The Maryland Transportation Authority is exploring phasing out all cash toll booths across the state. Today, tolls are collected three ways: by cash, or electronically, by either an E-ZPass transponder or by video tolling — when the state uses a license-plate photo and mails drivers their bill. Transportation officials say that the transition to...
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Students at one Calvert County school are getting their hands dirty by helping with habitat enhancement and oyster restoration. Fifty students, along with a dozen parents and faculty at Tidewater School in Huntingtown are assisting the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative by creating several cement reef balls that will be dropped to the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was honored to be a part of the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony at Leonardtown High School. The Special Olympics offer year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics provide athletes...
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During the week of April 23, to April 27, 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Berry Road at Berry Elementary School Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Marshall Corner Road at James Craik Elementary School Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday...
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On April 13 at 2 p.m., an unknown suspect called the victim in Charles County on her cellular telephone stating he worked for the Internal Revenue Service. He told the victim she owed back taxes and that she could avoid paying a fine simply by purchasing gift cards and providing him with the card...
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On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 5:52 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a convenience store in the 2000 block of Smallwood Drive West, in Waldorf for the report of a robbery. Investigation showed a woman entered the store and walked around for approximately 30 minutes. She then walked up...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced his endorsement of Jack Bailey for the Republican Party nomination in Senate District 29. “Southern Maryland needs a fighter like Jack Bailey in the Maryland Senate,” Governor Hogan said. “Unfortunately, the incumbent has consistently sided against our administration and against the people of Southern Maryland on important issues. Unlike his...
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Maryland Lottery players will have two new claiming locations with substantially expanded hours beginning Monday, April 30. The Lottery’s Lanham Claims Center will close permanently at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 27. But starting on the following Monday, April 30, Lottery players with winning tickets valued up to $25,000 can claim prizes by visiting...
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The Calvert County Safety for Students Speed Enforcement Program is in effect year round. The speed cameras will be moved randomly between the school zones. Currently those cameras are located near Mill Creek Middle, Windy Hill Middle, and Northern Middle schools. In the next week the Mill Creek Middle camera will be moved to...
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Sandra June Delano “Boonie”, 72, of Chaptico, MD, formerly of Indian Head, MD passed away on April 16, 2018 in her home. Born on May 6, 1945 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Betty June Scott Shotwell and Alfred Shotwell. Sandra is survived by her children; Buddy Willey (Pat) of...
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Cecil Matthew Norris, 75, of Laurel Grove, MD passed away on April 16, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 19, 1943 in Laurel Grove, MD is was the son of the late Jessie Mae Wood Norris and James Norman Norris. Cecil was the loving husband of Charlene Huseman Norris whom he married on...
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Guy Stanley Ewell, Jr, 99, of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 18, 2018 in Callaway, MD. Born on January 17, 1919, he was the son of the late Eunice Marie Brashear Ewell, and Guy S. Ewell, Sr. Guy was the loving husband of Alma Jean McKemy Ewell. He is survived by his children;...
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Karen “Amy” Wood, 56, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on April 18, 2018 in Callaway, MD. Born on June 6, 1961 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Wood and William Wood. Amy was the loving wife of the late Hoy “Bruce” Wood whom she married on September 12, 1987...
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Cynthia Joan Roper Parker, 93, died April 19, 2018 at her home. Born October 2, 1924 in London, UK, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Percy Roper and Eileen Jessie Lyttle of Reading, UK. She was the wife of Nicholson Parker whom she married on August 11, 1945 at St. Peter’s Church,...
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Donald W. Megby, 71, of Great Mills, MD, lost his battle with cancer, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Georgetown University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed by all. Don was born on November 29, 1946 in Fauquier County, Virginia to...
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Mark Olen Asp, 75 of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Bradenton, FL, passed away on April 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born on October 12, 1942 in Helena, MT to the late Martin Oliver Asp and Vera Agnes Ruffcorn. Mark was a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School....
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Britain Gill passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Cemetery.
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On April 15, 2018, Rita Elizabeth (Dickerson) Frederick, 94, died peacefully at her home in Abell, MD. She departed this life surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 25, 1923 in Abell, MD, to the late George A. Dickerson and Elizabeth Rich. From her parents’ union, Rita was blessed with nine siblings. On...
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Brenda Darlene Dyson, 56 of Washington, DC (formerly of Avenue, MD), passed away on April 16, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609. Interment to...
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Peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, Kenneth Maxie Brown departed this earthly life in Washington, DC. Family and friends will unite on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 11:00am until time of service 12:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Cecelia Elizabeth “Betty” Thomas, 87, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 13, 1930 in Hollywood, MD to the late James Shorts and Mary Stevens. Betty was a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland and enjoyed...
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4/20/2018 @ 9:20 p.m.: The Office of the State Fire Marshal reports, the fire at River’s Edge Restaurant, in Benedict was the result of a smoking materials station igniting on the exterior of the building. The fire spread to nearby combustible materials before extending to the building. Employees of the establishment smelled smoke and discovered...
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On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Great Mills High School, in Great Mills, a school employee became aware a student was ill and possibly suffering from an overdose, due to eating a brownie which contained THC/CBG, which is derived from marijuana plants. Corporal Kristi Nelson from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was notified...
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