On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Kelvin Douglas entered eternal rest. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 7, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment to follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Rd, Waldorf,...
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Barbara “Bobbi” Dianne Russello
Barbara “Bobbi” Dianne Russello passed into the arms of our Lord on September 1, 2019. She was born on February 7, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the only child of Joseph P. and Jane Forrest Barber Russell, who preceded her in death. Bobbi is survived by three children, Thomas J. Longobardi, Cathy...
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Teneka Lynnette Demps, 45
Teneka Lynnette Demps, 45, of Waldorf, MD, died peacefully at home on August 27, 2019 at 11:03pm. She was born on September 14, 1973 in Melbourne, FL to Marla Demps and the late Wallace Ross. She attended public schools in Brevard County, FL. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, an excellent...
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Colleen Janet Campbell, 82
Colleen Janet Campbell, 82, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 27, 2019 at Charles Regional Medical Center. Colleen was born on February 8, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to the late Roy Carroll and Carla (Peterson) Carroll. Colleen married the love of her life, Dean H. Campbell on June 8th, 1976 in St....
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Inclement Weather Closes Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park and St. Clements Island Water Taxi on Friday, September 6, 2019
Due to inclement weather, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park will be closed Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Conditions will be reevaluated Saturday morning; potential weekend visitors should call Piney Point Lighthouse Museum before visiting. For more information please call the Piney Point Museum at 301-994-1471. Additionally, St. Clement’s Island water taxi will not...
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Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for Low Level Test Flights September 7, and 8, 2019
Communities surrounding the NAS Patuxent River airfield are advised that testing events involving low level passes of fixed wing aircraft are scheduled to take place Sept. 7 through the Sept. 8, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities...
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UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Murder of Father-in-Law
UPDATE 9/5/2019: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, September 5, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Deangelo Hemsley, 42 of Waldorf, to life in prison for the First-Degree Murder of John Yates and related charges. On June 14, 2019, Hemsley was found criminally responsible by...
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The Department of Emergency Services Encourages Citizens to Prepare for Power Outages
When power outages occur after severe weather (such as winter storms, hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. Never use a generator inside an enclosed space, as carbon monoxide fumes can build up. The generator...
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St. Mary’s County Government Wants Public to “Know the Difference” and Safety Tips for Tropical Weather Preparation
The Department of Emergency Services wants you to “Know the Difference” Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours. Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm conditions are expected within 36 hours. Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a threat within 48 hours. Review your hurricane plans, keep informed...
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Charles County Traffic Operations Unit Conducts Seatbelt and Distracted Driver Enforcement Which Nets 571 Citations and 99 Warnings
Officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Operations Unit, along with officers from St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties, recently conducted a series of joint enforcement efforts as part of the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” program. Funded by the Maryland Highway Safety Office, “Buckle Up, Phone Down” is a seatbelt and distracted driving initiative...
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Southern Maryland College Fair to be Held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
The Southern Maryland College Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department with two sessions. The first session begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs through 1:00 p.m. The second session begins at 5:00 p.m. and is open until 7:00 p.m. Approximately 120 colleges and universities throughout Maryland...
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Hogan Administration Announces $49 Million of Grant Funding to Higher Education Institutions
The Hogan administration today announced Board of Public Works approval of four capital grants agreements, totaling over $49 million, dedicated to fostering essential projects at four of Maryland’s higher educational institutions. “Each dollar we provide to Maryland’s higher education institutions is an investment in our economy and our future,” said Governor Hogan. “These grants...
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St. Mary’s County Board of Elections is Seeking Eligible Individuals Willing to Serve as Election Judges
The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections is seeking eligible individuals willing to serve as Election Judges for upcoming elections. Training is provided and participants are compensated. You are eligible to be an Election Judge if you: • Are registered to vote in Maryland • Are 16 years old or older • Are not...
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s New Display Examines Historical 1953 Concert
A new exhibit in Reflections, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s history room, takes a closer look at the hospital’s 1953 Spring Festival Concert. The fund-raising event drew a crowd of celebrity guests including Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife. Held in the Drill Hall at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the show was attended...
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Charles County Annual College Fair to be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at North Point High School in Waldorf
The annual Charles County College Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at North Point High School in Waldorf. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) juniors and seniors attend the fair Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of a school field trip. During their visit, students can meet with representatives from...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Announces Open House Schedule
This fall, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, has scheduled three open house dates: Saturday, September 21; Saturday, October 19; and Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day. Open House events at St. Mary’s College include information on academic programs and the College’s integrated career development...
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Seventh District Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Vehicle Fire Threatening Garage in Bushwood
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at approximately 3:55 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to 22044 Colton Point Road in Bushwood, for the reported vehicle fire threatening a structure. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a pick-up truck fully engulfed in fire with extensions to a 1-story garage....
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Department of Emergency Services Encourages Citizens to Proactively Prepare for Potential Weather-Related Conditions
The Department of Emergency Services reminds citizens that St. Mary’s County can feel the impact of a storm or a named hurricane even when it is hundreds of miles away. Hurricanes can produce 150-plus miles per hour winds, tornadoes, and tremendous flooding from both tidal surges and torrential rain. While Hurricane Dorian’s effect on...
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Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims September as International Underground Railroad Month for Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed September as International Underground Railroad Month, which recognizes Maryland as the most powerful destination for authentic Underground Railroad history. It also commemorates all those involved in the Underground Railroad, including Maryland’s courageous Harriet Tubman, the brilliant orator Frederick Douglass, and thousands of freedom seekers. “Maryland has the most documented successful...
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Anna Groner, 98
Anna Groner, 98, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 1, 2019 at Discovery Commons at Wildewood in California, MD. She was born on February 2, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Michael Elinski and Pauline Chichersky Elinski. On April 26, 1952 Anna married her beloved husband, James A. Groner at St. Therese...
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Daisy McDougal
On Monday, August 26, 2019, Daisy McDougal entered eternal rest. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 6th 10:00 am until time of Service at New Southern Rock Baptist Church 750 Buchanan St, NW, Washington, D.C. Interment Private.
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Kennard Nicholas (Pinky) Nagel, 86
Kennard Nicholas (Pinky) Nagel, 86, of Piney Point, MD passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2019. Mr. Nagel had suffered with Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He was born on June 16, 1933 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Willard S. Nagel and Mary (Sartin) Nagel. He is survived by his...
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Florence Elizabeth Ellis, 93
On Monday, August 26, 2019, “Heaven Gained a New Angel!” Florence Elizabeth Ellis, Age 93, passed gently into God’s Hands after her perseverance to live life to the fullest, while struggling with many health issues. Florence was a long-time resident of Waldorf, Maryland. She was residing at Restore Health Rehabilitation Center in White Plains,...
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Douglas Montgomery Kopp “Dougie”
Douglas Montgomery Kopp, October 20, 1938 – August 25, 2019 Our dearly beloved Douglas Montgomery Kopp – endeared as “Dougie”, Dad and Daddy, Beach Comber, Kopp, Kopper, electronics genius, master mechanic, gardener, poet, WB3HLC, et al. Doug is preceded in death by his parents Charles Larry and Ruth Jones Kopp, and his brothers Richard...
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