Geraldine Marie Pharis, 71, of Hollywood, MD passed away June 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine was born on August 19, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD to the late John Franklin Gift and Lenore Genevieve Gift. Geraldine was baptized on September 1, 1945. She graduated from Anocostia High School in...
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Ralph Victor Hill, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his residence in Mechanicsville, Maryland on June 10, 2017. Ralph was born to John Cornelius Hill and Katie Marie Buckler Hill in Hughesville, Maryland. He enjoyed family trips to Disney World and working on classic cars in his garage. He attended...
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Shawn Alan Joseph, 34, of Accokeek, Maryland, passed away on June 5, 2017 in Accokeek, Maryland. Shawn was born on May 13, 1983 in Washington, DC. He enjoyed motorcycles, muscle cars, the track, watching movies and fishing. He worked in the home improvement business. Shawn is survived by his parents, Gene Roberts and Suzanne...
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Sandra Lee “Sandy” Robinson, 67, of Great Mills, MD passed away June 8, 2017 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born on May 25, 1950 in Johnson City, NY to the late Raymond Robinson and Miriam Mae Zellers Robinson. Sandy proudly...
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Deborah Mae “Debbie” Gilroy, age 58 of Indian Head, Maryland, died June 9, 2017 at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Debbie was a life-time resident of Charles County and a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Indian Head, Maryland. She loved her dogs, Beanie, Harley and Gigi. She...
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Linda Beth Capparilli, 65, of Callaway, MD passed away on June 9, 2017 at her home. Born on March 28, 1952 in Waukon, IA, she was the daughter of the late Margot E. Martens, and Edward T. Martens. Linda was the loving wife of the late Bruno Capparilli, who preceded her in death on...
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Becky Leona Mays, 52, of Piney Point, MD passed away on June 10, 2017 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital Baltimore, MD, after battling Leukemia. Born on September 23, 1964 in Cheverly, MD. Becky married her best friend Randolph S. Mays (Randy) on July 23, 1993 and had one son Brian Russell Mays of Piney...
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Eric McCamey departed this earthly life on Friday, June 9, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Monday, June 19, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD.
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James William Smith, Jr., (Jimmy), was called home by God, his beloved son, on Friday, June 9, 2017. He made his peaceful exit to be with his King. Jimmy born June 23, 1963 to the late James William Smith, Sr. and Mary Cecilia Smith in St. Mary’s County. Jimmy loved his family and friends....
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Julia Arline departed this earthly life on Friday, June 9, 2017. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 9:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recently announced that Dr. Howard Haft, the agency’s Deputy Secretary for Public Health, issued a new statewide standing order that allows pharmacies to dispense naloxone, the non-addictive lifesaving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose, to all Maryland citizens. The order follows legislation passed by the Maryland General...
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On Sunday, June 11, 2017, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Deputy M. McCuen from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 7-Eleven convenience store in Charlotte Hall for a reported robbery. The Emergency Communications Center broadcasted a description of the suspect and advised he fled to a semi truck behind a local restaurant....
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On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at approximately 4:45 a.m., Bomb Technicians from the State Fire Marshal’s Bomb Squad responded to 500 Charles Street, in La Plata for a Suspicious package. A cleaning crew discovered a small plastic bag outside the main door of the UM Charles Regional Urgent Care Clinic during the early morning hours....
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Navy Capt. Christopher McDowell, the former deputy program manager for the Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA-209), assumed the role of program manager during a May 25 change of command ceremony at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. As PMA-209’s program manager, McDowell will be responsible for the Navy’s development, integration and cradle-to-grave sustainment for common...
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As the summer heat begins, it is important to stay cool and hydrated. When the National Weather issues a Heat Advisory, Excessive Heat Watch, Excessive Heat Warning, or Air Quality Alert of Orange or greater, the following public buildings are open during regular business hours for use by residents: Capital Clubhouse (Monday through Sunday,...
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Did you know there are easy steps you can take to help eliminate hazards within your home? It can be as simple as checking, replacing, or cleaning an area in your home to prevent an accident or illness. SMO Energy is helping homeowners like you identify a few areas in the home to check...
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On Thursday, June 8, 2017, Criminal Secretary Michelle Roberts, Lieutenant White and First Sergeant Trossbach stumbled across their green thumbs and spent the day gardening and ensuring the Leonardtown Barrack exterior appearance catches the attention of our community! When asked what prompted the desire to beautify the exterior of the Leonardtown Barrack, Roberts stated,...
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From our National Weather Service: Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Tuesday: Sunny, with a...
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On Sunday, June 11, 2017, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler’s 30th annual Patuxent River Wade In. Each year, Bernie Fowler walks into the Patuxent River to assess how far he can wade until he can no longer see his white sneakers. The “Sneaker Index,” a...
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Charles County will host the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Tour from Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18 at Smallwood State Park (2750 Sweden Point Road, Marbury). The tournament will feature 320 pros and co-anglers casting for top awards of up to $125,000 cash in the pro division and up to $25,000 cash in...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Calvin Parker Broxson, Jr. Broxson has an active arrest warrant stemming from a violation involving his sex offender registry status. He is a TIER III registered sexual offender, meaning he will remain on the registry for life. Anyone with information...
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On Sunday, June 11, 2017, approximately 9:00 p.m., the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack received a 911 Call in reference to a vehicle collision involving a Motorcycle into the back of a Tractor Trailer, in the area of the Inner Loop, I 495, north of Rt. 414, St. Barnabas Road, in Oxon Hill. Troopers...
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During the week of June 12, to June 16, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Poplar Hill Road at Malcolm Elementary School Piney Church Road at St. Charles High School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins, 72, of Huntingtown passed away June 8, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1944 in Washington, D.C., to Bernard Lester Sr. and Marie (Gleason) Collins. Bernie is survived by his wife Peggy Jean (Mauney) Godwin Collins of Huntingtown, daughter Deborah L. “Debbie” Godwin Grierson and husband...
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Ellen Ross Kurek, 90, of St. Leonard, MD, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2017.She was a native of Calvert County born to the late James Perry and Marjorie Thomas Ross. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Adam Kurek and her son, Gerard W. Kurek. She is survived...
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