Now that tornado season is here, SMNEWSNET.com encourages residents to be prepared. Tornadoes are violent by nature and capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects like deadly missiles. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners yesterday presented certificates of completion to the graduates of the first Calvert County Citizens Academy. The academy offered 21 residents an in-depth look at how Calvert County Government works through an informative, fast-paced and free seven-week program. County department directors and employees shared their departments’ mission and...
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Route 231/Prince Frederick Blvd is shut down due to an auto accident. Expect delays on Route 4 as well.
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Governor Larry Hogan invites chefs using local Maryland ingredients to submit original recipes for the Governor’s Buy Local Cookout, which will be held at Government House in Annapolis on July 20. Recipes must be submitted by May 19, and include products from at least one Maryland farmer, waterman, or other producer. Chefs are encouraged...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites rising juniors and seniors in area high schools to get a taste of college this summer. The new CSM Summer Scholars Program allows forward-thinking high school students to earn college credit while taking an in-depth look at an area of interest. Academies in robotics, cybersecurity and American...
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The osprey, an avian harbinger of spring, has returned to Calvert County. The migratory birds of prey return from southern wintering spots about this time each year to nest throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, especially along the Patuxent River. A nesting pair recently arrived at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown and can be viewed...
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On Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 8:05 pm, Trooper First Class C. Ditoto from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road. A K9 scan was conducted, resulting in a positive alert. TFC C. Ditoto conducted a search of the...
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On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at approximately 5:40 p.m., Trooper First Class B. Ditoto and Trooper Manning, from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack were conducting a stationary radar foot stopping team on St. John’s Road at Narrow Way, in Hollywood. The Troopers observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit and flagged...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critically missing person, Edwin Parran Johnson III. Johnson was last seen operating a navy blue 2000 Chevrolet S10 bearing MD registration—08H020. A silver alert has been issued for Edwin Parran Johnson III. He was last seen in the 26000 block...
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On Thursday, March 2, 2017 at approximately 1:35 a.m., Trooper Mulhearn from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car for a traffic violation. The driver, Sandra King, 39, of Hollywood, was placed under arrest for driving on a suspended license. During a search incident to arrest, Tpr. Mulhearn...
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Albert Ritchie Warner, 84 of Lusby, MD, passed away on March 25, 2017 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick, MD. Born July 23, 1932 in Taylorsville, MD, he was the son of the late Urih Sylvester Warner and Marie Gertrude (Newsbaum) Warner. Albert is survived by his daughters, Joan Beltz of Lusby,...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 3/29/17 is Astra Featured Pet: Astra Rescue Group: St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) Breed: Shepard/Lab Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $250.00 Astra is a beautiful 4-year-old mix. She is spayed, housetrained and great with other dogs and cats. Astra gets along...
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On Friday, March 17, 2017, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to International Beverage (Cadillac Jacks) in Lexington Park for a burglary. The investigation revealed two subjects attempted to break through the front door but were unsuccessful. The suspects returned a second time, forced entry into the business, and stole property. The Criminal...
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Joanne Marie Walton, 68, of Chesapeake Beach passed away March 24, 2017 in Annapolis. She was born December 4, 1948 in Washington, D.C., to Donald and Margaret (Lowe) Liming. Joanne was raised in Colmar Manor and Palmer Park, MD. She attended St. Margaret’s in Seat Pleasant and graduated from Suitland High School. She spent...
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Charles William “Chuck” Schaefer, Jr., 91, of North Beach passed away March 25, 2017 in Washington, D.C. He was born November 26, 1925 in New York City and was raised in Queens, later moving with his family to Virginia. He attended public schools and worked on the family farm and business, Schaefer’s Market. He...
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Thomas E. Hines III, 64, of Rose Haven Md., passed away at home from cancer on March 25, 2017. Born October 1, 1952 in Washington D.C, the eldest of 5 children, loving son of Thomas E. Hines Jr. (deceased) and Twila Mae Hines. Survived by his sisters Linda Carlson, Beverly Harris (Barry), brother David...
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Thomas Ernest Ostenso, 74 of Lusby, MD, passed away on March 25, 2017 at his residence. Born March 20, 1943 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Sigurd Ostenso and Catherine (Ruckert) Ostenso. Tom is survived by his wife Jeanne Carol Ostenso; his sons, Gary Ostenso of Solomons, MD and Jeff...
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On July 21st, 2016, Doriane Gedridge and Jared Fohs brought a handsome 7 pound baby boy, Jase, into this world. Jase was born at Calvert Memorial Hospital with all his family and friends to celebrate his birth. He was a spunky and energetic baby that had the biggest smile that could light up the...
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Joann (McBee) Murphy, 82, of Waldorf, MD peacefully passed away on March 25, 2017 at Genesis Waldorf Center. She was born on April 14, 1934 in Maynardville, TN to the late William C. and Lucy K. (Carmon) McBee. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to whom she was affectionately known as...
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Joan Hornsby, age 78 of Waldorf, Maryland, died March 24, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. Joan was a Pre-School Director with First Baptist Church of St. Charles for 42 years. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was the daughter of Donald Thomas Hobby, Sr. and Edna Katherine Holiday Hobby. In addition to...
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Angel Marie Smith, 32, died suddenly on March 21, 2017 in La Plata, Maryland. Born on November 15, 1984 in Cheverly, MD, she was the daughter of Betty Jo Smith Bell and David Bell. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings Nicole, Daisy, Marty, David, Isaac, Joshua, Sonny and Leon;...
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Franklin Irvin Bowles, 27, of Loveville, MD passed away on March 25, 2017. He was born on November 8, 1989 in Leonardtown, MD to Joseph and Mary Jane “Snooky” Bowles. Frankie attended and graduated from Leonardtown High School. He was employed with the St. Mary’s County Public School System as a building service worker...
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Bernard F. “Barney” Kane, 77, of California, MD passed away March 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 28, 1939 in Shamokin, PA to the late Thomas M. Kane and Elizabeth Cress. On March 17, 1958 Barney enlisted in the United States Navy were he proudly served...
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Raymond (Ray) Bernard McCabe Jr., 68, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away March 24, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born July 8, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late Raymond Sr. and Barbara French McCabe. In December 1968, Ray enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country. Following his service...
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Donald Hearn Horner, 95, departed this life at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on March 22, 2017. He was born on December 9, 1921 at Wetiquin, MD. He was the son of the late Harry G. Horner and Bessie Hearn Horner. He graduated from Nanticoke High School and Washington College, class of 1942. After serving...
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