Richard Haines “Pete” Breck, 85, of Leonardtown, MD passed away September 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 19, 1932 in Springfield, MA to the late Wilfred Ray Breck, Sr. and Esther Cynthia Burleigh Breck. Pete is a graduate of Western New England College where he earned...
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Dr. Christopher Mogan Wilson, Sr, 92, passed on to his eternal rest in the early hours of Friday, September 22nd, 2017. Born August 6th 1925, in Nashville, TN to Felix Mizell Wilson, Sr and Eleanor Mogan Wilson, he grew up in White Plains, NY Husband, Father, Grandfather, Doctor of Philosophy, Project Manager, Student, Teacher,...
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Roger Winn, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on September 22, surrounded by his loving family. He is now home with the Lord. He was the son of Ursula Mary and Roy Winn and born in Washington, DC. He was an active member of the Moose, belonging to the Mechanicsville Lodge and receiving the Fellowship...
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Fiorino “Tony” D’Onofrio, 86, got called to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He succumbed to Alzheimer’s/ Dementia in his home in Mechanicsville, MD surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include his devoted wife of 59 years, Maria; his 2 daughters: Lucia Curtis (Paul); and Ida Horn (Robert); 2 grandchildren and 4...
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Laura Jane Watson, daughter of Wendy Milone and Desmond Watson passed away unexpectedly at her residence, on 23 Sep 2017, aged 38 yrs. She was born in Kings Lynn, England on July 24, 1979 and moved to the United States in 1994, along with her mother, sisters and step-father. Laura was an employee of...
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Terry Anthony Clarke, 54, of Lothian, MD formerly of California, MD passed away on September 19, 2017 at his home. Born on June 11, 1963 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Robin Marie Mcleod Clarke and Claude Mitchel Clarke of California, MD. Terry was the loving husband of Lisa Kay Clarke and...
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On Friday, September 22, 2017, James “Herb” Herbert, of Temple Hills, MD, went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Jones Herbert;a devoted daughter, Debra Wyatt; siblings, Joseph Armstrong, Richard Herbert, Mary Holt, Rosetta Holt, Helen Jefferson and Grace Bush; son-in-law, Kevin Wyatt, two grandchildren, 3 great...
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Suddenly on Saturday, September 23, 2017, William Hamilton Freeman, Sr. of Silver Spring, Maryland, entered into eternal rest. He is survived by three loving children, Karen R. Carrington, Kristie G. Freeman and William H. Freeman, Jr.; three grandchildren, Herbert D. Carrington, IV, Gwendolyn M. Carrington and Frances Love A. Pitt-Adabie; one brother, Daniel W....
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At the eighth annual “Laps for Life” walk/run/relay event held here Sept. 21, military members, civilians, contractors and their family members walked or ran 12 laps around the track to remember this sobering statistic and to commemorate National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. “This is an incredibly important event,” said Capt. Jason Hammond, commanding officer...
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With school now in session, the Internal Revenue Service reminds parents and students about tax benefits that can help with the expense of higher education. Two college tax credits apply to students enrolled in an eligible college, university or vocational school. Eligible students include the taxpayer, their spouse and dependents. American Opportunity Tax Credit...
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The Board of County Commissioners honored 12 Calvert County residents for their volunteer efforts during the 2017 Calvert You Are Beautiful awards program Sept. 26. The 12 recipients were nominated for their work with a variety of Calvert County organizations. The annual event celebrates those who give freely of their time and effort to...
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On Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, the Board of Commissioners participated in the ribbon cutting of Charles County’s newest park, the Port Tobacco River Park/ Tom Roland Natural Resource Area (7685 Chapel Point Road, Port Tobacco). Tom Roland, a former Charles County Government employee, worked with the county for 38 years and was instrumental in...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 9/27/2017 GREGORY Featured Pet: Gregory Rescue Group: St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) Breed: Shepard/Lab Mix Sex: Male Size: Large Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $250.00 Gregory is a 4-year-old Shepard Mix. He has thrived since coming into rescue. He has completed obedience training from Think like...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is working closely with local healthcare facilities to monitor and respond to possible scabies exposure. St. Mary’s Nursing Center and Chesapeake Shores skilled nursing facility identified scabies in a small number of residents. Appropriate environmental measures and treatment protocols were initiated to prevent further exposure. MedStar St. Mary’s...
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Are you $50,000 richer this morning? Check your Bonus Match 5 ticket to see if you are our lucky winner! The Maryland Lottery is looking for the player holding a top-prize winning ticket from the Sunday, Sept. 24 drawing. F&W Convenience in Fort Washington sold the winning ticket, which matches the five numbers of 3, 8,...
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The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces the Solomons Visitor Information Center returns to its fall/winter seasonal schedule Oct. 1, 2017. From October through April 30, the center is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Solomons Visitor Information Center is located at 14175 Solomons Island Road South,...
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The Tri-County Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the following October monthly promotions and reminders: Cat Appreciation Month (Monday, Oct. 2 to Tuesday, Oct. 31) In honor of National Cat Day on Oct. 29, the shelter will offer feline friends at a discounted rate during October. Senior cats 6 years old and over will...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to remind residents that the next household hazardous waste collection for this year will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building, located at 10430 Audie Lane, off...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing Oct. 3, 2017, to consider and receive comments on an ordinance that allows members of the Sheriff’s Department Pension Plan to receive service credit for both military and prior law enforcement service. The hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the...
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The Special Operations Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Officers will focus on the southern portion of the county. This is one of the many checkpoints that will be conducted throughout the year. Never drink and drive. The consequences are not worth the...
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Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh today announced the County plans to invest more than $8 million to improve Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena. “This investment will continue to improve the experience for our citizens who enjoy the majesty of Fort Smallwood Park,” said Schuh. “These improvements to Fort Smallwood will ensure it remains...
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On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, between 7:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Maryland State Police, Natural Resources Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police and La Plata Police Department, conducted a sobriety checkpoint on northbound and southbound Leonardtown Road south of Renner Road. The checkpoint was...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department, Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision in Capitol Heights. The victim is 29-year-old Carlos Price of Hylton Street in Capitol Heights. On September 24th, at about 7:30 pm, patrol officers were called to Walker Mill Road at County Road for the report of...
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In an effort to educate citizens about the dangers of opioid use and abuse, St. Mary’s County Government is partnering with other county and community organizations to distribute a specially produced video public service announcement. The one-minute video features Sheriff Tim Cameron, State’s Attorney Richard Fritz, and Health Officer Dr. Meena Brewster emphasizing the...
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Coast Guard officials in the Mid-Atlantic are urging the maritime community, boating public and beachgoers Monday to use caution and protect themselves and their vessels as Hurricane Maria moves north. The Coast Guard stresses the importance of securing vessels and updating Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon registrations as these devices often float free from...
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