Joann Hope Carter, 56, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died on May 11th, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 17th, 1963 in Orleans France, she was the daughter of Mary Luckett and the late Ralph Luckett. Joann Carter was a homemaker, and a Mom. She loved listening to music, dancing,...
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John Berkman Norris, Jr., 75, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 7, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD to Loretta Beaven Norris and the late John Berkman Norris, Sr. both of Leonardtown, MD. John is a lifelong resident of St....
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Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and The Chesapeake Region Safety Council are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the grand re-opening of the Tiki Bar. The program will run Friday, May 17 and...
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Louis Edward Quinlan, age 80, of Hollywood, MD, died on Friday, May 10th, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born to Beverly Elizabeth Souder and John Joseph Quinlan on July 17, 1938 in Savage, MD, in the middle of a fierce thunderstorm, as the...
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Beatrice F. Bottley entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00am at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1615 3rd St. NW Washington DC 20001.Internment at Resurrection Cemetery Clinton, Maryland.
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William Johnson departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Family and Friends will unite on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Inurnment at Cheltenham Veteran Cemetery at a later date.
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On May 8 at 11:36 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motel in the 11000 block of Crain Highway in Glasva for the report of a citizen armed robbery. The victim reported two suspects, one who was armed with a gun, approached him as he was sitting outside his...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Facebook Page is spotlighting PFC Ron Walls, Jr. this week. PFC Walls joined the Charles County Sheriff’s Office in March 2011 after transferring from another department where he completed 2 years of service. Prior to his career in Law Enforcement, PFC Walls was a History Education Major at...
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University of Maryland (UM) Charles Regional Medical Center received the Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, Health & Wellness Seal of Approval and Eco Leadership awards from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence. This year marks the 15th successive year UM Charles Regional Medical Center has earned the Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval award, the 13th...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Serenity Faith Byrd, 27 of Great Mills, who is wanted on warrants for first- and second-degree escape. Byrd left an inpatient treatment center in Hagerstown without approval. Anyone with information about Byrd’s location is asked to contact Detective First Class James Bare at...
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On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at approximately 5:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and West Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway and a 15-year-old male patient off...
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Enjoy specialty cruises all summer long aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison departing from the Calvert Marine Museum. Built in 1899, the Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed log-hulled, passenger-carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. All cruises are open...
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On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Shady Drive in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find a single Ford pick-up truck off the roadway and on its side,...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Sunday, May 12, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. at the California Walmart store, the suspect fraudulently used the self-checkout system to take dozens of items that were not paid for. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or...
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SMNEWSNET.COM would like to congratulate Trooper First Class Jason Mulhearn for receiving the award nomination for the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack Officer of the Year at the 19th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day ceremony. The ceremony was sponsored by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, Department of Aging & Human Services and Triad/SALT...
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A Prince George’s County man was arrested and charged today after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as James Garrison, 51, of District Heights. He is charged with two counts of distribution of child...
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On May 14, 2019, Historic St. Mary’s City registration opened for the July 6 Adults Only tour of the Plantation. There are two scheduled times: 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The tour is an hour in length and will give visitors a glimpse into the sordid side of Maryland’s past, based on real-life events...
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On Saturday, May 11, 2019, firefighters from Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Jibsail Dr and Route. 231., in Prince Frederick, for the reported vehicle fire. Firefighters from Prince Frederick were in the area after returning from a medical call, Brush 2 ran the call in addition to the Engine...
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Governor Larry Hogan signed a number of critical health care and crime prevention measures, including legislation that will add more Marylanders to the health insurance rolls, and raise the minimum age tobacco can be sold to 21 amid an epidemic of teen vaping. The governor also signed Laura and Reid’s Law, which introduces tougher...
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K9 Brock was remembered and honored at the Second Annual Police K9 Memorial Service, held in Washington D.C. on Saturday, May 11, 2019. K9 Brock, a four-year-old German Shepherd, died on Jan. 18, 2018 after suffering from injuries during a training accident. His handler, Cpl. William Rishel, and members of the St. Mary’s County...
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The men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were recognized for professional excellence during 2018 on May 7, 2019 at its annual Awards Banquet, held at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall in Lexington Park. Gold Medal of Valor: DFC Jason Bush In fighting cancer, DFC Bush distinguished himself...
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On Tuesday, May 7, Commissioners received a briefing from County Government staff regarding federal requirements that govern the process for housing choice vouchers. Staff responded to questions from the Board of Commissioners about the differences between housing choice vouchers and project-based vouchers, and the potential implications of a policy proposal to convert a portion of housing choice...
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Following deliberations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on the status of the striped bass population along the Atlantic Coast, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources continued its ongoing leadership in striped bass conservation efforts. At the ASMFC meeting, Maryland again addressed the most pressing problem facing the Chesapeake Bay’s striper population — the significant volume...
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The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake Region announces Misty L. Bruce as Executive Director of the Red Cross’ Southern Maryland Chapter. The highly visible role leads and directs volunteers and employees in the Southern Maryland Chapter to ensure the American Red Cross’ goals and mission are achieved. The population served by the chapter ranges...
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On Saturday, May 11, 2019, at approximately 4:00 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 13483 Point Lookout Road in Ridge, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree, with two occupants out of the vehicle....
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