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Mary Alice Louise Hyson, 84

Mary Alice Louise Hyson, 84, of LaPlata passed away June 1, 2017. She was born June 28, 1932 in Seat Pleasant, MD to Wilbur and Alice (Brady) Greenwell. Mary was raised in Capitol Heights and graduated from Maryland Park High School. She was employed as a secretary with Merchants Terminal. In her leisure time...
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Ann Parran Bond Combs, 68

Ann Parran Bond Combs, 68

Ann Parran Bond Combs, 68, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 31, 2017 at her home. Born on April 26, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Marguerite Mattingly Bond and Thomas Holdsworth Bond. Ann was the loving wife of the late Robert Lamar Combs...
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Joann Fowler, 82

Joann Fowler, 82

Joann Fowler, age 82 of La Plata, Maryland, died June 1, 2017 at Genesis Waldorf Center. Joann was a keeper of the Judges’ Chambers for the Prince George’s County Government for 15 years and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Plata, Maryland. She was the daughter of Thomas Windle and Ann...
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Norma Del Pilar, 86

Norma Del Pilar, 86

Norma Del Pilar, 86 of Tall Timbers, MD passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 11, 1931 in Santiago, Dominican Republic to the late Federico and Rosario Simo. Norma was married to her beloved husband, Arnold Del Pilar, Sr. for over 65 wonderful...
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John Marion “Papa John” Szarejko

John Marion “Papa John” Szarejko

John Szarejko passed away quietly at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home with his wife at his side. John was born in Poland in 1925 and moved to the United States at age 5. He retired from the Labor Department and moved to Saint Mary’s County, became a Docent at Saint Mary’s City for 10 years, was president...
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Tiki Bar Owner Fires Employees and Apologizes for Memorial Day Weekend Incident

Tiki Bar Owner Fires Employees and Apologizes for Memorial Day Weekend Incident

The following was posted on the Tiki Bar Facebook page: To all veterans, active or retired, I was deeply saddened by the post that Tiki security asked patrons to remove any military affiliated motorcycle attire, especially on Memorial Day Weekend when it’s our turn to show special thanks to those who have served. It...
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Horseshoe Crab Migration Begins in Maryland

Horseshoe Crab Migration Begins in Maryland

Through the month of June, visitors to Maryland’s beaches can expect an astonishing sight – millions of horseshoe crabs will make their annual pilgrimage from the Atlantic Ocean to our shores. Dating back at least 350 million years, it’s one of the largest spawning events of horseshoe crabs in the world. To ensure the horseshoe crab...
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Debby Marie Smith “Pigeon”, 62

Debby Marie Smith “Pigeon”, 62

Debby Marie Smith “Pigeon” as she was fondly called by her husband was born January 13, 1955 in Washington, DC. Debby married her lifelong sweetheart Delmar Lee Smith on February 17, 1972. They lovingly referred to themselves as LeeMarie. They shared a life together in St. Mary’s County for over 46 years. Their marriage...
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Southern Maryland Roller Derby’s First Home Bout of 2017 is June 10th

Southern Maryland Roller Derby’s First Home Bout of 2017 is June 10th

Southern Maryland Roller Derby’s first 2017 home bout is just a stone’s throw away!! On June 10th, we will be skating against our friends, the lovely ladies of the Fredericksburg Roller Derby. Come and enjoy a day of derby with us!!! Doors open at 5:30pm, and the first whistle blows at 6pm. Presale tickets...
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Charter Captain Given Certificate of Appreciation

Charter Captain Given Certificate of Appreciation

The Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Charter Captain Lee Tippett. On Friday, April 20, 2017, at approximately 7:20 p.m, a 32-foot powerboat exploded and caught fire at the fuel dock at the Solomons Yachting Center in Calvert County As flames began to spread to the dock, people cut the lines and attempted to...
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Margaret Wood Greenwell, 80

Margaret Wood Greenwell, 80

Margaret Wood Greenwell, 80, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 30, 2017, in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born on October 30, 1936, in Dameron, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Harry Eugene Wood and Catherine Hattie McKay Wood. She was the loving and caring wife of Kenneth...
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Dana Anthony Carter

Dana Anthony Carter

Peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2017, Dana Anthony Carter departed this earthly life at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will take place at...
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David Leon Barbour

DAVID LEON BARBOUR was born on September 5, 1951 the 8th child to the late William Francis and Mary Margaret (Thomas) Barbour. On May 24, 2017, David surrounded with family, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. David was educated in the Charles County public school system. He was first employed with Trailways...
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Owings Daycare Provider Found Guilty of Child Abuse

Owings Daycare Provider Found Guilty of Child Abuse

Last week a Calvert County Jury convicted Diandra Noel Ward, 32 of Owings, of Child Abuse in the First and Second Degree. Ward was the daycare provider for the three month old victim. While in Ms. Ward’s care the victim suffered a life threatening brain injury that required emergency surgery. Four medical experts from...
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Oxon Hill Man Arrested for Car Theft in North Beach

Oxon Hill Man Arrested for Car Theft in North Beach

On Friday, May 16, 2017, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Deputy T. Buckler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Dayton Avenue/7th Street for a reported hit and run accident. The complainant advised he witnessed a vehicle strike a parked car in front of a residence and drove off with a...
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Focus Group to Consider Building Code Exemption for Sheds Up to 600 Square Feet

Focus Group to Consider Building Code Exemption for Sheds Up to 600 Square Feet

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have authorized the formation of a focus group to consider amending the St. Mary’s County Building Code to exempt sheds between 300 and 600 square feet in area. This letter is to invite interested citizens to participate in this group. The Building Code currently has an exemption for...
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Police in Anne Arundel County Investigating Double Homicide

Police in Anne Arundel County Investigating Double Homicide

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the area of Scott Town Road and Nick Road in ShadySide for a report of gunshots heard in the area. When officers arrived they located a male and female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Homicide...
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Maryland Safe Harbor Workgroup to Meet June 8, 2017

Maryland Safe Harbor Workgroup to Meet June 8, 2017

The Workgroup to Study Safe Harbor Policy for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 1 p.m. in the Joint Hearing Room of the Legislative Services Building at 90 State Circle in Annapolis, Maryland. Chaired by Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith, the workgroup is charged...
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SMECO Applies for Rate Reduction

SMECO Applies for Rate Reduction

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) submitted a filing to the Maryland Public Service Commission on May 31, 2017, to reduce its base energy charges by more than 10 percent for residential customers. If approved, the lower rates will go into effect with August 2017 bills. Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO, explained,...
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Paddle for First Responders to be Held at Leonardtown Wharf

Paddle for First Responders to be Held at Leonardtown Wharf

The Rotary Club of Leonardtown and the College of Southern Maryland are teaming up for an event which will support St. Mary’s County First Responders. “Our first annual PADDLE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS event,” explains Leonardtown Rotary President Barbara Thompson, “will raise scholarship funds to benefit not only these heroes of our community, but also...
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St. Mary’s County Public High School Commencement Ceremonies to be Live Streamed

St. Mary’s County Public High School Commencement Ceremonies to be Live Streamed

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) is pleased to announce that the Class of 2017 commencement ceremonies will be available for online viewing via live streaming through our school system website at http://www.smcps.org/graduation and on Channel 96. At the conclusion of each ceremony, SMCPS will post a video to the SMCPS YouTube Channel. The...
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UPDATE: Mechanicsville Drunk Driver Sentenced to a Year in Jail for Striking a Deputy

UPDATE: Mechanicsville Drunk Driver Sentenced to a Year in Jail for Striking a Deputy

UPDATE 5/31/2017: Michael Austin Mattingly, 21, of Mechanicsville, was found guilty of causing a life-threatening injury to another as a result of the person’s negligently driving a motor vehicle while the person is under the influence of alcohol. Mattingly was sentenced to 3 years in jail with 2 of them suspended, and is currently incarcerated in the...
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2017 Summer Rockfish Season Begins June 1

2017 Summer Rockfish Season Begins June 1

Anglers wanting to get in on this year’s striped bass fishing season will have more areas to fish starting June 1. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the official opening of the summer/fall striped bass season with no exclusions on where anglers can catch the state fish. All areas of the Chesapeake Bay, including...
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C-130T Hercules Upgrades Reduce Maintenance, Improve Reliability

C-130T Hercules Upgrades Reduce Maintenance, Improve Reliability

It’s true.  Good things really do come in small packages. This was recently proven out by the Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) C-130T Electronic Propeller Control System and Engine Instrument Display System (EPCS/EIDS) team. The three person EPCS/EIDS team’s actions resulted in installations of the systems in 19 KC-130 aircraft in record time —...
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Trespassing Leads to Arrest for Possession of Cocaine for Bowie Woman

Trespassing Leads to Arrest for Possession of Cocaine for Bowie Woman

Possession of Cocaine: On Monday, May 22, 2017, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Trooper First Class Robinson from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Project Echo in Prince Frederick for a trespassing complaint. Cynthia M. Bobick, 37 of Bowie, had been asked to leave the property by the manager and refused. When...
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