The Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, estimates 238 million blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay in 2025, a decrease from last year’s 317 million crabs. The results showed decreases in the abundance of adult male and...
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The Department of Public Works, Water & Sewerage Division advises that annual fire hydrant inspections will occur June 2-13, 2025. The inspections will start in the Prince Frederick area at Armory Square and continue south through Kenwood, St. Leonard, Lusby, concluding in Solomon’s. Contractors will inspect the hydrants for proper operation, maintenance and flow...
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Zachary Lee Pratz, 29, of Leonardtown, was sentenced on May 29, 2025, in the District Court for St. Mary’s County after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor theft scheme involving repeated shoplifting of copper plumbing fittings from the Lowe’s Home Improvement store located on Worth Avenue in California, Maryland. According to court records and the...
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center reported on May 29th, a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for June 2nd. A powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun the evening of 30 May. The CME is anticipated to arrive at Earth later on Sunday, 1 June....
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As Maryland homeowners freshen up their properties and landscape for the summer season, they should know the proper steps to take when hiring tree removal companies to clear damaged and downed trees, limbs, and branches. In addition to the damage that can be caused by storms, the aftermath of storms can also bring responses...
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Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal...
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On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 2:36 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Port Tobacco Road and Chestnut Hill Place in La Plata, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment. Multiple 911 callers reported a two vehicle collision with one trapped. Firefighters arrived on the...
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UPDATE 5/30/2025: On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 1:58 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack along with Charles County Sheriff Deputies responded to United States Route 301 north of Smallwood Drive for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team...
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TODAY, Friday, May 30th, 2025. The National Weather Service has placed St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s Counties under a Tornado Watch is in effect for the entire region until midnight. A couple tornadoes are possible during this time, while also bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts and large hail. A...
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On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the 20800 block of Freedom Run Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported animal bite. Multiple 911 callers reported a dog got out of the crate and bit at least five people. Police arrived on the scene to find 6...
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UPDATE 5/28/2025: Catherine has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance and sharing. 5/27/2025: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance in locating a critical missing person. Catherine Johnson 54-year-old female went missing in the morning hours of May 27th, 2025, and was last seen in the area of Maple...
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The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department is saddened to announce the sudden passing of active member, Joscelynne Pannone, of Fire Division 3. Joscelynne joined the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department in September 2021. First as a member of EMS 3, and later transferring to Fire 3. Prior to her time at Waldorf, Joscelynne was a member...
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Floyd Franklin Dilsaver, born on October 27, 1934, in Quantico, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025 in his home in Waldorf, MD. A man of humble beginnings, Floyd was one of eight children in a family that faced many hardships. He left school early to help support his family after his father’s...
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Kirt Thomas Riegler, 59, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 10, 1965 in Wayne County, Michigan, he was the son of the late Edward Riegler and Carol Riegler. Kirt served in the U. S. Air Force for over twenty-two...
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Maryellen Georgeann Gray, 68, of Marbury, MD, passed away on May 6, 2025. Maryellen was born on January 9, 1957, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Robert L. Woelfl and Ruth Werner. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Angela Obney, and her brother, Wayne Hazen. Maryellen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....
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Frances Lorraine Francisco, age 64, of Hollywood, MD, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home, on May 17, 2025. Born on November 27, 1960, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Michael Stanislaus (Stanley) Abell, Sr. and Ollie Virginia (Forrest) Abell. A lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident, Frances was a graduate of...
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Annabelle Edmonds Ruff, affectionately known as Ann, passed away on May 17, 2025, after a courageous ten-month battle with cancer. She was 78 years old. Born on April 10, 1947, in Vallejo, California, Ann was the youngest of four daughters of Evelyn and James Edmonds. From an early age, her deep well of compassion...
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Nancy King Tarry Long, age 85, passed away May 26, 2025 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, Maryland. She was born on December 5th, 1939 in Owings, MD to James Herbert King, Sr. and Ruby Estelle (Marcelas) King. Nancy was raised and educated in Calvert County. Nancy always loved school and valued education....
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John Herbert “Herbie” Johnson, Jr 76, passed away on May 24, 2025. Herbie was born on September 14, 1948 in Cheverly, MD to the late Elizabeth Ann Wilkinson Johnson and John Herbert Johnson, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Lothian, MD and graduated from Southern High School in 1966. He was a member...
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Mary Ellen Paddy, 75, of Deale, MD passed away May 23, 2025. She was born January 8, 1950 in Prince Frederick, MD to Virginia Lee Trott and Thomas E. Paddy. She was raised in Deale, attended Deale Elementary and Southern Jr. High School, and graduated from Southern High School in Lothian. Throughout her life...
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Michele Kline Richardson, 61, of Prince Frederick passed away May 22, 2025. She was born December 4, 1963 in Baltimore to William David and Donna Mae (Prokop) Kline. Michele was raised in Laurel before moving with her family to St. Leonard and graduating from Calvert High School in 1981. She then attended Charles County...
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Margaret Revelle, 87, of Friendship, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025 at La Casa assisted living in Annapolis, MD surrounded by family. She was born February 26, 1938, in Paris (now Owings), MD to Herbert C., Sr. and Charlotte (Manifold) Dowell. Margaret grew up in Paris, MD and graduated from Calvert High School....
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Dennis Leonard Murphy, 77, of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home in his wife’s arms on May 19, 2025. Born on October 12, 1947, in Washington, D.C., Dennis was the beloved son of the late Grace Helwig Murphy and John Reginald Murphy. He was also preceded in death by his sister Margie...
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Today, we celebrate the life of Wayne, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, devoted community servant, and cherished friend, who passed away at the remarkable age of 91. He was born March 11, 1934 in Washington D.C. to John and Gladys Florence (Tyler) Gordy. Wayne’s boundless enthusiasm and joyful spirit touched everyone who...
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Caroline York Chisum, 96, of Friendship, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at her home. Born on October 16, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Josephine Prout and James Arthur York. Caroline grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Roland Park Country School, then went on to attend Randolph-Macon...
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