James Edwin Wingrove (PawPaw), 94, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Friday, May 24 at his home with family by his side. He was born in Fayette PA on October 20, 1924 to James and Stella Wingrove. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Juanita Wingrove. He was most proud...
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Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens to be Tested
There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert and Dorchester counties on Monday, June 3, 2019, at noon. The test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing...
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3rd Annual Paddle for Heroes Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard Race
This exciting fundraising event is a professionally-timed kayak and paddleboard event that will be held at the Leonardtown Wharf on Breton Bay on Saturday, June 8, 2019. A $30 registration fee includes a Paddle for Heroes T-shirt. Event registration is available online or at the event between 9:00am-9:30am, with the races starting at 10:15...
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Shed Fire in Mechanicsville Under Investigation
On Friday, May 31, 2019, at approximately 3:15 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District, and Charles County responded to 26315 Loveville Road and Kavanagh Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find fire showing from a 10×10 shed. Crews extinguished the fire in approximately 5 minutes....
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AUDIO: Waldorf Man Arrested After Machete Attack at Liquor Store and Foot Chase in Waldorf
UPDATE 6/4/2019: On Saturday, June 1, 2019, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office 925 Liquors on Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the reported man armed with a machete and an active fight in progress. Police arrived on scene to see Adam Godines Perez, 21, of Waldorf, fleeing on...
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North Point Student Stars in Netflix Limited Series ‘When They See Us’
The day after Asante Ma’at graduated from North Point High School on May 30, “When They See Us” debuted on Netflix. The limited series tells the story of the Central Park 5 — five teens wrongfully convicted for the rape and assault on a female jogger April 19, 1989, in New York City’s Central...
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Driver Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in California During Rush Hour
On Friday, May 31, 2019, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of the My Eye Doctor on Three Notch Road and First Colony Boulevard, in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a vehicle off the roadway and into a tree,...
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Small Electrical Fire in Lexington Park Office Building Caused by Light Ballast
On Thursday, May 30, 2019, at approximately 3:25 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Hollywood responded to 46591 Expedition Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene at the 4-story commercial building with nothing evident from all sides. Firefighters found a small fire on the 3rd...
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Wildewood Shopping Center Damaged After Vehicle Hits Building
On Friday, May 31, 2019, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 23415 Three Notch Road and Wildewood Boulevard in California, for the motor vehicle accident involving a structure with no injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find a vehicle had struck a Mailbox and a brick wall causing damage...
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Jay Armsworthy wins 2019 Maryland Traditions Heritage Award
Congratulations to Jay Armsworthy, long time bluegrass performer and radio host in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, who has been honored with a 2019 Maryland Traditions Heritage Award from the Maryland State Arts Council. These awards are distributed annually to outstanding stewards of Maryland’s living cultural traditions. Each year the Arts Council selects a person...
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St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day to be Held on St. Clement’s Island State Park
St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day, a family event set to occur on June 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Clement’s Island Museum and on St. Clement’s Island State Park, encourages the public to visit St. Clement’s Island and become acquainted with the island’s past as expert guest presenters and interpreters share...
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Davon J. McKenzie, 24
Suddenly on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, Davon J. McKenzie departed this earthly life in Cheverly, MD. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Spirit of Faith Christian Center, 2261 Oxon Run Drive, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748. Interment will follow at...
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Jonathon Nicholas “Johnny” Bowen, 33
Jonathon Nicholas “Johnny” Bowen, 33, of Huntingtown passed away May 23, 2019. He was born August 1, 1985 in Prince Frederick to Catherine Sue Williams and Jesse Richard Bowen. Johnny was raised in Lusby and attended Patuxent High School. He was a talented carpenter, roofer, and millworker and was employed by Fine Tune Construction....
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Thomas Roderick “Roger” Long, 84
Thomas Roderick “Roger” Long, 84 of Mechanicsville, MD went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019. Roger passed away at his home, under the loving care of his family. Roger was born on May 7th 1935 on DeLaBrooke Manor, near Oraville, MD, to the late James Robert Long and Amy Gertrude...
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Meredith “Mert” Ward Crown, 80
Meredith “Mert” Ward Crown, 80, of Bryantown, MD departed this life on May 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Mert was born August 22, 1938, in Takoma Park, Maryland. He was the son of the late Fenton William Crown and Hattie Bowen (Ward) Crown. Mert met and fell in love with his best...
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Elizabeth Marion Canter (nee Smith), 89
Elizabeth Marion Canter (nee Smith), 89, formerly of Hughesville, MD departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born March 14, 1930, in Piscataway, MD to the late James Clinton and Mary Louise Smith. She was third in line of eighteen (18) children. Elizabeth married Sidney Wilson...
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Irennegbe Kelly Osifo, 58
Irennegbe Kelly Osifo, 58 of Rockville, MD, passed away on May 11, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, June 8, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD. Interment to follow at Parklawn...
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Three Injured After Vehicle Strikes Bay Bridge Toll Booth
On Thursday, May 30, 2019, at approximately 7:40 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza on the U.S. Route 50 in Annapolis, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with multiple subjects trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find one vehicle on its side and confirmed two occupants...
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Hollywood Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Jail After Found Passed Out in Vehicle with 2-Year-Old Son in Back Seat
St. Mary’s County Circuit Judge David W. Densford sentenced Brandon Michael Gohl, of Hollywood, to fifteen years in the division of corrections suspended down to eight years, as to the possession of distribution of heroin count and five years in the division of corrections, all suspended, as to the child neglect count to run...
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St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission Reports a Sanitary Sewer Leak Overflow in St. Mary’s City
The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission is reporting a sanitary sewer leak overflow that occurred on May 30th, 2019 in the area of 47610 College Drive, St. Mary’s City. St. Mary’s Metropolitan Commission staff responded immediately upon notification of the leak at 1:22 p.m. The leak was contained by approximately 3:30 p.m., and final...
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Leonardtown High School Graduate Signs with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns!
Jamie Gillan, also known as the “Scottish Hammer” and son of Squadron Leader Colin Gillan, RAF, has signed with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns! Jamie, a native of Scotland and a Leonardtown High School graduate, is the Brown’s new prospective kicker. He moved to Southern Maryland with his family when his father, a member of...
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