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Alcohol Contributing Factor in Head-on Collision on Thomas Johnson Bridge

Alcohol Contributing Factor in Head-on Collision on Thomas Johnson Bridge

On September 27, 2019 at approximately 7:50 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported head-on collision involving three vehicles on top of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. Preliminary investigation revealed, a 1989 Volvo operated by Raymond Jones Sr., 51 of Lexington Park, was traveling South on Route 4...
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Mary Ann Jones (Lunson), 89

Mary Ann Jones (Lunson), 89

Mary Ann Jones (Lunson), 89, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 26, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Her husband, Harry Scott Jones, was by her side, as he was for the 69 years they shared in marriage. With her roots in Washington, D.C., branches of Mary Ann’s story led her...
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Firefighters in St. Mary’s County Quickly Extinguish Large Brush Fire in California

Firefighters in St. Mary’s County Quickly Extinguish Large Brush Fire in California

On Thursday, September 26, 2019, at approximately 11:50 a.m., firefighters from Bay District and Hollywood responded to the backyard of 44195 Cross Bow Lane in California, for the reported outside fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximate 150×150 foot area on fire in the woods to the rear of multiple residential...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Currently Investigating Death in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Currently Investigating Death in Lexington Park

On Thursday, September 26, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Crossroads Apartments on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported CPR in progress. Crews arrived on the scene and pronounced a 20-year-old male deceased on the scene. Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...
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St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office Welcomes a New and Returning Deputies

St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office Welcomes a New and Returning Deputies

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Tim Cameron welcomed a new deputy and a returning deputy on Wednesday. Deputy Bianca Salas and returning Deputy Artina Manns took the oath of office, administered by St. Mary’s County Clerk of the Court Debra Burch at Sheriff Cameron’s office, observed by family members and Sheriff’s...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Non-Licensed Business Operating in St. Mary’s County

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Non-Licensed Business Operating in St. Mary’s County

On Thursday, Sept. 16, 2019, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a business dispute involving substandard driveway sealcoating at the 37000 block of Newlands Street in Mechanicsville. A subject representing Mitchell’s Paving was contracted to repair and seal the complainant’s driveway. The cracks were not repaired, and it appeared...
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Dr. Joseph T. Luke Welcomes New Associate and Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Practicing in Southern Maryland

Dr. Joseph T. Luke Welcomes New Associate and Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Practicing in Southern Maryland

Southern Maryland-based dentist Joseph T. Luke, D.D.S., M.S. is proud to announce that his son Jonathan T. Luke, D.D.S. has joined his practice. Jonathan T. Luke received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where he was a member of the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society Member....
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St. Mary’s County Museum Division Hosting Final Public Open House of 2019 at Drayden African American Schoolhouse on October 5, 2019

St. Mary’s County Museum Division Hosting Final Public Open House of 2019 at Drayden African American Schoolhouse on October 5, 2019

The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering the final Open House of the year for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, MD, October 5, 2019. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved...
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Driver Transported to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Chaptico

Driver Transported to Area Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Chaptico

On Friday, September 27, 2019, at approximately 12:05 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hurry Road and Jean’s Way in Chaptico, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned and one subject ejected. Crews arrived on the scene to confirm a single vehicle off the roadway...
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St. Mary’s County Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Lexington Park

UPDATE 9/27/2019: Samantha Ann Somerville, 30, was sentenced to the maximum of 20 years in prison for her involvement with an Armed Robbery in Lexington Park.  Samantha Somerville and her co-defendant, husband Wayne Darnell Somerville, Jr., 31, snatched an innocent victim’s purse after assaulting the victim by spraying mace into her face. State’s Attorney...
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VIDEO: Police Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Accident in Ridge That Sent Driver to Trauma Center

VIDEO: Police Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Accident in Ridge That Sent Driver to Trauma Center

UPDATE 9/27/2019 @ 11:40 a.m.: On Sept. 27, 2019 at approximately 12:19 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 13000 block of Point Lookout Road in Ridge for the report of a single motor vehicle collision. The operator of the vehicle was located at the scene trapped inside with...
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Deborah “Debbie” Marie Jackson, 35

Deborah “Debbie” Marie Jackson, 35

Deborah “Debbie” Marie Jackson, 35, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully at her home on September 21, 2019. Debbie was born February 8, 1984 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Dennis Edward Jackson and Rose Marie (DiMisa) Jackson. She worked in the food industry for many years before becoming a full-time mother. Debbie...
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Michael A. Lupton

Michael A. Lupton

Michael A. Lupton of White Plains, MD passed away suddenly on September 15, 2019. He was born August 15, 1997 to John K. Lupton and the late Ogee P. Eckard. Michael is survived by his father, John K. (Kristine) Lupton; his sister, Heather (Eric) Leadbetter and many other family members. The family will receive...
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Dorothy Louise Bowen, 96

Dorothy Louise Bowen, 96

Dorothy Louise Bowen, 96, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on September 24, 2019, in her home surrounded by her children. Dorothy was born November 8, 1922 in Barstow, MD to the late Benjamin Hal and Carrie Esther Weems Bowen. Dorothy and her husband, Carey Bowen, raised their family on a farm in Bowensville....
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Jeanne Marie Gerber, 95

Jeanne Marie Gerber, 95

Jeanne Marie Gerber, 95, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 18, 2019. She was born September 19, 1923 in Harford City, IN to Carry Jay and Marie C. (Cale) Palmer. She was raised in Kansas City, MO and married Clarence Gerber in 1942. Due to Clarence’s military service, they lived in many places all...
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Robert (Bob) Merrill Pfeiffer, 74

Robert (Bob) Merrill Pfeiffer, 74

Robert (Bob) Merrill Pfeiffer, 74, of Port Republic, MD. passed away peacefully in residence at the Burnett Hospice Care facility in Prince Frederick MD on Sept. 20, 2019. He is survived by the love of his life, Shirley, step son Tim, granddaughter Jenna, great grandson Theo. Survived by two nephews, two nieces, two grand...
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Mary Margaret Walker Dinota, 95

Mary Margaret Walker Dinota, 95

Mary Margaret Walker Dinota, 95, of Solomons, MD passed away on September 6, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born November 5, 1923 in New Market, IA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Joseph Walker and Cora Maude (Leeper) Walker. Mary was a Telecommunications Management Specialist for the U.S. Government for thirty...
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Gabriel Anthony Lawas, 17

Gabriel Anthony Lawas, 17

Gabriel Anthony Lawas, age 17 of Waldorf, Maryland, died September 18, 2019. He has lived here for 10 years after coming from Cebu City, Philippines. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Gabriel’s was an orchestra violin player since 4th grade and had...
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Judith Gray Bowling, 73

Judith Gray Bowling, 73

Judith Gray Bowling, 73, of St. Mary’s City, MD formerly from Bryantown, MD passed away on September 22, 2019 at her home. Born on January 11, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the loving daughter of the late Elsie Mae McDonagh Harrison and Thomas Edwin Harrison, Sr. Judith was the loving wife Patrick Marsham...
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Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70

Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70

Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70, of Hollywood, MD was born on December 27, 1948 to parents, John Richard Knott, Sr. and late mother Virginia Pilkerton Knott (d. 2010). Bill passed away on September 24, 2019 in Hollywood, MD in his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill is survived by his wife, Donna...
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Richard Tirado

Richard Tirado

On Monday, September 16, 2019, Richard Tirado departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Dwain McCray

Dwain McCray

On Friday, September 20, 2019, Dwain McCray departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 . Interment be at Trinity Memorial Gardens following service.
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Pauline Looper

Pauline Looper

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Pauline Looper departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church 2001 14th St. SE Washington D.C. 20020. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery.
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Abraham Dantzler

On Monday, September 23, 2019, Abraham Dantzler departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment be at Heritage Memorial Cemetery following service.
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Eunice Clark

Eunice Clark

On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Eunice Clark, departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Greater Deliverance Christian Church, 441 Chaplin Street SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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