On Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 2:05 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Route 4 and Upper Pindell Road in Lothian, for the reported motor vehicle accident with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into the woods...
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The St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, the only publicly-accessible boat transportation from St. Clement’s Island Museum to St. Clement’s Island State Park, will cease operations Sunday, October 13, 2019 for the 2019 season. The St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi will conclude operations on that date in order to be serviced and prepped for required...
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The 28th annual College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Golf Classic presented by Marrick Homes and popular Sip and Swing raised more than $80,000 for CSM scholarships and programs. Through the years, the annual signature event, held at the Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, has raised more than $1 million for student success...
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Kathryn M. Rowe, Assistant Attorney form the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland sent the following letter to Brian M. Crosby. Dear Delegate Crosby: You have asked for advice concerning a Drag Queen Stories event at the Lexington Park Library in St. Mary’s County (“the library”). Specifically, you have asked about the First...
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Thanks to a $50,000 scratch-off win, an engaged couple from Charles County can now start hunting for a new home sweet home. “Flying High,” an Air Force veteran, found her $50,000 fortune with the 88 Fortunes® game. She had stopped by White Plains Wine and Spirits in Waldorf to pick up a bottle of...
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Marykatherine Fitzpatrick Gonzalez-Kotz, 63, passed away on October 4, 2019 in Waldorf, MD. She was born on June 16, 1956 in Washington, DC. She was the loving daughter of Nina M. Fitzpatrick of Hughesville, MD and the late Daniel Fitzpatrick. Marykatherine was of the loving wife of Howard J. (TAD) Kotz, Jr whom she...
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Ruth Mae (Shiels) Glotfelty, 97, of Charlotte Hall passed peacefully at her home on October 4, 2019. Ruth is survived by her sons, Gary (Rhoda), Robert, John (Jeanie), and William (Mary), six (6) grandchildren and seven (7) great grandchildren. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia February 27, 1922. Ruth enjoyed baseball, reading, Christmas...
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Frances “Connie” Finn-Bunales, 66, of California, MD passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., with her loving family at her side. She was born in Bethesda, MD on October 15, 1952 to the late James Philip and Louise Cranford Finn. Connie is a graduate of La...
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Robert Melvin Bradburn, 88, of Ridge, MD passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD, with his loving wife Peggy Ann Ridgell Bradburn by his side. He was born in Washington, D.C. on April 5, 1931 to the late Minnik Bradburn and Catherine Harrington. Robert...
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James Kendall Briscoe, Sr., 71 of Waldorf, MD, (formerly of Piney Point, MD) entered into eternal rest on October 1, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 11, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Road,...
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On Friday September 27, Regina Murray departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery following service.
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The following information was provided by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Assault- On September 30, 2019, Dep. M. Beyer responded to the 21700 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault involving a knife. Investigation determined Johnny Robert Bodiford Jr., age 29 of Mechanicsville, began to argue with the...
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Joseph (Joe) Alexander Rivera, 74 of Ormond Beach, FL passed away in Daytona Beach, FL on Sunday, September 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Vieques, PR, son of the late Gilbert Rivera-Perez and Margarita Rivera-Rivera. When he was twelve years old he moved to Hempstead, NY. In junior high...
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UPDATE 10/5/2019 @ 3:30 A.M.: On Friday, October 4, 2019, at approximately 4:50 p.m, firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 10386 Chamberlin Court East in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. The incident is not suspicious in nature, and the cause is under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The...
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On Thursday, October 3, 2019, at approximately 10:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Rose Lane in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle on it tires in the roadway...
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On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel from St. Mary’s County and Calvert County responded to the Thomas Johnson Bridge, for a water rescue. At approximately 3:00 a.m., NAS Patuxent River called Maryland State Police in Calvert County advising they found a vehicle running on the top...
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Randy Edward Lee, 55, of Lusby, MD passed away on September 26, 2019. Born January 22, 1964 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Arlene (McCoy) Lee and Robert E. Lee. Randy graduated from Crossland High School in 1982. He married Michelle A. Lee on April 1, 1991 in Arlington, VA...
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Paul Benjamin Blackwell, 70 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on September 27, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment...
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Peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2019, Nancy A. Rowe departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.
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On October 19, 2019 from 5:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., Historic St. Mary’s City will host its popular free trick-or-treating event, Lost City. Spreading out over the museum grounds, the event will be spooktacular! Families are invited to meet “lost “sailors, go trick-or-treating, play games, or enjoy stories. Maryland Dove will be open and...
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Many Marylanders will enjoy a variety special amusement buildings to celebrate Halloween this October. It is important to keep in mind that these structures have unique fire safety requirements in order to create an enjoyable and safe environment for everyone. “Smoke machines, dim lighting, cramped corridors, and loud noises can create true terror for...
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Come join us for our Annual Public Auction. There will be a variety of items up for auction. This is a very important fundraiser our department to help us assist our community in their time of need. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the auction starts at 6:00 p.m. There will be food and...
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WARM “Wrapping Arms Round Many” is a winter emergency sheltering program for the homeless in St. Mary’s County, and we are in need of volunteers to help with registration and van drivers. There are many more homeless men and women in St. Mary’s County than the shelters have space for. WARM was established out...
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