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Junior Deer Hunting Days Set for November

Junior Deer Hunting Days Set for November

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced deer hunters to introduce youth to the time-honored cultural and sporting tradition this month during two Junior Deer Hunting Days. The hunt will be held Nov. 11 on private and public land in all counties, and Nov. 12 on private land in all counties except Baltimore, Howard and Prince...
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Waldorf Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Production of Child Pornography

Waldorf Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Production of Child Pornography

A federal grand jury returned a ten-count indictment on October 30, 2017, charging the Carlos DeAngelo Bell, 30, of Waldorf, with Sexual Exploitation of Minors for the Purpose of Producing Child Pornography.  The indictment was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Stephen M. Schenning; Charles County State’s Attorney Anthony...
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Juvenile Arrests for St. Mary’s County – 11/6/2017

Juvenile Arrests for St. Mary’s County – 11/6/2017

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following information regarding Juvenile Arrests. No further information is available at this time.
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 11/6/2017 to 11/10/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 11/6/2017 to 11/10/2017

During the week of November 6, to November 10, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Prince George’s County Police Department Investigates Fatal Crash in Accokeek

Prince George’s County Police Department Investigates Fatal Crash in Accokeek

The Prince George’s County Police Department, Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash early in Accokeek. Investigators are trying to identify a male passenger who fled the scene after the crash. He is described as an African American male with dreadlocks, possibly wearing a black jacket. On Friday, November 3, 2017, at...
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Solar Canopy Work to Begin at Charles County Government Building and Courthouse

Solar Canopy Work to Begin at Charles County Government Building and Courthouse

Solar canopy Work will begin on November 10, 2017, at the County Government Building and Courthouse. Parking lots will be impacted starting November 13. The work on the installation of solar canopies at the parking lots for the Government Building, Circuit Court, and District Court will begin on Friday, Nov. 10, with impacts to...
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License Your Pets in Calvert County at Discounted Price Nov. 13-17

License Your Pets in Calvert County at Discounted Price Nov. 13-17

Pet owners in Calvert County who need to license their dogs and cats can take advantage of Calvert County Animal Control’s annual Amnesty Week scheduled for Nov. 13-17 and get their pets licensed at a discount. The reduced fee for spayed and neutered pets is $3 each. The fee for non-spayed and non-neutered pets...
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John T. Boertlein, 90

John T. Boertlein, 90

John T. Boertlein, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at home at the age of 90. John was born in Washington, DC to Elizabeth and Leonard Boertlein. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. John was a self-employed stain glass maker. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, yard...
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Raymond Ashby Reed

Raymond Ashby Reed

Raymond Ashby Reed, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away at his home with his family at his beside on November 2, 2017. Ray was born on August 14, 1944 to Carl Ashby Reed and Margaret Elizabeth Liggan in Washington DC. Ray proudly served his country in the Vietnam War from April 1969 to April 1971,...
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Ruth Elizabeth Stubbs, 69

Ruth Elizabeth Stubbs, 69, of Capitol Heights, MD passed away November 1, 2017 at George Washington University Hospital. She was born in Washington, DC July 20, 1948 to Clarence E. and Catherine B. Mayhew. Ruth was employed as a grocery store bakery manager until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents...
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Roger Dale Cheeks, Sr.

Roger Dale Cheeks, Sr.

Roger Dale Cheeks, Sr. passed away at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in NC on November 1, 2017. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served active duty in Vietnam from 1970 – 1971, and as a reservist from 1971 – 1976. As a brave and loyal soldier he was honorably...
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Corinne (Celebre) Black, 53

Corinne (Celebre) Black, 53

Corinne (Celebre) Black, 53, returned to her heavenly home on October 28, 2017 due to complications following lung cancer. Her devotion to family and firm belief in God supported her in life and ultimately gave her peace in death. Corinne was born on February 24, 1964 in Bowie, MD, to her parents John and...
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James Lewis Allingham, 79, Lt. Col., USMC (ret)

James Lewis Allingham, 79, Lt. Col., USMC (ret)

James Lewis Allingham, 79, Lt. Col., USMC (ret) passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 30, 2017 in Waldorf, Maryland. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on January 21, 1938. James was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Raymond and Labirta Ruth (Reed) Allingham, sons James Lewis Allingham, Jr and...
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Levi Willey, Sr., 89

Levi Willey, Sr., 89

Levi Willey, Sr., 89, formerly of Fruitland, MD and most recently of La Plata, MD passed away peacefully at Sagepoint Senior Living Services on Sunday, October 29, 2017. He had been in declining health for the past year. Levi was born, August 28, 1928 in Sewards, MD to the late Joseph Willey, Jr. and...
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Herman L. “Ed” Edwards, Jr., 78

Herman L. “Ed” Edwards, Jr., 78

Herman L. “Ed” Edwards, Jr., 78, of Solomons, MD passed away on September 13, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Born September 15, 1938 in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Herman L. Edwards, Sr. and Mary (Whitehead) Edwards. Ed was a member of the U.S. Air Force for twenty years, serving...
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Kenneth A. Boyd, 79

Kenneth A. Boyd, 79

Kenneth A. Boyd, 79, of La Plata, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and raised in Northampton, Massachusetts. He earned a Bachelor of Science in physics from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) in 1959 and a Master of Public Administration in operations research and R&D management from...
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Frances E. Trossbach, 89

Frances E. Trossbach, 89, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Born April 5, 1928 in Great Mills, MD, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Matthew Aud and Estelle Coombs Aud. Raised on the family farm in Great Mills,...
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Margaret T. Purcell, 82

Margaret T. Purcell, 82

Margaret T. Purcell, 82, of Drayden, MD died on October 31, 2017 at her residence. Born on June 7, 1935 in Luna Louisiana. Margaret was the daughter of the Edward and Ella Tisdale. She was the loving wife of the late George F. Purcell whom she married in West Monroe, Louisiana on August 4,...
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James Moore

James Moore

On Saturday, October 28, 2017, James Moore entered into eternal rest. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joan; loving children Kristi (Aaron) Locks, Nicole Moore, Malaysia Moore; brothers, Rodney (Carolyn) Moore, Kenneth (Victoria) Moore, Edwin Moore, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Moore; three adorable grandchildren, Eryn, Ashley, and Asa Locks and a host of other relatives...
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Mildred Ann Gross, 76

Mildred Ann Gross, 76

Mildred Ann Gross, 76 of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, November 10, 2017 for visitation at 9 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660. Interment to follow at Queen...
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Ethel L. Baton

Ethel L. Baton

Peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2017, Ethel L. Baton, went home to be with the Lord. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the BRISCOE-TONIC FUNERAL HOME located at 2294 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Cemetery in...
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James “Jim” Sisson, 64

James “Jim” Sisson, 64

James “Jim” Sisson, 64, of Lusby, MD passed away on November 1, 2017 at his residence. Born August 8, 1953 in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Fred Usher Sisson, Sr. and Margaret (Webb) Sisson. Jim graduated from Chenango Valley Central High School in 1971 and attended SUNY – Brockport. He...
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Maryland State Police Arrests, Civil Citations and DUI Report for Leonardtown 11/3/2017

Maryland State Police Arrests, Civil Citations and DUI Report for Leonardtown 11/3/2017

Maryland State Police from the Leonardtown Barrack are investigating the following incidents: CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute: On October 4, 2017 at approximately 4:30 p.m. TFC J. Mulhearn responded to Exquisite Court, Lexington Park, for a warrant service.  While attempting to make contact with the subject listed on the warrant, he detected the...
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Arthur Edward Murphy “Pete” 83

Arthur Edward Murphy “Pete” 83

Arthur Edward Murphy “Pete” of Clinton, MD passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 83. Born in Washington, DC one of eight children to Mildred (Dodson) Murphy & Gerald Joseph Murphy, now deceased. Pete grew up in Washington, DC, attending and graduating from St. Theresa Catholic...
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Barbara J. Drake

Barbara J. Drake

On Monday, October 30, 2017, Barbara, wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully. Barbara will be forever remembered by her husband, David and her children, Becky Bendure, David Drake II and Deletra Schamle. She will also be fondly remembered by her six grandchildren, Richard, Rebecca, Ashley, Josephine, Charles and Matthew. Barbara was born in...
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