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Julie Rene Shirley, 42

Julie Rene Shirley, 42

Julie Rene Shirley, 42, of Midway, TN passed away on August 23, 2019 at Greeneville Community Hospital in TN. She was born on November 6, 1976 in Prince Frederick, MD to late Walter Howard Martin and Rebecca Estelle (Richards) Martin of Waldorf, MD. Julie was a caring and giving person especially when it came...
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David “Dave” Michael Dowd, 60

David “Dave” Michael Dowd, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019, while visiting Falling Waters, West Virginia. He was born on July 13, 1959 on Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, MD to the late Russell Lewis Dowd and Carol Griffith. Dave met the love of his life and best...
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Ronald Lee Blankenship, 71

Ronald Lee Blankenship, 71

Ronald Lee Blankenship, 71, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on August 27, 2019 at Charles Regional Medical Center. Ronald was born on May 25, 1948 in Wyoming County, WV to the late Tom Pete Blankenship and Eileen (Lester) Blankenship. Ronald graduated from Oceana High School in Oceana, WV in 1966 where he then moved...
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Motor Vehicle Accident in Mechanicsville Sends Five to Area Hospital

Motor Vehicle Accident in Mechanicsville Sends Five to Area Hospital

On Monday, September 2, 2019, at approximately 1:55 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Mechanicsville Road and Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident with seven to nine patients with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles in the roadway in a rear-end style collision. A...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Crash in Clements

One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Crash in Clements

On Monday, September 2, 2019, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Colton Point Road and Hurry Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway. The single occupant was transported to an area trauma...
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Charles County Public Schools Seeking Applications High School Seniors Interested in Participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program

Charles County Public Schools Seeking Applications High School Seniors Interested in Participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is accepting applications from high school seniors interested in participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program. Each year, CCPS selects three high school seniors and one alternate to represent the school system in the program. Student Pages spend two nonconsecutive weeks working in either the state Senate...
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Bridgework on Maryland Route 224 in Nanjemoy Now Complete

Bridgework on Maryland Route 224 in Nanjemoy Now Complete

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) opened the newly improved MD 224 (Riverside Road) Bridge over a branch of the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Charles County. The work was completed Monday, September 2, 2019. MDOT SHA closed the bridge in June and directed drivers to use MD 6, Greenleek Hill...
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Two La Plata Physical Therapists Receive Prestigious Board Certifications as Orthopaedic Specialists

Two La Plata Physical Therapists Receive Prestigious Board Certifications as Orthopaedic Specialists

The strength of University of Maryland (UM) Charles Regional Medical Center and all of its related practices comes from its people. From general doctors who treat a wide range of ailments to specialists who focus their efforts on specific conditions, our team is made up of people who’ve dedicated their careers to providing exceptional...
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Richard Howard Pickeral, Jr., 27

Richard Howard Pickeral, Jr., 27

Richard Howard Pickeral, Jr., 27, of Lusby, MD passed away on September 1, 2019 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, Lexington Park, MD. Born May 29, 1992 in Clinton, MD, he was the son of Richard H. Pickeral, Sr. and Kimberly Pickeral. Richard graduated from McDonough High School in 2010. He served in the Army...
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Carl Jeffrey Michaud, 71

Carl Jeffrey Michaud, 71

Carl Jeffrey Michaud, 71, of Lusby, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 after a year-long fight with recurrent renal cancer. Carl was a native of Fort Kent, Maine, and a proud veteran who served in the Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. As the son of two teachers, Ludger and Bernice...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Joins Lighthouses Around Maryland for 12th Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Weekend

St. Clement’s Island Museum and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Joins Lighthouses Around Maryland for 12th Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Weekend

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, MD and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island State Park will join lighthouses throughout Maryland for the 2019 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge September 21 -22, 2019, organized by the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. This bi-annual “road rally” type event is held in September every other...
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Potomac Speedway Employee Injured After Being Struck by Race Car

Potomac Speedway Employee Injured After Being Struck by Race Car

On Sunday, September 1, 2019, at approximately 11:05 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the Potomac Speedway in Budds Creek, for the reported traumatic injuries. The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department reported one patient had an amputation to the leg. Crews on the scene requested a helicopter and the Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper...
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Two Children Injured After Motor Vehicle Accident in Lexington Park

Two Children Injured After Motor Vehicle Accident in Lexington Park

On Monday, September 2, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Pegg Road and West Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway with all occupants out of the vehicles. Two pediatric...
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Two Injured in Minor Motor Vehicle Accident in California

Two Injured in Minor Motor Vehicle Accident in California

On Saturday, August 31, 2019, at approximately 10:25 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Chancellors Run Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles in the roadway in a rear-end style collision. Two...
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Ralph Edward Stone, 70

Ralph Edward Stone, 70

Ralph Edward Stone, 70, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 2, 2019. He was born April 1, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to Henry R. and Grace Elizabeth (Rowe) Stone. Ralph was raised in Bladensburg and graduated from Bladensburg High School. He joined the United States Marine Corps April 1, 1969 and was honorably discharged...
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One Injured After Trailer Fire at Local Business in La Plata, Fire Marshal Currently Investigating

One Injured After Trailer Fire at Local Business in La Plata, Fire Marshal Currently Investigating

On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 10:20 p.m., firefighters from La Plata and surrounding departments responded to Kenny’s Scrap Metal located at 5900 Race Car Place in La Plata, for the reported structure fire with one injured. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one-story trailer with fire showing from multiple sides....
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Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Sadly Announces the Passing of Life Member Charles “Smokey” Milstead Sr.

Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Sadly Announces the Passing of Life Member Charles “Smokey” Milstead Sr.

The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Charles “Smokey” Milstead Sr. Smokey served the department for 55 years and will be terribly missed. Rest In Peace Smokey. God bless you and we love you. Services are as follows: Viewing will be held on Saturday September 7th 2019 at...
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Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Hosting Fundraiser on September 7, 2019 for Firefighter and His Family After Losing Home to Fire

Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Hosting Fundraiser on September 7, 2019 for Firefighter and His Family After Losing Home to Fire

On June 10, 2019, at 5:05 a.m., The Jones family had their world torn apart when a fire started in their garage and lead to them losing their home and a vast majority of their belongings. The story can be found here: Chris is a member of the Red Knights International Motorcycle Club Maryland...
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AUDIO: No Transports After First Responders Respond to Reported Overdose with Five Patients in Waldorf

AUDIO: No Transports After First Responders Respond to Reported Overdose with Five Patients in Waldorf

On Saturday, August 31, 2019, at approximately 6:50 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church located at 305 Smallwood Drive in Waldorf, for the reported multiple overdoses with subjects unconscious. Police arrived on the scene to find five subjects in front of the church with one unconscious,...
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UPDATE: First Responders Recover Body of Deceased Swimmer From Lexington Park Lake

UPDATE: First Responders Recover Body of Deceased Swimmer From Lexington Park Lake

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Nathaniel Warren Rosengrant, 34 of Lexington Park. Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Criminal Investigations Division responded and are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Daniel Sidorowicz at (301) 475-4200 extension *8043, or by email at [email protected]. 9/3/2019: On...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Supplies for Safe Harbor Residents

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Supplies for Safe Harbor Residents

As of August, 28, 2019 there were 18 residents at Safe Harbor Shelter in Prince Frederick, 13 of the residents are children. The shelter is in continuous need of basic supplies to run the shelter. Today’s residents are in dire need of food and school supplies. Many of us are short on time, but...
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Shed Destroyed and Home Damaged After Fire in Indian Head

Shed Destroyed and Home Damaged After Fire in Indian Head

On Thursday, August 29, 2019, at approximately 6:15 p.m., firefighters from Indian Head, Potomac Heights, Bryans Road, and surrounding departments responded to 6650 Oakwood Circle in Indian Head, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a one-story shed and small out building fully engulfed in fire and threatening another...
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Firefighters Save Driver with CPR After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree in California

Firefighters Save Driver with CPR After Single Vehicle Strikes Tree in California

On Monday, September 2, 2019, at approximately 9:25 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of St. Andrew’s Church Road and Indian Bridge Road in California, for the reported motor vehicle accident with one unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a...
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St. Mary’s County Man Wins $50,000 Scratch-Off Prize at Callaway Shell Gas Station

St. Mary’s County Man Wins $50,000 Scratch-Off Prize at Callaway Shell Gas Station

Some days are better than others, but it’s possible to turn a bad day into a real winner if you play the Maryland Lottery. That’s what a man from St. Mary’s County did on Aug. 29. The lucky Great Mills resident, who plays “every now and then – a spur of the moment thing,”...
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Passerby Alerts Homeowner of Fire in Waldorf, State Fire Marshal Currently Investigating

Passerby Alerts Homeowner of Fire in Waldorf, State Fire Marshal Currently Investigating

On Friday, August 30, 2019, at approximately 8:20 p.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 2102 Country Pines Court in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from the rear of the residence, and after further investigation, firefighters found a small fire found on...
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