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, 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, 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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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, 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 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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On Monday, September 3, 2018, Carl went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 10 am until time of service at 11am at FROM THE HEART CHURCH MINISTRIES, 5055 Allentown Road in Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers,...
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Ann Elizabeth Clayton, 94 of Piney Point, MD, passed away on September 5, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 14, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow...
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Vera M. Frink went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Family and friends will unite and celebrate her life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will follow at Resurrection...
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Allifa Settles went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of celebration 11:00 am at Greater St. John Church, 11425 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Alethia B. West went home to be with her lord. Family and friends will gather on September 14, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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A Baltimore Ravens fan from Southern Maryland is flying high after becoming Maryland’s newest millionaire on Friday night. The Charles County man won the $1 million second-tier prize in the Aug. 10 Mega Millions drawing and was the only U.S. player to do so. His connection with Lottery luck happened at an Indian Head store only...
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The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for our area now through 8 p.m. tonight. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging county residents to be prepared and is making sand and sandbags available for residents who need them to protect property. Up to 10 sandbags per vehicle may...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation advises citizens sandbags will be available for distribution at the six (6) convenience centers for citizens wishing to prepare for possible flooding conditions due to Hurricane Florence. Sandbags will be distributed on Tuesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 12. Sandbags will be available while...
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Due to the National Weather Service forecast for heavy rain and flooding, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services is providing sandbags to county residents who need them to protect property. Sandbags and sand will be available Tuesday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can pick up...
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Severe storms may cause disruption in electrical service to our homes. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is cautioning citizens when using alternative light and electrical sources during power outages. “These easy to follow tips will help all Marylanders avoid injury or death during power outages,” said the State Fire Marshal. Use flashlights during...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking information from the public relating to a shooting incident that took place in Waldorf. On Saturday, September 8, 2018, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the victim was walking in the 700 block of University Drive when he was approached by an unknown male. The male stole property from...
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As a third grader on Sept. 11, 2001, Kenny Levy of the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department watched the firefighters running into the twin towers on television. Their courage inspired him and changed his life. Watch Kenny’s story here:
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On Saturday, September 8, 2018, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Deputy P. Henry of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Chancellors Run Apartments at Chancellors Run Court, in Great Mills for the report of a suspicious incident. Upon arriving contact was made with the employee who said an unknown black male had entered...
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Official Press Release: At approximately 8:26 p.m., La Plata police officers and other rescue personnel responded to 6300 block of Crain Highway for the report of a vehicle into a building. Upon arrival officers located several injured individuals. Three individuals inside of the restaurant were injured. A 17-year-old female employee and a 55-year-old patron were...
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Governor Larry Hogan today signed Executive Order 01.01.2018.22 declaring a state of emergency beginning Monday, September 10, 2018 ahead of the landfall of Hurricane Florence. The executive order will allow the state to more efficiently coordinate support and provide assistance to local jurisdictions within Maryland and neighboring states. “At this time, there is still some uncertainty about the...
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On Sunday, September 9, 2018, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Dares Beach Road, and Wilson Road, in Prince Frederick, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with subjects trapped. Shortly after dispatch, Calvert County Sheriffs Deputy’s arrived on scene reporting one vehicle was on fire...
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U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Joseph Darren Brooks, 42, of California, and Marvin Leon Young, 42, of Lexington Park, each to 11 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute powder and crack cocaine. Brooks was also convicted of being...
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On Sept. 2, 2018, St. Mary’s County deputies and Maryland State Police responded to the 21000 block of Ace Lane in Lexington Park for the report of sexual abuse. Lindsey Lynn Lam, 43, of Lexington Park admitted that she lied and made up the allegation. She stated she was upset with having to do...
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