The Marine Forces Reserve released the identities and photographs Friday of the 15 Marines and sailor killed in a military plane crash in Mississippi. “It is with great regret that the Marine Corps announces the names of those who perished in the KC-130T Hercules crash in Mississippi on July 10,” they wrote. Seven of...
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The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and a heat index value of around 105 degrees. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety Division of Animal Control reminds citizens to take steps to keep their pets safe when temperatures are soaring. “Our...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) has introduced an innovative approach to school bus inspections – a process that allows inspectors to complete the inspection electronically. The Maryland School Bus Safety Inspection System, implemented with a handheld tablet, replaces a manual paper-based inspection process and lets inspectors use mobile devices...
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On Monday June 5, 2017 at 9:50 p.m., units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 616 Field Road Lusby, Maryland (White Sands Subdivision) for a reported drive-by shooting. Investigation confirmed that unknown subjects had fired several rounds into the home. At the time of the shooting, there was an adult male and...
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The following persons were arrested by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on the drug charges listed below. Melissa K Tuzzo, 30, of Lusby for possession of oxycotin and paraphernalia. Douglas Sutherland, 52, of Lusby, for possession of paraphernalia. Desmond Curtis Freeland, 27, of Chesapeake Beach, for Possession of Barbiturates. Kayla M Preddy, 21, of...
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The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces it has joined local entrepreneurship advocates and Startup Maryland to bring the Pitch Across Maryland, STRT1UP Road Show to Southern Maryland. The event is an opportunity for technology businesses, start-ups and anyone interested in innovation to pitch ideas, network and learn about Southern Maryland organizations that...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works would like to notify residents that the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program has been expanded to include the first Saturday of the month for January, February, and March. The household hazardous waste collection site is located in the parking lot of the Department of Public Works building,...
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The following is a sample of recent Charles County Sheriff’s Office investigations. For information about crimes not included in this report, visit CrimeReports.com and search by county, city, zip code or street address. RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT: On July 12 at approximately 12:31 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 6100 block of Port Tobacco...
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On July 11, 2017 at approximately 7:05 p.m., the Calvert Control Center broadcast a personal injury motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Dares Beach Road and Dares Wharf Road in Prince Frederick. Trooper Stull from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack was the first trooper to arrive at the scene. Preliminary investigation...
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The following individuals are suspects in multiple theft to commercial businesses in Prince George, Anne Arundel and Calvert County. Anyone with information in reference to the identity of the suspects or the owner of the vehicle is asked to contact Det. Wells with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-1600 ext. 2595 or by...
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The Calvert County Department of Technology Services (TS) will host a public meeting Thursday, July 13, 7-9 p.m., to present the findings of the Cable Television-Related Needs and Interests assessment and accept public comment. The assessment, performed for the county by CBG Communications, Inc., was conducted in preparation for the negotiation of a new cable franchise...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 7-12-2017 Featured Pet: Scooby Rescue Group: Doodle Dawgs and Fabulous Felines Breed: Pomeranian Sex: Male Size: Small (9 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $325.00 (See Procedures on Rescue’s site) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doodledawgs.html Scooby is a beautiful 8 or 9 year old Pomeranian. He may be a mix but...
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William Donald Robinson, 82, a lifelong resident of Huntingtown passed away July 10, 2017 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD. Known as Donald, he was born March 5, 1935 in Hunting Creek to John William and Vivian Catherine (Stallings) Robinson. He was raised on the Robinson family farm and attended...
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Matthew “Matt” Clark Cord, on July 8th, 2017; of King George, VA, departed this life. Beloved husband of Debbie Cooksey Cord; loving son of the late Mary E. and Robert J. Cord. Preceded in death by his siblings, Robert, Richard, Dennis, Stephen, Christopher, Teresa Cord-Gravino, and Colleen Cord; and step children, Stephanie and Patrick...
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Family and friends are welcomed for a visitation on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Huntt Funeral Home, 3035 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10:00am at the funeral home. Interment will take place at...
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Shirley A. (Farrell) Adams, 80, of Farnham, VA passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Hospice of Charles County after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, with Rocky and Tina at her bedside. Shirley was born on August 23, 1936 in Newburg, MD to the late Peter J. and Mattie...
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Barbara Jeanine Easley, 78, of Huntingtown, MD, formerly of Callaway, MD passed peacefully holding her daughter’s hand, surrounded by her family on Sunday July 9, 2017 in Annapolis, MD. Born in Danville, IL she was a daughter of the late Charles O. and Willetta E. (Tanner) Downing. She was the beloved wife of the...
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Magdalena Beyer Schlaefli, 75, of Ft. Washington, MD passed away on July 5, 2017. She was born on September 18, 1941 in Yugoslavia to the late Frederick and Magdalena Beyer. Magdalena was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She is survived by 2 children; Susan and her husband, Kevin Pond and Albert and...
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Marie G. Pizzuti Engel, 101, of Dunkirk, MD passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 201,7 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Trinidad, CO, on July 7, 1915, to Guisseppina (Sardelitti) and Luigi Pizuti. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Engel Jr., who passed in...
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John Robert Conrad, Sr., 93, of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 8, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born September 8, 1923 in Washington DC to William H. and Charlotte E. Conrad. On August 16, 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country...
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Betty Jane Keller, 72, of White Plains, Maryland, died July 9, 2017 at her residence. Betty was a JOBS Daughter in her growing up years and was a retired office manager with Southern Maryland Crane Rental. She loved camping, dogs, spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...
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Gary Dale Robertson, age 57, of Port Tobacco, MD, died July 8, 2017 at the Charles County Hospice House in Waldorf, MD. Gary was a Glazer for 30 years with Consolidated Glass in Waldorf, MD. He was a lifelong resident of Port Tobacco, MD. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Wayne...
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Sandra “Sandy” Lee Seek, 62, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 10, 2017 at her residence. Born on May 25, 1955 in Bethesda, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mildred R. Jackson Seek, and Herbert S. Seek. Sandy is survived by her daughter Brandy Tulley (Nick) of Leonardtown, MD, two grandchildren;...
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Peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2017, Mary went Home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, July 15 from 10 am until Celebration of Life Service 11 am at the Tree of Life Christian Ministries located at 9109 Piscataway Road in Clinton, MD....
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Joseph Sharps passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment immediately following at MD Veteran Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
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