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Katherine Reynolds Chandler (“Kate”), 67

Katherine Reynolds Chandler (“Kate”), 67

Katherine Reynolds Chandler (“Kate”), 67, died at 1 PM, Saturday, April 1, 2017, at her home in St Mary’s City, Maryland, after battling Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer for 2 years. She was born October 10, 1949 at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia, to Harold K (Deak) and Elizabeth H (Beth) Reynolds. She married Roy...
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Ruth Minton, 85

Ruth Minton, 85

Ruth Minton, age 85 of Mechanicsville, Maryland (formerly of Pennington Gap, Virginia) died April 2, 2017 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion and the Pink Ladies Volunteers at Lee County Hospital in Pennington Gap, Virginia. She was the daughter of Claude Harber and Edna...
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Thomas Patrick “Tom” McCarthy, 60

Thomas Patrick “Tom” McCarthy, 60

Thomas Patrick “Tom” McCarthy, 60 of Waldorf, Maryland died April 2, 2017. Tom was a Owner/Plumber of McCarthy Plumbing, having served 30 years and was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served from 1974-1976. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Waldorf, Maryland. In his youth, he was a...
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William “Marvin” Marsh, 77

William “Marvin” Marsh, 77

William “Marvin” Marsh, age 77 of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (formerly of La Plata, Maryland) died April 1, 2017. Marvin was a retired employee with Washington Gas Light Company and a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served from 1957-1961. He was a long-time member of Pisgah United Methodist Church where he enjoyed...
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Joseph (Joe) M. Riley, 38

Joseph (Joe) M. Riley, 38

Joseph (Joe) M. Riley, 38, of Deale, MD passed away suddenly on April 6, 2017. Joe was born August 13, 1978 in La Plata, MD. Joe will be remembered by his handsome smile, huge caring heart, generous nature and kind personality. He was a great person and would do anything for anyone. Joe was...
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Linda Lucy “Memom” Beauregard, 73

Linda Lucy “Memom” Beauregard, 73

Linda Lucy “Memom” Beauregard, 73, a lifetime resident of Solomons, MD passed away on April 5, 2017 at her residence. Born July 4, 1943 in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and James “Pepper” Langley. Linda graduated from Calvert High School and was a cook. She was a loving...
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Edward John “Jake” Fowler, Jr., 85

Edward John “Jake” Fowler, Jr., 85

Edward John “Jake” Fowler, Jr., 85 passed away April 2, 2017 in Washington, DC. He was born June 17, 1931 in Calvert County to Edward John, Sr. and Bernice (Stallings) Fowler. Jake was raised in Calvert County and worked on family farms. He was a lifelong carpenter, working primarily with Stallings Brothers Carpentry and...
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John Wayne Hooper, 72

John Wayne Hooper, 72

John Wayne Hooper, 72, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on April 3, 2017, in Prince Frederick, MD, surrounded by his beloved family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. “Johnny” was born in Prince Frederick MD to Annie and the late John Hooper on October 9, 1944 in Prince Frederick MD. He graduated...
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Michael Allen Morris, 49

Michael Allen Morris, 49

Michael Allen Morris passed away on Friday, April 7th in La Plata at the age of 49. He was born on October 14th, 1967 in Washington, DC, the son of Clyde Wayne Morris and Rebecca Faye (Malone) Morris. He is predeceased by his father, Wayne, and is survived by his wonderful mother, Rebecca, his...
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Patricia Ann Seaquist, 66

Patricia Ann Seaquist, 66

Patricia Ann Seaquist, 66, of Waldorf, MD, passed away at home on April 1, 2017. Patricia was born in Tacoma, Washington, on January 20, 1951, into the military family of the late Navy Corpsman John D. Erpenbach and Maureen McGowan. She spent her youth traversing the country from east to west, according to her...
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Be Prepared When Calling 9-1-1 During an Emergency

Be Prepared When Calling 9-1-1 During an Emergency

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (Sunday, April 9 –Saturday, April 15), the Department of Emergency Services (DES), 9-1-1 Call Center wants to ensure that you or your loved one knows what to do when placing a 9-1-1 call.  To accurately assess each emergency situation and send the best response possible, callers...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 4/10/2017 to 4/14/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 4/10/2017 to 4/14/2017

During the week of April 10 to April 14, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Berry Road at Berry Elementary School Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Oliver’s Shop Road at T.C. Martin Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through Friday,...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests, Warrants, and Criminal Summons – 4/9/2017

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrests, Warrants, and Criminal Summons – 4/9/2017

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: 3/26/17 – Assault 2nd Degree – Deputies responded to the 20000 block of Primrose Ct., Lexington Park, for a reported Domestic Assault. Deputy C. Edwards met with the victim who advised she and the suspect, Jonathan Albert Anderson, 26 of Lexington Park, were...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces Annual Unwanted Medication Collection Day

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces Annual Unwanted Medication Collection Day

Do you have expired or unwanted medication in your medicine cabinet, but find it difficult to leave your home due to mobility or health issues? Perhaps, you’re a caregiver and find it difficult to leave your home to dispose of unwanted medications? If this is you, you’re invited to take advantage of the fourth...
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Maryland State Police Arrests, Warrant Services, and DUI Report for Leonardtown 4/9/2017

Maryland State Police Arrests, Warrant Services, and DUI Report for Leonardtown 4/9/2017

Maryland State Police from the Leonardtown Barrack are investigating the following incidents: Shoplifting – On Wednesday March 1, 2017 at 7:06 pm, Senior Trooper Evans responded to the Kohls Department Store in Lexington Park for a reported shoplifting. Investigation revealed that Ra’liyah De’nejae A’lexu Tyler, 18, of Lexington Park and Tryquan Marqueze Lee, 21,...
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Volunteers Needed on May 6 for Special Olympics Spring Games

Volunteers Needed on May 6 for Special Olympics Spring Games

Volunteers are needed for the 2017 Charles County Special Olympics Spring Games being held on Saturday, May 6 at Henry E. Lackey High School (3000 Chicamuxen Rd, Indian Head) from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Score keepers, athlete escorts, and general volunteers are needed to assist with Bocce, Swimming, and Track and Field events....
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Charles County Government April Holiday Schedule

Charles County Government April Holiday Schedule

The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to normal operating schedules for the month of April.  All offices, facilities, and services not listed will be operating their normal hours. Monday, April 10 –Thursday, April 13 All school based community centers are closed. Lackey, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and North Point High...
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Calvert County Announces Good Friday Schedule

Calvert County Announces Good Friday Schedule

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed April 14, 2017, in observance of Good Friday. In addition: • The three county senior centers will be closed April 14 and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered. • There will be no county bus service Friday, April 14. •...
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St. Mary’s County Government Operations Schedule for Good Friday / Easter

St. Mary’s County Government Operations Schedule for Good Friday / Easter

All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 14, in observance of Good Friday. Administrative offices will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 17. The St. Andrews Landfill, six (6) Convenience Centers and St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will operate normal hours and schedules on Friday, April 14...
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2017 Annual Spring “Fishin’ Buddies” Derby Scheduled for May 6

2017 Annual Spring “Fishin’ Buddies” Derby Scheduled for May 6

The Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism will sponsor the 2017 annual Spring Fishin’ Buddies Derby at Gilbert Run Park in Dentsville, on Saturday, May 6, from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anglers will compete by teams, which must include one adult at least 21 years of age and one child between...
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Veteran Advocate Receives Navy Superior Civilian Service Award

Veteran Advocate Receives Navy Superior Civilian Service Award

In recognition of his advocacy and recruiting efforts, NAVAIR’s Wounded Warrior Program Senior Outreach Coordinator and Placement Advocate, Sonny Fann received the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award (NSCSA) during a ceremony here March 13. Fann received the award for his service to veterans and efforts in helping more than 2,000 Veterans and Wounded Warriors...
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Fifth-Graders Win Prizes for Maryland Arbor Day Posters

Fifth-grade students from around the state have snared spring tree plantings for their schools, thanks to their award-winning Arbor Day posters submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Maryland Forest Service accepted hundreds of entries for their 2017 Arbor Day Poster Contest. Fifth-graders created posters using varied artistic techniques, including crayons, paint,...
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Statement from Governor Larry Hogan on Final Passage of Ethics Reform Legislation

Statement from Governor Larry Hogan on Final Passage of Ethics Reform Legislation

Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement regarding the final and unanimous passage of the administration’s Public Integrity Act of 2017 by the Maryland General Assembly: “Today is a great day in our historic state capital. I commend Senate President Mike Miller, House Speaker Mike Busch, and the Maryland General Assembly for working with our administration...
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Federal Charges Filed Against Maryland State Senator for Accepting Payments in Exchange for Official Actions

Federal Charges Filed Against Maryland State Senator for Accepting Payments in Exchange for Official Actions

A federal criminal complaint was filed on Friday, April 7, 2017, charging Maryland State Senator Nathaniel Thomas Oaks, age 70, of Baltimore, Maryland, with honest services wire fraud for allegedly accepting illegal payments in exchange for using his official position or influence to benefit an individual on business-related matters. Oaks’ initial appearance is scheduled...
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Maryland Casinos Generate Record $141.2 Million in Revenue During March

Maryland Casinos Generate Record $141.2 Million in Revenue During March

Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced March 2017 revenue numbers for the state’s six casinos: Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County, and MGM National Harbor in Prince...
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