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Judge Karen Abrams selected to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Judge Karen Abrams selected to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Former Maryland Circuit Court Judge, the Honorable Karen Abrams, has been selected by the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women to receive the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. Judge Abrams’ community activities have included membership on the following boards: United Way of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, Calvert Marine Museum and Calvert...
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50 Year Service Award for Chief Dave Summers of Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad

50 Year Service Award for Chief Dave Summers of Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad

Chief Spalding and her membership recognizes Chief Dave Summers of the Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad for 50 years distinguished volunteer service to his community and Charles County. In addition, he served Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department as a Chief Officer. He also received a proclamation from our county commissioners for his service. Congratulations Chief Summers.
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Accident in Leonardtown

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Accident in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at approximately 5:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Chingville Road the area of  Vibbert Lane in Leonardtown for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway after striking a tree and multiple mailboxes. The single occupant/operator signed...
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Bottle Throwing and Bar Fight in La Plata on New Year’s Eve Leads to Arrest for Two Men

Bottle Throwing and Bar Fight in La Plata on New Year’s Eve Leads to Arrest for Two Men

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack, responded to Vinos Liquor Store in La Plata for the report of a fight in progress. The caller stated a large group of patrons were actually fighting and throwing bottles. When troopers arrived on scene, the...
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Male Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Accident in Mechanicsville

Male Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Accident in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, January 6, 2019 at approximately 3:50 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to 27861 Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, at the Maryland International Raceway for the reported impaling/traumatic injury. Dispatch advised responding units that the 911 callers reported fire and rescue personnel will need to access the victim from Maryland International...
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UPDATE: Donald Levi Warrick Arrested AGAIN by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE: Donald Levi Warrick Arrested AGAIN by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE 1/8/2019: Donald Levi Warrick Jr., has been located and arrested. 1/2/2019: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Donald Levi Warrick Jr., 30 of Lexington Park. Warrick violated the conditions of his pre-trial release by removing his GPS device on December 29, 2018.  Warrick was on pre-trial release for the...
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UPDATE: Wanted Individual LOCATED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – William Luke Ellis Jr.

UPDATE: Wanted Individual LOCATED: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – William Luke Ellis Jr.

UPDATE 1/8/2019: William Luke Ellis Jr., was located and arrested. 1/7/2019: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of William Luke Ellis Jr., 24, of Great Mills. Ellis has outstanding warrants for Theft and Failure to Appear/Failure to Control Vehicle Speed on Highway to Avoid Collision. Ellis has brown hair, blue...
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Woman Transported to Area Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in Lexington Park

Woman Transported to Area Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in Lexington Park

On Monday, January 7, 2019 at approximately 9:50 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, and NAS Patuxent River responded to 45993 Great Mills Court, in Lexington Park for the reported kitchen fire with one person injured. Crews arrived on  scene to find a 2-story apartment complex with nothing evident from all sides of the building....
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Bushwood Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Assault, Destruction of Property, Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace

Bushwood Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Assault, Destruction of Property, Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace

On Friday, December 23, 2018 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to the La Plata Best Western Hotel for the report of a domestic assault. The caller stated that several hotel patrons were complaining of fighting in room 128. Once police arrived at the hotel, they made...
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Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson passed from a medical emergency on Saturday January 5, 2019. Jackie is survived by her husband Jay Olson, Son Tyler Olson, granddaughter Aubree and Mother Florence Phillips, close friends JoAnn Debullet and Danielle Debullet. She is predeceased by her father Kenneth W. Phillips and Aunt Rose Sherman. Jackie joined the...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Seeks Feedback On New Online Opioid Education Course For Parents

St. Mary’s County Health Department Seeks Feedback On New Online Opioid Education Course For Parents

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) put out a call today for parents and guardians of children of all ages to test their new free online opioid education course. The organization is seeking feedback on how this resource can be improved before its official launch in February 2019. There are now over 100...
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Holiday Gift Exchange Makes Leonardtown Lady $77,777 Richer

Holiday Gift Exchange Makes Leonardtown Lady $77,777 Richer

A simple gift from a relative gave a lucky Maryland Lottery scratch-off fan a holiday to remember this year. Nicknamed “Queen of 7s,” the Leonardtown lady won the top prize of $77,777 on a Maryland 7s scratch-off. “At first, I thought it was one of the ‘joke’ tickets because that would be my luck,”...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $148.4 Million During December

Maryland Casinos Generate $148.4 Million During December

Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced that December 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled a $148,381,413 an increase of $7,347,286 (5.2%) compared to the December 2017 total of $141,034,126. Contributions to the State of Maryland from December 2018 casino gaming revenue totaled $61,032,048, including $45,792,178 for the Education Trust Fund. Casino...
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Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Theft, Burglary and Gun Charges

Prince Frederick Man Arrested for Theft, Burglary and Gun Charges

On Thursday, December 6, 2018 Detective Rector of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was assigned to investigate a theft/burglary that occurred at a residence on Broomes Island. The victim advised police that over the last twelve to eighteen months, several items of value had gone missing from his residence and out buildings on his...
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Fist Fight on Side of Road in Prince Frederick Leads to Arrest for Two Lusby Men

Fist Fight on Side of Road in Prince Frederick Leads to Arrest for Two Lusby Men

On Friday, December 14, 2018, while on routine patrol, Deputy Mohler from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, was traveling southbound on Solomons Island Road, when heobserved two black males actively fighting behind a vehicle in the area of Mountain Trail in Prince Frederick. Deputy Mohler observed both individuals striking each other while holding onto...
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Orlando J. Boccabella “OJ”.,94

Orlando  J. Boccabella “OJ”.,94

Orlando J. Boccabella “OJ” of Huntingtown, MD passed away on December 31, 2018, at the age of 94. OJ was born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Alessandro and Carolina (Disantis) Boccabella. For over 66 years, he was the beloved husband of Lorraine V. (Hooper) Boccabella. OJ was a United States Navy...
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Edward L. Watson

Edward L. Watson

Edward L. Watson, of The Villages FL, (formally of Clinton, MD) passed on Jan. 2, 2019 at the age of 95. Born and raised in Washington, DC. Edward was the beloved husband of Lois E. Watson for over 50 years. Lois pre-deceased him in 2006; Edward began his federal government career as a painter...
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Melody Ann Nutter, 60

Melody Ann Nutter, 60

Melody Ann Nutter, age 60, of Lusby, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was born to Sonja B. Ritchie and the late James B. Duffy on March 2, 1958. Melody was passionate about her family, her beach and racing. Melody was a wife to the late Jack Nutter, Sr. and step-daughter...
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Patricia Kreb

Patricia Kreb formally of Arlington, VA transitioned this life on Jan. 2, 2019. Patricia was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Florentine and Hattie Webb. She graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School and upon completion of high school she attended UCLA. She is survived by her three children Nancy Ann Pirner of...
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Dorothy Elaine Mosso

Dorothy Elaine Mosso

Peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018, Dorothy Elaine Mosso departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 1:00pm until time of service 2:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Joyce Yvonne Daniels

Joyce Yvonne Daniels

Joyce Yvonne Daniels departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 4, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home – 2294 Old Washington Rd Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment following at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD.
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Mary Catherine Butler, 60

Mary Catherine Butler, 60

Mary Catherine Butler, 60 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on December 30, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 for visitation at 11 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Interment will...
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Edwin W. Bowling, Sr.

Edwin W. Bowling, Sr.

Edwin W. Bowling, Sr., of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1939, and was the son of the late Benjamin T. and Lessie G. Bowling. Edwin is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Muriel P. Bowling; his five...
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Thompson Promoted to Assistant Warden of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center

Thompson Promoted to Assistant Warden of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center

Mary Ann Thompson, a longtime employee of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, has been promoted to Assistant Warden of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Thompson, formerly the Support Services Manager of the detention center, was promoted on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. “Congratulations,” Sheriff Tim Cameron told Thompson on Friday when...
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Heads up, Commuters: Busy Capital Beltway Ramp in Prince George’s to Close this Week

Heads up, Commuters: Busy Capital Beltway Ramp in Prince George’s to Close this Week

As part of the continuing effort to keep bridges safe and traffic moving, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will replace the I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) Bridges over MD 214 (Central Avenue) in Largo beginning mid-December. The $26 million project will be complete by the end of 2021. The bridges were...
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