Joseph Richard O’Rourke, 71, of Huntingtown, MD passed on Sunday September 15, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late James and Ruth (Ford) O’Rourke. He was the beloved wife of Deborah L. (Sattin) O’Rourke. He was employed as a tank tester for the United States Navy for over 20...
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Leonard Ambrose Knott, 74
Leonard Ambrose Knott, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 15, 2019 in Mechanicsville. Born on March 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph Ambrose Knott and Ada Catherine (Goldsboro) Knott. Leonard worked as a diesel auto mechanic most of his adult life. He considered coming home with grease on...
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Peggy “Peg” Ann Taylor, 90
Peggy “Peg” Ann Taylor, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away peacefully at her home on September 15, 2019. Peg was born on July 8, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to the late Alvah K. Randall and Anna. S. (Sanalitro) Randall. Peg met her best friend and forever love, Aaron N. Taylor and they spent over...
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Jason Troy Medlin
Jason Troy Medlin was born July 24, 1978 in Baltimore, Maryland. He resided in Southern Maryland. He was a Journeyman electrician employed at A&G Electric in Hollywood Maryland. Jason was a graduate of Thomas Stone High school. He is survived by his Fiancé, Tiffany Mohler, Daughter, Cynthia Medlin, Mother, Chris Early Forbush, Father, Lonnie...
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Paul Wilfred Clements, 92
Paul Wilfred Clements, 92, of Ridge, MD passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. He was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Stephen Bernard and Ruby Kendrick Clements. Paul served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1945 – 1946. He was an electrician before...
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Edna “Leigh” Leona Alvey, 86
E. Leigh Alvey, 86, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on September 12, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Leigh was born on January 25, 1933 to the late Charles Thebaud Cullison and Mary Claudia Wood Cullison. Leigh was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, born and raised in Ridge, MD....
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John “Jack” Alexander McPherson, 93
John “Jack” Alexander McPherson, 93, of Brandywine passed away peacefully on September 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born on July 17, 1926 in Aquasco, MD to the late Charles Henry Adams and the late Emily Ruth Summers McPherson. Jack served in the US Marine Corps during the...
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Brenda Lee Johnson, 64
Brenda Lee Johnson, 64, of Oraville, MD passed away on September 13, 2019 at the Burnett Hospice House located in Calvert County, MD surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 13, 1954, at Old Sibley Hospital in Washington D.C, she was the daughter of the late James Oscar Buckler and Helen Louise Buckler...
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No Injuries Reported After School Bus Hits Deer in Lexington Park
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at approximately 7:00 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Park Hall Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a school bus. Crews arrived on the scene to find the single vehicle, a St. Mary’s County Public School Bus 583...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Hosting Homeschool Day on Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Historic St. Mary’s City will host their fall Homeschool Day on Wednesday, September 25 2019, from 10 a.m.—4 p.m. The homeschool day themed Food in the Modern World, invites visitors to learn about early Maryland’s custom creations. Hands-on demonstrations and activities centered around the topic may include: corn grinding; a discussion of sailor’s diet...
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The 17th Annual Riverside WineFest at Historic Sotterley to be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019
The 17th Annual WineFest at Historic Sotterley will be held October 5 and 6, 2019, opening noon daily. Discounted tickets are available at sotterley.org. WineFest is a celebration of the best of Southern Maryland. WineFest at Sotterley will feature 18 wineries this year with 100+ wines to taste. Wines include red, white, dessert, fruit...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Captain David Kelly Named Maryland Sheriffs Association Deputy of the Year for Contributions to Profession
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce Captain David Kelly, Commander of the Executive Services Division, was recognized as Deputy of the Year by the Maryland Sheriff’s Association in the category of Contributions to Profession during the MSA’s annual conference held last week. Captain Kelly, who is also an FAA certified pilot,...
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Annmarie Garden and The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Announce New Access Program for Low-Income Families
Two popular Southern Maryland attractions, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center and The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum have joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). Museums for All encourages people of all backgrounds to visit...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Joins The Smithsonian Magazine’s 15th Annual Museum Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019
Historic St. Mary’s City will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticket holders on Saturday, September 21, 2019 as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of boundless curiosity in which participating museums emulate the free admission policy at the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington D.C.-based museums. Museum...
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Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Hosting RetroFest on the Potomac and Book Signing by Local Author of Haunted Southern Maryland
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum is pleased to host a book signing of Haunted Southern Maryland by local author David W. Thompson on Saturday, September 28, 2019, during RetroFest on the Potomac. Thompson’s latest book was recently released by History Press and is available at the Museum Stores at both St. Clement’s Island Museum and...
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3-Year-Old Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck and Dragged by Vehicle in La Plata
On Sunday, September 15, 2019, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Highland Farm Court in La Plata, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Dispatch advised they were pre-launching a helicopter for the victim. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway....
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First Responders Tips on Teaching Children to Call 9-1-1
The Charles County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc, and Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services, Inc. provided useful tips for teaching children, and even adults on how to call 9-11 and provide useful and needed information to the 911 call takers, dispatchers, and first responders. Do Not use the term “nine-eleven” since there is...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run that Killed 29-Year-Old Waldorf Man
On September 17 at 1:52 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Piney Church Road at Poston Drive in Waldorf for the report of a man lying on the side of the street. When officers arrived, they discovered the man was deceased and had apparently been struck by a vehicle. A...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Officer Corporal Brad Saunders Receives Maryland Sheriff’s Association Traffic Safety Award
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce Cpl. Brad Saunders of the Traffic Operations Unit received the Traffic Safety Award from the Maryland Sheriff’s Association at the MSA’s annual conference held last week. Cpl. Saunders was recognized for his work in establishing and monitoring the Agency’s new Tow Program which went into...
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Noise Advisory: NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for Nighttime Helicopter Test Flights September 17 and 18, 2019
Communities surrounding the NAS Patuxent River airfield are advised that nighttime helicopter testing events are scheduled to take place Sept. 17 through Sept. 18, 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 on the community. For more information call...
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Little Explorers at Historic St. Mary’s City on Wednesday, September 18, 2019
On Wednesday, September 18 at 10:00 am, join Historic St. Mary’s City Little Explorers as they explore the colors in the world around them – looking at all the plants that are growing, leaves that are changing, and insects that may be flying! The Little Explorers will be meeting at the Visitor Center, located...
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Local SeneGence Distributors Meet with Members of U.S. Congress to Urge Lawmakers to Protect Their Independent Work Status
Jennifer Marple and Heather Arthur, local residents of St. Mary’s County will participate in the September 18th Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill, hosted by the Direct Selling Association(DSA), the national trade association for direct selling companies. Marple and Arthur will join with 18 other direct selling companies, bringing together more than 125 direct...
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St. Mary’s County Public School Announces Health Council Meeting Dates
The St. Mary’s County School Health Council will meet from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on the following dates: September 30, 2019 December 5, 2019 February 27, 2020 April 30, 2020 Meetings will be held in the Board of Education Meeting Room at 23160 Moakley Street in Leonardtown. Anyone wishing to propose an agenda...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in White Plains After Unknown Suspect Tries to Set House on Fire
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, at approximately 1:00 a.m., firefighters from La Plata and surrounding departments responded to 9901 Rhodes Way in White Plains, for the reported structure fire. 15 firefighters responded and extinguished the fire in under 10 minutes. The owner/occupants is currently unknown. The fire was called in by a passer-by. The...
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Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Waldorf Dash-In on Saturday Night
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, at approximately 11:10 p.m., police responded to the Westlake Dash-In at 2007 Smallwood Drive West in Waldorf, for the reported armed robbery. 911 callers reported a black male wearing a black hoodie, and a black mask walked into the business and went behind the counter armed with a knife...
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