John “Buddy” Huriah Ridgell, 73, of Scotland, MD, died February 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD to the late D. Theodore Sr. and Alice Lilburn Wheatley Ridgell. Buddy was employed for over 32 dedicated years for the federal government as a mechanic until his retirement in...
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Donnie Marie Knott, 99 of Valley Lee, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 23, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 19, 1917 in Hortonsville, NC she was the daughter of the late John Frank and Isabelle Maude Slade. Donnie was the loving wife of the late James Harvey...
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Mary Alice Sanner Drury of Ridge, MD passed away in her home on February 23, 2017 at the age of 98. She is survived by her son John Drury (Maggie) of Chester, VA and Daughter Joan Welch (Ron) of St. Inigoes, MD. She has 5 grandchildren James Welch, Eric Welch (Kimberly), Megan Drury, Stephanie...
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David M. Norris of Callaway, MD passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 19, 2017, surround by his loving family. David was a county native born on December 15, 1964. He is survived by his parents Charles and Agnes Norris; Siblings; Paul Norris, Francis Norris, Brenda Wren and Terrie Balsbaugh, in-laws Pat Balsbaugh,...
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Natasha (Tasha) Eileen Graves,30, of Avenue, MD passed away on February 19, 2017 in Great Mills, MD. Born on December 25, 1986 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of Pamela Ann Graves (Hicks) and Francis Wayne Graves of Avenue, MD. Tasha is survived by her daughter Aliyah Graves of Avenue, MD, and her...
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Albert Leonard Wathen, Jr., “Oats”, of Abell, MD passed away on February 18, 2017 in Abell, MD. Born on July 2, 1938 in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late Bonnie Lee Slade Wathen and Albert Leonard Wathen, Sr. Oats was the loving husband of Mary Martha Wathen, whom he married on...
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Agnes Gwynette Morgan, 97, of Leonardtown died Feb. 18, 2017, at her residence at Cedar Lane Senior Living Community. Born June 24, 1919, in Clements, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Jenkins Hayden and Rose Gwynette Hayden. She married Joseph Roger Morgan Sr. on Sept. 7, 1936, at St. Joseph’s Church...
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Nancy Rose Mellem, 92, of Solomons, MD died February 21, 2017 at Asbury Health Care Center. Born January 18, 1925 in Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. Rose and Olive Reynolds Rose. Nancy earned a degree in music from Lawrence University, and was a classically trained soprano. She sang...
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Holly Ruth Brown, known as “Sweet Pea” to her mom and “Baby Girl” to her friends, 32, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Lusby and Waldorf, passed away on February 21, 2017 in Waldorf, MD. Born September 26, 1984 in Takoma Park, MD, she was the daughter of Sheri and Jim Brown of Leonardtown, MD....
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Leonard Scruggs, 97, of Lusby, Maryland, died on February 25, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife Ruth after 63 years of marriage, he is survived by sons Michael Scruggs (Terese) of Lusby, Maryland, Gary Scruggs (Kathryn) of Conifer, Colorado, and Patrick Scruggs of Woodbury, Connecticut, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and companion Ellen Witmer....
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Ronnie Gene Alexander, age 72, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 30, 1944 in Huntsville, Texas to parents Tommie Gene and Mussetta Moore Alexander who preceded him in death along with his brother-in-law, Ricky Carleton; and animal companions, Alex, Tina, Remy, Patches,...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police is investigating the death of a Calvert County man whose body was recovered late Sunday afternoon near his capsized boat south of the Patuxent River Bridge. Scott Lawson Suder, 41, of Hughesville, was last seen Saturday at about noon, prior to a violent storm that raced through the area....
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Maryland State Police investigators at the Leonardtown Barrack identified a St. Mary’s County man found in a pond behind his home on Saturday afternoon and continue their investigation into his death. The deceased is identified as James O’Grady, 53, of Mechanicsville. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause and manner of death...
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The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has confirmed a tornado near La Plata and Waldorf in Charles County MD on February 25 2017. National Weather Service personnel completed a ground survey along with radar analysis and concluded a tornado that peaked at low-end EF1 intensity with winds of 90 MPH produced damage...
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On Wednesday, February 15, 2107, Deputy D. Potter of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Walmart in California for a reported theft. The suspect, Jessica Nicole Michael, 26, of Charlotte Hall, attempted to conceal merchandise and exit the store, but was stopped by an asset protection employee. While being arrested, it...
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On Monday, February 20, 2017, Deputy G. Muschette of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 20000 block of Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park for the report of an assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Ralph Nicholas Lafollete, 37, of Lexington Park, slapped the juvenile victim in the face with an...
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is offering college scholarships for the 2017-2018 school year. Four high school seniors will be awarded $1,500 each. Students are eligible to apply if they live with parents or guardians who are SMECO customer-members. Seniors must be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college, university, or...
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Fourteen teams from Charles County Public middle and high schools competed in the 2017 Southern Maryland VEX League Robotics Championship held Feb. 4 at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) La Plata campus. The competition is split into two challenges — one for middle schoolers and one for high school teams. The VEX League...
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When College of Southern Maryland Associate Professor Krista Keyes heard Sunil Yapa present at a conference in 2016, she knew the author would be the perfect addition to CSM’s Connections Literary Reading Series. The annual series highlights artists who exemplify the purpose of Connections – to bring art and literature to life for the...
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During the week of February 27, to March 3, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Leonardtown Road at Grace Christian Academy Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through Friday, all...
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It took a few minutes for Ryan Daniels to realize what had happened. The former Marine Corps Staff Sergeant was traveling with a convoy in May 2011 in a restive part of southwestern Afghanistan that had seen plenty of combat action. His mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle, or MRAP, had just hit a large, improvised...
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A Kent County man convicted Tuesday of illegally killing a potential state record white-tailed deer was ordered to pay a fine, make restitution to the state and perform community service. Ronald Wayne Roe, 28, of Worton, was found guilty on all counts of trespassing and poaching stemming from the shooting of a 17-point buck...
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On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Deputy R. Weems and Deputy J. Hardesty of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, were dispatched to Pinecrest Court, in Lusby, for the report of disorderly subjects in the area. Upon arrival they located a male and female standing in Pinecrest Court and several residents outside looking to see what...
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Calvert County Commissioner Mike Hart, and owner of Patuxent Wine and Spirits in Lusby shared a video on Facebook of a person stealing a bottle of liquor on Friday, February 24, 2017. According to the time stamp on the video the theft occurred around 6:22 Friday night. “You guys are awesome I’m heading to...
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Calvert County’s eclectic restaurants will showcase their creative cookery and offer delicious and budget-friendly deals during the fifth annual Restaurant Week Feb. 17-26. Coordinated by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Calvert County Restaurant Week will feature restaurants that draw on the region’s bounty to offer unique dining experiences. Whether your favorite fare...
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