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Susan Elizabeth Howe, 81

Susan Elizabeth Howe, 81

Susan Elizabeth Howe, 81, of Clements, MD passed away February 27, 2018, peacefully at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. She was born January 16, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD to the late William Ford Wathen and Catherine Harden Wathen. On July 2, 1964 Susan married her beloved husband, Paul Thomas Howe, at St. Joseph’s...
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Joseph “Donald” Clarke, Sr., 91

Joseph “Donald” Clarke, Sr., 91

Joseph “Donald” Clarke, Sr., 91, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on February 25, 2018 at his home. Born on January 10, 1927 in Hermanville, MD he was the son of the late Mary Olive Cullison Clarke and James Clarence Clarke. Donald was the loving husband of Mary Evelyn Yates Clarke whom he married on...
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Gary Andrew Brunts, 59

Gary Andrew Brunts, 59

Gary Andrew Brunts,59, of Callaway, MD formerly from St. Louis, MO, passed away on February 24, 2018. Born on July 24, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Dorothy Jane Pfaff Brunts and Richard Henry Brunts. Gary was the loving husband of the late Holly Corrine Stewart Brunts, who...
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Howard Lee Jackson

Howard Lee Jackson

Peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Howard Lee Jackson departed this earthy life in Fairfax, VA. Family and friends will unite on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Road Clinton, MD 20735. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
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Jerome Willis Hall

Jerome Willis Hall

Peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2018 Jerome Willis Hall departed this earthly life in Clinton, MD. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Victory Christian Ministries International 3911 St. Barnabas Road Suitland, MD 20746. Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery Suitland, MD.
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Helen Louise Zinn, 91

Helen Louise Zinn, 91

Helen Louise Zinn, 91, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on February 26, 2018 at the Calvert Health Medical Center. Born December 16, 1926 in Weston, WV she was the daughter of the late Early Forest Waldeck and Willia Jane (Lipps) Waldeck. Helen was a homemaker and moved to Calvert County from Baltimore, MD...
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Barbara Williams “Bobbe” Dyke, 91

Barbara Williams “Bobbe” Dyke, 91

Barbara Williams “Bobbe” Dyke, 91, of Solomons, MD and formerly of Lusby, MD and McLean, VA, passed away on February 23, 2018 at the Calvert Health Medical Center. Born October 31, 1926 in Ft. Clayton Canal Zone, Panama, she was the daughter of the late Cleon Lyle Williams and Martha (Lesan) Williams. Bobbe graduated...
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Scott Randall Barrett, 44

Scott Randall Barrett, 44

Scott Randall Barrett, 44, of Lusby, MD passed away on February 26, 2018 at his residence. Scott was born on August 27, 1973 to Elbert “Mac” and Betty (Harrell) Barrett in LaPlata, MD. Scott was raised in Waldorf, MD and graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 1991. He spent his career working as...
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Lillian Viola (Watson) Bush

Lillian Viola (Watson) Bush

Lillian Viola (Watson) Bush was called home on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Known as “Viola” by family and “Lillian” or “Lil” by friends and former co-workers. Viola grew up on a tobacco farm in Charles County, MD. She helped her parents farm the land and assisted with childcare of her younger brothers and sisters....
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Judy Lee Johnson Earp, “Maw Maw”, 68

Judy Lee Johnson Earp, “Maw Maw”, 68

Judy Lee Johnson Earp, “Maw Maw”, 68 of Deale, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD, passed away at her home. Born on December 16, 1949 in Mechanicsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Ann Faunce Johnson and George Thomas Johnson, Sr. Judy is survived by her children; Stacey Rocko (Jeff) of Owings,...
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Chesapeake Beach Woman Arrested for Armed Robbery During Drug Deal

Chesapeake Beach Woman Arrested for Armed Robbery During Drug Deal

On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Patrol units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Walmart located at 10600 Town Center BLVD, in Dunkirk, for an armed robbery call. Detective Livingston responded to the scene and met with the victim, who stated he and his friend went to...
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Committee Cuts Judicial Pay Raise to $20K; Strong Support for Term Limits for Legislators, More Education Funding, $15 Minimum Wage

Committee Cuts Judicial Pay Raise to $20K; Strong Support for Term Limits for Legislators, More Education Funding, $15 Minimum Wage

All 313 Maryland judges would get a $20,000 pay raise — $5,000 for each of the next four years, the House Appropriations Committee is recommending. The committee cut $15,000 from the raises proposed by the Judicial Compensation Commission. The committee action would bring the salaries of 173 circuit court judges up to $174,433 and the...
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces School Safety Initiatives

Governor Larry Hogan Announces School Safety Initiatives

Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new initiatives, including new funding, an executive order, and emergency legislation. He also voiced his support for existing legislative proposals to enhance safety in Maryland schools; increase coordination among schools, state agencies, and law enforcement; and keep firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill...
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Wednesday’s Pet is Buffet

Wednesday’s Pet is Buffet

Wednesdays Pet for 02-28-2018 BUFFET Featured Pet: Buffet Rescue Group: Doodle Dawgs and Fabulous Felines Breed: Chihuahua/Dachshund Mix Sex: Male Size: Small Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $325.00 (See Procedures on Rescue’s site) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doodledawgs.html Buffet is a handsome puppy that is 4 months old and 7 pounds. He is a...
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Will Stop Selling Assault-Style Rifles & Limit All Gun Sales to People Over 21

Dick’s Sporting Goods Will Stop Selling Assault-Style Rifles & Limit All Gun Sales to People Over 21

DICK’S Sporting Goods released the following media statement: We at DICK’S Sporting Goods are deeply disturbed and saddened by the tragic events in Parkland. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and their loved ones. But thoughts and prayers are not enough. We have tremendous respect and admiration for the students...
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House Rejects Lower Pay Raise for Judges

House Rejects Lower Pay Raise for Judges

The House of Delegates Thursday rejected Republican attempts to lower a proposed pay raise for judges and tentatively approved a plan to give the 313 judges $20,000 more over the next four years. House Appropriations Committee Chair Maggie McIntosh said the raises were necessary to keep attracting the best talent to serve on the...
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Convicted Armed Robber Brings Crack to Calvert County Work Release Center

Convicted Armed Robber Brings Crack to Calvert County Work Release Center

On February 20, 2018, at approximately 5:35 pm, Trooper First Class Warrick from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to the Calvert County Detention Center Work Release Center on Stafford Rd in Prince Frederick for a reported CDS Violation. Bethani Y. Wood, 27 of Lusby, was found to be in possession of a...
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Guyette earns Marine Corps Test Pilot of the Year award

Guyette earns Marine Corps Test Pilot of the Year award

Maj. Robert Guyette, the test pilot who last year led the team of engineers in resolving mission critical deficiencies with the F-35 helmet mounted display, was honored as the Test Pilot of the Year during a ceremony Feb. 8. Guyette, F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilot, received the award from the John H....
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Armed Robberies in Calvert and Charles Counties

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Armed Robberies in Calvert and Charles Counties

On January 14, 2018, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office units responded to the Subway in Dunkirk, for the reported armed robbery. Detectives determined similar robberies occurred at a Subway in King George Virginia a week prior.  During the weeks following these two robberies, a Subway in Anne Arundel County, the Shell Station at the intersection...
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Death Investigation Continuing from Indian Head Highway

Death Investigation Continuing from Indian Head Highway

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found on February 22, 2018, in the area of Indian Head Highway near Hawthorne Road in Indian Head. A passerby found the body and contacted police. There were no obvious signs of injury, and foul play is...
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Waldorf Couple Arrested in Huntingtown for Possession of Heroin

Waldorf Couple Arrested in Huntingtown for Possession of Heroin

On February 19, 2018, at approximately 8:55 am, Trooper First Class Warrick from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle on Route 4 south of Plum Point Road in Huntingtown. The vehicle matched the description of one previously reported earlier as suspicious in the Huntingtown area. Because of several observed drug...
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Crime Solvers in Charles County Offering Cash Reward for Information in Homicide

Crime Solvers in Charles County Offering Cash Reward for Information in Homicide

Detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division are continuing their investigation into the death of Deandre Tramonte Nicholson, 22, of Waldorf, whose case was recently ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. For investigative purposes, the cause of death is not being released. Details of...
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California Man Who Shot up Residence in Leonardtown Receives Additional Firearms Charges in Calvert County

California Man Who Shot up Residence in Leonardtown Receives Additional Firearms Charges in Calvert County

Nicholas Bruce Osborne, 18, of California,was recently featured in a SMNEWSNET article on February 22, 2018, for shooting up a residence in Leonardtown. Osbourne is back in the news with three more serious charges, this time in Calvert County On Sunday, December 16, 2017, at approximately 6:55 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s...
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William Andrew “Andy” Dent, 56

William Andrew “Andy” Dent, 56

William Andrew “Andy” Dent, 56, of Tall Timbers, MD passed away February 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1962 in Cyprus, located on the Mediterranean Sea to the late William John Dent and Mary Jo Johnson Dent. Andy moved to St. Mary’s County when he was two years old. He...
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Gertrude Louise Sullivan, 98

Gertrude Louise Sullivan, 98

Gertrude Louise Sullivan, 98, of Ridge, MD died peacefully February 23, 2018, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was born March 20, 1919 in Washington, D.C. to the late Aubrey Merchant and Esther Bromwell. Gertrude and her late husband, Bernard Franklin Sullivan, Sr., moved to Southern Maryland in 1975. She was...
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