With heavy hearts, we announce our loving husband and father, Allen Ronald Mitchell, aged 76, passed away on March 10, 2025 at home in Brandywine, MD, following his diagnosis of stage four kidney failure. Born on October 10, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Samuel Tilden Mitchell, Jr. and Ossie “Louise” Lafayette (Deavers), Allen was...
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Frances Grace Keller Epp Boltz, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on February 3, 1928, to Leonard Joseph Keller, Sr., and Grace Shlagel Keller. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edmond Alfred Epp, Sr., and her second husband, Paul...
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Joseph Anthony Hammett, Jr., age 77, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1948, to Joseph Anthony Hammett, Sr. and Agnes Marie Hammett. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, whose presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Joseph...
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Jacqueline Louise “Jackie” Nutwell, 87, of California, MD (formerly of Ocean Pines, MD) passed away suddenly at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on November 18, 2024, with her loving family at her side. Jackie is survived by her loving sons: Donald “Don” Ball (Sandy) of Beltsville, MD, Christian “Chris” Ball (Sue) of California, MD and...
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Joan Marie Bean, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born on August 5, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Joan grew up in Great Mills, Maryland, where she formed lifelong connections with family and the community that would shape her into the...
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Randy Boyd Powell, 72 of Avenue, MD passed away on February 26, 2025, peacefully at home with his wife by his side. He was born on September 10, 1952, in Arnett, West Virginia. He moved to St. Mary’s County, MD when he was 11. Randy was a graduate of Great Mills High School in...
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James Richard McClure, Jr. “aka” Jimmy, Duke, Dad, Pop Pop, Pop, Poppy, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on April 17, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to the late James Richard McClure and the late Dorothy Smart. He served two years in...
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Jeanne Marie Troncelliti (nee Mackenzie), 95, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on February 22, 2025, following a traumatic auto accident and hospitalization. She was born on June 15, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents James H. and Frances C. Mackenzie. Jeanne is survived and missed by her loving...
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Lifelong educator and resident of St. Mary’s County, Dr. Salvatore Raspa (Sal) passed away peacefully in La Plata at Green Acres Nursing Home on February 26, 2025 with his beloved family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myra Ennis Raspa and five of their six children: Sal Raspa,...
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Thomas Robert Teel, 58, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1966, in Washington, D.C., to Julia Marie Stump. His stepfather is Carl Stump. Thomas was a proud father to his son, Nicholas Elrod Teel, of Mechanicsville, MD. A skilled master electrician by trade, Thomas was...
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Thomas Leonard “Tommy” Courtney, 79, of Ridge, MD passed away March 2, 2025 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born in Leonardtown, MD on November 20, 1945 to the late John Abell Theodosius Courtney, Sr. and Dorothy Louise (nee: Moore) Courtney. Tommy was raised on the water in...
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The Saint Mary’s County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) has ruled that sheriff’s deputies acted lawfully and within department policy during a dog shooting incident that took place in Hollywood, Maryland, on February 18, 2024. Following a thorough investigation, the ACC determined that the deputies involved committed no misconduct, concluding that the use of force...
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John Thomas White, III, 20, of Hyattsville, remains in custody after leading Charles County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, ultimately resulting in his arrest and the discovery of a loaded firearm, drugs, and cash. According to court documents, White, was arrested on March 11, 2025, at approximately 10:41 p.m....
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On Friday, March 7, 2025, at approximately 10:52 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Miramar Way in California, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle overturned wither the operator out of the...
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Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is excited to announce a celebration of its spring opening on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This special day will feature a range of activities and demonstrations perfect for the entire family. To celebrate the season’s arrival, admission is free, and all activities and...
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the iconic frozen treats destination is continuing its beloved annual tradition, inviting guests to celebrate the first day of spring with a FREE Rita’s Italian Ice giveaway on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Rita’s 575+ locations are expected to give away approximately 1 million cups of their signature Italian...
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State laboratory testing has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in an Anne Arundel County backyard flock. Department of Agriculture officials have quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the affected flock will not enter...
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Charles County Government is pleased to announce the second opportunity for residents to provide input for the Future Sports and Wellness Complex at St. Charles Towne Center. Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Residents can watch...
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The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation, in collaboration with the Calvert Historical Society, is proud to announce the launch of a new Geographic Information System (GIS) webpage. This webpage is dedicated to preserving, honoring and sharing the history of African American soldiers from Calvert County, who served in the United...
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Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing to investigate a missing person case. On March 1, Robert “Bubba” Norris, age 61, of White Plains, MD, left his residence to go to a friend’s house in Prince George’s County. He was driving his white Ford F-150 pickup truck and stopped at two other homes in Prince...
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On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, “Maryland Day,” the public is encouraged to celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace, St. Clement’s Island. St. Clement’s Island Museum will offer a full day of fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including free museum admission, kids’ activities, free water taxi rides (9 a.m. –...
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Seventeen years ago, on March 11, 2008 at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Austin Brown’s residence at 4450 Livingston Road for a death investigation. They located the victim inside and determined that he had been shot several hours prior to being discovered. His case remains unsolved. Your...
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On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:53 p.m., firefighters responded to the area of 1715 Weems Road in Port Republic, for the reported brush fire. While responding to the scene firefighters reported a very large column of smoke showing and requested a Brush Fire Task Force to be dispatched. The same time, dispatchers...
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Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related...
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On Thursday, March 6, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown, for the serious motor vehicle collision with rollover and entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle T-bone style collision involving an SUV and...
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