UPDATE 9/27/2019: Samantha Ann Somerville, 30, was sentenced to the maximum of 20 years in prison for her involvement with an Armed Robbery in Lexington Park. Samantha Somerville and her co-defendant, husband Wayne Darnell Somerville, Jr., 31, snatched an innocent victim’s purse after assaulting the victim by spraying mace into her face. State’s Attorney...
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UPDATE 9/27/2019 @ 11:40 a.m.: On Sept. 27, 2019 at approximately 12:19 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 13000 block of Point Lookout Road in Ridge for the report of a single motor vehicle collision. The operator of the vehicle was located at the scene trapped inside with...
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Deborah “Debbie” Marie Jackson, 35, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully at her home on September 21, 2019. Debbie was born February 8, 1984 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Dennis Edward Jackson and Rose Marie (DiMisa) Jackson. She worked in the food industry for many years before becoming a full-time mother. Debbie...
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Michael A. Lupton of White Plains, MD passed away suddenly on September 15, 2019. He was born August 15, 1997 to John K. Lupton and the late Ogee P. Eckard. Michael is survived by his father, John K. (Kristine) Lupton; his sister, Heather (Eric) Leadbetter and many other family members. The family will receive...
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Dorothy Louise Bowen, 96, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on September 24, 2019, in her home surrounded by her children. Dorothy was born November 8, 1922 in Barstow, MD to the late Benjamin Hal and Carrie Esther Weems Bowen. Dorothy and her husband, Carey Bowen, raised their family on a farm in Bowensville....
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Jeanne Marie Gerber, 95, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 18, 2019. She was born September 19, 1923 in Harford City, IN to Carry Jay and Marie C. (Cale) Palmer. She was raised in Kansas City, MO and married Clarence Gerber in 1942. Due to Clarence’s military service, they lived in many places all...
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Robert (Bob) Merrill Pfeiffer, 74, of Port Republic, MD. passed away peacefully in residence at the Burnett Hospice Care facility in Prince Frederick MD on Sept. 20, 2019. He is survived by the love of his life, Shirley, step son Tim, granddaughter Jenna, great grandson Theo. Survived by two nephews, two nieces, two grand...
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Mary Margaret Walker Dinota, 95, of Solomons, MD passed away on September 6, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born November 5, 1923 in New Market, IA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Joseph Walker and Cora Maude (Leeper) Walker. Mary was a Telecommunications Management Specialist for the U.S. Government for thirty...
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Gabriel Anthony Lawas, age 17 of Waldorf, Maryland, died September 18, 2019. He has lived here for 10 years after coming from Cebu City, Philippines. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Gabriel’s was an orchestra violin player since 4th grade and had...
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Judith Gray Bowling, 73, of St. Mary’s City, MD formerly from Bryantown, MD passed away on September 22, 2019 at her home. Born on January 11, 1946 in Washington, DC, she was the loving daughter of the late Elsie Mae McDonagh Harrison and Thomas Edwin Harrison, Sr. Judith was the loving wife Patrick Marsham...
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Charles William “Bill” Knott, Sr., 70, of Hollywood, MD was born on December 27, 1948 to parents, John Richard Knott, Sr. and late mother Virginia Pilkerton Knott (d. 2010). Bill passed away on September 24, 2019 in Hollywood, MD in his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill is survived by his wife, Donna...
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On Monday, September 16, 2019, Richard Tirado departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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On Friday, September 20, 2019, Dwain McCray departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 . Interment be at Trinity Memorial Gardens following service.
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On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Pauline Looper departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Monday, September 30, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church 2001 14th St. SE Washington D.C. 20020. Interment will follow at Washington National Cemetery.
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On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Eunice Clark, departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of service 12 noon at Greater Deliverance Christian Church, 441 Chaplin Street SE, Washington, DC 20019. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Vickii Bass departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Westphalia United Methodist Church 9363 Darcy Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Interment be at Washington National Cemetery following service.
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The Department of Recreation and Parks will be holding a lifeguard training course at the Great Mills Pool. Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with this American Red Cross lifeguard training. Courses are designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to respond to a variety of scenarios in...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) will celebrate Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week during the week of September 30 through October 4, 2019. During this week, Benjamin Banneker Elementary School will be hosting our annual celebration, which will include visits from local farmers and local food featured in the cafeteria. In addition to the...
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Calvert Hospice has been selected as a beneficiary of the Giant Food Community Bag Program for the month of October. The Giant Food Community Bag Program, which launched in July 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and...
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On Thursday, September 26, 2019, at approximately 12:30 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Wheeler Road in Lexington Park, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned and one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off...
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On Thursday, September 26, 2019, at approximately 11:50 a.m., firefighters responded to Chopticon High School in Morganza for the report of smoke in the building. Firefighters from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department responded, and after arriving on scene reported a water pump in a boiler room had malfunctioned. Students, teachers, and staff had evacuated...
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Effective October 1, 2019, the statewide sales age increases to 21 for all tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes, vapes, pod-based devices such as JUUL and their e-liquids, and component parts and accessories). Important changes impacting tobacco sales: There is no “grandfather,” phase-in, or grace period for individuals who are 18 years of age prior to...
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Registration for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) annual fall chess tournament, set for 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 at Thomas Stone High School, is now open for students. The tournament is for students in kindergarten through Grade 12. Interested participants must register online at https://ccpsregistration.wufoo.com/forms/ccps-2019-fall-chess-tournament/ by Wednesday, Oct. 23. The registration window closes...
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Herbert Gene Whichard, 84, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Washington, NC and Berwyn Heights, MD, passed away on September 21, 2019 at Calvert Health Medical Center. Born August 29, 1935 in Greenville, NC, he was the son of the late David Forrest Whichard and Marian Payne. Gene graduated from Washington High School in...
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