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Cannabis as Medicine? A New Frontier in Charles County

Cannabis as Medicine? A New Frontier in Charles County

It’s been more than four years since the state legislature voted to legalize medical cannabis, and growers, processors, and dispensers are beginning to open throughout Maryland. Charles County is home to three medical cannabis dispensaries and one processor. We recently spoke with two dispensaries— Chesapeake Apothecary LLC and Dispensary Works, both of White Plains. Getting Started in...
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UPDATE: Details Released in Dunkirk Fastop Armed Robbery

UPDATE: Details Released in Dunkirk Fastop Armed Robbery

UPDATE 9/13/2018: On Friday, August 31, 2018, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Fastop Convenience Store, located at on Southern Maryland Blvd, in Dunkirk, for the report of an armed robbery at the establishment. Deputy Flynt located the store clerk who said he was robbed at...
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VIDEO: Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Attempted Car Break-Ins

VIDEO: Charles County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Attempted Car Break-Ins

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018 during the early morning hours, several people called 9-1-1 to report two subjects attempting to break into cars in the Bancroft and Eutaw Forest neighborhoods in Charles County. Officers responded but did not locate anyone. This is the only video they have at this point. One of the suspects...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Sex Offender

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Sex Offender

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Tavares Antoine Sherman, a wanted sex offender. Sherman is described as: Sex: Male Date of Birth: 06/03/1974 (44-year-old) Current Age: 44 Height: 6’01” Weight: 230 lbs Race: Black Skin Tone: Medium Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Black Sherman’s last known residence is 46440 Munley Lane, Lexington Park, and his employment address was 20845 Callaway...
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After Hours Noise at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport Investigated

After Hours Noise at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport Investigated

St. Mary’s County has received complaints regarding noise emanating from the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport after hours. The county conducted a conference call Wednesday morning to ensure operations at research facilities comply with noise standards contained within the county’s zoning ordinance. Management at the facilities has assured the county operations are being reviewed...
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Three Injured After Crash in Lexington Park

Three Injured After Crash in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Willows Road and Abberly Crest Lane for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles off the roadway, in a rear-end style collision Three patients were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening...
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Police in St. Mary’s County Request Public’s Assistance Locating Vehicle that Struck Juvenile and Fled

Police in St. Mary’s County Request Public’s Assistance Locating Vehicle that Struck Juvenile and Fled

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, Deputy First Class Dale Smith of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a hit and run accident involving a juvenile. The juvenile victim advised at approximately 4:30 p.m. while riding a bicycle in the area of Miley Drive and Joy Chapel Road in Hollywood,...
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Dunkirk Man Injured in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Upper Marlboro

Dunkirk Man Injured in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Upper Marlboro

Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which one person died and another was injured Wednesday morning in Prince George’s County. On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at approximately 5:30 a.m., troopers from the Forestville barrack responded on a report of a two-vehicle crash on MD Route 4 north of Ritchie Marlboro Road...
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What Does a “State of Emergency” Mean?

What Does a “State of Emergency” Mean?

In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Governor Larry Hogan has asked State agencies to launch a coordinated effort to keep Marylanders safe and informed in the upcoming days. Governor Hogan signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. Here is information on what a...
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Prepare for Hurricane-Related Electrical Outages

Prepare for Hurricane-Related Electrical Outages

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is monitoring weather forecasts as Hurricane Florence heads towards the eastern seaboard. With the potential impact of heavy rains and high winds facing Southern Maryland, area residents are urged to take steps to prepare for possible hurricane-related power outages. According to SMECO spokesperson Tom Dennison, “SMECO is tracking the...
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Wednesday’s Pet is Ricky

Wednesday’s Pet is Ricky

Wednesday’s Pet for 9/12/18 is Ricky  Featured Pet: Ricky Rescue Group: Humane Society of Calvert County Breed: Beagle Mix Sex: Male Size: Small Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: Contact group for donation fe Ricky arrived at our facility all smiles.  We are still getting to know him but feel free...
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Well Water Advisory in Case of Storm Surge

Well Water Advisory in Case of Storm Surge

In the event of a storm surge from the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Florence, residents and businesses who obtain drinking water from an individual well that is not protected by a flood proof cap, are advised to disinfect their wells if they know or suspect that flood waters have entered and contaminated their systems....
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Capitol Heights Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Waldorf

Capitol Heights Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Waldorf

On Thursday, September 6, 2018 Trooper R. Kreczmer from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack conducted a traffic stop on a gray Ford Taurus for the driver not wearing his seat belt on northbound Route 301, north of Route 5, in Waldorf. Upon making contact with the operator, Paul Alonzo Valentine, 27, of...
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Hogan Administration Announces Statewide Response Efforts to Florence

Hogan Administration Announces Statewide Response Efforts to Florence

Governor Larry Hogan has directed state agencies to work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed as Hurricane Florence continues to head towards the U.S. eastern seaboard. Large areas of Maryland have already experienced significant rainfall in the past few days, making the ground saturated with water and thus making this storm a serious...
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Mary Agnes Bailey, 93

Mary Agnes Bailey, 93

Mary Agnes Bailey, 93, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Loveville, MD passed away on September 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 5, 1924 in Loveville, MD she was the daughter of the late Mary Alma Hancock and Joseph Morgan Hancock. Mary was the wife of the late John Robert Bailey,...
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Stephen Bernard “Bernie” Quade, Sr

Stephen Bernard “Bernie” Quade, Sr

Stephen Bernard “Bernie” Quade, Sr. of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 7, 2018. He was born on June 28, 1936 in Dynard, MD and was the son of the late Grace Irene Lacey Quade and James Carroll Quade. Stephen is survived by his wife Anna Marie Quade of Leonardtown, MD whom he married...
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Kenneth James Hubley, 67

Kenneth James Hubley, 67

Kenneth James Hubley, 67 of California, MD passed away on September 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 8, 1951 in Boston, MA to the late Stephen James “Jim” Hubley and Helen Marie Devery Hubley. Ken is a graduate of Parks College (Now called: University of St. Louis) where...
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Richard J. Weems, Sr. “Dickie”, 86

Richard J. Weems, Sr. “Dickie”, 86

Richard J. Weems, Sr. “Dickie”, 86, of Shadyside, Maryland passed away on September 8, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Dickie was born to the late Fernando Wilson Weems and Mamie Lena (Jenkins) Weems in Shadyside, Maryland on January 14, 1932. He was born at home on Red Top Farm,...
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Joseph Leroy Lacey, Sr., 60

Joseph Leroy Lacey, Sr., 60

Joseph Leroy Lacey, Sr., 60, of Abell, MD passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Robert Lacey and Mary Ozella Thompson Lacey. On July 16, 1977 Joseph married his beloved wife, Laura...
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Chantal Marie Petett, 47

Chantal Marie Petett, 47

Chantal Marie Petett, 47, of Leonardtown, MD died peacefully on September 8, 2018 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Harwood, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1970 in New York, N.Y. to Kenny Sajous of Greenville, S.C. and the late Denise DeGraff Sajous. Chantal is a graduate of...
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Joan Ann Gough Greer, 74

Joan Ann Gough Greer, 74

Joan Ann Gough Greer, 74, of Leonardtown, MD died peacefully on September 8, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 25, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Merrill Ignatius Gough and Nellie Virginia Thompson Gough. Joan was a lifelong resident of...
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Stephen Leroy “Beanie” Bean, 80

Stephen Leroy “Beanie” Bean, 80, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born on January 22, 1938 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Thomas Leroy Bean and Mary Lillian Goddard. Beanie is a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County....
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William Charles “Bill” Edick, Jr, 71

William Charles “Bill” Edick, Jr, 71

William Charles “Bill” Edick, Jr, 71, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1947 in Rhinebeck, NY to the late William Charles Edick and Julia Marks. In 1966 Bill enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly...
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Daniel Walter Buckner, 77

Daniel Walter Buckner, 77

Daniel Walter Buckner, 77, of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 3, 2018, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. He was born on January 21, 1941 in Winchester, TN to the late Daniel Lafayette Buckner and June Matha Reynolds Buckner. Daniel earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering...
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Charles I. Farrell, Jr. “Charlie”, 77

Charles I. Farrell, Jr. “Charlie”, 77

Charles I. Farrell, Jr. “Charlie”, 77 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 3, 2018 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland Charlie was born to the late Charles I. Farrell, Sr. and Alice Pickeral Farrell in Baltimore, MD on June 15, 1941. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his...
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