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Police in Calvert County Investigating Robbery at Dunkirk Pharmacy

Police in Calvert County Investigating Robbery at Dunkirk Pharmacy

On Monday, May 21, 2018 at approximately 11:20 a.m., deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the CVS Pharmacy located at 10095 Ward Rd. in Dunkirk, for a commercial robbery. Three suspects entered the store and went to the pharmacy. The suspects jumped the counter and demanded drugs. During the robbery, one...
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Two Occupants Avoid Injury When SUV Crashes into Pond

Two Occupants Avoid Injury When SUV Crashes into Pond

On Friday, May 18, 2018, at approximately 9:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Pegg Road, in the area of Stoney Brook Road for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned with entrapment, into a pond. Crews arrived on scene to find a SUV off the roadway, on its...
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Matthew Shannon Aaron, 42

Matthew Shannon Aaron, 42

Matthew Shannon Aaron, 42, of Waldorf, Maryland, died May 19, 2018. Matthew was a self-employed Real Estate Appraiser and a member of Life-Point Church. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and was known as the “Neighborhood Dad.” He was the son of Thomas (Cap’n Brent) Brenton Aaron and Patricia Stock Aaron. He is...
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Dalisay Sta. Ines La Rocque, 65

Dalisay Sta. Ines La Rocque, 65

Dalisay Sta. Ines La Rocque, 65 of Waldorf, MD, passed away on May 18, 2018 at University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, MD. Dalisay “Dahlee” was born on May 20, 1952 in Bacayao, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines to the late Conchita U. Ulip and Vicente D. Sta. Ines. Dalisay accompanied her...
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Irene Estella Hill-Harris, 92

Irene Estella Hill-Harris, 92

Irene Estella Hill-Harris, age 92 of Newburg, Maryland, died May 17, 2018 at Genesis Center in La Plata, Maryland. Irene was the oldest member of Shiloh Community United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the church choir, the United Methodist Women, Warriors of Wisdom Ministry and other activities of Shiloh. She enjoyed...
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Anna Virginia Garity, 72

Anna Virginia Garity, 72

Anna Virginia Garity, age 72, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 after fighting a difficult battle with colon cancer. Anna was born October 24, 1945, in Falling Waters, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Richard F. House, Sr. and late Nina Unger House. The most important things to Anna were...
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Gil Bouyett, 60

Gil Bouyett, 60

Gil Bouyett of Hughesville, MD, passed away at the age of 60, on May 18, 2018 with his family at his bedside. Gil was born on December 22, 1957 to the late Gil Bouyett, Sr. (Aida) and the late Esther Diaz (Jose Emilio) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Gil enjoyed building model aircrafts, working...
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Kimberly (Kim) Yeager, 38

Kimberly (Kim) Yeager, 38

Kimberly (Kim) Yeager, 38, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away on May 15, 2018. Born on August 23, 1979 in Prince Georges County, she was the daughter of James Edward Yeager and the late Sandra K. Yeager. Kim is survived by her son, Logan Bayne Myers, her husband, Michael Andrade, brother’s Billy Yeager and...
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Shirley Temple Carroll 77

Shirley Temple Carroll 77

Shirley Temple Carroll 77, of Lexington Park, MD departed this life on May 14, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 8, 1940 in Baltimore, MD. Shirley received her education in the St. Mary’s County, Maryland Public School System. She was an active member of St....
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Anthony “Pop” Knobel Sr., 82

Anthony “Pop” Knobel Sr., 82, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Pop was born in Gallant Green, MD on July 20, 1935 to the late Joseph and Agatha Knobel. Pop was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary C. Knobel and five siblings. He...
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John Francis Lynch, “Jack”, 85

John Francis Lynch, “Jack”, 85

John Francis Lynch, “Jack”, 85, of Saint Inigoes, MD formerly from Birmingham, MI passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2018 at his home. Born on July 13, 1932, he was the son of the late Nora Roach Lynch Gable and John Albert Lynch. Jack was the loving husband of Patricia...
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George William Ramsey, Jr.

George William Ramsey, Jr.

George William Ramsey, Jr. of Colton’s Point, MD passed away in Lexington Park, MD on May 19, 2018. Born on October 22, 1935 in Oxford, NC, he was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Regan Ramsey and George William Ramsey, Sr. George is survived by his cousin Joseph Friess, Jr. and Cordia E....
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Jack Bailey Endorsed by County Commissioner O’Connor and Jarboe

Jack Bailey Endorsed by County Commissioner O’Connor and Jarboe

SMNEWSNET received the following press releases from County Commissioner John O’Connor and Tom Jarboe. ________ John O’Connor: As one of your County Commissioners I am pleased to offer my strongest endorsement of Jack Bailey for State Senate in District 29. St. Mary’s County needs a Senator who will understand the County Commissioners and the community. I...
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Intoxicated Callaway Man Arrested for Property Destruction

Intoxicated Callaway Man Arrested for Property Destruction

On May 12, 2018, Deputy Andrew Budd of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 13000 block of Point Lookout Road in Ridge for a reported disturbance. Budd made contact with Trey Dominic Barnes, 31, of Callaway who was extremely intoxicated. Barnes was told numerous times to leave the property, which he...
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Letter to the Editor: I do not Know who Exactly Jack Bailey is…

Letter to the Editor:  I do not Know who Exactly Jack Bailey is…

Dear Editor, I’m writing to express my concern that Governor Larry Hogan is promoting a no name politician out of the Governor’s Mansion of Maryland. I do not know who exactly Jack Bailey is but it alarmed me to see his political advertising signs posted about Saint Mary’s County with an added sign saying...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Burglary and Escape

Lexington Park Man Charged with Burglary and Escape

Shawn Michael Clark, 26, of Lexington Park, violated a protective order on May 2, 2018 at a residence at the 16000 block of Three Notch Road in Ridge and returned the morning of May 3, 2018. The victim advised that Clark unlawfully forced entry into the residence, causing damage to the door frame and...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 5/21/2018 to 5/25/2018

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 5/21/2018 to 5/25/2018

During the week of May 21, to May 25, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Eastbound Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Northbound Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Northbound Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Northbound Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Cameras are...
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John Henry Pilkerton, 87

John Henry Pilkerton, 87

John Henry Pilkerton, 87, of Hollywood, MD died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at his home. John was the last surviving child of the late John Henry and Mary Lillian Quade Pilkerton. He was born on February 9, 1931 in Leonardtown, MD and had a deep family history in St. Mary’s County. He loved...
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Dorothy Anne Barber, 90

Dorothy Anne Barber, 90

Dorothy Anne Barber, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away surrounded by loving family and friends at her long-time residence in Mechanicsville, MD on May 17, 2018. Dorothy was born on July 14, 1927 to the late James Matthew and Julia Theodora Long in Oraville, MD. She was a homemaker and a Margaret Brent Alumni...
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Antonette (Toni) Selby, 76

Antonette (Toni) Selby, 76

Antonette, (Toni) Selby, 76, of Hollywood, MD formerly from Monessen, PA passed away on May 14, 2018. Born on June 13, 1941 in Monessen, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lydia Franks and Anthony Franks. Antonette was the loving wife of Richard Kenneth Selby whom she married in Memphis, TN on April...
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Ell Dora Lomax

Ell Dora Lomax went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 1:00 pm until time of service 2:00 pm at BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment at a later date.
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Wilhemina Leake

Wilhemina Leake

Suddenly on Wednesday, May, 2 2018 Wilhemina Leake departed this earthly life in Capitol Heights, MD. Family and friends will gather on May 18, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Carolina Missionary Baptist Church, 9901 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Interment will follow at National Harmony Memorial...
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Madison Claire “Maddie” Curran, 12

Madison Claire “Maddie” Curran, 12

Madison Claire “Maddie” Curran, 12, of Lusby, MD passed away on May 11, 2018 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born November 3, 2005 in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Natasha Davis Rapert and Steven Joseph Curran. Maddie was a resident of Calvert County for most of her life. She attended Kings Christian...
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Governor Larry Hogan Reminds Marylanders to Prepare for Continued Rain, Storms throughout this Week

Governor Larry Hogan Reminds Marylanders to Prepare for Continued Rain, Storms throughout this Week

Rain is in the forecast for the remainder of this week and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is reminding residents to be prepared for additional storms and flooding. “Much of the state has already experienced heavy rain and flooding and these conditions are predicted to continue for the next several days,” said Governor Larry Hogan....
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Three Fugitives Arrested at Raid on Drug House in Waldorf

Three Fugitives Arrested at Raid on Drug House in Waldorf

On Friday, May 4, 2018, at approximately 7:25 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a house in the 10600 block of Quillback Street in Waldorf. Pursuant to the search, a quantity of crack cocaine, cocaine HCL, a digital scale, US currency and other drug distribution paraphernalia were...
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