With the April 18 deadline fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service today offered taxpayers still working on their 2016 taxes a number of tips. These tips are designed to help taxpayers avoid common errors that could delay their refunds or cause other tax problems in the future. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically....
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UPDATE 4/16/2017 @ 11:50 A.M.: On April 15, 2017 at approximately 10:55 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to a personal injury motor vehicle collision on northbound Leonardtown Road north of Cracklingtown Road. A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers indicates that a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound...
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UPDATE 4/14/2017: Hobby Lobby is open for business! The California store opened on Friday, April 14, 2017, for a “soft” opening. The store opened the doors, a few days ahead of the official grand opening. The grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony is still scheduled to take place take place on Monday, April 17 at 9 a.m....
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Twenty-four roller coaster riders at an Upper Marlboro amusement park were successfully transferred from their stalled ride to safety on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Prince George’s County Firefighter/Medics and the Department Technical Rescue Team were alerted at about 5:35 pm, that a ride had stalled 80-feet above the ground at about a 30-degree angle....
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The change of weather has caused an increase of illegally operated off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and similar vehicles being operated throughout St. Mary’s County on roadways, private property, and in residential areas. These vehicles pose a considerable safety threat to riders and residents, whether on the public or private property. The St. Mary’s County...
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Capt. Scott Starkey, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer, and Dawn Simpson, installation school liaison officer, met with the St. Mary’s County Board of Education April 5 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Starkey spoke at the event, thanking St. Mary’s County public Schools for their commitment to military children during Month of...
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The state’s spring rockfish season begins Saturday, April 15, and anglers of all experience levels are invited to set out for the Chesapeake Bay from the shores of Calvert County. Home to the bay’s largest charter boat fleet, Calvert County’s experienced boat captains are standing by to help fishing enthusiasts reel in “the big...
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On Thursday, April 13, 2017, at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8900 block of Turkey Hill Road in La Plata for the report of two injured children. Upon arrival, officers found a two-year-old male and a five-year-old male (siblings) suffering from injuries after a tree fell...
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Paul Ronald Carter, 53 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on April 7, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Friday, April 21, 2017 for visitation at 9 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Rd, Morganza, MD 20660. Interment to follow at Charles...
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Anne Marie Barnett, 64, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Novato, CA passed away on April 11, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 3, 1952 in Oakland, CA , she was the daughter of the late Betty Janes Suarez Barnett and Edwin Paul Suarez. Anne is survived by her husband Allen Ernest Barnett, whom...
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James Richard Bowles, “Richie”, 48 of Hollywood, MD passed away on April 10, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 13, 1968 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of the late Mary Helen Bowles and Lewis Clements Bowls, Jr. Richie is survived by his sibling: Francis Lewis Bowles, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD,...
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Patsy Elizabeth Reedy Ervin, 75 of Hollywood, MD died April 8, 2017 of complications from pneumonia and advanced Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on December 26, 1941 as the daughter of the deceased Bayse, Sr. and Katie (Greer) Reedy also of Hollywood, MD. The family settled in St. Mary’s County in the 1940’s. Patsy...
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Monica Ivy Smith, 56, of California, MD passed away on April 7, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born on February 26, 1961 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Catherine M. Smith and James R. Smith. Monica is survived by her sons Bradley Carey (Kelly) of California, MD, and Brandon Copsey of...
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Steven Ray Burgess, Sr., age 59, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 5, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 13, 1957 in Washington D.C. to the late Taylor Scott Burgess, Jr. and Irene Arnold and brother of the late Douglas Burgess. He joined the Army in 1975 and...
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Caroline Leona Bilko, 89, of Lexington Park, MD passed away April 11, 2017. She was born February 20, 1928 in Duboise, PA to the late Jacob and Helen Anderson Cox. Caroline had a serious love and devotion for God, family and country. She had a keen sense of what to and when. She was...
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Gilbert L. “Gil” Bauserman, 73 of Indian Head, Maryland, died April 11, 2017. Gil was a veteran of the United States Army 1964-1967 and owner/operator and CEO of Maryland Airport for 50 plus years. He was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club, Meals on Wheels, and Governor of the Moose Lodge in Indian...
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Heaven has gained an angel. Roberta Joyce Putner Murray of Waldorf, Maryland, born September 16, 1938, died unexpectedly at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center on April 10, 2017. Roberta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert “Bob” A. Murray, Jr.; her children,...
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Deirdre Una Murphy, age 85 of Pomfret, Maryland, died April 9, 2017 at Charleston Assisted Living in Waldorf, Maryland. In her earlier years, Deirdre worked as a bookkeeper and small business owner with her husband. She was a member of the Royal Hibernian Society. She enjoyed her arts and crafts and was a good...
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Carl Richard Hamilton of Lexington Park, Maryland, died suddenly on April 6, 2017. He was 55 years old. Affectionately known as “Ricky” or “Rick”, he was born on November 11, 1961 in La Plata, MD, son of Mary Gertrude Hamilton and the late Carl Herman Hamilton. Rick was a carpenter in the construction trade....
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At the age of 93, Elizabeth “Betty” Beryl Tavenner went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Welby Truman Tavenner and her daughter Betty Lou Tavenner. She is survived by four children, Charles Truman “Butch” Tavenner and wife Kathy, Margaret Elizabeth...
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Paul Richard Harris, 87, of Bryans Road, MD, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Hospice of Charles County. He was born in Webster Springs, WV to parents, King and Lela Harris. Paul was a resident of Webster Springs, WV for many years before moving to Maryland. Paul served in the United States...
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Margaret A. Stone, 86, of LaPlata, died on April 10, 2017 in LaPlata. Born on July 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Jameson and the late Mary Adelaide Cooksey. Peggy is preceded in death by husbands F. Wills Posey III “Sonny”, Wm. Michael Stone, Jr., daughter Mary Elizabeth Davis,...
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Thomas Wayne Presgrave, 74, of Bryans Road, MD passed away on April 5, 2017. Wayne was born on November 16, 1942 in Washington DC to the late Thomas E. Presgrave and Earline O. Presgrave (Brownley). Wayne was a retired Foreman/Photoengraver at the Washington Post, where he was a dedicated worker for over 40 years....
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Carmen M. Gonzalez, 78, of North Beach, MD, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 9, 2017, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Miguel and Dominga (Juarbe) Samalot. She was the beloved wife...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following suspects with Outstanding Assault Warrants. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact Deputy Hannah Smith at 301-475-4200, ext. *8123 or by email, at [email protected]. Anyone with information is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333 or text...
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