Anja Thora Sigurdsson, 47, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away April 27, 2019. She was born June 4, 1971 to Marianne (Geiger) and Ivar Sigurdsson. She was raised in Prince Frederick and Owings, and graduated from the Calverton School in Huntingtown. She was a self-employed hairdresser, and in her leisure time enjoyed playing piano,...
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Sergio Manuel Hernandez, Jr. 37
Sergio Manuel Hernandez, Jr. 37, of Charlotte Hall, MD departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, after succumbing to injuries from an automobile accident. He was born March 9, 1982 in Washington, D.C. He is the son of the late Sergio Manuel Hernandez Sr. and Salvadora (Fernandez) Hernandez of Capital Heights, MD. Sergio...
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Charles Brown
On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Charles Brown departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Tyrone Jay Frederick Jr.
Tyrone Jay Frederick Jr. entered into eternal peace on Monday, May 6, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm at New Community COGIC, 3480 Catterton Place , Waldorf, MD 20602. Interment will be at Heritage Cemetery Waldorf, MD. The family...
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One Transported to Trauma Center After Early Morning Crash in Mechanicsville
On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 9:20 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and South Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a t-bone...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Welcomes Incoming Board President Samuel C. P. Baldwin, Jr.
Samuel C.P. Baldwin, Jr. hails from Baltimore but has called Hollywood, Maryland home for 35 years. He is a managing partner at The Law Offices of Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz where he has a full-time practice concentrated in family law. Baldwin also oversees the development of the firm’s practice areas which include family matters,...
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Shed Fire in Mechanicsville Complete Loss After Accidental Fire
On Monday, May 6, 2019, at approximately 2:15 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to Budds Creek Road and Davis Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 20×25 shed fully engulfed in fire. Seventeen firefighters responded and had the fire...
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Serious Crash in Mechanicsville Sends One to Trauma Center
On Friday, May 10, 2019, at approximately 7:50 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Chaptico, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the intersection involved in a head-on collision...
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No Injuries Reported After Motor Vehicle Accident in Great Mills
On Friday, May 10, 2019, at approximately 7:45 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Flat Iron Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles off the roadway in a t-bone style collision with...
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Chaptico Woman to Compete for the Title of Miss Maryland USA, 2020
Cassidy Michelle Lacey 21 years old, of Chaptico, MD. Will compete for the title of Miss Maryland USA, 2020 on November 8th – 10th 2019 at the North Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Bethesda Maryland. Miss Lacey is the daughter of, Brian and Delores Lacey. She is a dental assistant in...
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Pamela Jones Named MD Adult Education Teacher of the Year
Pamela Jones has been teaching adult education classes at the Charles County Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) for the past four and a half years. She works with a variety of students in areas such as math, language arts, science and social studies. Jones’ goal is to see each of her students receive a high...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit Announces 2019 Youth Summer Sports Camps
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit has announced the dates for the 2019 youth summer sports camps: Kops for Kids Football Camp will be held at North Point High School, located at 2500 Davis Road Waldorf, MD 20603, on June 17-18 from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The program is being offered to youths currently...
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Woman Charged After Leaving Seven Children All Under the Age of Five Unattended in Hot Car While Shopping
On May 10, 2019, at approximately 1:05 p.m., Charles County 911 received a call from a child indicating he and six other children were inside a car unattended and hot. The child was not sure where they were, but through GPS and other mechanisms, the call-taker was able to pinpoint the location of the...
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drive-By Shooting of 16-Year-Old in Valley Lee
On Friday, May 10, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center received a call from a female stating her brother was shot while in the area of Boothe Farm Lane in Valley Lee. The victim said a vehicle had driven past him when he heard a gunshot. The gunshot...
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Family, Friends and Sheriff’s Office Brethren in St. Mary’s County say Goodbye to Deputy Jason Bush
The family, friends and brothers and sisters in blue said their farewells on Friday at the memorial service for DFC Jason Bush of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. DFC Bush, 34 of Ridge, passed away on April 29, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bush entered duty with the St....
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Man Sentenced 15 Years for Child Abuse of 5-Month-Old, Resulting in a Skull Fracture
Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, May 9, 2019, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Delontre James Austin, 23, to 15 years in prison and an additional 5 years of suspended time for Second Degree Child Abuse and Neglect of a Minor. Upon release, Austin will...
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Charges Pending for 50-Year-Old Huntingtown Woman After High Speed Chase Ends in Crash
On May 09, 2019 at approximately 10:29 p.m., Deputy B. Wilson, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a red GMC Sierra pick-up truck on Maryland Route 260, in Owings. The vehicle briefly pulled over, but then sped off as the deputy approached the vehicle. The vehicle, operated by Michelle Booth, 50,...
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SMECO Honors Region’s Outstanding Math, Science, and STEM Teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 22 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were eight math teachers, nine science teachers, and five STEM (science,...
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Shooting in Lexington Park Sends Adult Male to Area Trauma Center with Minor Injuries
On Thursday, May 9, 2019, at approximately 9:50 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 21620 Liberty Street in Lexington Park, for the reported gunshot wound. Police arrived on scene to find an adult male who was conscious alert and breathing, The man had a minor injury from a bullet that grazed body....
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More Than 66,000 Maryland Drivers Warned of License Recall and Confiscation Risk
A group of Marylanders are at risk of having their driver’s licenses or identification cards recalled in June if they don’t satisfy document requirements that are part of the federally-mandated REAL ID process. The overall deadline for obtaining a REAL ID is October 1, 2020, but more than 66,300 Marylanders with a new REAL ID...
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Lackey’s Perriello named Charles County Principal of the Year
School has always been a place where Kathy Perriello feels comfortable. “I had wonderful experiences at school, wonderful teachers and administrators,” she said. “School was always a good place for me.” Perriello was recently named the 2019 Charles County Principal of the Year and a finalist in the Washington Post’s Principal of the Year program. It’s...
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St. Mary’s County Ethics Commission to Hold Special Meeting
The Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chesapeake Building located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. The meeting is being held to review a request for an Advisory Opinion. For more information, please contact Diane Gleissner, Office of the County Attorney, at 301-475-4200, extension...
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Charles County Students Earn National Awards in Jr. American Citizens Contest
Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently earned national honors in the Junior American Citizens Contest, sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). The organization includes a Junior American Citizens Committee, which supports contests for children that promote patriotic development. The Junior American Citizens Contest is open to students...
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Southern Maryland Roller Derby’s First Bout of 2019
WALDORF – Southern Maryland Roller Derby’s first bout of 2019 is coming to a track near you! This rematch versus the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens will be at Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, on Saturday May 18. Come and enjoy a day of derby with us! Doors open at 5:30pm, and the first whistle blows...
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