James William Knight Grisso, IV, 22, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. James was born on March 21, 1996 to Elizabeth Frances Allison Grisso and James William Knight Grisso, III, in Silver Spring, MD. James worked as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 26 Electrical...
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Frederick Joseph Hayghe, 79
Frederick Joseph Hayghe, 79, of White Plains, MD, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, in Charlotte Hall, MD. Frederick was born on March 16, 1939 to Dorothy Bond Fuller Hayghe and Joseph Herbert Hayghe in Washington, DC. Frederick served in the U.S. Marine Corps from November 1961 to...
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Christina Ann “Christy” Seward, 53
Christina Ann “Christy” Seward, 53 of California, MD passed away on November 6, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She was born on October 6, 1965, in Tilden, NE to the late Thomas Bohr and Jerolyn James Bohr. On November 12, 1988, Christy married her beloved husband, Kenneth Charles...
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Anna Mae Kohut, 97
Anna Mae Kohut, 97 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on November 8, 2018 at her residence in Mechanicsville, MD. Anna was born on July 3, 1921 to the late Samuel Magruder Webb and the late Gertrude Annie Clark in Ophelia, Virginia. Anna was born and raised in the Northern Neck of Virginia. She moved...
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Mary Frances Courtney-Hudson, 77
Mary Frances Courtney-Hudson, 77, of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away November 11, 2018. She was born October 2, 1941. Her parents were Elsie Frances Berry and Joseph Edward Berry, and her biological father was Francis Briscoe. Mary was also affectionately known by most as Mary Frances. Mary was educated within the St. Mary’s County...
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Radolph Chase, Jr. 79
On Monday, October 29, 2018, Radolph Chase, Jr. departed this earthly life at the age of 79. With honor, he proudly served in the US Army. He received a Master’s Degree in Education from Antioch University. After retiring from the Federal Government, he worked as a Contractor for several of the Federal Government agencies....
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Masa Ann Sherene Bowman, 61
Masa Ann Sherene Bowman, 61 of Washington, DC, passed away on November 10, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Monday, November 19, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23080 Maddox Rd, Bushwood, MD 20618. Interment to follow in the church...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Online Threats of Violence Against Two High Schools
The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating Snapchat posts that made threats of violence against two high schools. Police have identified the students they believe are responsible for the posts, and they do not believe the threats are credible. It was determined that both schools were safe to open and operate on a normal...
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Mary Lea Diamond, 85
Mrs. Mary Lea Diamond died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 8th, 2018 at the age of 85. Mary was born on September 13th, 1933 in Stone, Kentucky to Harvey and Dora Lee (Williamson) Carter. After graduating high school she enlisted in the US Navy and was assigned to the Test...
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UPDATE – AUDIO: Name of 71-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed on Route 5 in Waldorf Released
11/14/2018 @ 10:40 a.m.: The deceased pedestrian has been identified as Allen Tehwayee Blegay, 71, of District Heights. Approximately 1 minute before the motor vehicle accident was dispatched, the 911 Center dispatched a check the welfare call for a black male reportedly walking in the roadway with all dark clothing. (listen to audio below) 11/14/2018:...
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87-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle on Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills
Preliminary investigation determined a 2003 Dodge Dakota, operated by Hugo Neme Camelo, 31 of Hollywood, was traveling north on Chancellors Run Road towards Three Notch Road, when Camelo struck two pedestrians. The pedestrians have been identified as Luz Aldave Frias, 85, and Leandro Banaag Frias, 87, both of Great Mills. Luz Frias and Leandro...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Distribution of Propaganda from the Ku Klux Klan
Since November 11, 2018, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office has received reports from people who have found fliers containing propaganda from the Ku Klux Klan. The fliers, which appear to have been distributed in a random manner, were inside plastic bags and found along the roadway and in driveways in front of people’s homes....
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UPDATE: Fire that Destroyed Trailer in Mechanicsville Still Under Investigation
UPDATE 11/13/18: The RV/trailer fire on Lockes Hill Road, in Mechanicsville is still currently under investigation. Their were no active fire alarms or sprinkler systems in place, and unknown if any smoke alarms were in place. The estimated loss of the structure and contents is valued at $5,000.00. The fire was discovered by a...
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Handgun Recovered After Traffic Stop in Newburg, Three Virginia Men Charged with Felony Theft
On November 5, 2018, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Officer T. Rickard of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, initiated a traffic stop on Crain Highway near Clifton Drive, in Newburg, after observing a SUV pulling a tow behind trailer with no registration plate visible. At the time of the traffic stop, a black and yellow...
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Robert Oriem Tucker
Peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018, Robert Oriem Tucker departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 38576 Brett Way Mechanicsville, MD 20695. Interment will be private.
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Maryland Lottery Launches Enhanced Player Loyalty Program
The newly enhanced My Lottery Rewards™ program will add exciting opportunities for Lottery players. Beginning November 13, members of My Lottery Rewards, the Lottery’s free player loyalty program, will be able to earn more and win more — with new ways to earn rewards and new ways to redeem points. By entering eligible Maryland...
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Bluegrass for Hospice raises over $250,000 in 10 years
On Saturday October 27, 2018, Bluegrass for Hospice took place once again. It was held at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills. In spite of the early morning rain, the later of the day turned out a fun crowd of about 400. We made $27,873.85 for the Hospice of St. Mary’s, Hospice House. Bluegrass...
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16-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting 19-Year-Old with Shotgun in Armed Robbery Attempt
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded the 6600 block of Bucknell Road, in Bryans Road, for the report of a shooting. Upon officers arrival, they contacted an off duty police officer in the area who stated he heard several gunshots. Shortly after hearing...
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Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims November 12-18 National Apprenticeship Week in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed November 12-18 as National Apprenticeship Week in Maryland. This week-long observance raises awareness of the meaningful contributions apprenticeship programs in the United States make to our country’s workforce. Throughout the week, Maryland will join other states across the nation to celebrate apprenticeship as a proven workforce development tool and...
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Foot Care Important Part of Good Diabetes Care
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and the Wound Care Center at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital would like to remind patients living with diabetes how important it is to take care of themselves from head to toe. “Approximately a quarter of individuals living with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer,” said Lisa Nelson, RN, MHA CWCN, clinical program...
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Anne Arundel County Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing a Minor to Produce Child Pornography
Glenn Ranger, age 56, of Glen Burnie, pleaded guilty today to two counts of production of child pornography in connection with his sexual abuse of a young boy. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur; Acting Special Agent in Charge Cardell T. Morant of...
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NAVAIR Wounded Veteran Uses Personal Experience to Help Others
Wounded veterans serving a second time as government employees bring a certain strength and commitment to their jobs, according to Kenneth Cadena, a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Wounded Warrior Program and Command Recruitment advocate. “They’ve transitioned through a difficult phase of their lives,” he said. “Not only do they closely identify with the...
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Charles County Featured in Maryland Public Television’s Thanksgiving Episode
Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) popular original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, in its sixth season, will feature farms in Charles, Frederick, Harford, and Wicomico counties during a Thanksgiving-themed episode airing Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. Maryland Farm & Harvest takes viewers on journeys across the state, telling stories about the farms, people, and technology required to...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office – Identification of Walmart Shoplifting Suspect Needed
On November 11, 2018, at the Walmart located on Miramar Way, in California, the individual placed an employee’s North Face jacket in her cart, and then left the store. Anyone with information on the identity of the individual pictured is asked to contact Corporal Gray Maloy at (301) 475-4200 extension *8035 or by email at [email protected]. Citizens may...
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