On Friday, September 6, 2019, at approximately 9:45 a.m., firefighters from Bel Alton, Newburg, Waldorf, La Plata and surrounding departments responded to 9340 Crystal Lane in Bel Alton, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1-story residence with smoke showing, and upon further investigation, firefighters found a room...
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On Friday, September 6, 2019, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of St. Mary’s Avenue and Glen Albin Road in La Plata, for the motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crew arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in a T-bone style collision. Fire and rescue reported...
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On Saturday, September 7, 2019, at approximately 12:45 p.m., firefighters from La Plata and surrounding departments responded to 600 Edelen Station Place in La Plata, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to a 3-story apartment complex with nothing evident. Upon further investigation, firefighters found a microwave on fire in the...
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The suspect who drove a stolen vehicle at a police officer attempting to arrest him in Cecil County on Friday, September 6, 2019, has been arrested in Virginia. The suspect is identified as William H. Galvin, Jr., 29, of Hughesville. He was arrested at a trailer owned by his mother in Front Royal, Va.,...
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Patuxent River Appreciation Day (PRAD), one of Southern Maryland’s longest running festivals, celebrates its 42nd year on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Calvert Marine Museum. All members of the family can enjoy the fun from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Museum admission is FREE all day. This year’s event will feature a weekend’s-worth...
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In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Webster Field Annex invites public comment on the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) for Munitions Response Site UXO-0001. During World War II, an aerial bombing target (referred to as the Former Aerial Bombing Range) was located adjacent to and...
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Edna Lockwood, the last historic sailing bugeye in the world, will be visiting Historic St. Mary’s City on September 28 during the RiverFest celebration as part of a National Park Service-funded heritage tour around the Chesapeake Bay. Owned and operated by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Edna Lockwood recently underwent a two-year restoration of...
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On Tuesday, September, 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., Laura Masur, Ph.D., will give a free, public lecture titled “Why Maryland? A Curious Tale of Jesuit Priests and an Unlikely Mission.” When asked about this topic, Ms. Masur wrote, “The Society of Jesus was among the earliest investors in the Maryland colony. Jesuits established missions...
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During the timeframe of August 27 and August 29, 2019, there were numerous occurrences of thefts from motor vehicles in several neighborhoods located near Little Cove Point Road in the Lusby, MD area and in the Mount Harmony area of Owings, MD. Detectives within the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) canvassed neighborhoods and located additional...
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On Friday, September 6, 2019, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Patuxent Beach Road and Patuxent Boulevard in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles in the roadway. Three patients were transported to area hospitals...
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The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. regrets to announce the passing of Active Life Member Charles “Mike” Wills. Mike passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Mike joined our station on February 14th, 1980 at the age of 15. Including this year, Mike has had 39...
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Robert Randall Smith “Randy”, 60, of North Beach, MD, passed away on September 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1959 in Charleroi, PA to Robert “Rusty” and Norma Jean Smith. Randy was raised in Arlington, VA and graduated from Yorktown High School. He was married to his beloved Adrienne who...
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Angela Denise O’Dell Seward, 32, of Lusby, MD passed away on September 1, 2019 in West Virginia. Born on August 7, 1987, in Clovis, New Mexico, she is the daughter of David Ray O’Dell and Vickie Luvonne Spencer. Angela graduated from Chopticon High School and went on to receive her License in Cosmetology. She...
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Willie Matthew Taylor, 83, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, (formerly of Park Hall, MD) peacefully passed away on 3 September, 2019 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, MD. Willie was born on April 07, 1936 in Park Hall, MD., to the late Samuel C. Taylor, Sr. and Mary Luvenia Matthews Taylor. Willie graduated from Jarboesville...
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Barbara “Bobbi” Dianne Russello passed into the arms of our Lord on September 1, 2019. She was born on February 7, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the only child of Joseph P. and Jane Forrest Barber Russell, who preceded her in death. Bobbi is survived by three children, Thomas J. Longobardi, Cathy...
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Teneka Lynnette Demps, 45, of Waldorf, MD, died peacefully at home on August 27, 2019 at 11:03pm. She was born on September 14, 1973 in Melbourne, FL to Marla Demps and the late Wallace Ross. She attended public schools in Brevard County, FL. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, an excellent...
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Colleen Janet Campbell, 82, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 27, 2019 at Charles Regional Medical Center. Colleen was born on February 8, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to the late Roy Carroll and Carla (Peterson) Carroll. Colleen married the love of her life, Dean H. Campbell on June 8th, 1976 in St....
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Due to inclement weather, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park will be closed Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Conditions will be reevaluated Saturday morning; potential weekend visitors should call Piney Point Lighthouse Museum before visiting. For more information please call the Piney Point Museum at 301-994-1471. Additionally, St. Clement’s Island water taxi will not...
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Communities surrounding the NAS Patuxent River airfield are advised that testing events involving low level passes of fixed wing aircraft are scheduled to take place Sept. 7 through the Sept. 8, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities...
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UPDATE 9/5/2019: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, September 5, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Deangelo Hemsley, 42 of Waldorf, to life in prison for the First-Degree Murder of John Yates and related charges. On June 14, 2019, Hemsley was found criminally responsible by...
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When power outages occur after severe weather (such as winter storms, hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. Never use a generator inside an enclosed space, as carbon monoxide fumes can build up. The generator...
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The Department of Emergency Services wants you to “Know the Difference” Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours. Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm conditions are expected within 36 hours. Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a threat within 48 hours. Review your hurricane plans, keep informed...
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