Mary Ruth Horton, 78, of California, MD passed away March 5, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 31, 1939 in Yadkinville, N.C. to the late William Henry McCollum and Nelly Mildred Money. On December 23, 1962, Mary Ruth married her beloved husband, Oscar Bobby Horton...
Read More »
Bruce Alan Stanley, 60, passed away suddenly at his home in Mechanicsville, MD on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He leaves behind his loving and caring wife of 36 years Kelly and two daughters Jessica Marie Wright, Paige Elizabeth Stanley and son-in-law Mike Wright all of Mechanicsville MD. Bruce has two wonderful grandsons, Corbin and...
Read More »
Robert “Bob” Francis Morgan, 74, of Bushwood, MD, passed away on March 5, 2017 in Bushwood, MD. Born on August 5, 1942 in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Virginia Wathen Morgan and Lewis Francis Morgan. Bob was the loving husband of Virginia Ann Dingee Morgan, whom he married in...
Read More »
Thomas Hillary Dean, Jr. “Tommy”, 53, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 5, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 19, 1963 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Frances Cecilia Wible Dean and Thomas Hillary Dean, Sr. Tommy is survived by his friend/companion Helen Barnett of Leonardtown, MD. He...
Read More »
Local Girl Scout Troop #6756 hosted a “Read Across America” event at Mother Catherine Academy last Thursday, March 2, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. As part of the festivities, the troop invited Corporal Angela Delozier to read books to impressionable youth. “I chose to read ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go’ by...
Read More »
On Thursday, March 2, 2017, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Deputy C. Fox of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by his license plate scanner that a owner/driver of a passing vehicle had an outstanding warrant. Deputy Fox made confirmation with the Control Center and conducted a traffic stop at East Chesapeake Beach Road/Limerick...
Read More »
Wednesday’s Pet for 3/8/17 NICK Featured Pet: Nick Rescue Group: Pets with Disabilities Disability: 3 legged Breed: Lab/Rottweiler Mix Sex: Male Size: Medium (40 pounds) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Nick is a 4-year-old Lab/Rottweiler Mix. Three years ago, he was hit by a car and suffered severe trauma...
Read More »
On Monday, March 6, 2017 at approximately 2:30pm units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team attempted to stop a black Crown Vic on Dorsey Road in Prince Frederick for several equipment violations. The vehicle did not immediately stop, but instead continued to a driveway further down Dorsey Road. The driver, identified...
Read More »
Gov. Larry Hogan remains very popular in the latest Goucher College poll, and a majority lean toward re-electing him, but Marylanders go further than he is willing to do on significant issues such as paid sick leave, raising the minimum wage and school funding. A strong majority does favor Hogan’s positions supporting an independent...
Read More »
UPDATE: Donald Leo Parks, 23, of Lexington Park was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his guilty plea to a charge of second-degree assault, that occurred on December 10, 2015. 12/30/2015: On December 10, 2015, an adult female was approached by an unknown male on the 21000 block of Sheriff Miedzinski Way in...
Read More »
Paul Long and the two good friends he meets for coffee every Sunday morning are big Maryland Lottery fans. They each buy tickets for themselves during the week, playing games from Keno and Pick 3 to Mega Millions and Powerball. Sunday is scratch-off day. The trio has agreed that playing instant tickets is strictly...
Read More »
Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced February 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...
Read More »
On March 5, 2017, at 5:49 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a medical emergency in Lexington Park with a CPR in progress. Hugo Morales, 13, was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The investigation continues. The follow statement was released from the St. Mary’s County...
Read More »
Charles County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Rob Glover who posted a comment on Facebook about the fatal accidents involving teenagers in Waldorf has been suspended pending further administrative actions. Statement from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Inappropriate Remark Made on Officer’s Social Media Page: “Friday, March 3, 2017, was a horrific day in Charles County. Three...
Read More »
On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 7:32 pm, Trooper First Class S. Ditoto of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle, on Route 5, south of Route 235 for a traffic violation. A probable cause search was conducted, which revealed; suspected marijuana, suspected Percocet and drug paraphernalia. The...
Read More »
On Thursday, March 2, 2017, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Akeem Rashad Harrington, 22 of Waldorf, to 48 years with all but 28 years suspended for 12 Counts of Reckless Endangerment, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Assault, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Production Equipment, and 2 counts of...
Read More »
One of Southern Maryland’s most established automotive repair centers, Cheseldine Tire & Auto, have expanded their efforts and are pleased to announce the opening of their second location in Leonardtown, MD. The company is expressing enthusiasm about the new location in Leonardtown and believes it will benefit both their business and clients. They look...
Read More »
On Friday, February 24, 2017, Deputy J. Bare of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46000 block of Thoroughbred Way in Lexington Park for a reported assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Reynard Lewis Cox, 27, of Lexington Park, stabbed the victim in the arm with a knife causing a visible...
Read More »
During the week of March 6, to March 10, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary Marshall Corner Road at McDonough High School Leonardtown Road at Grace Christian Academy Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through Friday, all...
Read More »
Sixteen Sailors from across NAS Patuxent River volunteered their services at the 2017 District of Columbia Special Olympics Bowling Championship, which took place Feb. 22 and 23, in Hyattsville, Maryland. For two days, from start to finish, the Sailors helped out wherever they were needed, kept score, and interacted with and provided encouragement to...
Read More »
UPDATE 3/4/2017 @1:00 p.m.: The driver killed on St. Peters Church Road in Waldorf has been identified as Kendull B. Proctor, 18, of Waldorf. The Traffic Operations Unit is investigating. 3/4/2017: On Friday, March 3, 2017, at 11:54 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3200 block of St. Peters Church...
Read More »
Blanche Mae Thompson of Huntingtown, MD, formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Blanche was born on February 5, 1931, in Washington, DC, to Hazel (Osborne) and Howard Guthrie. She worked in the Prince George’s County Schools as a secretary / Media Aid for...
Read More »
Mary Veronica Gray, 86, of Marbury, MD passed away on February 28, 2017 at Southern Maryland Hospital. Mary was born on September 9, 1930 in Marbury, MD to James R. Gray, Sr. and MaryBelle Gray. She will now be reunited with her loving mother, father, brothers, James R. Gray, Jr. and Samuel A. Gray;...
Read More »
Richard George McGaughey, age 57 of Chaptico, Maryland died March 2, 2017. Richard was an Auto Mechanic with Mr. Tire for 30 plus years and was of the Catholic faith. His life centered around being around his grandchildren. He was the son of Raymond McGaughey and Anna McMullen McGaughey. In addition to his parents,...
Read More »
Douglas Alexander Ramsey died on March 3, 2017 in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was 53 years old. Mr. Ramsey was born March 13th, 1963 in London, England. He graduated from Freehold Township High School, and attended Hawthorne College. He married Beth Griffith in 1983, and shortly after, moved to Leonardtown, Maryland and opened Applejack...
Read More »
