Vera M. Frink went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Family and friends will unite and celebrate her life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735. Interment will follow at Resurrection...
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Allifa Settles went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 10:00 am until time of celebration 11:00 am at Greater St. John Church, 11425 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD. Interment immediately following at Heritage Cemetery, Waldorf, MD.
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Peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Alethia B. West went home to be with her lord. Family and friends will gather on September 14, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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A Baltimore Ravens fan from Southern Maryland is flying high after becoming Maryland’s newest millionaire on Friday night. The Charles County man won the $1 million second-tier prize in the Aug. 10 Mega Millions drawing and was the only U.S. player to do so. His connection with Lottery luck happened at an Indian Head store only...
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The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for our area now through 8 p.m. tonight. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging county residents to be prepared and is making sand and sandbags available for residents who need them to protect property. Up to 10 sandbags per vehicle may...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation advises citizens sandbags will be available for distribution at the six (6) convenience centers for citizens wishing to prepare for possible flooding conditions due to Hurricane Florence. Sandbags will be distributed on Tuesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 12. Sandbags will be available while...
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Due to the National Weather Service forecast for heavy rain and flooding, the Charles County Department of Emergency Services is providing sandbags to county residents who need them to protect property. Sandbags and sand will be available Tuesday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can pick up...
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Severe storms may cause disruption in electrical service to our homes. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is cautioning citizens when using alternative light and electrical sources during power outages. “These easy to follow tips will help all Marylanders avoid injury or death during power outages,” said the State Fire Marshal. Use flashlights during...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking information from the public relating to a shooting incident that took place in Waldorf. On Saturday, September 8, 2018, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the victim was walking in the 700 block of University Drive when he was approached by an unknown male. The male stole property from...
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As a third grader on Sept. 11, 2001, Kenny Levy of the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department watched the firefighters running into the twin towers on television. Their courage inspired him and changed his life. Watch Kenny’s story here:
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On Saturday, September 8, 2018, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Deputy P. Henry of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Chancellors Run Apartments at Chancellors Run Court, in Great Mills for the report of a suspicious incident. Upon arriving contact was made with the employee who said an unknown black male had entered...
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Official Press Release: At approximately 8:26 p.m., La Plata police officers and other rescue personnel responded to 6300 block of Crain Highway for the report of a vehicle into a building. Upon arrival officers located several injured individuals. Three individuals inside of the restaurant were injured. A 17-year-old female employee and a 55-year-old patron were...
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Governor Larry Hogan today signed Executive Order 01.01.2018.22 declaring a state of emergency beginning Monday, September 10, 2018 ahead of the landfall of Hurricane Florence. The executive order will allow the state to more efficiently coordinate support and provide assistance to local jurisdictions within Maryland and neighboring states. “At this time, there is still some uncertainty about the...
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On Sunday, September 9, 2018, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Dares Beach Road, and Wilson Road, in Prince Frederick, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with subjects trapped. Shortly after dispatch, Calvert County Sheriffs Deputy’s arrived on scene reporting one vehicle was on fire...
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U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Joseph Darren Brooks, 42, of California, and Marvin Leon Young, 42, of Lexington Park, each to 11 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute powder and crack cocaine. Brooks was also convicted of being...
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On Sept. 2, 2018, St. Mary’s County deputies and Maryland State Police responded to the 21000 block of Ace Lane in Lexington Park for the report of sexual abuse. Lindsey Lynn Lam, 43, of Lexington Park admitted that she lied and made up the allegation. She stated she was upset with having to do...
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On September 3, 2018, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Great Mills Road. While speaking with the operator of a vehicle, Cpl. James Stone detected the strong odor of suspected marijuana emitting from Devonte Montel Golden, 23, of Lexington Park and the compartment of the vehicle. A K-9 positively...
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During the week of September 10, to September 14 2018, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Rd. at Thomas Stone High School Indian Head Hwy. at Smallwood Middle School Berry Rd. at Berry Elementary Oliver Shop Rd. at T.C. Martin Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Rear Adm. Shane G. Gahagan turned over command of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to Rear Adm. John S. Lemmon during a change of command ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Vice Adm. G. Dean Peters, Commander of Naval Air Systems Command, presided over the ceremony....
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The Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) Commercial Modifications and Range Support (CMARS) Team accepted delivery of their newest commercial-derivative aircraft platform, July 30. The Gulfstream G550, with structural modifications, was further modified to house specialized telemetry equipment, unique to the Navy’s application. The G550 is slated to serve as the replacement for one of...
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Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced that August 2018 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled $146,291,028, an increase of $8,810,997 (6.4%) compared to the August 2017 total of $137,480,031. Contributions to the State of Maryland from August 2018 casino gaming revenue totaled $60,365,283, including $45,281,456 for the Education Trust Fund. Casino gaming revenues...
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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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On Thursday, September 6, 2018, at approximately 4:25 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Mt Zion Marlboro Road, and Farmhouse Lane, in Lothian, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with subjects trapped. Units arrived on scene to find a 2011 Ford Focus, and a 2002 Ford F-350 pickup truck,...
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On September 6, 2018, Deputy John Fenwick of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Sheetz store in Great Mills for the report of a theft. Fenwick approached Natasha Maureen Kelly, 32, of Lexington Park, who admitted that she had taken some items from the store. She stated she would pay for...
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