Governor Larry Hogan today announced during National Apprenticeship Week that the Maryland Department of Labor has received a $6,012,924 award from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for a State Apprenticeship Expansion Grant. This grant is the fourth in a series of expansion grants awarded to the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) and...
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“To my fellow Calvert County citizens: Like you, I too am frustrated with the new norm we are experiencing with COVID 19. Governor Hogan has tasked county law enforcement agencies with enforcing COVID 19 specific laws when necessary, in conjunction with the County Health Officer. As your Sheriff, I am asking you to do...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced the commitment of $70 million in new investments for initiatives to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Marylanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The $70 million of new investments I’m announcing today will help us to protect the health and safety of even more Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Unfortunately, we...
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Henry S. Baranoski, age 90, peacefully entered eternal life with his Lord on November 1, 2020. Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, he was employed by the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority for 31 years. He married Marie Wicinski in May 1955 and raised two sons, Thomas and James. A Korean War Veteran, he...
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UPDATE: U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel today sentenced Marvin Windell Gray, a/k/a Marv, age 45, of Waldorf, Maryland to 66 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, on the federal charges of: conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl; distribution of fentanyl; and being a felon in...
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Kenneth Steven “Steve” O’Neill, 68, of Tracy’s Landing, MD crossed over peacefully on November 3, 2020 with his family by his side. Steve was a loving father to his sons, Steve and Shawn, husband to his wife Judy, and brother to his sister Kathy and brother Donald. Steve was born on January 24, 1952...
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Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80, of Dunkirk passed away October 31, 2020. He was born October 29, 1941 to Samuel and Elsie (Stallings) Thomas. Edgar grew up and graduated school in 1959 in Calvert County. He enjoyed going to the American Legion for dinners and dancing. With family he farmed tobacco but also worked...
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Katherine Wallace, age 91, of Prince Fredrick, Maryland, passed peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2020. Katherine was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late John Hoy Brown, Jr. and Alice Blanche Anderson. She was sister to Rosemary O’Driscoll of Prescott Valley, AZ, and was preceded in death by siblings Alice Jean Perrigo,...
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Gary Gene Burton, 78, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on November 5, 2020, at the Solomon’s Nursing Center. Born on June 9, 1942, in Western Port, MD, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Hazel M. Burton. Gary worked for the Safeway/Collington Warehouse in Landover, MD, where he retired after...
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Martha Jane Smith Greenwell (August 27, 1950 – October 29, 2020) died peacefully at her home Thursday evening with her loving husband at her side. Martha Jane “Janie” is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Wayne Greenwell, whom she married on December 14, 1996 at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD....
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James Bernard Young, 62 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am on Monday, November 16, 2020 at St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Rd, St. Inigoes, MD. Interment to follow in the church...
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Marjoyrie Taylor-Brooks departed this earthly life on Monday, November 2, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9:00am until time of service at 10:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment following at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
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Frank McKinley “”Bubba”” Smith peacefully transitioned to enteral rest at the age of 82, on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC. In his final hours, he shared time with all his children, and his loving wife Mae who was by his side, when he passed. Born on August...
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Peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2020, James Melvin Harvey departed this earthly life in Glen Burnie, MD. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:45am...
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On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at approximately 10:08 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Medleys Neck Road and Church Creek Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported water rescue / occupied vehicle trapped in floodwater. While crews responded to the Medleys Neck Road incident. Fire and rescue personnel were then dispatched...
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On Wednesday, November 10, 2020, Governor Hogan Announced a Series of Actions to Slow the Spread of COVID-19. The new directives reduce food service establishments capacity to 50% and restore mandatory teleworking for State Government Employees. The Governor also announced Public Health Advisories that limit indoor gatherings to 25 or fewer and expanded warnings...
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The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH for St. Mary’s County, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles, and Prince George’s Counties until Thursday, November, 12, 2020, 11:00 a.m. Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall, with a few embedded thunderstorms possible, are expected to persist through Thursday morning. The...
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This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front and come in two colors: “satin nickel” (black and silver) and “venetian bronze” (black and bronze). They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. The two-way...
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Today, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced $400,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support county volunteer fire companies. The county is establishing a new grant program designed to help volunteer fire companies whose operations have been impacted by COVID-related restrictions. “Anne Arundel Volunteer Fire Companies are an important part of our Fire...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a domestic-related murder. PGPD officers responded to a call for help in Lanham early this morning. After the suspect initially fired upon police and struck multiple police cars, both PGPD and New Carrollton Police officers returned fire. At some point, the suspect was struck by the...
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UPDATE: The vehicle and the operator of the vehicle involved in the collision has been identified. Investigation determined Jakiya Annette Bowman, age 20 of Lexington Park, was driving the 2013 Nissan Altima that struck the victim and then fled the scene. Approximately 10 minutes after the pedestrian was struck, police, fire and rescue personnel...
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On Monday, October 26, 2020, at approximately 7:50 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Patuxent Beach Road and Three Notch Road in California, for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Engine 91 from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene to find two vehicles on the...
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