Beginning October 1, the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, Maryland and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park in Piney Point, Maryland, will switch to winter hours. From October 1, 2018 through March 24, 2019, the museums will be open daily, 12 – 4 p.m. For more information regarding the museums hours...
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Scientists and engineers from Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE), Shellfish Monitoring Program, together with staff from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Shellfish Sanitation Program will begin conducting a hydrographic dye dilution study beginning September 24, 2018. The study was originally scheduled for earlier in September but was postponed due to inclement...
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During the week of September 24, to September 28 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Marshall Corner Rd. at James Craik Elementary School Berry Rd. at Jenifer Elementary Piney Church Rd. at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Tim was involved in an unfortunate cycling accident that left him severely injured. As a result, he was flown to Baltimore Shock Trauma Center / intensive Care Unit in Baltimore for emergency treatment.
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Hispanic Heritage Month serves as an opportunity to share both past and present cultural contributions of Hispanic-Americans. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County proudly celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a proclamation which acknowledges the theme “Hispanics: Our Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions.” Hispanic Heritage Observations first began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson...
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Ralph Bishop Dickinson, age 58 of Welcome, Maryland, died September 14, 2018 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. Ralph was the owner/operator of Dickinson Lawn Care for 16 years and a member of Old Durham Episcopal Church in Ironsides, Maryland. He was also a member of the...
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Charles Johnson departed this earthly life on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Richard Joseph “Dick” Clemens, 85, of Friendship passed away September 18, 2018 at Calvert Health Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1932 in Washington, D.C., to Ernest August and Florence (Tracey) Clemens. Dick was raised in D.C. and attended St. Gabriel Catholic School. He joined the United States Navy September 19, 1950 and...
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James W. Ivy III, 59, of Waldorf MD, passed away on Monday September 17 2018. Jimmy was born on March 26, 1959. He graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1977 & was employed by McDonald & Eudy Printers for 34 years as a Printing Specialist. He was a wonderful man, loving father &...
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In an effort to help safeguard customers, the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is working to address the seasonal proliferation of wasps and bees congregating around disposed items at county convenience centers. This is a natural, annual occurrence that will subside with the arrival of cooler weather. Precautionary and remediation...
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UPDATE 9/23/2018@ 2:00 p.m.: On September 23, 2018, at approximately 1:45 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28000 block of Point Lookout Road in the area of Loveville Road, in Loveville, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival deputies located a single motorcycle involved in the collision with...
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On Thursday, September 20, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced William Alphonso Clark, Jr., 30 of La Plata, to 12 years in prison and 10 years suspended time for First-Degree Assault and Third-Degree Burglary. On June 7, 2018, Clark entered a guilty plea to the above charges in Charles County...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on an attempted burglary. On August 22, 2018, three suspects attempted to break into Village Liquors located on Budds Creek Road in Chaptico, Maryland. The three suspects were last seen leaving the area in a light colored Honda Accord. Two of the suspects are white...
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Calvert Hospice received a generous donation of $1,000 from the Hell’s Angels MD Bike & Car Show held on July 14, 2018 at the Calvert Fairgrounds in Barstow. The Hell’s Angels Nomads MD chapter organized the family friendly event, which featured a car and bike show, local entertainment, special visitors from out of town,...
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On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, police and emergency medical services responded to the area of Tulagi Place, and Coral Drive, for the reported injuries after an assault. Police arrived on scene and made contact with a 29-year old female and her sister, who had called 911 after finding a male nude, inappropriately touching the...
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Heather Stephens of Saint Mary’s County ended an emotional roller-coaster of a day in the Maryland Lottery Winner’s Circle, celebrating a $20,000 Keno win. Earlier in the day, Heather and her husband Charles got bad news about a big expense when they visited an auto parts store. The Lexington Park pair needed to replace...
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UPDATE 9/21/2018 @11:20 P.M.: On September 21, 2018, at 7:47 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area in the 2000 block of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a subject not breathing. Upon arrival, officers located the person, a male, and determined that he was deceased....
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Shonte Moses departed this earthly life on, Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Salley Anne Pellegrino, 81 of Waldorf, MD passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at UM Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Salley was born to the late Peter and Sally Vitrano on April 29, 1937 in Buffalo, NY. She enjoyed spending time with family, movies, cats, and church. In addition to her...
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Evelyn Alice Chaney, 88, of Lexington Park, MD passed away at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, in Leonardtown, MD on Monday, September 17, 2018. Evelyn was born on March 23, 1930 to the late Edward Russell and Gertrude (Windsor) Russell, in Washington, DC. Evelyn was a supervisor at Arbitron. In addition to her parents, Evelyn...
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James Michael “Mike” Colleary, 60, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at his home in Bradenton, FL. Born in Coronado, CA in 1958, he was the middle son of the late John E. Colleary, Jr. and Shirley Evans Colleary, formerly of Valley Lee, MD and of Brandenton, FL. Mike grew up in a...
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