Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced Thoraz Xavier Smallwood, 39, of Waldorf, to 25 years with all but 15 years suspended and 5 Years of Supervised Probation for the Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Second-Degree Assault. Smallwood will...
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Lucille Elizabeth Shepherd, “Betty”, 91, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 17, 1933, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Annie Elizabeth Mattingly and the late John Franklin Mattingly, Sr. Lucille was the loving wife of the late Francis Norris Shepherd, whom...
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Marjorie “Margie” Swann Boyers, age 79, of Chaptico, Maryland, originally from Issue, Maryland, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on July 28, 1945, Margie was the beloved daughter of the late Dora and Philip Swann. She was the devoted wife of Charles Frank Boyers, with whom she shared 54 loving years of marriage....
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Richard Kershaw, 81 of Owings Maryland succumbed to a 10-year battle with dementia with his wife, family and friends by his side. He was born on January 23, 1944, in Washington DC to the late William C. Brown and Margaret V. Brown. He started his fire fighter career in Montgomery County then transferred to...
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Elsie Mae Simmons (Hooper) of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 95 at CalvertHealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born February 12th, 1930 in Prince Frederick to Abram H. Hooper and Daisy M. Hooper (Ramsey). Elsie grew up...
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Freeman Paul “Rick” Rediker, Jr., of Huntingtown, Maryland, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born on April 22, 1955, in Portland, Maine, he was the only son of Ethel Marie (Williams) Rediker and Freeman Paul Rediker, Sr. Rick called many places home while growing up in a Navy family....
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William “Bill” Hardesty, 79, of Chesapeake Beach passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born December 3, 1945, in Prince Frederick to Elridge Hardesty and Mildred (Hance) Hardesty. He lived his entire life in Calvert County and cherished every moment of it. He graduated from Calvert High School in...
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Thomas Ralph Wilkinson, Sr. “Tom Bear,” 91, of Harwood passed away May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born March 15, 1934 in Lothian to Calvert and Elizabeth Anne (Moreland) Wilkinson. Tommy worked on the farm while growing up and eventually went into the excavating business, where he worked all his life. He...
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It is with deep sadness that I, and my daughters, announce the death of our beloved “Salty” Joyner on November 8th, 2024 at our home in Solomons, MD. At her time of passing, she was under the comfortable care of family and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Several weeks prior to her death I asked...
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On May 30, 2025, Barry Edward Richardson, 78, passed away. Barry was born on September 13, 1946, in Washington, DC, to Lawrence and Florence Richardson. Barry proudly served in the United States Army for two years and was honorably discharged in 1968. Following his time in the Army, he worked for many years at...
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Francis Leonard Lengel, age 93, of California, Maryland passed away on May 26th, 2025. Born on August 11, 1931 in Donora, Pennsylvania. He served in the Navy and worked at Patuxent River Naval Air Station as an Air Traffic Controller before retiring. He was respected by his co-workers and friends. He enjoyed playing softball...
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Robert Earl DeVelbis, 70, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on May 29, 2025. On February 13, 1955, Robert was born in Guam to Earl and Icey DeVelbis. After graduation, he landed his first job as a Mechanic for Fred Frye rebuilding transmissions. After marrying Ruth in January of 1979, he was a Welder for...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police Aviation Command responded with Trooper 7 and transported two children to an area Children’s Center with various injuries. A third child and two adults were evaluated for injuries on the scene, however, it is unknown if they were transported. Police are investigating the two vehicle collision and further updates will...
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On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the 7700 block of Bensville Road in Waldorf, for the reported injuries after a fall. Crews responded for a 51-year-old male who reportedly fell from a barn roof onto tractor equipment. EMS arrived on scene to find the victim was...
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On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services, EMS Division graduated 4 Paramedics and 9 EMTs. These 13 new personnel have joined their brothers and sisters in the field to begin their internship. From left to right : Top Row: Paramedic Ko, Paramedic Warres, Paramedic Daymude, Paramedic Lutz Second Row:...
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On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Great Mills High School on Great Mills Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle T-bone style collision with one still...
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On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., emergency medical services responded to the Great Mills High School located at 21130 Great Mills Road, for the reported medical emergency. Crews arrived on the scene to find an 18-year-old male suffering from active seizures. A helicopter was requested to transported the patient to an...
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UPDATE @3:25 P.M.: A second, separate motor vehicle collision with no injuries has bee reported in the area of Three Notch Road and Patuxent Beach Road. Extended delays expected in the area. Police have at least one lane of Southbound Three Notch Road closed UPDATE @2:08 P.M. Bridge is closed while First Responders operate...
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CCPS is excited to offer free Grab ‘N Go meals this summer! Although our school sites do not qualify for traditional summer meal programs, we’re pleased to share that some of our locations are eligible to participate in the USDA’s Rural, Non-Congregate Summer Meal Program — a special opportunity designed to support rural communities. What are...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces the appointment of Cynthia Harris as interim Calvert County Treasurer, effective immediately. Harris brings more than 30 years of experience in the Treasurer’s Office, having served as deputy treasurer since 1995. In her role, she has overseen the collection of real and personal property taxes,...
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On Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note regular admission prices apply to others with the party: St. Clement’s Island Museum: $3 for...
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On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of tobacco compliance checks at retail establishments throughout the county to ensure adherence to laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21. The operation involved 34 businesses and utilized a 20-year-old...
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On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:48 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 2300 block of Pinefield Road in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. Multiple 911 callers reported smoke was coming from the garage of this address with the house being evacuated. Crews quickly arrived on the scene to...
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A Charles County truck driver told Lottery officials that he buys tickets “once in a blue moon,” and when he does, it’s always scratch-offs. This struck us as odd in that he was visiting lottery headquarters to cash a winning Pick 5 ticket. Seeing our confusion, he turned and said, “Meet my father.” It...
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On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 8:55 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to 4028 Summer City Boulevard in Chesapeake Beach, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke and fire showing from a single story home with all occupants having evacuated prior to the fire...
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