On Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 5:06 p.m., officers responded to the 10000 block of Whittle Court in Waldorf for the report of an armed suspect. Before the first officer arrived, a second call was made to 9-1-1 indicating a male suspect had just shot a gun into a residence. When officers arrived, they...
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The new grant program will have a maximum budget of $779,000. The goal is to provide grants to support restaurants (full meal preparation with on-site dining), food trucks and bars that serve food that are based in St. Mary’s County. Grants may be used for working capital, such as rent, payroll, and job training,...
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On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Chief Restructuring Officer released the following statement. “The Pet Valu U.S. team is proud to have met the needs of our devoted pet lover customers in the U.S. for more than 25 years. However, the Company’s stores have been significantly impacted by the protracted COVID-19-related restrictions. After a thorough...
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Calvert Hospice was so pleased to partner with Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum this year for the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Virtual 5K Run/Walk. The original plan was to host a 5K fun run/walk at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum on September 19, but COVID-19 prevented that from happening. The creative team behind...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will shift traffic along MD 5 as part of the improvements at the Abell and Moakley Streets intersections, starting Monday, November 9, at 9 p.m. MDOT SHA’s contractor will stripe and shift the travel lanes within the work zone overnight. This temporary traffic pattern...
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UPDATE: On November 3 at 10:56 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Amber Leaf Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, Daniel McClellan-Givens 17, of Waldorf, inside an apartment; he had a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital where he was...
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Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that nighttime helicopter test events are scheduled to take place November 4 to November 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more information call the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Mark Andrew Alvey Jr., 28, is wanted for Second-Degree Escape from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center as he cut off his GPS monitoring device on Oct. 31, 2020, stemming from an original charge of Second-Degree Assault. Anyone with information on...
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UPDATE – 11/04/2020: During the investigation, Ronald Alysha Huggins, 25, formally of Waldorf, was identified as the operator of the striking vehicle. The facts of the case were presented to the Grand Jury for Charles County, and a bench warrant was issued for Mr. Huggins arrest on February 28, 2020 for felony hit and run...
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UPDATE 11/04/2020 at 1:30 p.m: The family has provided the following update. “John Garrett Jr. Has been located. Now the process of helping him to heal and reconnect with the family unit is paramount.” Our family was overwhelmed with the amount of tips and well wishes that we received from across the country. Those...
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UPDATE: On November 3, 2020, at approximately 1:21 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident with reported injury in the 25800 block of Three Notch Road, in the area of South Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville. Deputies arrived on scene and located the operator, Lawrence Alvin Hoffman...
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UPDATE: On Monday, November 3, 2020, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a 911 call for a robbery at the Burchmart on Point Lookout Road, in Leonardtown. The investigation revealed the suspect entered the establishment, displayed a knife and attempted to take money from the cash...
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Willis Rehberg Fleming, son of Elizabeth Rehberg Fleming and William Fleming, brother of Phyllis Fleming Falcao and Miriam Fleming Johnson, died on October 20, 2020 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Willis grew up in Ellendale, North Dakota before moving with family to the Washington, D.C, area, where he...
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JesusVincent “JV” Ver Acuesa, 50 of California, MD, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away on October 19, 2020 at home. Vinnie was born on September 6, 1970 in Quezon City, Philippines to Rosita Acuesa Ver of the Philippines. Vinnie proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Captain’s Cook, from March 8, 1999...
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Virgie Maryjane “MJ” Beamer, 95, of California, MD passed away on October 26, 2020 at The Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Maryjane, the youngest child of the late Charles William Johnston and Virgie Butler Johnston, was born in Washington D.C. on September 8, 1925. Like many young women in D.C. during...
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Sylvia “Dumplin” Arnold Behr, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on October 26, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on October 22, 1936 in Baltimore, MD to the late William Arnold and Lola Mae Buckmaster. Syliva married her husband, Jacob Behr on January 26, 1957 in Baltimore, MD...
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Joseph Randolph Atchison, 90, of Prince Frederick, MD died on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Joseph was born in Waldorf, MD, later raising his family in Temple Hills, MD. He enjoyed nature walks, attending country music events, attending car shows and anything that involved his family. He enlisted in the...
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Carol Jane Augustin, 60, a long-time resident of Chesapeake Beach passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick. Carol was born July 30, 1960 in Gary, IN to Arthur Allan & Dorothy Carolynn (Kish) Augustin, and was raised in Bowie, where she graduated from Bowie High School. Since...
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Helene Eloise Ganey, 87, passed away on October 23, 2020 in Lusby, MD surrounded by her family. Born June 2, 1933 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late William Mitchell Quick and Eloise Elizabeth (Gilmore) Quick and stepmother Irma (McPherson) Quick. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Donald Joseph...
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Karen Frisco Smith,70, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on October 23,2020 at her home. She was born on October 11,1950 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late Victor and Ophelia Birdie Frisco. Karen was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and James Frisco. Wife of the late William Clifton Smith, she...
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James Kleinheinz passed away October 24, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. Jim was born in Wausau, WI to John and Alvina (Beidermann) Kleinheinz. He was the youngest of 10 children, having 1 brother and 8 sisters. Jim grew up in Wisconsin and attended Marquette University graduating with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering...
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Bessie Naomi Scaggs, 88, of Owings passed away October 27, 2020. She was born May 23, 1932 in Prince Frederick to Maurice and Elsie (Coleman) McCready. Bessie was raised in Lusby and graduated from Calvert High School. She married William Richard “Dickie” Scaggs on May 23, 1953 and lived on the Scaggs family farm...
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Diane “Dee” Teresa Woods, 81, of Huntingtown passed away October 29, 2020 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick. Dee was born November 13, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to Francis and Charlotte (Domras) Hoyle. Dee was a very spunky, outspoken, and genuine woman with a big heart. She had a strong belief in...
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Jean Jarvis Horsmon, 90, of Solomons passed away October 31, 2020 at her home. She was born June 27, 1930 in Prince Frederick to Carter Vernon and Helen (Leitch) Jarvis. Jean was a lifelong resident of Calvert County and a graduate of Calvert High School. She later attended Towson State Teacher’s College and graduated...
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Linda Marie Burnette, 70, of Waldorf, Maryland, died on October 21, 2020 at her home. Linda was born on January 27, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Audrey J. Ferris and Louis L. Barber. Prior to retiring, Linda worked for the Federal Government as a video keyboard operator for over 20 years. Linda...
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