Monthly Archives: September 2018

William “Bill” Bernard Hume, 90

William “Bill” Bernard Hume of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the age of 89. Bill was born on October 17, 1928, in Amesbury, MA to Bridget and George Hume. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring on October 3, 1969, after serving for 25...
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Doris L. Bussard, 87

Doris L. Bussard of Owings, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the age of 87. She was born on November 22, 1930 in Washington, DC to Irene and James F. Chrismore. Doris was a graduate of Eastern High School – Class of 1949. On May 18, 1951, Doris married the...
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James W. Ivy III, 59

James W. Ivy III, 59

James W. Ivy III, 59, of Waldorf MD, passed away on Monday September 17 2018. Jimmy was born on March 26, 1959. He graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1977 & was employed by McDonald & Eudy Printers for 34 years as a Printing Specialist. He was a wonderful man, loving father &...
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Louie Phillip Deane, 53

Louie Phillip Deane, 53, of North Beach passed away September 18, 2018. He was born November 18, 1964 in Prince Frederick to Elmer Davis and Kitty Marie (O’Dell) Deane. Louie was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Beach Elementary and Northern High School, graduating in 1982. He was employed with Giant Food as a...
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Calvert Advises to be Cautious at Convenience Centers Over Wasps and Bees

Calvert Advises to be Cautious at Convenience Centers Over Wasps and Bees

In an effort to help safeguard customers, the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is working to address the seasonal proliferation of wasps and bees congregating around disposed items at county convenience centers. This is a natural, annual occurrence that will subside with the arrival of cooler weather. Precautionary and remediation...
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UPDATE: Alcohol and Speed Suspected Factors in Motorcycle Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Hughesville Man

UPDATE: Alcohol and Speed Suspected Factors in Motorcycle Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Hughesville Man

UPDATE 9/23/2018@ 2:00 p.m.: On September 23, 2018, at approximately 1:45 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28000 block of Point Lookout Road in the area of Loveville Road, in Loveville, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival deputies located a single motorcycle involved in the collision with...
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La Plata Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Vicious Assault on Ex-Girlfriend

La Plata Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Vicious Assault on Ex-Girlfriend

On Thursday, September 20, 2018, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced William Alphonso Clark, Jr., 30 of La Plata, to 12 years in prison and 10 years suspended time for First-Degree Assault and Third-Degree Burglary. On June 7, 2018, Clark entered a guilty plea to the above charges in Charles County...
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Burglary at Village Liquors in Chaptico

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Burglary at Village Liquors in Chaptico

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on an attempted burglary.  On August 22, 2018, three suspects attempted to break into Village Liquors located on Budds Creek Road in Chaptico, Maryland. The three suspects were last seen leaving the area in a light colored Honda Accord.  Two of the suspects are white...
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Calvert Hospice Recipient Of Generous Donation From Hell’s Angels MD Bike & Car Show

Calvert Hospice Recipient Of Generous Donation From Hell’s Angels MD Bike & Car Show

Calvert Hospice received a generous donation of $1,000 from the Hell’s Angels MD Bike & Car Show held on July 14, 2018 at the Calvert Fairgrounds in Barstow. The Hell’s Angels Nomads MD chapter organized the family friendly event, which featured a car and bike show, local entertainment, special visitors from out of town,...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Rape at Three Oaks Center

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Rape at Three Oaks Center

On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, police and emergency medical services responded to the area of  Tulagi Place, and Coral Drive, for the reported injuries after an assault. Police arrived on scene and made contact with a 29-year old female and her sister, who had called 911 after finding a male nude, inappropriately touching the...
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$20,000 Keno Win Brightens St. Mary’s County Couples Bad Day

$20,000 Keno Win Brightens St. Mary’s County Couples Bad Day

Heather Stephens of Saint Mary’s County ended an emotional roller-coaster of a day in the Maryland Lottery Winner’s Circle, celebrating a $20,000 Keno win. Earlier in the day, Heather and her husband Charles got bad news about a big expense when they visited an auto parts store. The Lexington Park pair needed to replace...
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UPDATE: Police in Charles County Investigating Body Found by Middle School Students

UPDATE: Police in Charles County Investigating Body Found by Middle School Students

UPDATE 9/21/2018 @11:20 P.M.: On September 21, 2018, at 7:47 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area in the 2000 block of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a subject not breathing. Upon arrival, officers located the person, a male, and determined that he was deceased....
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Shonte Moses

Shonte Moses

Shonte Moses departed this earthly life on, Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD.
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Salley Anne Pellegrino, 81

Salley Anne Pellegrino, 81

Salley Anne Pellegrino, 81 of Waldorf, MD passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at UM Charles Regional Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Salley was born to the late Peter and Sally Vitrano on April 29, 1937 in Buffalo, NY. She enjoyed spending time with family, movies, cats, and church. In addition to her...
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Evelyn Alice Chaney, 88

Evelyn Alice Chaney, 88

Evelyn Alice Chaney, 88, of Lexington Park, MD passed away at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, in Leonardtown, MD on Monday, September 17, 2018. Evelyn was born on March 23, 1930 to the late Edward Russell and Gertrude (Windsor) Russell, in Washington, DC. Evelyn was a supervisor at Arbitron. In addition to her parents, Evelyn...
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James Michael “Mike” Colleary, 60

James Michael “Mike” Colleary, 60

James Michael “Mike” Colleary, 60, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at his home in Bradenton, FL. Born in Coronado, CA in 1958, he was the middle son of the late John E. Colleary, Jr. and Shirley Evans Colleary, formerly of Valley Lee, MD and of Brandenton, FL. Mike grew up in a...
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John Francis Bozzi, Sr., 75

John Francis Bozzi, Sr., 75, of Hughesville, MD passed away at Calvert Health Medical Center, in Prince Frederick, MD on Sunday, September 9, 2018. John was born on January 13, 1943 to the late Francis Guy Bozzi and Viola Mae (Wright) Bozzi, in Washington, DC. John was a carpenter for the U.S. Government, and...
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John Donald Burroughs, Sr. “Donald”, 97

John Donald Burroughs, Sr. “Donald”, 97 of California, MD passed away on September 12, 2018 at home in California, MD. John was born o the late William and Mabel Burroughs in Mechanicsville on April 6, 1921. Donald was a member of the American Legion Post 238 and Rotary Club of Charles County. John served...
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Dagmar Maxwell, 74

Dagmar Maxwell, 74, of Hughesville, MD passed away at Fenwick Landing Assisted Living, in Waldorf, MD on Monday, September 17, 2018. Dagmar was born on September 29, 1943 to the late Alfred Hillenbrandt and Helga Emma Marie Petersen, in Berlin, Germany. After her father was killed in WWII, she was raised by her mother...
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William “Billy” Arthur Goddard, Sr. 65

William “Billy” Arthur Goddard, Sr. 65

William “Billy” Arthur Goddard, Sr. 65, of Callaway, MD formerly from Annapolis, MD passed away on September 17, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 13, 1953 in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of the late Hilda Mae Bull Goddard, and James Lee Goddard both of Annapolis, MD. Billy is survived by his...
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Milton “Mac” Elwood McNey, 86

Milton “Mac” Elwood McNey, 86

Milton “Mac” Elwood McNey, 86 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 14, 2018 in Bushwood, MD. Born December 13, 1931 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Margaret Lurch McNey and George McNey. Mac was the loving husband of Theresa McNey whom he married on March 17, 1991 in St....
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James “Jim” Rupert Grow, “JR”, 67

James “Jim” Rupert Grow, “JR”, 67

James “Jim” Rupert Grow, “JR”, 67 of Lexington Park, MD formerly of Swan Point, MD passed away on September 11, 2018 at his home. Born on September 12, 1950 in Joplin, Missouri he was the loving son of the late Ethel Gertrude Smith Grow and William Samuel Grow. Jim is survived by his children;...
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Robert Maurice “Moe” Stone, 61

Robert Maurice “Moe” Stone, 61

Robert Maurice “Moe” Stone, 61, of Park Hall, MD passed away on September 10, 2018, in Georgetown, DC. He was born on May 7, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD, and was the son of the late Catherine Ann Ford Stone, and Robert Louis Stone. Moe is survived by his siblings; Kelly Sonntag of Avenue, MD,...
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Pork Donut to play La Plata Concert Series

Pork Donut to play La Plata Concert Series

Pork Donut is a five piece band made up of local police officers.  They play classic rock and country hits.  Pork Donut has been rocking Southern Maryland’s acoustic scene for 10 years and has been a full band for two years.  Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. Coolers...
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Things to do this Weekend in and Around Leonardtown

Things to do this Weekend in and Around Leonardtown

Friday, September 21st (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.), Saturday, September 22nd (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.), Sunday, September 23rd (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) – St Marys County Fair at the St Mary’s County Fairgrounds – The annual fair features carnival rides, games, animal exhibits, a farm museum, horse pulls, shows, food and more. Leonardtown Town Council Members...
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