, cramped corridors, and loud noises can create true terror for...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Annual Public Auction on Friday, October 18, 2019
Come join us for our Annual Public Auction. There will be a variety of items up for auction. This is a very important fundraiser our department to help us assist our community in their time of need. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the auction starts at 6:00 p.m. There will be food and...
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WARM “Wrapping Arms Round Many” Seeking Volunteers and Drivers
WARM “Wrapping Arms Round Many” is a winter emergency sheltering program for the homeless in St. Mary’s County, and we are in need of volunteers to help with registration and van drivers. There are many more homeless men and women in St. Mary’s County than the shelters have space for. WARM was established out...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host Reception for Local Artist During 2019 Blessing of the Fleet
St. Clement’s Island Museum will host a reception for local artist, Spencer Riddile, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, during the first day of Blessing of the Fleet. The reception will center around his current exhibit at the museum called “My Connection to Southern Maryland.” Riddile’s artwork captures the beauty...
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Launch of Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr., Center for Leadership at CSM, Foundation Raises Nearly $300,000 toward $500,000 Goal for Generation of Leaders
Saluting a legacy of Maryland leadership and decades of strong support of higher education, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation raised nearly $300,000 to establish the Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. Center for Leadership at CSM during a festive and celebratory evening of music, great food and accolades for Miller at the Running...
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No Injuries After Motor Vehicle Accident on Point Lookout Road Leaves One Trapped
On Monday, October 1, 2019 at approximately 3:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Point Lookout Road and Willows Road in Park Hall, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicle off the roadway involved in a t-bone style collision with one subject...
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St. Mary’s County Public Safety Open House Day on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Leonardtown
The public is invited to join the Department of Emergency Services, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police for a Public Safety Open House Day, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each agency will offer fun and educational activities at their facility and have representatives on...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run After Pedestrian is Struck in Hobby Lobby Parking Lot
On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at approximately 2:40 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Hobby Lobby on Alton Lane and Old Rolling Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult female with minor injuries. The woman stated a...
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Kassidee Taylor Larkin Boyce
Kassidee Taylor Larkin Boyce — beloved daughter of Jeff and Jan Boyce, sister of Lauren Pozega and Shane Boyce, granddaughter of Mary Charles and the late John Charles, the late Bill and Fran Boyce, niece of John (Stephanie) Charles, Kellie (David) Connor, Megan (Tyler) Lewis, Molly (Torin) Cone, Brian Charles, Trish (Phil) Boyce, Joan...
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Raymond Kenneth “Ken” Wible
Ken was born in St. Mary’s Hospital on March 11, 1944, to Raymond Spencer Wible and Margaret Virginia Magill Wible. He was the youngest of three children, Veronica, Ellen (Deceased), and then Ken After graduation from the original Leonardtown High School, he chose to enlist in the United Sates Air Force, He served his...
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Danny Kent Bafford, 66
Danny Kent Bafford, 66, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2019 in residence at Charlotte Hall Veterans’ Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Danny is preceded in death by his parents Eva E. and James E. Bafford originally from Broomes Island and Glen Burnie, MD. Danny graduated from Glen Burnie High School and received his...
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Rashid Akeem Ferguson
Family and friends will unite on Saturday, October 5, 2019 for visitation from 10:00 am – 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery.
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Harriet Wilma Bean, 76
Harriet Wilma Bean, 76, of St. Mary’s City, MD passed away on September 26, 2019 at her home. Harriet was born on February 3, 1943 in Washington D.C. to the late Harry Fleishman and Sara Farrell Fleishman. On February 6, 1965, Harriet married the love of her life, Richard Bean. Together they spent 54...
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Doris Rose Carroll, 93
Doris Rose Carroll, 93, of California, MD passed away on September 26, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on September 25, 1926 in Washington, D.C. to the late Richard Edward and Ada Cecilia Dean Jackson. Doris began working during World War II in the war plant in Washington D.C., where she...
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Leonard (Len) Abert Price, 59
Leonard (Len) Abert Price, 59, of Piney Point, MD, passed away on September 22, 2019, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Len was born on January 24, 1960, in Conway, Arkansas to Mary L. (Haynes) Price and the late James D. Price. Len served his nation for over 41 years, first as...
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