Antoinette E. “Toni” Creighton, 79 of Swan Point, Maryland, died October 10, 2017. Toni was a Pediatric Nurse in Baltimore, Maryland at the start of her career and then worked at PMH, now Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, as the Development Director. She founded Creighton Insurance Agency in the mid 1980’s and...
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James Edward “Jamie” Norris, Jr., 74, of St. Inigoes, MD died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He was born March 20, 1943, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late James Edward Norris, Sr. and Burnette Agnes (Ridgell) Norris. Jamie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s...
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Danny Stevenson, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born April 22, 1965 to the late Sherman and Evassel Stevenson. He spent his childhood in Washington, DC. He attended the District of Columbia Public Schools. Graduating from Cardozo High School, Danny went on to learn many trades. He was employed...
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Bonnie Branch departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 3150 Middletown Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
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On Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Deputy Budd of the St. Mary’s County Sherriff Office responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for report of an assault. Upon arrival Budd interviewed the victim who reported, she was physically assaulted by Nicole Middleton, 31, of California. The victim was identified as Sheila Wagner, 24, of...
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MetCom has been alerted that some of our customers may have been the target of phone scams. Scammers may identify themselves as MetCom employees and demand prepaid debit cards in order to avoid having water service cut off. These phone scammers can make MetCom’s name appear on a customer’s caller ID. MetCom does not...
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Responding to pleas from Maryland crab processors suffering from a depressed harvest this year, a state advisory group is proposing to relax a regulation that could allow importing nearly twice as many egg-bearing female crabs for crabmeat. But some Maryland crabbers object, warning that the move would undercut their income and endanger the future...
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The following laws approved by the Maryland General Assembly this year went into effect on Sunday Oct. 1, 2017. The list contains bill numbers and links to the legislation and legislative history. PUBLIC HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT: Ban on fracking: After a two-year moratorium, the state will prohibit the hydraulic fracturing of a well for the production of...
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Welcome to the Fall Foliage and Festival Report for the weekend of Oct. 14 and 15, brought to you by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Office of Tourism. Garrett County’s biggest event of the year, the Autumn Glory Festival, is underway in Oakland and other locations throughout the county. Highlights of the festival include the...
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The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season opens statewide Oct. 19. This is one of several deer hunting opportunities offered in the state and typically coincides with pleasant fall weather. The early muzzleloader season runs from Oct. 19-21 in Deer Management Regions A and B. Region A consists of Garrett, Allegany and western...
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Five NAS Patuxent River Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmers, also known as, the SAR Dogs, hit the water Sept. 29 for their annual 1.7 mile swim across the Patuxent River. Following a mandatory safety briefing that covered topics such as water and air temperature, wave height, marine life, the hazards of recreational boats in...
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Maryland State Police computer crimes investigators have arrested and charged a Prince George’s County man with the possession and distribution of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Ronald Williams II, 37, of Suitland. He is charged with five counts of distribution and six counts of possession of child pornography. Subsequent to his arrest...
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On Wednesday, October 11, 2017, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 16000 block of Three Notch Rd. in Ridge, to attempt to serve an arrest warrant on Devone Articis Hall, 29 of Ridge. Deputies observed Hall inside the residence however he refused to come out. A barricade was declared...
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On October 10, 2017, members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, participated in a joint warrant sweep. The warrant sweep took place in St. Mary’s County, with the focus on locating those with warrants from other jurisdictions who are residing...
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Bonnie Harvey Beckett, 74, of Clinton, MD passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Born in Salem, VA to the late Iver Gertrude Stuart and Otis Robert Stuart. Beloved wife of the late George Leo Beckett. Formerly married to Frank Everett Harvey. She is survived by her four children, Everett Harvey of Beltsville, MD,...
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John C. “J.C.” Bumpus, 84, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on Monday October 9th, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sebree, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Sal and Doris (Fulcher) Bumpus. He was the beloved husband of Mazie (Powell) Bumpus. He was a veteran of the United...
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On October, 9th, 2017. The good Lord called her home to be with the Angels and the comforts of eternal peace. Born to the late Harold and Gloria Davis in Takoma Park, MD. on 10-12-1943. She is also predeceased by her husband Edward J. Gardner III and her beloved grandson Thomas D. Gardner. She...
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Phyllis J. Tyner 91, of St. Mary’s County passed on Tuesday October 10, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital, LeonardTown, Maryland. Born in Binghamton, New York, She was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Madeline (Rotzel) Wood. She was the beloved wife of the late John T. Tyner Jr. who passed in 2004....
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Ana “Waldy” Lopez, 85, of La Plata, Maryland, formerly of Rincón, Puerto Rico passed away peacefully on October 10, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Visitation will be held at Huntt Funeral Home in Waldorf, Maryland on October 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 p.m. under the direction of...
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William Joseph “Billy” Burch, age 45 of La Plata, Maryland, died suddenly on October 9, 2017. Billy was a diesel mechanic with Save More Auto Parts in Accokeek, Maryland. He liked hunting, fishing, and was an avid Redskins fan. He most enjoyed being with family, especially his kids. He was the son of Helmer...
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Kathryn Yoder, age 65, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her residence in Surfside Beach, SC. Born in Traverse City, MI. Kathryn is a daughter of the late Dorothy and William Funderburk. Kathryn was full of life, brightened any room she entered, and never met a stranger. Although her time in South Carolina...
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Earl Raymond Mathews, age 79 of Bryans Road, Maryland, died October 9, 2017 at his residence. Earl was a self-employed carpenter for 60 plus years and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid Washington Nationals and Washington Redskins fan. He liked fishing, was an excellent wood-worker, loved animals and his little car...
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