Monthly Archives: September 2019

State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in White Plains After Unknown Suspect Tries to Set House on Fire

State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in White Plains After Unknown Suspect Tries to Set House on Fire

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, at approximately 1:00 a.m., firefighters from La Plata and surrounding departments responded to 9901 Rhodes Way in White Plains, for the reported structure fire. 15 firefighters responded and extinguished the fire in under 10 minutes. The owner/occupants is currently unknown. The fire was called in by a passer-by. The...
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Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Waldorf Dash-In on Saturday Night

Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Waldorf Dash-In on Saturday Night

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, at approximately 11:10 p.m., police responded to the Westlake Dash-In at 2007 Smallwood Drive West in Waldorf, for the reported armed robbery. 911 callers reported a black male wearing a black hoodie, and a black mask walked into the business and went behind the counter armed with a knife...
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Classical Pianist Brian Ganz and Actor Michael Tolaydo Performing at St. Mary’s College on September, 24, 2019

Classical Pianist Brian Ganz and Actor Michael Tolaydo Performing at St. Mary’s College on September, 24, 2019

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Musician in Residence Brian Ganz will be joined by former Director of the college Theater Program, Michael Tolaydo, for a dramatic presentation merging music, theater, art and poetry. Ganz and Tolaydo will present “Whistler’s Lecture: James Whistler, Claude Debussy and the Lecture That Changed Art.” The performance will take...
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Maryland State Police Remind Motorists of The Importance of Proper Child Safety Seats Usage

Maryland State Police Remind Motorists of The Importance of Proper Child Safety Seats Usage

With this week being national Child Passenger Safety Week, Maryland State Police are reminding the public the importance of ensuring that motorists are utilizing the correct car seat and that it is being properly installed and utilized. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 723 children ages 12 and younger died and...
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UPDATE: Troopers Continue Investigation Into Reported Shooting In St. Mary’s County

UPDATE: Troopers Continue Investigation Into Reported Shooting In St. Mary’s County

State troopers from the Criminal Enforcement Division at Leonardtown Barrack are actively investigating a reported shooting in St. Mary’s County. The victim is not being identified at this time. Investigators do not believe this is a random act of violence. At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2019 police responded to the area...
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Firefighters in St. Mary’s and Charles County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Mechanicsville

Firefighters in St. Mary’s and Charles County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Mechanicsville

On Monday, September 16, 2019, at approximately 2:20 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville responded to 27100 Budds Creek Road and Knotts Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported small outside fire spreading towards the woods. Crews arrived on the scene to find an approximate 200 square foot area on fire and spreading. The first arriving unit...
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Bus 592 Involved in Minor Motor Vehicle Accident in Leonardtown

Bus 592 Involved in Minor Motor Vehicle Accident in Leonardtown

On Monday, September 16, 2019, at approximately 2:35 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of 27000 Point Lookout Road and Juniors Court in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a school bus. Crews arrived on the scene to find Bus 592 and a van on the shoulder of...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Crash in Loveville That Sends Two Patients to Trauma Centers

UPDATE: Police Investigating Crash in Loveville That Sends Two Patients to Trauma Centers

On September 14, 2019, at approximately 2:29 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28400 block of Point Lookout Road, in the area of Loveville Road, in Loveville, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located two vehicles involved in the collision, with one of...
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Annual Cocaine Overdose Deaths on Rise in Maryland

Annual Cocaine Overdose Deaths on Rise in Maryland

Cocaine hasn’t received as much attention in recent years, but it is increasingly playing a role in the opioid epidemic, state data show. Despite some good news from the first quarter of this year, cocaine-related deaths have skyrocketed annually in Maryland since 2015, with nearly half of those occurring in Baltimore. The vast majority...
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announce Winners of 2019 Photo Contest

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announce Winners of 2019 Photo Contest

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2019 Natural Resources Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to David Illig of Gambrills for his stunning close-up shot of an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly. This year’s grand prize package includes $500, a Maryland State Parks Passport, a five-year subscription to Maryland Natural Resource...
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AUDIO: 20 Year-Old Male Flown After Jumping from 3-Story Window at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City

AUDIO: 20 Year-Old Male Flown After Jumping from 3-Story Window at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, at approximately 1:20 a.m., emergency medical personnel responded to 19065 Hill Commons Drive in Saint Marys City, for the reported injuries after a fall. St. Mary’s College Public Safety reported a 20-year-old male had injuries after jumping from a 3-story window at the Prince George Hall. Crews arrived on...
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Llewellyn Gregory Sumpter

On Friday, September 6, 2019, Llewellyn Gregory Sumpter, went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Waldorf Seventh-day Adventist Church 11245 Berry Road, Waldorf, MD 20603.
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Keith Douglas Johnson

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, Keith Douglas Johnson, went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until time of service 7:00 p.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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William Edward Howard, Sr.

On Sunday, September 1, 2019, William Edward Howard, Sr. went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 1:00 pm until time of service 2:00 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, Md 20601. Interment will be private.
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Harry Cleveland Hickson, Jr., 91

Harry Cleveland Hickson, Jr., 91

Harry Cleveland Hickson, Jr., 91, of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on September 7, 2019 at his residence. Harry was born on May 30, 1928 in Augusta, Georgia. He was one of five children born to Harry Hickson, Sr. and Carrie Key. Harry Hickson joined the United States Navy on November 2,...
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Aundrea Dove

Aundrea Dove

On Monday, September 9, 2019, Aundrea Dove departed from this earthly life. Family and friends will unite on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 pm at Acts Church International, 6811 Coolridge Dr, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Interment will follow service at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
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Leonard Knox Conner

Leonard Knox Conner

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Leonard Knox Conner, went home to be with the Lord. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 6:30 pm until time of service 7:30 pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment will be private.
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Robert Clifford

Robert Clifford

On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Robert Clifford passed away. Family and friends will unite on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 pm at Lutheran Church of our Savior 7365 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road, Maryland 20616. Interment immediately following at Heritage Memorial Cemetery. Currently donation are accepted in...
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Jeanette Louise Taylor, 47

Jeanette Louise Taylor, 47

Jeanette Louise Taylor, 47 of California, MD passed away on September 6, 2019 at her residence. Born June 26, 1972 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Carol Ann Taylor of Calvert County, MD and the late Danny Matthew Taylor. Jeanette was the loving wife of James Ernest Morgan whom she married on...
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St. Mary’s County Government Encourages Public to Attend Meeting for Legislative Proposals on October 1, 2019 in Leonardtown

St. Mary’s County Government Encourages Public to Attend Meeting for Legislative Proposals on October 1, 2019 in Leonardtown

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold a joint meeting with members of the St. Mary’s County Legislative Delegation on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Commissioners meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. The purpose of the meeting is to...
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Calvert Hospice Hosting Veterans Resource Fair on October 5, 2019

Calvert Hospice Hosting Veterans Resource Fair on October 5, 2019

The Calvert Hospice We Honor Veterans program is proud to announce our first Veterans Resource Fair to be held on Saturday, October 5 from 9 am to 3 pm at St. John Vianney Family Life Center (105 Vianney Lane) in Prince Frederick. This event features local resources, organizations, and businesses that serve veterans, offer...
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Commissioners Appoint Members to YMCA Exploratory Committee

Commissioners Appoint Members to YMCA Exploratory Committee

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019 the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County appointed the following persons to the YMCA Exploratory Committee: Catherine Askey, Local Business Leader Captain John Brabazon, Patuxent River Naval Air Station Mike Brown, Citizen-at-large Ashleigh Dufresne, St. Mary’s County Public Schools Jenna Guzman , St. Mary’s County Health Department Tyrone Harris, St....
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Maryland State Police Investigating Small Plane Crash Into A Vehicle In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police Investigating Small Plane Crash Into A Vehicle In Prince George’s County

Maryland State Police are investigating after a small plane crashed into at least one passenger vehicle on Route 50 Thursday morning in Prince George’s County. Around 11:20 a.m., on Thursday, September 12, 2019, troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to eastbound Route 50 at Church Road on a report of...
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Firefighters in Calvert Quickly Extinguish Prince Frederick Kitchen Fire

Firefighters in Calvert Quickly Extinguish Prince Frederick Kitchen Fire

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, at approximately 8:50 p.m., firefighters from Prince Frederick and surrounding departments responded to 4010 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the reported kitchen fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a one story residence. Firefighters extinguished the fire in approximately 15 minutes, and operated...
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Hogan Administration Announces Nearly $12 Million Highway Safety Grant Funds Allocated for Nearly 100 Agencies

Hogan Administration Announces Nearly $12 Million Highway Safety Grant Funds Allocated for Nearly 100 Agencies

As part of its ongoing commitment to prevent vehicle crashes and save lives on Maryland roads, the Hogan Administration has announced the statewide distribution of nearly $12 million in federal highway safety funds. The funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office to nearly...
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