Laura Belle McGowan, 76, of Huntingtown, MD passed away November 23, 2019. She was born March 19, 1943 in Pineville, WV to Ance and Stella (Blankenship) McGraw. Laura was raised in Blackey, VA and attended schools there. As a young woman Laura moved to Washington, DC and met James F. McGowen. Laura and James...
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Pamela Ann Spillman, age 62 of Prince Frederick, passed away on Sunday, November 17. She was born to Otto and Charlotte Lengerhuis in Baltimore, Maryland on May 24, 1957. Pamela graduated from High Point High School before attending Prince Georges Community College where she completed her associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. Pam proudly served...
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Henrietta Cecilia Plum, “Henri”, 80 of Bushwood City, MD formerly from Lanham, MD passed away on November 25, 2019 at her home. Born on November 29, 1938 in Washington, DC she was the loving daughter of the late Caroline Adelaide Topper Hock and Henry Francis Hock. She was preceded in death by her husband...
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Anthony Fitzgerald Greenwell, 52 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 20, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment will be private.
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Brenda Faye Hodges, 69, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2019. Brenda was born on July 16, 1950 in Laurens, South Carolina to the late Robert Clifford Butler and Minnie Lee (Lyons) Butler of Faulkner, MD. Brenda met her best friend and husband, James Henry Hodges over thirty-four...
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Margaret “Maggi” Smith Hoover, 92, of Port Republic, MD, died on November 21, 2019, at Solomons Nursing Center. Born on August 26, 1927, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Smith and Katherine Mahr. Maggi is a graduate of American University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in...
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Patricia Ann Fisher, age 75, of Waldorf, MD passed away on November 22, 2019 in Waldorf, MD after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born In Roanoke, Virginia on January 17, 1944 to the late Clarence Foutz and the late Shirley Evans Foutz. Pat was a fun-loving and independent woman. She retired from...
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On November 25, 2019, at approximately 8:05 a.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to 255 Lore Road in Solomons, for the reported boat fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 1983, 32-foot Trojan power boat moored in a slip at Beacon Marina. Firefighters found fire in the cabin area...
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In addition to the St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Clear Water Program that provides Bay Restoration grant funding to existing residential properties with failing septic systems, two new pilot programs are now available through the Metropolitan Commission: The Connection Incentive Program provides assistance to owners of existing residential properties currently served by septic and/or...
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On November 24, 2019, 2019, at approximately 6:30 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 2561 Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller reported they heard an explosion and then saw fire coming out of the bedroom. A very short time later, Deputies from the Charles...
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Maryland State Police will have extra troopers on patrol all across the state as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. A variety of initiatives will be employed to keep traffic moving safely, to respond quickly to highway incidents, and to take appropriate enforcement action when violations occur, to keep travelers safe on Maryland roads. Beginning Wednesday,...
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U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Representative Steny Hoyer (all D-Md.) have announced more than $98,000 in federal funding for the Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, Inc. to replace outdated rescue equipment, including the “jaws of life,” spreaders, cutters, rams, jacks, and stabilizers. These tools are used for rescuing...
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On Thursday, November 21, 2019, at approximately 8:05 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Indian Bridge Road and Western Branch Lane in California, for the reported single vehicle into a tree, with one patient trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree,...
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On Saturday, November 16, the Charles County Arts Alliance held its Annual Gala to award $71,334 to 21 area schools and 18 nonprofit organizations to enhance their programs in the fields of visual, performance and literary arts. The funds will be used to present a myriad of cultural programs and events in Charles County,...
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The St. Mary’s County Museum Division is partnering with St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen, the only full-time soup kitchen in Southern Maryland, to help feed residents in need during the holiday season through their “Feed the Families” program, which provides groceries for the most impoverished families at three Title 1 schools in St. Mary’s...
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Eddy Ronald Requilman Jr., 48, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 surrounded by family. Eddy was born October 27, 1971 in Cheverly, Maryland to Eddy and Deborah (Childress) Requilman. Eddy worked as a general contractor for over 30 years before joining the Local 100 Sheet Metal Union where he was...
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On Friday, November 22, 2019, at approximately 7:55 a.m., firefighters from Bay District responded to the 22200 Block of Valleyview Drive, in Great Mills, for the reported kitchen fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2-story split-foyer residence with nothing evident, with two occupants and two large dogs outside. Upon further investigation, firefighters...
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On October 31, 2019, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, during the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT), the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, John Miller, presented the Life Saver’s Award to Ms. Amanda Hill and Mr. Charlie Bogie of the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission. This prestigious...
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The St. Mary’s County Teen Court Program was selected by Global Youth Justice, Inc., to join representatives from Baltimore City Teen Court to participate in their reenactment of a school bullying case at a plenary session of the Annual Fall Institute of the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) Friday, Nov....
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On November 14, 2019, the Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at St. Mary’s College of Maryland held its 22nd annual book awards, presenting book prizes to five county high school seniors in recognition of their outstanding academic record. Shown in photo from left to right: Angie Draheim (SMCM Zeta Chapter vice president), Faith...
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The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, which oversees St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, presents month long exhibits and family events during the holiday season at each historic site. The museums will come alive with special holiday exhibits sure to delight children and adults alike. St. Clement’s Island Museum will host...
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A lucky Waldorf woman is feeling exceptionally grateful these days after winning a second top prize in the Bonus Match 5 game. Her $50,015 win in the Nov. 9 drawing happened with a ticket bought at Westlake Liquors located at 1182 Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. The healthcare retiree plays Lottery games about once every...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is increasing the presence of law enforcement at some schools. The Office of School Safety and Security secured a $276,000 grant that is allowing CCPS to enhance it security efforts through additional police coverage. Jason Stoddard, director of school safety and security, said the grant is limited to increasing...
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Charles Rawlings Foard (Ronnie), 76, of Benedict, MD, passed away peacefully November 17, 2019 in Edgewater, MD from his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Charles was born May 29, 1943 in Prince Frederick, MD. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Robert and Rosalie Foard, brothers Robert Lee, Herbie and Norman Gene....
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