St. Mary’s County residents stepped up to the challenge during the recent Stuff the Bus food drive. The event was held Saturday, May 19 despite stormy weather conditions. This, however, did not deter those who dropped off food donations. Stuff the Bus is an annual event held to ensure local food pantries are well...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Adam Christopher Kelson, 32, of Lexington Park. Kelson is currently wanted for Escape 2nd Degree, due to violating the terms of his pre-trial release; his original charge was Burglary 2nd Degree. Kelson is a black male, 6’3” in height, and weighs 250 pounds. Anyone with information on...
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On May 21, 2018, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies participated in a Border-to-Border initiative sponsored by the Maryland Highway Safety Office. Officers conducted enforcement for various violations, specifically focusing on seat belt usage in the area of the county borders with Charles and Calvert counties. That day, St. Mary’s officers issued 24 citations...
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will permanently eliminate the $7.50 E-ZPass Maryland transponder fee for all new customers, putting $46 million back into Marylanders’ wallets over the next five years. In 2015, the governor announced major toll rollbacks across the state, resulting in $270 million in savings for our citizens....
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Wednesday’s Pet for 5/16/2018 WILSON Featured Pet: Wilson Rescue Group: Doodle Dawgs and Fabulous Felines Breed: Terrier/Poodle Mix Sex: Male Size: Small (10 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $325.00 (See Procedures on Rescue’s site) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doodledawgs.html Wilson is a handsome 1-2-year-old mix. He is friendly, playful, and smart. He gets...
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A St. Mary’s County woman enjoyed a dose of high drama after playing her Maryland Lottery Ultimate Riches scratch-off. Sharon Carter, a federal student loan employee, found a $50,000 prize on her lucky $20 instant ticket. Her journey to a big win began at Capt. Sam’s in Bushwood. Riding a recent lucky streak and...
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Prince George’s County Police detectives charged three men in connection with the sexual abuse of four female victims. The crimes occurred between 2001 and 2008 when the victims were between the ages of 15 and 18 and were enrolled in a program run by the Oxon Hill Assembly of Jesus Christ in Fort Washington....
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Detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department charged a Waldorf man with sexually abusing a student at a school in Morningside. The suspect is 31-year-old Simeon Smith of the 3000 block of Midlothian Place in Waldorf. Smith is a teacher at Imagine Foundations at Morningside Public Charter School. The preliminary investigation reveals Smith...
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On May 17, 2018 Deputy S. Naughton of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Main Street and Duke Street, in Prince Frederick for the report of an intoxicated person. Deputy Naughton made contact with the subject later identified as Richard Huntzberry, 31, of St. Leonard, who was refusing to answer...
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Several St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officers and civilians were recognized and commended for their service at the 18th Annual St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Awards Banquet. Included for the first time at the ceremony were Great Mills High School Unit Citations for the response to a student shooting at Great Mills...
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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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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, 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 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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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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. 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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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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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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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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