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Janet Burroughs Rowland, 91,

Janet Burroughs Rowland, 91,

Janet Burroughs Rowland, 91 of Solomons, MD (Formerly of Leonardtown, MD) passed away on October 14, 2024 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 3, 1933 in St. Mary’s County to the late E. Ray Burroughs and Esther (nee: Hancock)...
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Lucy Anne Vallandingham Dixon, 80,

Lucy Anne Vallandingham Dixon, 80,

Lucy Anne Vallandingham Dixon, 80, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on October 16, 2024.  Born on May 8, 1944, Lucy was a beacon of love and dedication, well-known for her caring and fun-loving nature.  She took immense pride in her family, cherishing her roles as a wife, mother, sister, and proud Nana. Lucy graduated...
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Robert “Bob” Walter Adcock, age 69,

Robert “Bob” Walter Adcock, age 69,

Robert “Bob” Walter Adcock, age 69, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Bob was born February 5, 1955, in Charles County Maryland to the late William Howard Adcock and late Clara Dorothy Williams. He graduated from Potomac High School in 1972. Bob was an extremely...
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Franco DiGiovannantonio, 94,

Franco DiGiovannantonio, 94,

Franco DiGiovannantonio, 94, of Waldorf, MD, passed away on October 14, 2024. On November 24, 1929, Franco was born in Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy to the late Filomeno and Angelina DiGiovannantonio. Franco grew up on a small farm along the Adriatic Sea coast of Italy.  He enjoyed sharing stories of his childhood, growing up...
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Joseph Donald Bean

Joseph Donald Bean

Joseph Donald Bean, affectionately known as Donald, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on October 15, 2024 at the age of 73. Born on May 16, 1951 in LaPlata, MD, Donald grew up in Great Mills, MD, but spent most of his life in Hollywood, MD, where he created...
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Mary Link Rivers Cryer

Mary Link Rivers Cryer

Mary Link Rivers Cryer passed away on October 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland to Leroy Russell Rivers and Agnes M. Link. She was employed in the hospitality industry in Gambrills, Maryland, she was later employed by a clothing factory in Western Maryland, and prior...
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PGPD Investigating Incident Involving County School Bus

PGPD Investigating Incident Involving County School Bus

PGPD patrol officers and detectives are on scene in the 4100 block of Suitland Road investigating an evolving situation involving a county school bus. At approximately 2:05 pm today, a citizen called 911 after seeing a man board the bus which was carrying three elementary school students. Officers were immediately dispatched and at 2:09...
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Lawrence George Hardy Sr., 72

Lawrence George Hardy Sr., 72

Lawrence George Hardy Sr., 72, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed on October 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 28th, 1952 in La Plata, Maryland and was the son of the late Charles Benjamin Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Thompson) Hardy. Larry grew up in Bel Alton, MD where...
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Maryland State Police 158th Academy Class Graduation Welcomes 20 New Troopers

Maryland State Police 158th Academy Class Graduation Welcomes 20 New Troopers

The Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. and Major General (retired) Linda L. Singh, PhD, welcomed the graduates of the 158th Academy Class to the ranks of Maryland’s Finest during a ceremony today at LifePoint Church in Reisterstown. Major General (retired) Singh delivered the keynote address to the Department’s 20...
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UPDATE: Two of Four Waldorf Men Convicted After Trial for Murder, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, After Violent Crime Spree Across Maryland and Virginia

UPDATE: Two of Four Waldorf Men Convicted After Trial for Murder, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, After Violent Crime Spree Across Maryland and Virginia

After a 9-day trial, a federal jury returned verdicts against Thaddeus Lamont Wills, age 51, and Keionta Shawn Hagens, age 44, both of Waldorf, Maryland, of interference with interstate commerce by robbery, conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery, using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, carjacking, and of...
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UPDATE: Out of County News – U.S. Reaches Settlement for Over $100m In Civil Lawsuit Against Owner and Operator of Vessel That Destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

UPDATE: Out of County News – U.S. Reaches Settlement for Over $100m In Civil Lawsuit Against Owner and Operator of Vessel That Destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

UPDATE 10/24/2024: The Justice Department announced today that Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, the Singaporean corporations that owned and operated the Motor Vessel DALI, have agreed to pay $101,980,000 to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States for costs borne in responding to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis...
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NAS Pax River Gate 1 Outbound Closure Today, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

NAS Pax River Gate 1 Outbound Closure Today, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

NAS Pax River Gate 1 outbound lanes will be closed to traffic Friday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for scheduled maintenance. Gate 3 will open for outbound traffic at 2 p.m. Drivers must use Gates 2 or 3 for outbound traffic during Gate 1’s maintenance. Pax River Gate 1 inbound lanes...
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Bel Alton and Hughesville Volunteer Fire Departments Donate Equipment to North Carolina Fire Department That Lost Everything to Hurricane Helene

Bel Alton and Hughesville Volunteer Fire Departments Donate Equipment to North Carolina Fire Department That Lost Everything to Hurricane Helene

The Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce its coordination of a relief effort to aid the South Side Volunteer Fire Department in Albemarle, North Carolina, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene, leaving the department without essential resources. Among the donated items are rescue tools from the Bel Alton department, ready to...
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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Traveling to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Traveling to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

Nathaniel Lamar Nelson Scott, 36, of Bowie, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David Geist of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division, and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan...
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Two Suspects in Custody for Murder at Tire Shop After Dispute Over Payment

Two Suspects in Custody for Murder at Tire Shop After Dispute Over Payment

Thanks in part to a tip provided to Prince George’s County Crime Solvers, the Homicide Unit has now identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting at a tire shop in September. The suspects are 43-year-old Ronnell Hardy of Capitol Heights and 42-year-old Avery Eccles of Upper Marlboro. They are charged...
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Founder of Thirty-One Announces Closure in December of 2024 After 21 Years of Business

Founder of Thirty-One Announces Closure in December of 2024 After 21 Years of Business

October 20, 2024 — Cindy Monroe, the founder of Thirty-One Gifts, announced that her popular direct-sales business will be closing its doors in December 2024. This decision marks the end of a 21-year journey that began in Monroe’s Tennessee basement and has grown into a global community of women empowered through entrepreneurship. Monroe started...
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Next Generation Jammer Lead Test Engineer Jacob Kiehlmeier Selected as Tester of the Year for 2023

Next Generation Jammer Lead Test Engineer Jacob Kiehlmeier Selected as Tester of the Year for 2023

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) has selected Jacob Kiehlmeier as the civilian Tester of the Year for 2023. Kiehlmeier served as the lead test engineer for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) Integrated Test Team (ITT) supporting the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (PMA-234). Kiehlmeier...
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Elevated Fire Conditions Due to Dry Conditions Throughout Maryland

Elevated Fire Conditions Due to Dry Conditions Throughout Maryland

Amid prolonged dry conditions and gusty winds, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement for elevated fire conditions across parts of Maryland. The advisory is effective from Thursday, October 24th, through Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, highlighting an increased risk of wildfires in the region due to a combination of low...
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Prince George’s County Police Investigating Fatal Crash, Two Passengers Flee Scene from At-Fault Vehicle

Prince George’s County Police Investigating Fatal Crash, Two Passengers Flee Scene from At-Fault Vehicle

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Upper Marlboro. The deceased driver is 57-year-old Monica Wilson of Springdale, MD. On October 23, 2024, at approximately 5:10 pm, officers responded to the 500 block of Largo Center Drive for a crash...
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Student Transported to Hospital After Assault at St. Charles High School

Student Transported to Hospital After Assault at St. Charles High School

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. during class transition at St. Charles High School, one student approached another student from behind and struck them in the head. The two students became engaged in a physical altercation. Nearby school staff intervened and broke up the altercation. The student who was struck from behind...
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Police in Charles County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Bumpy Oak Road in Pomfret

Police in Charles County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Bumpy Oak Road in Pomfret

On October 23, at 1:36 p.m., patrol officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Bumpy Oak Road near Marshall Corner Road in Pomfret for the report of a motor vehicle collision. Officers arrived on the scene and found a three wheeled Harley Davidson motorcycle had left the roadway for...
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Lorraine Adam, 97

Lorraine Adam, 97

Lorraine Adam, 97, of Bradenton, Florida formerly of St. Mary’s County, Maryland passed away on Oct. 19, 2024, at home after a lengthy battle with dementia. Lorraine was born in Renton, Pennsylvania on December 8th, 1926, to the late Samuel Hick and Violet Caldwell Hick. On April 17th, 1943, Lorraine married Zolton John Adam...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help to Locate Individuals with Outstanding Warrants

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is currently searching for several individuals wanted for various charges. The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating these individuals to ensure that justice is served. Mariah Catherine Gray – Wanted for child support Sara Michelle Hapeman is wanted for FTA- Drug Possession Lloyd...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Mechanicville Man on Multiple Charges After Violating Protective Order and Resisting Arrest

Maryland State Police Arrest Mechanicville Man on Multiple Charges After Violating Protective Order and Resisting Arrest

John Edward Nichols, 34, of Mechanicsville, has been arrested and charged with several misdemeanors after an incident in which he allegedly violated a protective order, engaged in disorderly conduct, and resisted arrest. The arrest took place on October 20, 2024, following a disturbance at a residence in California, Maryland. According to the report filed...
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024

The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, provides several collection sites across Southern Maryland for safe disposal of unused or expired medications. According to the DEA’s official Take Back Day webpage, drop-off locations include Maryland State Police Barrack T in Leonardtown,...
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