Monthly Archives: November 2019

MSE Unveils Phase II of Renovations and Enhancements to the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C

MSE Unveils Phase II of Renovations and Enhancements to the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C

Monumental Sports & Entertainment has announced the completion of the second phase of renovations and cutting-edge upgrades to the fan experience at Capital One Arena as part of an additional $30 million renovation investment in the venue. The entirely privately-funded project complemented the $40 million renovation at the arena the summer of 2018. Capital...
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Lisa Kay Dalton, 50

Lisa Kay Dalton, 50

Lisa Kay Dalton, 50, was called to rest peacefully among the heavenly angels on Monday November 4th 2019. Lisa is survived by her mother, Marsha Ellen McCauley Gendron; her father and stepmother, Dave and Marilynn Dalton; her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Alycia Dalton; her nephew, Cole Dalton; and her nieces, Taylor and Ashlyn...
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Nancy Jane Ingvalson, 83

Nancy Jane Ingvalson, 83

Nancy Jane Ingvalson, age 83 of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, died on November 5, 2019 surrounded by her daughters. Nancy was a Retail Manager for 45 plus years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She was the daughter of Thomas and Malvina Dorothy Wyatt. She is survived by her daughters, Denise Calisti (Tom), Karon Powell,...
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Warren Louis “W.L. Wince, 99

Warren Louis “W.L. Wince, 99

Warren Louis “W.L. Wince, 99 of Piney Point, MD, passed away on November 6, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born February 27, 1920 in Flint Hill, VA, he was the son of the late Ada Rutherford Wince and Daniel Wince. Warren was the loving husband of the late Mildred Elizabeth Eberle Wince whom he married...
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Ann “Darlene” Cooper, 66

Ann “Darlene” Cooper, 66

Ann “Darlene” Cooper, 66 of Avenue, MD passed away on November 4, 2019 in Abell, MD. Born May 18, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Esther and Daryl Aloysius Pilkerton. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband James Larry Cooper, Sr. on July 21, 2003. She is...
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Elijah Joseph Bijou

Elijah Joseph Bijou

Suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019, Elijah Joseph Bijou departed this earthly life. Family and friends will unite to celebrate his life on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601.
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James Jordan, Sr

James Jordan, Sr

James Jordan, Sr. went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 1, 2019. Family and friends will unite on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 10:00 am until time of life celebration 11:00 am at Walker Memorial Baptist Church, 2020 13th St NW, Washington, DC. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Bladensburg, MD.
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Welfredo Salinas “Willie” DeJesus, 56

Welfredo Salinas “Willie” DeJesus, 56, of Lexington Park, MD passed away November 2, 2019 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. He was born on June 30, 1963 in the Philippines to the late Pedro DeJesus and Betty Penullar DeJesus of Lexington Park, MD. On February 28, 2011, Willie married his beloved wife,...
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Ottie Franklin Gates, 86

Ottie Franklin Gates, 86

Ottie Franklin Gates, 86, of Charlotte Hall, formerly of Tazewell, VA passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Joyce Price Gates, by his side on November 6, 2019. Born on December 6, 1932, in Bartley, WV, he was the son of the late Creed F. and Mammie (Gravely) Gates. He entered the US Army...
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Marilyn Dolores Wells Cox, 86

Marilyn Dolores Wells Cox, 86, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Marilyn was born on January 1, 1933 in Hoopeston, Illinois. She was born into a large family of one brother and 7 sisters of which she was the second youngest and the first baby born in her home...
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Daniel “Danny” Wayne Dewdney, 54

Daniel “Danny” Wayne Dewdney, 54, of Waldorf, MD passed away on November 4, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Danny was born in Washington, DC on December 15, 1964 to Adrien and Mary Robert. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his brother, William Dewdney, II. Danny is preceded in...
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Donald Lynn Plastow, 91

Donald Lynn Plastow, 91

Donald Lynn Plastow, 91, of Huntingtown passed away November 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 21, 1928 in Canton, OH to Lynnwood John and Ethelinda (Seefong) Plastow. Donald was raised in Canton, OH. He joined the United States Army on August 4, 1950 and was honorably discharged on...
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Paul Oscar Gray, 93

Paul Oscar Gray, 93

Paul Oscar Gray, 93, of Aquasco passed away November 5, 2019 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born April 6, 1926 in Hillside to Oscar Richard and Mary Elizabeth (Keech) Gray. Paul was raised in Prince George’s County. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. Paul...
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The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief, President, Firefighter, and Life Member Jimmy Rye

The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief, President, Firefighter, and Life Member Jimmy Rye

The Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of another long-time member Jimmy Rye, Past Chief, Past President, Firefighter, and Life Member passed away yesterday evening after a long illness. For many decades, he served our Department and community and held numerous ranks within the Department. His fire service career touched many,...
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Great Mills Woman Arrested for Rape and Sexual Abuse of Two Teen Boys

Great Mills Woman Arrested for Rape and Sexual Abuse of Two Teen Boys

Taunese R. Williams, 19, of Great Mills, was charged with two counts of second-degree rape, two counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the household/family member, and two counts of sexual abuse of a minor in a continuing course of conduct Trooper First Class D. Brill, from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack...
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Calvert Hospice Announces 4th Annual Festival of Wreaths on Saturday, November 23, 2019

Calvert Hospice Announces 4th Annual Festival of Wreaths on Saturday, November 23, 2019

Calvert Hospice is pleased to announce our 4th annual Festival of Wreaths. This fun, family-friendly event will be held November 23 from 10 a.m., to 4:00 p.m., at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick. Admission is FREE! There’s something for every member of the family at the Festival of Wreaths. Beautiful, handcrafted wreaths will...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Identity of Theft Suspects

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Identity of Theft Suspects

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured for theft. On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 9:30 p.m., the suspects removed nine Passport brand external hard drives from a locked display case at the California Walmart store and left the business without paying for the items. Anyone with...
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Indian Head Elementary School Staff and Students Learning to “Move This World” with New Program

Indian Head Elementary School Staff and Students Learning to “Move This World” with New Program

Indian Head Elementary School launched a new program this school year to focus on social and emotional needs of students. Called “Move This World,” the program provides students with strategies to express emotions in a positive way. Students learn about and use 10 “emoger” strategies to display their feelings. The emogers focus on breathing,...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Taking Reservations for Madrigal Dinners

Historic St. Mary’s City Taking Reservations for Madrigal Dinners

The Historic St. Mary’s City invites you to welcome the holiday season with feasting, firelight, and beautiful music in the lavishly decorated reconstructed State House of 1676 with their annual Madrigal Dinners. The dinners are to be held on the first two Friday, and Saturdays in December, on December 6, and 7, and December...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Partners with U.S. Army on Veteran Employment Initiative

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Partners with U.S. Army on Veteran Employment Initiative

The U.S. Army and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are scheduled to sign a partnership agreement on Thursday, November 14, 2019 as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, located at 6915 Crain Highway in...
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La Plata Business Association Donates Over $40,000 from Rocktoberfest Proceeds to Charles County Public Schools

La Plata Business Association Donates Over $40,000 from Rocktoberfest Proceeds to Charles County Public Schools

It’s not often that a string quartet or vocalist performance opens a formal business meeting. On November 6, 2019, the La Plata Business Association’s (LPBA) monthly meeting began with student performers from La Plata High School showcasing the talents of Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students. For the past six years, the LPBA has...
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UPDATE: Lexington Park Brothers Arrested on Gun Charges Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail

UPDATE: Lexington Park Brothers Arrested on Gun Charges Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail

UPDATE 11/7/2019: Lexington Park Brothers, Deamonte Lacey, 20 and Gavin Jones, 17, both pleaded guilty to the charges of possessing a handgun while underage and were each sentenced to six months in jail. On Thursday, October 31, 2019, St. Mary’s District Court Judge Robyn Riddle sentenced both to three years but suspended the sentences...
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Historic St. Mary’s City Fall Lecture Series Tree-Ring Dating and Historic Structures: A Look at the Science of Dendrochronology

Historic St. Mary’s City Fall Lecture Series Tree-Ring Dating and Historic Structures: A Look at the Science of Dendrochronology

On Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Visitor Center Auditorium of Historic St. Mary’s City, dendrochronologist Michael Worthington will give a free, public lecture titled “Tree Ring Dating and Historic Structures: A Look at the Science of Dendrochronology.” The science of dendrochronology, or tree-ring dating, has long been used to provide...
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Forrest Center Hosting Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14, 2019

Forrest Center Hosting Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14, 2019

Join the students and staff of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center for their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14, 2019, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the school site across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. Santa will make his grand entrance at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a...
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The Calvert Marine Museum Selected as Beneficiary of the Giant Food Community Bag Program for the Month of November

The Calvert Marine Museum Selected as Beneficiary of the Giant Food Community Bag Program for the Month of November

The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Giant Food Community Bag Program for the month of November. 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...
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