Abuse of alcohol and other drugs nationwide has reached epidemic proportions. It is imperative that visible, unified prevention education efforts by community members be launched to eliminate the demand for drugs. To kick off a campaign to offer citizens a chance to demonstrate their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle, the St. Mary’s County Health...
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The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Music Department will present The Clazzical Project in a Halloween Eve concert featuring spooky classical themes and jazz renditions on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. in the Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall. Highlighting music by Saint-Saens, Mozart, and others, the concert is free of charge and...
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On Friday, October 26, 2018 at approximately 6:25 a.m. officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a crash involving multiple vehicles on Solomons Island Road near Virginia Avenue in Edgewater. A Mitsubishi Eclipse was traveling southbound on Solomons Island Road when the driver, Heather Waibel, 44, of Annapolis, lost control and crossed...
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On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police fire and rescue responded to the area of 2290 Mattawoman Beantown Road, and Substation Road, in Waldorf, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find the vacant house fully engulfed in flames, approximately 20 firefighters controlled the fire in 15 minutes....
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On Friday, October 26, 2018, at approximately 11:20 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Fairgrounds Road, and Clay Hill Road in Leonardtown for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with one person unresponsive. Crews arrived on scene to find a Ford pickup truck off the roadway and into a tree with one...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development will host a public information session on Thursday November 8, from 10 a.m. until noon, regarding a new, federally designated Opportunity Zone in Lexington Park. The meeting will be held at Precise Systems’ Curtiss Room, 22290 Exploration Drive, Suite 300, in Lexington Park. Frank Dickson, Director...
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Students interested in applying for one of 17 career and technology education (CTE) programs at North Point High School will complete a shorter application process this year. In prior years, eighth graders were required to participate in a face-to-face interview with CTE staff and submit letters of recommendation by teachers. These steps have been...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held its annual fall chess tournament on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Thomas Stone High School. A total of 125 students participated in the event, which is open to any student in kindergarten through Grade 12. The tournament follows a Swiss-style format in which each student plays four games. Students...
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The output of funds have risen as the Gott Company continues to support charities through its “Got To Give” program at the Fastop locations throughout Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. After providing continuous support for Calvert Hospice over many years, the company decided to take their support one step further and raise funds for the Burnett Calvert...
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Peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2018, Ethel went home to be with the Lord. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, October 27, from 10 am until time of service 11 am at LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH located at 3150 Middleton Road in Waldorf, MD. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD.
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Ida Elizabeth Plater departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Ida was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband, George Plater; son, David Holt; two sisters: Mary Medley, Laura Butler; brother, Albert Holt; daughter-in-law, Gloria (Ann) Holt; two nephews: Joseph (Junior) Holt, Joseph (Cornell) Butler; niece, Barbara Holly; grandson, Dennis...
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Antonio Joseph “Tony” Malaspina, Sr., 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on October 21, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born June 10, 1947 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Norma Pauline and Leon Antonio Malaspina. Tony is survived by his children; Dawn Stroud of Mechanicsville, MD, Marisa (John) Surdick of Odenton,...
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Rose Marie Graves, 70, of LaPlata, MD (formerly of Alexandria, VA) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was born February 28, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph A. Graves and Frances Wathen Graves. Rose was born and raised in St. Mary’s...
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Julia “Judy” Mueller Raley, 86, of St. Inigoes, MD passed away peacefully on October 24, 2018, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD., surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1932 in Annapolis, MD to the late Mathias G. Mueller and Regina Dorr Mueller. While helping to construct the...
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Kenneth Wayne Myers, 64 of Hughesville, MD passed away at his home in Hughesville, MD on October 24, 2018. Kenneth was born to the late Norman and Helen Myers on January 31, 1954 in Washington, D.C. Kenneth worked as a Master HVAC until his illness. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition...
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CHARLES R. YOUNG, 75, passed away at home in Golden Beach, Mechanicsville on October 22, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his devoted wife, Judy Gemmell Young, three sons; Brian Young (Lori) of Swan Point, MD, Brad Tostenson (Kim) of Minnesota and Christopher Young of Golden Beach. He also leaves one...
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Martin Henry Ritter, affectionately known as Marty or Coach Ritter, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2018. Marty, born in St. Louis, Missouri, was the oldest of thirteen siblings. He later served in the United Stated Navy, where he fell in love with aviation and engineering working on board the U.S. Naval Carrier. After...
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Brian James Douglas, 48, of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away at his home on Friday, October 19, 2018. Brian was born on March 26, 1970 to Arthur H. Douglas, Jr. and Carolyn Marie Latham-Douglas in Washington, DC. Brian was a window installer in the building improvement industry. He enjoyed Harley and Street bike riding,...
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Revena Jane Starr, 85, of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away on October 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Revena was born on November 21, 1932 in Steelton, PA to the late Harold Bamberger and Dorothy Stauffer Bamberger. Revena married Paul Spencer Starr, Sr. on August 4, 1951 in Middletown, PA. They...
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Thomas Edward Bankins, 61, of Germantown, MD passed away on October 20, 2018. Thomas, known to many as Tommy, was born on June 4, 1957 in Leonardtown, MD to the late James Bernard Bankins Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Young Bankins. He was number 11 of 12 siblings in a close-knit and loving family. Tommy...
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Joel T. Griggs, Sr. (Bubba) 70, of Lexington Park, formerly from Leuderdale, AL passed away on October 26, 2018. Born on September 25, 1949, he was the loving son of the late Ruth T. Baker and Estil A. Baker. Bubba is survived by his wife Deana L. Griggs of Lexington Park, MD whom he...
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Mary Lucille Young, 86, of Morganza, MD passed away on October 23, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on October 31, 1931 in Morganza, MD she was the loving daughter of the late Mary Cecelia Reed and James Countis and the step-daughter of James Reed. Mary is survived by her son George A. Young of...
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On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at approximately 3:20 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to 6315 Hidden Valley Drive, in La Plata, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a 2-story residence with fire and heavy smoke showing. It took over 40 firefighters approximately 20 minutes to bring the fire...
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If your Halloween plans include alcohol, the Maryland State Police is reminding drivers that troopers will be working additional impaired driving patrols beginning tonight and continuing through Halloween. Barracks across Maryland are using impaired driving grant funding from the MDOT/MVA Maryland Highway Safety Office to put additional troopers on the road. These troopers will...
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