James Robert IV, 38, of Severn was sentenced to 60 years for sex abuse of a minor and four counts of rape announced Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. This is the first case in the State of Maryland where a comfort dog accompanied a victim when testifying during a trial. Robert...
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The US Navy’s first CMV-22B Osprey carrier onboard delivery (COD) aircraft arrived at Patuxent River on February 2 after completing its ferry flight from Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center in Texas. This is the first of two CMV-22B aircraft assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21, the squadron leading the developmental test efforts...
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Legislation that passed in the Maryland Senate would establish statewide an initiative to provide therapy dogs to child witnesses in circuit court hearings and proceedings. Children who have to appear in court can feel anxious and overwhelmed, especially when recounting tragic events or similar instances, proponents said. A handler would accompany each dog, under...
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On Friday, February 7, 2020, at approximately 2:45 a.m., police responded to the Cedar Lane Pharmacy in Leonardtown, for the reported commercial burglary alarm. Officers arrived on the scene to find physical damage to a door after an attempted burglary. At this time, no suspect information is available. Fifteen minutes later, at approximately 3:00...
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CSM Homeschool Experience Day. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 7. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. CSM will host homeschooled students at its Prince Frederick Campus to share how the college can provide those students an early college education. Participants can tour the campus;...
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Thomas Lee “Tom” Meador, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He was born on May 4, 1942 in Peterstown, West Virginia to the late Opie Meador and Lucille McGee. Tom met the love of his life and best friend, Sandra “Kay” and married her...
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After a long, beautiful life Reba June Hanson, 97, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully February1st, 2020. She was born on December 19, 1922 in West Virginia to the late Grover Cook and Byrdie Graybeal. Her humble character, love for the beauty in nature, and joy of living off the land came from her...
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Mary Frances Schmalgemeyer, 73, of Hollywood, MD passed away on February 3, 2020, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on July 30, 1946 in Washington D.C. to the late Harvey Theodore Sharrow and Mary Louise Ziedek Sharrow. Mary is a graduate of St. Michael’s Catholic School in...
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Robert Neal Norris, 78, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away at his home on February 3, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1941 in Scotland, MD to the late James Edward Norris, Sr. and Burnette Ridgell. Robert was a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland. He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann...
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Joyce Leffel Walton, 81, of Covington, Virginia, passed on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the Sagepoint Senior Living Center in La Plata, MD. She was born February 26, 1938, the daughter of the late Revis A. Leffel and Nettie Rose Leffel. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond E....
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Jeff Bennett, 58, of LaPlata, MD passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born December 30, 1961 in Washington, D.C. to Rudolph Howard Bennett and Ethel Lucille Stinnett. Jeff felt very blessed to grow up on the family farm in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, where...
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Theodore Richard “Chip” Allen, Jr., 59, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 31, 2020. Born July 23, 1960 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Theodore R. Allen, Sr. and Carol Allene (Warrington) Allen. Chip moved to Calvert County from Landover, MD in 1974. He graduated from Northern High School in 1978....
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Richard Carl Gibson, 94, of Huntingtown, MD passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. He was born in Huntingtown, MD on April 26, 1925 to Mattie Roberta Cranford and Arthur P. Gibson at the Gibson family home on Cox Road. He was the youngest of 10 children (2...
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Shirley Ann Arnheim, 83, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away January 15, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1936, in Toledo, OH, to John A. and Emilia “Tillie” (Kalemba) Komsa. She has lived all over the country growing up, but her fondest memories were from the time she spent living in a farm house...
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Steven Lane Hite, 46, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on January 31, 2020 in Baltimore, MD. Born on December 14, 1973 in St. Louis, MO, he was the loving son of the late Janice L. Nimmer and Donald R. Hite. He is survived by his Step Father David C. Nimmer. Steven was the...
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Annie Sewell departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Monday, February 10, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service at 10:30am at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1440 Dorsey Road, Hanover, MD 21076. Interment immediately following at Saint Rest Cemetery, Hanover, MD.
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Veronica Michele Shingles was born on November 25, 1965 in Leonardtown, MD to Sarah “Tina” Knott and the late James Dent. Michele or Chele, as she was affectionately known, peacefully departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Michele was...
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Robert “Tuddy” Lang Somerville, age 77, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at his home in Park Hall, Maryland, surrounded by his family. Robert was born on August 3, 1942 in Park Hall, Maryland to David Lang and Mary Daisy Somerville. Robert was passionately known by the nickname Tuddy, given by...
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Martha Wilson departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment is private.
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The St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Department received two marketing & communications awards from the Maryland Recreation & Park Association. The awards are for Best Activity Guide for the 2020 Winter Program Guide, and the Best Program Flyer award for the Summer Pool Bash. These annual awards provide an opportunity for Maryland’s park...
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The deadline to apply for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s healthcare scholarship program is fast approaching. Since 2001, 157 scholarships have been awarded to area students pursuing degrees in healthcare related fields such as nursing, imaging, respiratory therapy, laboratory technology, and pharmacists. The deadline to apply to be considered for this year’s scholarships is Feb....
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The Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 Will Cut Retirement Taxes for Marylanders By More Than $1 Billion Over Five Years. This legislation will eliminate all state tax on the first $50,000 of income for retirees making up to $100,000 in federally adjusted gross income. Retirees with Maryland income up to $50,000 will pay...
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