Dorothy Ann “Dot” McCaslin, 100, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away September 1, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD surrounded by her loving family. Dot, a first-generation American, was born March 11, 1917 in Cathay, ND to the late Jacob Ulrich and Dori Levi Ulrich, a Dakota Territory homesteader. In...
Read More »
Leah Kathleen Russell, newborn, of Clements, MD, passed away September 2, 2017 at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born September 2, 2017 at 8:55 p.m. and was the daughter of Nancy Marie and Andrew Thomas Russell, Sr.. Leah is survived by siblings Maggie, Andrew, Jr. and Madelyn. Her grandparents are...
Read More »
John “Johnny” Franklin Mayor, 58, of Hollywood, MD suddenly passed away on September 1, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Shirley Christine Mayor Dickey and the late James Aubrey Mayor, Sr. Johnny was a very likeable person who always had a smile and was ready and...
Read More »
William Joseph “Billy Joe” Johnson Sr., 73, of Mechanicsville, MD died on August, 31, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Leonardtown, Maryland on May 27, 1944. Billy Joe was the youngest child of the late Annie Myrtle Williams Johnson and Francis Vernon Johnson. Billy Joe is survived...
Read More »
Mary Lou Zaborsky, 66, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home in Temple Hills, MD. Mary was born on August 9, 1951 to the late Joseph and Florence P. (Peel) Zaborsky in Mahanoy City, PA. She received her education in Mahanoy City, PA school system, attending grade school at St. Joseph’s Catholic...
Read More »
On Monday, September 4, 2017, at approximately, 9:41 p.m., firefighters responded to the Steak in a Sack Restaurant at 30090 Three Notch Road, in Charlotte Hall, for a report of a commercial building fire. Firefighters arrived on scene and discovered a single story commercial building, with heavy smoke showing. The business closed at 3:00 p.m....
Read More »
UPDATE: On Monday, September 4, 2017, at approximately 1:55 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6000 block of Port Tobacco Road in Indian Head for the report of a shooting in which two males had been shot. Prior to arrival, officers learned the victims fled on foot. Officers and...
Read More »
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are reminding Marylanders that September is both National and Maryland Preparedness Month. Throughout the month, state officials are urging all residents to review preparedness information for severe weather and other emergencies. In an effort to promote preparedness, Maryland’s...
Read More »
On August 26 at 8:33 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1100 block of Heritage Place in Waldorf for the report of a citizen robbery. Investigation showed the victim was walking home from a store when two suspects walked up behind him and said, “Give me everything!” The victim...
Read More »
Capt. Jason Hammond assumed command of Naval Air Station Patuxent River in a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 at the installation’s Hangar 110. Hammond’s role as NAS Patuxent River commanding officer follows his previous position as the base executive officer (XO). “The experience of being Pax River’s XO has been extremely rewarding,” said...
Read More »
A sexual assault was reported to a St. Mary’s College of Maryland staff member on September 3, 2017. The sexual assault was reported to have occurred in a campus residence on September 3, 2017. It is believed that the offender and the victim DO NOT KNOW each other. The suspect is described as...
Read More »
St. Mary’s County’s 2017-2018 school year officially begins Tuesday, September 5. While parents and students prepare to head back to school – the community should, too. The St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office urges residents to make themselves aware of school zones and speed limits throughout St. Mary’s County before the first day of school. The...
Read More »
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Trooper B. Ditoto, from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for a vehicle traveling 54 in a 40 MPH zone. Trooper Ditoto made contact with the female operator of a tan Buick passenger vehicle, later...
Read More »
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded a sole source, Fixed Price Incentive Firm, Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin company, for the Lot 1 Low Rate Initial Production of the CH-53K King Stallion, valued at $303,974,406. The contract action provides the funds for two CH-53K helicopters along with engineering...
Read More »
On Monday, August 14, 2017, a Deputy from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Three Notch Road in Dameron, for the report of a disturbance. A man called 911 to and said his younger brother was trying to break into the house, he identified him as Jonathan Stephen Hoyer,...
Read More »
Since 2015, Sheriff Tim Cameron and Superintendent Scott Smith have made collaboration on safety issues a top priority. They host a myriad of Opioid Awareness events for students and their parents, train and increase partnerships between school resources officers and administration, and continue to work on their safety plans in the event of a...
Read More »
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division, received information about a registered sexual offender that was possibly residing in Lexington Park, Maryland without the knowledge of law enforcement officers. The investigation revealed Brandon Matthew Weare, 28, was a registered sexual offender stemming from a conviction in 2011 from the state of Wisconsin....
Read More »
Joseph McClain Rice of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the age of 24. He was born on January 4, 1993, in Prince Frederick, MD, to Michelle (McClain) and David Rice, 2nd. Joseph worked as a lineman through Local #70, Washington, D.C. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, fantasy football, crabbing and...
Read More »
George V. Garlejo, of Bryans Road, MD, passed suddenly on August 28, 2017 at the age of 68. He was born in Bacnotan la union, Philippines to Eugenia Valmonte and Eugenio Garlejo. He joined the US Navy in 1966 in Baguio City, where he served for 22 years and received numerous accolades before retiring...
Read More »
Earl L. Nunley of Waldorf, MD. On Saturday, August 26, 2017 of Waldorf, MD. Son of the late Randolph and Ruby Nunley and brother of the late Douglas Nunley. Survived by sisters Elizabeth and Brenda. Uncle of Billy, Christine, Lisa, and Stacie. Great Uncle of Brendan and Ruby. Also survived by many other relatives...
Read More »
James N. Faucette , 78, of Waldorf, MD went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2017. He passed away peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his own home with his son Donald by his side. James starting working for the A&P Tea Company at the age of 18 as a...
Read More »
Linda Kathleen Anne Ruffolo, age 66, of Waldorf, MD, formerly of England. Linda was a Claims Processor for Progressive Insurance in White Plains, MD for 29 years. She was an animal lover, who also loved being with friends, traveling, and laughing. She also had an interest in history, art, and reading a good book....
Read More »
Deborah Anne “Debbie” O’Dell, 54, of Chesapeake Beach passed away August 31, 2017. She was born April 5, 1963 in Cheverly to Mansfield Edward Sr. and Lucia Anne (Leone) Gott. Debbie was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Northern High School. She was employed as a bartender at Rod N’ Reel Restaurant and Smokey...
Read More »
Timothy Russell “Tim” Reagan, age 58 of Waldorf, Maryland, died August 31, 2017 at his home after a two and a half year battle with cancer. He fought hard and had his typical positive attitude and witty humor until his passing. Tim was a friend to all and enjoyed life. His passions included riding...
Read More »
Grace Darling Hoyle, 83, formerly of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on August 27, 2017 at Manor Care in Largo, MD. Born on August 17, 1934 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Grace Olive Bennett Bowling and Augustus Washington Bowling. Mrs. Hoyle graduated from Nursing School in Washington, DC and later worked...
Read More »
