Monthly Archives: March 2020

Patricia A. Largen

Patricia A. Largen

Patricia A. Largen departed this earthly life on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Due to the current situation the funeral services are private.
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Glenda A. Linthicum

Glenda A. Linthicum

Peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2020, Glenda A. Linthicum departed this earthly life. Services are private.
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Sylvia Elizabeth Holt Marshall “Suba”, 63

Sylvia Elizabeth Holt Marshall “Suba”, 63

Sylvia Elizabeth Holt Marshall, affectionately known as “Suba”, 63 of California, MD, entered into eternal life on March 20, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born on September 10, 1956 to the late Sarah Elizabeth Holt and Howard Nelson. In July 1996 she married the love of...
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Diane Murray

Diane Murray departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Due to the current situation the funeral services are private.
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Alice Cecelia Stewart, 94

Alice Cecelia Stewart, 94

Alice Cecelia Stewart, 94 of Great Mills, MD, entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2020. Alice was born on April 30, 1925 to the late Robert Blackiston and Susie Ann Mills. Alice enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren and she also loved to cook. She is survived by her children, Alice Stewart,...
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Glenda E. Velasquez

Glenda E. Velasquez

departed this earthly life on Friday, March 20, 2020. Due to the current situation the funeral services are private.
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Agnes Marie Baker, 99

Agnes Marie Baker, 99

Agnes Marie Baker, 99 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on March 19, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 16, 1920 in Laurel Grove, Maryland to the late William Frank Thomas and Sarah Countiss Thomas. She was number four of five siblings. Marie received her education in...
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UPDATE: Read the Stay-At-Home Order That Governor Hogan issued Today, Effective at 8 p.m.

UPDATE: Read the Stay-At-Home Order That Governor Hogan issued Today, Effective at 8 p.m.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is issuing a stay-at-home order for the state as COVID-19 spreads. It becomes effective at 8 p.m. Monday. “No Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job or for an essential reason such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention or for...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces Telephone Reporting for Certain Crimes, Non-Urgent 911 Calls

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Announces Telephone Reporting for Certain Crimes, Non-Urgent 911 Calls

As part of the statewide and national response to ongoing Coronavirus concerns, Sheriff Tim Cameron has authorized Telephone Reporting for certain crimes. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to utilize the telephone reporting system to minimize social contact. Telephone reporting through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will be available by...
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Maryland Department of Health Reports 174 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, Maryland has 1,413 Confirmed Cases & 15 Deaths

Maryland Department of Health Reports 174 New Cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, Maryland has 1,413 Confirmed Cases & 15 Deaths

As of Monday morning, March 30, 2020, Maryland has 1,413 confirmed cases with 15 deaths. Charles County has not publicly released any updates or information on the number of confirmed cases or patients, and the Maryland Government is reporting 33 confirmed cases, and one death. The last update we have received from the Charles...
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LIVE VIDEO: Governor Larry Hogan Holding Press Conference Now

LIVE VIDEO: Governor Larry Hogan Holding Press Conference Now

Governor Larry Hogan will be holding a press conference at 10:45 a.m., the live video can be watched below when the conference goes live. 
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St. Mary’s County Now at Twelve Total Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

St. Mary’s County Now at Twelve Total Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that two additional St. Mary’s County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). A man in his 30s whose method of exposure is still being determined A woman in her 40s whose method of exposure is still being determined SMCHD is currently conducting an...
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Charles County Detectives Investigating Murder-Suicide at Super 8 Motel in Waldorf

Charles County Detectives Investigating Murder-Suicide at Super 8 Motel in Waldorf

On March 28 at 1:37 p.m., officers responded to the Super 8 motel in the 3500 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the report of a death investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed a motel employee entered the room to check on the occupants who were scheduled to check out earlier in the day....
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Fourteenth COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Calvert County

Fourteenth COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Calvert County

Five newly confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the last 24 hours among Calvert residents, bringing our confirmed number of cases to 14. For anyone checking the Maryland state website, it has frequently given incorrect numbers for Calvert and many other counties. Once again, the numbers reflect only those people with laboratory-confirmed...
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VIDEO: Watch Governor Hogan as he Joins FOX News Sunday (3/29/20)

VIDEO: Watch Governor Hogan as he Joins FOX News Sunday (3/29/20)

This morning, Governor Hogan joined Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace to discuss Maryland’s aggressive measures to combat COVID-19.  Excerpts: “Look, I think the virus is going to dictate the time frame, and we’re going to follow the advice of the scientists and doctors, like Dr. Inglesby, who you just had on a...
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Two Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County, Now Ten Total Cases

Two Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County, Now Ten Total Cases

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that two additional St. Mary’s County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). A man in his 50s whose method of exposure is likely international travel A man in his 70s whose method of exposure is still being determined SMCHD is currently conducting an...
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Governor Hogan Statement Regarding Outbreak at Carroll County Long-Term Care Facility, Doubling of COVID-19 Death Toll and More Than 2,000 Cases in The National Capital Region

Governor Hogan Statement Regarding Outbreak at Carroll County Long-Term Care Facility, Doubling of COVID-19 Death Toll and More Than 2,000 Cases in The National Capital Region

State officials tonight, in coordination with the Carroll County Health Department, announced an outbreak of COVID-19 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mount Airy, where a total of 66 residents have tested positive, with 11 currently hospitalized. Earlier this evening, the Maryland Department of Health announced five additional deaths as a result of the...
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Prince George’s County Public Schools Regrets to Announces Head Basketball Coach Terrance Burke has Passed Away due to COVID-19

Prince George’s County Public Schools Regrets to Announces Head Basketball Coach Terrance Burke has Passed Away due to COVID-19

Dear Prince George’s County Public Schools Community, With a heavy heart, I am sad to share the news that Mr. Terrance Burke, Northwestern High School Professional School Counselor and head basketball coach, has died from the coronavirus (COVID-19). I know this news is devastating and shocking to many in the Northwestern High School community...
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Two Residents at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Test Positive for COVID-19

Two Residents at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Test Positive for COVID-19

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has confirmed that two residents at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in St. Mary’s County tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Both residents are in stable condition,” said Sharon Murphy, Director of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. “We are making every effort to take care of...
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Ninth COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Calvert County, Potential Public Exposure at Lord Calvert Bowling Alley on March 11th

Ninth COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Calvert County, Potential Public Exposure at Lord Calvert Bowling Alley on March 11th

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners was notified by the Calvert County Health Department this evening that a ninth case has been confirmed as a result of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There have been no reported deaths in Calvert County due to COVID-19. A Calvert County Health Department investigation today revealed it is...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Reports Potential COVID-19 Public Exposure Risks at BJ’s, Harris Teeter, Panera Bread and 5 Other Locations

St. Mary’s County Health Department Reports Potential COVID-19 Public Exposure Risks at BJ’s, Harris Teeter, Panera Bread and 5 Other Locations

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has determined that a person confirmed to have the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may have come into contact with other community members. The potential public exposure locations, dates, and times are as follows: Walmart Supercenter, 45485 Miramar Way, California, MD 20619 Dates: March 15, 2020 Time ranges:...
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Sixth COVID-19 Case Announced in St. Mary’s County

Sixth COVID-19 Case Announced in St. Mary’s County

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has confirmed that an additional St. Mary’s County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient is a male in his 30s who had known exposure to a person diagnosed with COVID-19. SMCHD is currently conducting an investigation into whether other community members may...
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Police Release Sketch of Victim, Seeking Public Assistance as Investigations Continue After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

Police Release Sketch of Victim, Seeking Public Assistance as Investigations Continue After Fatal Hit and Run in Prince George’s County

UPDATE 3/27/2020: Prince George’s County Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit released this sketch of the man killed in a pedestrian hit-and-run in late February in Forestville. We are asking our community to call us with any information that could help identify him so we can notify his family. Investigators are still continuing to...
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Maryland Reports 194 New Cases of COVID-19; Cases in National Capital Region More Than Quadruple Over The Last Week

Maryland Reports 194 New Cases of COVID-19; Cases in National Capital Region More Than Quadruple Over The Last Week

The State of Maryland now has 774 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 425 cases over the last three days. There are now more than 1,500 confirmed cases in the National Capital Region—in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia—4.5 times more than there were just one week ago. Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robbery at La Quinta Inn and Suites in California

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robbery at La Quinta Inn and Suites in California

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police responded to the La Quinta Inn and Suites in California, for the reported robbery. Police arrived on the scene to confirm a robbery had taken place, with the suspect fleeing on foot prior to the arrival of police. The suspect gave an employee a...
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