Monthly Archives: March 2018

Michael Cornell Sawyers, II, 37

Michael Cornell Sawyers, II, 37

On Saturday, March 4, 2018, according to God’s plan, Michael Cornell Sawyers, II, 37 of Bryans Road, MD, departed this earthly life. Michael was born on December 25, 1980, in Presidio, San Francisco, California. He is the son of Michael Cornell Sawyers Sr. and Gloria Sawyers and he is the brother of Letisha Sawyers....
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Nicole Zuraitis Quartet to Perform Live at Calvert Marine Museum

Nicole Zuraitis Quartet to Perform Live at Calvert Marine Museum

The Maritime Performance Series presents the Nicole Zuraitis Quartet on Friday, March 16 at the Calvert Marine Museum. Enjoy an evening of enchantment with the seismic talent of inspired vocalist, keyboard player, and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis. Her effervescent presence and dazzling vocals have thrilled audiences throughout Manhattan and across the world. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at...
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Waldorf Sexual Predator Sentenced to Three Life Terms

Waldorf Sexual Predator Sentenced to Three Life Terms

On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Darren Anthony Wimbush, 35 of Waldorf, to 3 consecutive Life sentences plus 60 consecutive years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and 5 counts of Second Degree Sex Offense. On June 30, 2015, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a...
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St. Mary’s County – Missing Person

St. Mary’s County – Missing Person

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Michael Troy Langley, 31, of Leonardtown. On March 7, 2018, Langley was reported missing; he has brown hair and blue eyes, and was last seen on Friday, March 2, 2018, in the Leonardtown area. At this time no critical factors are known regarding...
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Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward Leading to Arrest of Theft Suspect

Charles County Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward Leading to Arrest of Theft Suspect

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of using stolen credit cards and debit cards at various locations throughout Virginia. The cards had been stolen from unlocked vehicles in the Swan Point community between March 3 – March 4. The suspect used the cards at gas stations, convenience...
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St. Mary’s County Health Officer Receives FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

St. Mary’s County Health Officer Receives FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

The FBI Baltimore Field Office is pleased to announce St. Mary’s County Health Officer, Dr. Meenakshi G. Brewster, MD has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA). The DCLA award was formally created in 1990 as a way to honor individuals and organizations for their efforts in...
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Wednesday’s Pet is HUCKLEBERRY    

Wednesday’s Pet is HUCKLEBERRY    

Wednesday’s Pet for 3/7/2018 HUCKLEBERRY     Featured Pet: Huckleberry Rescue Group: Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland Breed: Beagle Sex: Male Size: Medium (55 lbs) Vetted: Neutered and Up-to-date with routine shots Adoption Fee: $300.00 Donation Huckleberry is an easy-going, happy, sweet fella.  He loves to go on walks and is good on a leash.  Huckleberry...
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SMECO Restores Power following Wind Storm

SMECO Restores Power following Wind Storm

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has completed restoring service to customers directly affected by Winter Storm Riley, a nor’easter that brought damaging winds to the mid-Atlantic states and New England. “The wind storm that hit our area beginning Friday morning caused more damage to SMECO’s electric system than any hurricane or winter storm we’ve...
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Video Release: Dragons, and Cows, and Dogs… Oh My! A Case for Redistricting Reform

Video Release: Dragons, and Cows, and Dogs… Oh My! A Case for Redistricting Reform

Our team took to the streets to see what people thought of Maryland’s 3rd Congressional voting district. I don’t know about you, but I see rampant gerrymandering. Free and fair elections are the very foundation of American democracy and the most basic promise that those in power can pledge to citizens. Unfortunately in Maryland,...
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New Medicare Cards will be Issued Beginning in April

New Medicare Cards will be Issued Beginning in April

Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced it will be issuing new Medicare cards to help protect against fraud. The new cards will feature a unique, randomly-assigned number that replaces the current Social Security-based number. “We want our patients to know that we are aware of the upcoming change,” said Ann Hawkins, interim director of Patient...
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Letter to the Editor: Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. Thanks Sponsors and Attendees

Letter to the Editor: Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. Thanks Sponsors and Attendees

Dear Editor: The Board of Directors of the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) thanks the many sponsors and attendees for supporting this year’s “Comedy Invasion for Project Graduation” held on February 23rd.  It was a wonderful evening of laughter, as the comedians entertained the audience with their hilarious interpretations of everyday life...
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Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Announces Summer Internships for High School Students

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Announces Summer Internships for High School Students

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is pleased to announce two unpaid summer internship programs for current high school juniors and seniors the Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The two internship programs are: The Aviation Electronics and Sensors Internship Program (AESIP), and the Radio Frequency and Antenna Demonstration and Instruction for Advancing...
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Letter to the Editor: Please Skip the Circus!

Letter to the Editor: Please Skip the Circus!

The Garden Brothers Circus is coming to the Charles County Fairgrounds. And of course we want kids of all ages to have a fun day of entertainment. However, none of this should come at the expense of suffering of animals in the circus. Harsh training methods such as gouging elephants with bullhooks and whipping...
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Arrest Made in Crossland High School Threat

Arrest Made in Crossland High School Threat

Chief Stawinski of the Prince George’s County Police Department wishes to update the community with the latest information regarding today’s threat at Crossland High School. Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Homeland Security Division have identified and located the suspect who made the threat.  He is a 14 year old male. His identity...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warns ATM Users to be Aware of Skimming Devices

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warns ATM Users to be Aware of Skimming Devices

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to take precautions when using their credit or debit card at an ATM and to be aware of skimmers, which are devices placed directly over the ATM’s card reader slot to illegally record personal data and PIN information as it is entered. Skimming devices can be...
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Three Vehicle Accident on Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills

Three Vehicle Accident on Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills

On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at approximately 7:30 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments responded to Chancellors Run Road, in the area of Frank Hayden Lane, in Great Mills for a motor vehicle accident. The driver of the Subaru had to be extracted by firefighters. All the patients were taken to...
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VIDEO: California Fire Displaces Family, Two Pets Perish and Two Others Unaccounted for

VIDEO: California Fire Displaces Family, Two Pets Perish and Two Others Unaccounted for

On Saturday, March 2, 2018, firefighters from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding companies responded to Clarks Road, in California, for the report of a house fire. Twenty firefighters were able to control the fire in five minutes. The homeowner was not home at the time of the fire which started in the...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Lateral Police Officers and Recruit Officer

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Lateral Police Officers and Recruit Officer

Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to welcome Sterlin Douglas, Brianne Gray, Anthony Stephens, and Richard Swann to the CCSO. On March 5, 2018, Charles County Clerk of Circuit Court Sharon L. “Sherri” Hancock presented the Oath of Office to Officers...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $136.6 Million in Revenue During February

Maryland Casinos Generate $136.6 Million in Revenue During February

Maryland Lottery and Gaming today announced February 2018 revenue numbers for the state’s six casinos: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City; Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County; Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County; and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County....
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Illegal Door to Door and Phone Solicitation is a Scam, Says Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department

Illegal Door to Door and Phone Solicitation is a Scam, Says Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department

The following is a message from the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department to all members of the public. This regards illegal door-to-door and phone solicitation. The officers and members of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) would like to remind all citizens of Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County, and anyone else who may be affected that...
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America’s First Honors Maryland’s First

America’s First Honors Maryland’s First

On February 22, 2018, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office honored Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr., who was the first African-American to be elected Sheriff in the state of Maryland. The event was held at the Elks Lodge, in California, Maryland, and presentations were made by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...
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House Rejects Lower Pay Raise for Judges

House Rejects Lower Pay Raise for Judges

The House of Delegates Thursday rejected Republican attempts to lower a proposed pay raise for judges and tentatively approved a plan to give the 313 judges $20,000 more over the next four years. House Appropriations Committee Chair Maggie McIntosh said the raises were necessary to keep attracting the best talent to serve on the...
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15th Annual Asbury Mardi Gras Raises Funds for Calvert Hospice

15th Annual Asbury Mardi Gras Raises Funds for Calvert Hospice

Asbury Solomons held its 15th annual Mardi Gras fundraiser in support of Calvert Hospice on February 10. The event raised $4,900 to support Calvert Hospice. According to Pat and Barbara O’Neal, the event’s organizers for the last five years, over 70 Asbury residents attended along with their guests. Representatives from Calvert Hospice were also...
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Fire that Destroyed Garage at Upholstery Shop in Hollywood Ruled Accidental

Fire that Destroyed Garage at Upholstery Shop in Hollywood Ruled Accidental

On March 3, 2018, at approximately  at 3:15 p.m., a passerby reported a fire inside of the work bay area of a one story commercial building at 24484 Mervell Dean Road, in Hollywood. Fifty firefighters from the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding departments arrived on scene to find heavy fire and smoke showing. The...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 3/5/2018

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 3/5/2018

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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