Monthly Archives: August 2019

AUDIO: One Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Crash in Waldorf

AUDIO: One Transported to Trauma Center After Rollover Crash in Waldorf

On Thursday, August 8, at approximately 7:20 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Mattawoman Beantown Road and Nike Drive in Waldorf, for a motor vehicle accident reported serious with one trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle overturned and confirmed one patient was trapped in the vehicle. Firefighters...
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Burnett Calvert Hospice House Hosting Gone Too Soon and A Journey Through Grief Support Programs Starting in September

Burnett Calvert Hospice House Hosting Gone Too Soon and A Journey Through Grief Support Programs Starting in September

Gone Too Soon is an 8-week program that will focus on learning to live again after the loss of a child. Sessions will be held at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, located at 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, on Tuesdays starting September 10 and running through October 29 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. There...
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Rose Marie Burris, 80

Rose Marie Burris, 80

Rose Marie Burris, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a long illness on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born April 18, 1939, to the late Grady and Alma Mullins in English, VA. Rose was a homemaker, wife, and mother for many years. She was employed at...
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Keith Wayne Lantz, 26

Keith Wayne Lantz, 26

Keith Wayne Lantz, 26, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home. Born on November 13, 1992, he was the son of Kenneth Wayne Lantz, Jr. and Debra K. Ansell Lantz. Keith graduated from Calvert High School in 2011. He worked in construction and as a handyman. Keith...
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Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Spranger, 76, of Hollywood, MD was born on November 1, 1942, in Akron, Ohio to Marguerite Mary and Raymond Leo Heuser. She was only two years old when her father died at Normandy during World War II. Shortly after, her mom married James William Knoles, Jr. and he lovingly adopted Peggy...
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UPDATE: Man Arrested After Strong-Armed Robbery in California Parking Lot

UPDATE: Man Arrested After Strong-Armed Robbery in California Parking Lot

UPDATE 8/8/19: According to court documents, police responded to the McDonalds parking lot on Alton Lane in California, for the reported robbery. Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim who advised the suspect was a pale white male in his late 40’s, thin with green eyes wearing a white shirt, blue jeans with short...
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WANTED – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Timothy Dwayne Holloway, of Lexington Park

WANTED – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Timothy Dwayne Holloway, of Lexington Park

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Timothy Dwayne Holloway, age 33 of Lexington Park. Holloway is currently wanted for felony theft. Holloway is a black male, 6’1” and weighs 220 pounds. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Timothy Dwayne Holloway is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at...
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Asbury Solomons Donates $30,000 to Calvert Hospice in Appreciation

Asbury Solomons Donates $30,000 to Calvert Hospice in Appreciation

Asbury Solomons recently showed its appreciation of Calvert Hospice with a $30,000 donation to the organization. Asbury Solomons Executive Director Kelly Friedman presented Calvert Hospice Executive Director Jean Fleming with a check on Friday, August 2. “We share a strong partnership with Calvert Hospice in providing exceptional services to older adults,” Friedman said. “Besides...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum Hosting Children’s Day on August 17

St. Clement’s Island Museum Hosting Children’s Day on August 17

With the start of a new school year just around the corner, enjoy a free day of family fun in the sun on the beautiful waterside lawn at the annual Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families can enjoy lots of activities including...
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Charles County Arts Alliance Grant Applications Now Available

Charles County Arts Alliance Grant Applications Now Available

Over the past 32 years, the Charles County Arts Alliance has awarded more than $800,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Charles County to support activities in the performing, visual and literary arts. This has helped enhance our county’s arts and culture and inspired our fellow residents to explore the diverse...
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Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96

Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96

Ian Maclaren French, Sr., 96, of Lusby, MD, and formerly of West Northfield, MA, passed away on July 20, 2019 at his residence. Born January 11, 1923 in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Aiden French, Sr. and Georgiana (Bruce) French. Ian graduated from Northfield High School in 1941 and received a...
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Susan “Sue” Margaret Christian, 66

Susan “Sue” Margaret Christian, 66 of Mechanicsville, MD formerly of Clearfield, PA passed away on August 3, 2019 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Thelma and Joseph Farrell. Sue was the loving wife of Anthony “Chris” Christian whom she married on May 26, 1979 in Clearfield, PA. She is also...
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Mary Reeder, 67

Mary Reeder, 67

Mary Reeder, 67, of California, MD passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born November 16, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Alan Howard and Rita Florine Johnson Wible. Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She retired from the Department of Defense after a long...
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Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80

Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80

Gertrude Elaine (Settle) Oertly, 80, of Compton, MD, passed away peacefully Saturday August 3, 2019, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Born December 31, 1938 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Gertrude Jolley Settle. Gertrude was an alumnus of Fort Hill High School...
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Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19

Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19

Doug Delahay Woodburn, 19, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on August 3, 2019 at home. He was born on May 12, 2000 in Leonardtown, MD to Steve and Mandy (Amanda Delahay) Woodburn. Doug graduated from Leonardtown High School class of 2018. While attending high school he was dually enrolled at the Forrest Technology Center...
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Brian James Douglas, II, 27

Brian James Douglas, II, 27

Brian James Douglas, II, 27, of Charlotte Hall, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, unexpectedly in Ocean City, Maryland. Brian was born on March 4, 1992, to the late Brian James Douglas and Judith Ann Lee of Baltimore, Maryland. Brian worked hard as a Steamfitter in the Local #602. He felt great pride...
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UPDATE: Ridge Man Sentenced to 15 years in Prison for Armed Robbery of Woman at ATM

UPDATE: Ridge Man Sentenced to 15 years in Prison for Armed Robbery of Woman at ATM

UPDATE 8/7/2019: Victor John Lee Scotland, 30, of Ridge was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 15 years in prison for a robbery that occurred on December 12, 2018, in Ridge, Maryland. The Office of the State’s Attorney would like to thank Detective Melissa Hulse of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for her...
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Woman Transported to Trauma Center After Being Run Over by Own Vehicle in California

Woman Transported to Trauma Center After Being Run Over by Own Vehicle in California

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, at approximately 1:55 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the California Transfer Station on Old St. Andrews Church Road in California, for the motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Crews arrived on scene to find a single patient laying in the parking lot, with the single vehicle...
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Portion of Turkey Hill Road in Charles County to be Closed August 10, and 11th

Portion of Turkey Hill Road in Charles County to be Closed August 10, and 11th

The Department of Public Works wants to notify residents that due to a culvert pipe being replaced, Turkey Hill Road between Hunters Ridge Court and Spalding Drive will be closed Saturday, August. 10 at 7:00 a.m., and is scheduled to re-open Sunday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m., Dower Hill Farm Place residents will have...
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FEMA and FCC Conducting Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, August 7, 2019

FEMA and FCC Conducting Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. The nationwide test will be sent to radio and television stations beginning at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test will not include a message on cell...
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One Injured After Motor Vehicle Accident Sends Car Underneath Truck in Charlotte Hall

One Injured After Motor Vehicle Accident Sends Car Underneath Truck in Charlotte Hall

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at approximately 5:40 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Traveled Lane in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a T-bone style collision with one vehicle underneath...
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Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39

Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39

Joseph “Joe” Robert Bean, 39 of Great Mills, MD formerly of Valley Lee, MD, passed away on August 4, 2019, at his residence. Born August 22, 1979, in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of Diann Lynn Bean and Robert Ambrose Bean, Sr. Joe is also survived by his siblings: Robert A. Bean, Jr....
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Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50

Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50

Kurt Matthew Gilmer, 50, of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of St. Leonard, MD, passed away on August 4, 2019 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. Born March 28, 1969 in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of Mary Ann Gilmer and David Gilmer of St. Leonard, MD. Kurt graduated from Calvert Country School...
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UPDATE: Thief who Stole Over $500 Cash from ABC Liquors and Lounge was Identified and Money Returned

UPDATE: Thief who Stole Over $500 Cash from ABC Liquors and Lounge was Identified and Money Returned

UPDATE 8/6/2019: The man who stole the cash from ABC on Sunday, August 4, contacted the owner and returned the full $525.oo to the store on Monday night. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received many tips giving the correct name of the thief from SMNEWSNET.com readers. The name will be released and updates...
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Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Sadly Announces Passing of Joseph R. “Joe” Bean

Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Sadly Announces Passing of Joseph R. “Joe” Bean

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. sadly announce the passing of active member Joe Bean on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Joe joined the department in 1994, and during his tenure with the department, served in various positions including Emergency Medical...
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