On January 10, 2018 at approximately 10:10 a.m., Trooper Phillips from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack stopped a black Chrysler 300 for exceeding the posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour on northbound Route 5 at Shlagel Road, in Waldorf. Contact was made with the driver who was identified as Marcus...
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The Navy successfully completed its first Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) flight test on the AH-1Z helicopter Dec.5 at Patuxent River. During the flight, aircrew aboard the AH-1Z navigated the missile through various operational modes and exercised its active seeker to search and/or acquire targets, demonstrating its compatibility with the aircraft. “Initial results from the flight indicate the missile performed as...
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With the 2018 Legislative Session officially underway, Governor Larry Hogan introduced several pieces of emergency legislation that will provide paid leave benefits to our citizens, combat violence across the state, and ensure accountability in our schools, including the Paid Leave Compromise Act of 2018, a compromise proposal to fix a deeply flawed bill passed by...
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The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals in connection to an armed robbery that took place on December 23, 2017 at the Safeway store in Prince Frederick. If you have any information about the robbery or the identity of these two individuals you are encouraged to contact...
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Wednesday’s Pet for 1/10/2018 SAM Featured Pet: Sam Rescue Group: Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland Breed: Beagle Sex: Male Size: Small (26 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Donation Sam is an older guy who marches to the beat of his own drum. He is sweet and loves to...
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Maryann Dillon, 86 of North Beach, MD passed away January 6, 2018 at Burnett – Calvert Hospice House. She was born to Atha & Omer Ford on May 18, 1931 in Kokomo, Indiana. Her family moved to Maryland where she graduated from Maryland Park High School. She married Robert Dillon in 1950. He &...
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Monica Myers passed away January 7, 2018 She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Lees. Grandchildren, Lauren and Korrie Smith, Mother, Ann Simmons, and, Brother Jeff Herring. Mass will be offered at Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Church 100 Village Street Waldorf, MD 20602 Friday January 12 , 2018 at 11:00 am In...
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Sherwood Melvin Glotfelty (Age 101) Of Charlotte Hall, Maryland died Friday January 5, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Ruth Mae (Shiels) Glotfelty and his sons; Gary (Rhoda), Robert, John (Jeanie) and William (Mary), 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was born in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania December 20, 1916. Before...
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Betty Ann Brown, age 68 of Welcome, Maryland (formerly of Waldorf, Maryland), died January 8, 2018 at her residence with Hospice. Betty was a Deli Manager for 40 plus years with Giant Food Stores (mostly at the Waldorf store) and was of the Catholic faith. She loved gardening and plants and was a member...
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Daniel Norris Taylor (Dan/Danny) On Saturday, January 6, 2018, Dan passed away unexpectedly. Born in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to John (Jack) and Florence (Flo) Taylor, he was a life long resident of La Plata. He graduated from La Plata High School in 1958. Mr. Taylor served in the United States Navy from 1958 to...
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Gerald “Kenny” Fincham, age 68, of Hughesville, MD, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, January 7, 2018, while at the Charles County Hospice House. He was born July 28, 1949, in Mill Creek, West Virginia to the late Edgar and Madeline Fincham. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on May 5, 1969,...
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Betty Mae Dull, 86, of La Plata, Maryland, died on January 6, 2018 at Sage Point Senior Living in La Plata. Visitation on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 6 PM to 8 PM with Prayers at 6:30 PM at Raymond Funeral Service, P.A. 5635 Washington Avenue La Plata, MD 20646. Mass 10 AM Thursday,...
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Kerri Lynne Echeverria, age 60 of Lynchburg, Virginia, died January 5, 2018. Kerri was a Circuit Board Engineer with JPL (Jet Propulsion Labs) in California. She enjoyed crafts, knitting and reading. Her three grandchildren were her life. She also had a deep love of animals, especially her dog, Layla. She was the daughter of...
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Earl Sylvester Dyson, 65 of Piney Point, MD, passed away on January 3, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 for visitation at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at St. Matthews Free Gospel Church, Rt. 245/Leonardtown-Hollywood Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial...
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Peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2018, Erma L. Graham, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of Life Celebration Service at12 noon at NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD located at 4200 Old Washington...
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Peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018, Wilbert “Butch” Harrison departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Mt. Olive Baptist Church 1140 6th Street NE Washington, DC 20002. Interment will follow at Heritage Memorial Cemetery
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John Judson Alvey, 68, of Clements, MD passed away on January 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 18, 1949 he was the son of the late James Francis Alvey and Margaret Ann (Mattingly) Alvey. Judson was a devoted husband to Barbara Jean (St. Clair) Alvey whom he married on October...
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Lawrence Chester “Bootsie” Stinnett, 79, of Broomes Island, MD passed away January 5, 2018 in his home. He was born on December 4, 1938 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late Chester A. and Minnie V. Marquess Stinnett. Bootsie was a known jokester and a very hard worker. He was a Maryland State Trooper...
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On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue crews responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist, on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, in the area of the Toyota dealership. Crews arrived on scene to discover a bicyclist laying in the roadway after being struck...
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Governor Larry Hogan, together with the Maryland Department of Health and the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced on January 8, 2018 an extension of Maryland’s All-Payer Hospital Model Contract. The federal government has agreed to approve a one-year extension to allow it to complete its review and to consider additional...
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On Thursday, January 4, 2018, Deputy Robinson of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 20000 block of Red Rose Court, in Lexington Park, for a report of a burglary. Evidence from the scene indicated the victim’s garage door had been forced open, as well as the interior door leading into the...
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Barbara Jean “Dolly” Davidson died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Davidson came to St. Mary’s County with her husband, the late Theron “T” Davidson, in 1951. Recognizing the need for summer activities for the growing population of children coming to St. Mary’s...
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