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David Earle Wayson, 82,

David Earle Wayson, 82,

David Earle Wayson, 82, of Owings passed away January 28, 2025. He was born December 10, 1942 in Annapolis to Roland Earle and Kathryn (Phibbons) Wayson. Dave grew up on Jewell Road in Dunkirk. He graduated from Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal, VA and later Washington College in Chestertown, MD. Dave married Carol...
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Annette Williams Elliott, 53,

Annette Williams Elliott, 53,

Annette Williams Elliott, 53, a lifelong resident of Calvert County, passed away unexpectedly Monday January 27,2025 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital. A graduate of Calvert County High School Class of 1989, Annette worked as a Beautician for Calvert County Department of Social Services and for Northrup Grumman Corporation at PAX River N.A.S. She loved get...
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Hilary Marion Riggins Herrera, 42,

Hilary Marion Riggins Herrera, 42,

Hilary Marion Riggins Herrera, 42, passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born January 14, 1983 to Marilyn (Phipps) and Randall Riggins in Annapolis, MD. She was raised in Friendship MD and attended Traceys Elementary School and Southern High School, completing her studies in 2001. Hilary’s work career was in customer service for...
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SMECO Employees Raise $60,000 for Three Local Hospitals

SMECO Employees Raise $60,000 for Three Local Hospitals

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees recently held a fund-raising event and donated $60,000 to three hospitals in Southern Maryland: CalvertHealth Medical Center, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. “Community hospitals provide care, comfort, and hope to those who need it most. These local organizations offer more than...
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Missing Child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16 y/o Female: Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County

Missing Child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16 y/o Female: Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County

Missing Child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16 y/o Female, Black, 5’05” 130lbs. Last seen: Patuxent Homes, at 7:30 PM. SMCSO seeks your help in locating a missing child: Leilani Andrea Moreno, 16yo female, 5’06”, 130lbs, last seen in the Patuxent Homes neighborhood of Lexington Park at 7:30pm on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. Last seen wearing...
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One Flown to Trauma Center After Three Vehicle Collision Involving Amazon Van in Avenue

One Flown to Trauma Center After Three Vehicle Collision Involving Amazon Van in Avenue

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 23263 Colton Point Road in Avenue, for the serious motor vehicle collision with one possibly trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find three vehicles involved with no entrapment. Three patients were evaluated. EMS...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison for Two Shootings, One at Workplace

UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison for Two Shootings, One at Workplace

UPDATE 2/3/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Sidney Joseph Spry, 29, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 75 years in prison with 52 years of active incarceration for attempted second degree murder, first degree assault, and firearm charges. In September 2022, Spry armed himself with two firearms and drove to his former...
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Callaway Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Firearms Violations in St. Mary’s County

Callaway Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Firearms Violations in St. Mary’s County

James Michael Cornett, 67, of Callaway, faces multiple charges following his arrest on January 14, 2025. The Maryland State Police Criminal Investigation Division launched the investigation in November 2023 after receiving CyberTips from Synchronoss Technologies, which reported that Cornett had allegedly uploaded and possessed materials identified as child pornography. The tips linked Cornett to...
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One Injured After Rear-Ending School Bus in Bushwood, No Bus Occupants Injured

One Injured After Rear-Ending School Bus in Bushwood, No Bus Occupants Injured

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 23000 Maddox Road in Bushwood, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a school bus. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into the rear of the school bus, with one...
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Bicyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Piney Point

Bicyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Piney Point

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 1:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Piney Point Road and St. George’s Park Road in Piney Point, for the motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist. Crews arrived on the scene to find an adult female cyclist laying in the roadway...
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Hoyer, National Capital Region Delegation Ask DOD To Conduct “Safety Review On The Future Of Military Helicopter Training” In Area, With Pause On Current Flights

Hoyer, National Capital Region Delegation Ask DOD To Conduct “Safety Review On The Future Of Military Helicopter Training” In Area, With Pause On Current Flights

January 31, 2025: Their letter came just two days after the fatal mid-air collision above the airport. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Jennifer McClellan...
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DNR Study: Other Fish Species Declined After Arrival of Chesapeake Channa in Maryland Waters

DNR Study: Other Fish Species Declined After Arrival of Chesapeake Channa in Maryland Waters

Chesapeake Channa adults were first documented in Maryland, thousands of miles from their native habitat in East Asia in 2002. Subsequent illegal introductions and natural dispersal in the decades since their arrival in Maryland expanded the species range. A new study by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirms the negative impact this invasive...
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Shuck & Stout Celebrates Maryland Oysters & Beer as FeBREWary Kicks Off Maryland Beer Month

Shuck & Stout Celebrates Maryland Oysters & Beer as FeBREWary Kicks Off Maryland Beer Month

As February, or FeBREWary, kicks off Maryland Beer Month in partnership with the Brewers Association of Maryland, the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program is kicking off Shuck & Stout by inviting consumers to head to local restaurants and tasting rooms for Maryland oyster and beer pairings. The Brewers Association of Maryland will return to the Silver Spring...
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Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Receives $5,000 Grant from Homes For Heroes

Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Receives $5,000 Grant from Homes For Heroes

The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad has been awarded a generous $5,000 grant from Homes For Heroes, thanks to a nomination by Jimmy Hayden, a Homes For Heroes affiliate with RE/MAX Realty Group of Leonardtown, MD. This vital funding will support the squad’s operations and lifesaving services for the local community and contribute to their...
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Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Worcester County

Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Worcester County

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the first presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a commercial broiler farm in Worcester County. This is the fifth case of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and sixth in the state following the announcement of a confirmed case in a...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Stryker Retires After 7 Years of Service

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 Stryker Retires After 7 Years of Service

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office bids a heartfelt farewell to K9 Stryker, who has faithfully served our community with loyalty and dedication since 2017. Partnered with S/DFC Idol, Stryker has been an exceptional member of the team, excelling in Narcotics Detection, Criminal Apprehension, Tracking, and Article Search. Throughout his career, Stryker was deployed 64...
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UPDATE: Southern Maryland Community Unite Together After Tragic Air Collision Involving Blackhawk Helicopter and Airplane

UPDATE: Southern Maryland Community Unite Together After Tragic Air Collision Involving Blackhawk Helicopter and Airplane

UPDATE 2/1/2025: Officials have stated the mid-air collision between the U.S. Army helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 leaves all 67 passengers presumed dead, recovery operations are still underway. D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly stated during a news conference, that he’s confident that all of the victims from the crash will...
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Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Announces Passing of James “Jim” D’Amico Sr

Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Announces Passing of James “Jim” D’Amico Sr

It is with deep sadness that The Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad share the news of the passing of James “Jim” D’Amico Sr. He was a cherished member of our department, and his loss is deeply felt by all of us. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jim’s family and loved ones...
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The Department of the Army Identifies Great Mills Man as One of Three Soldiers Involved in Helicopter Crash

The Department of the Army Identifies Great Mills Man as One of Three Soldiers Involved in Helicopter Crash

A United States Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed at approximately 9 p.m. while performing a training mission near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Jan. 29. There was a three-person crew on board the helicopter. The UH-60 helicopter from the 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Va., collided in midair with an American...
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UPDATE: Who Pulled the Trigger? – Sheriff’s Office Under Fire After Rearrest of Hollywood Shooting Suspect

UPDATE: Who Pulled the Trigger? – Sheriff’s Office Under Fire After Rearrest of Hollywood Shooting Suspect

1/29/2024:  John Curtis Reeves IV, 23, of Bushwood, has been rearrested and faces new charges related to a November 1, 2024, shooting on Breezy Lane in Hollywood, Maryland. However, notably absent from the charges is any direct allegation that Reeves was responsible for the shooting itself. Reeves was initially charged with accessory after the...
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UPDATE: Mishandled Decomposing Bodies and Odor Complaints Lead to Southern Maryland Crematory’s Shutdown

UPDATE: Mishandled Decomposing Bodies and Odor Complaints Lead to Southern Maryland Crematory’s Shutdown

UPDATE 1/31/2025 from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office : Public Notice Regarding the Investigation of Heaven Bound Crematory – The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the investigation and subsequent closure of Heaven Bound Crematory in White Plains, MD. While the CCSO is not the investigating agency for this incident, we understand the...
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Ray Bivens Appointed Director of St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks

Ray Bivens Appointed Director of St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Bivens as the new Director of the Department of Recreation & Parks. Mr. Bivens, a distinguished parks and recreation leader with more than 30 years of experience, assumed his new role on January 27, 2025. Mr. Bivens began his career...
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Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy Closes for Remainder of 2024-2025 School Year

Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy Closes for Remainder of 2024-2025 School Year

It is with great regret that Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy (LHJNA) will not continue with academic instruction for the 2nd semester of the 2024-2025 school year. This has been openly discussed with all Corporation and Board Members and the hard decision made was based on what was in the best interest of the...
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Statement from Charles County Public School Superintendent Regarding American Airlines Plane Crash Tragedy

Statement from Charles County Public School Superintendent Regarding American Airlines Plane Crash Tragedy

January 30, 2025, Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff: On behalf of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), I share a sorrowful and emotional update. We have learned that the devastating plane crash last night over the Potomac River involving an American Airlines regional flight and a U.S. Army helicopter has directly impacted our school communities. It...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Two Subjects Wanted for FTA Child Support Hearings

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Two Subjects Wanted for FTA Child Support Hearings

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of these two individuals, who are each wanted on a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for a Child Support Hearing. If you have any information, please contact Cpl. Chad Hartzell at 240-309-5227 or Cpl. Kristi Nelson at 240-538-6104. You can also report tips...
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