Evelyn Wohlfort Ehrmantraut, 85, of Lusby, MD, Luceat lux vestra – “Let Your Light Shine”, passed away on February 8, 2017 surrounded by her family at her side. She was born to the late Henry J. Wohlfort and Veronica J. (Hartmanowski) Wohlfort in Baltimore, MD in April, “That Month – A Bunny Came.” Evelyn...
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Good things happened in threes for lucky St. Mary’s County resident “Charlene,” who bought three Maryland Lottery scratch-offs and won all three times. Her most prestigious prize on the day of her winning streak was $100,000 on the Maximum Jackpot game. “I really don’t play on a regular basis,” said the federal government employee....
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Motorists should anticipate slow moving traffic, turning vehicles, foot traffic and an abundance of public safety vehicles from multiple jurisdictions in the Hollywood and Leonardtown areas. On Friday, February 10, 2017, there will be heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic in Leonardtown Square and along Hollywood Road until approximately 2 p.m. when the funeral procession...
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Antwaun Marquis Somerville, 27, of Great Mills, was indicted and subsequently arrested pursuant to an investigation that occurred on November 27, 2016. During the incident, Antwaun Somerville reportedly pointed a handgun at a female acquaintance while he was following her in a separate vehicle as she was attempting to elude him. Deputies from the...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for crimes against commercial businesses, to include gas stations and liquor stores, located in Calvert County. If anyone has any additional information, please contact Det. Sarah Jernigan at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau, 410-535-2800...
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Catherine Ann Thomas, 58, of La Plata, MD passed away on February 8, 2017 at the University of MD Charles Regional Center in La Plata, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD on May 5, 1958 to the late Steven Thomas and the late Dora Thomas, Catherine is also preceded in death by her son, Charlie...
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Loretta Marie “Aunt Ree” Combs Rule, 92, of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD passed away February 8, 2017 in Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. Born February 27, 1924 in Valley Lee, MD. She was the daughter of the late Margaret Lucille Redman Combs and Franklin Combs, Sr. She was the...
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Joanne Evans Hall, 79, of Bushwood, MD passed away February 5, 2017 in Callaway, MD. Born on June 9, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Minerva Evans Sievertson and Allen Winfred Sievertson. Joanne was the loving wife of George Leo Hall, Sr., whom she married on August 11,...
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Margaret Ann Barricklow, 69, of Hughesville, Maryland, passed away on February 7, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 16, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Alphonsus Mills Nelson and Ella Thompson Nelson. Margaret worked as a Nursing Assistant prior to becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed working in the yard, especially raking...
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Gerald E. Johnson of Millsboro, DE died at his residence on February 6, 2017, two days before his 78th birthday surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 59 years Frances Johnson. Gerald “Jerry” was born on February 8, 1939 in Washington D.C. to the late James C. Johnson and the late Eileen M....
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Mary Isabelle Chaney, 94, of Hollywood, MD passed away on February 5, 2017 at her home with her loving daughter at her side. She was born April 2, 1922 in Charlestown, WV to the late Joseph Baker and Ida Elizabeth Locke McCauley. On October 12, 1941, she married her beloved husband, James G. Chaney....
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Rose Ann Latham, 52, of Chaptico, MD passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017 after a long courageous fight with MSA. She was born on November 19, 1964 in Leonardtown, MD to Martin Eugene “Gene” Latham and Peggy Joan Copsey. Rose was a 1982 graduate of Chopticon High School. She went to work for...
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Maryland is one of the least transparent states regarding police misconduct complaints, civil rights advocates said in Annapolis this week. The American Civil Liberties Union and CASA, a Latino and immigrant organization, as well as other civil rights groups on Wednesday announced support for legislation that would mandate transparency in police misconduct investigations in...
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On February 9, 2017, at approximately 11:23 AM, patrol officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Radio Station Way for the report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree....
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UPDATE: Charles County Sheriff’s investigators have identified the woman, and it has been determined she was not involved in the homicide. Detectives are still seeking the whereabouts of both suspects. 2/8/2017: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the identity of a woman who is a person of interest in the homicide investigation of Miaquita...
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33 Specific Initiatives to Change Maryland for the Better More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017 Legislation that will create thousands of jobs by eliminating all state taxes for ten years for new manufacturers and providing income tax credits for existing manufacturers that create jobs in high unemployment areas. Road Kill Bill Repeal Legislation...
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Scams continue to use the IRS as a lure. These tax scams take many different forms. The most common scams are phone calls and emails from thieves who pretend to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name, logo or a fake website to try and steal money from taxpayers. Identity theft can...
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UPDATE 2/8/2017: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have charged Mortimer Mumpford Wade, 20, of Accokeek, with armed robbery, assault, and theft in connection with the bank robbery that occurred on February 7, 2017, at the Old Line Bank in Waldorf. Through investigation, Wade was identified as the suspect. Investigators served a search warrant at Wade’s...
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For the last few months VX-23 has proudly displayed the “NOLAN” name on F/A-18C #400 in honor of Southern Maryland’s Nolan Scully, whose courageous struggle served as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the entire Salty Dog team. Despite a heroic battle with cancer, 4-year-old Nolan passed away Feb. 4, 2017.
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Democratic lawmakers in Annapolis announced five priorities Tuesday aimed at resisting policy efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Republican-controlled Congress. One would withdraw all of Maryland’s past calls for a constitutional convention, another would direct the attorney general to oppose “harmful” federal policies, two would create commissions to monitor health and financial...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 02/08/17 is Thelma Featured Pet: Thelma Rescue Group: Humane Society of Calvert County Breed: Hound Mix Sex: Female Size: Medium Vetted: Spayed and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: Contact group for donation fee Thelma is a beautiful 4-year-old Hound Mix. She is very affectionate and loves to play ball. Thelma...
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On Sunday, January 29, 2017, at approximately 3:30 a.m., M/Cpl. Don Kabala of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was in the parking lot of an auto dealership in the 2900 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf assisting the Maryland State Police with a DWI arrest when he heard a collision nearby. M/Cpl. Kabala pulled...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detectives identified Tyler David Guice, 19, of California, as a distributor of marijuana. A search and seizure warrant was obtained for his residence and was executed by Vice Narcotics detectives, Vice Narcotics support team members, and a K-9 deputy. A search of the residence revealed 2.2 ounces of highly...
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A 51-year-old Hollywood resident is living the good life after winning $30,000 playing Keno, her favorite Maryland Lottery game. Eleanor Evitts was with her sister Denise Lane at the Patuxent Moose Lodge in Hollywood when Eleanor became an instant celebrity. The lucky winner has been playing Keno weekly at the lodge for years. The...
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U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Tyrell Lamont Thompson, a/k/a Freak, age 24, of Forestville, to 110 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and for being a felon in possession...
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