On Monday, August 31, 2020, at approximately 1:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the PetSmart on Alton Lane and Old Rolling Road in California, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway...
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The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites community members to participate in focus groups to identify local health needs as part of the Community Health Needs Assessment process. Data collected will inform the development of an updated Community Health Improvement Plan for St. Mary’s County. Focus groups will be held virtually via Google Meets throughout...
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“Leonardtown is excited to invite everyone back to Town. Our local businesses are opening their doors and are happy to safely welcome you back again!”, says Leonardtown Mayor, Daniel Burris. The Town of Leonardtown launches a Welcome Back Leonardtown Campaign, a collaborative effort from the Commissioners of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association, St. Mary’s...
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UPDATE 8/31/2020 @ 11:30 a.m.: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, at approximately 10:26 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision on Maryland Route 225 (Hawthorne Road) in the area of Adams Road in La Plata. Due to the seriousness of the collision,...
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In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, St. Mary’s County Government announces the following changes to operations: All administrative offices remain closed to the public due to COVID-19, but no appointments will be accepted Monday, Sept. 7. Departments will resume accepting appointments during regular business hours Tuesday, Sept. 8. The...
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A team of pilots and engineers from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River recently completed a crucial series of sea trials of the CH-53K King Stallion that not only provided them with valuable developmental test information about the aircraft, but could change the way the squadron...
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A federal grand jury has indicted Dennis Mbongeni Jali, age 35, formerly of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; John Erasmus Frimpong, age 40, of Upper Marlboro; and Arley Ray Johnson, age 61, of Bowie, Maryland on federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. The indictment was returned on July 27, 2020, and...
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The Coast Guard has discovered and halted the voyages of at least five illegal charters discovered across the Mid-Atlantic since July. An illegal charter is a pay-for-hire operation where boat owners or someone they hire take passengers on the water without the proper credentials, and in some cases without proper safety gear or inspections....
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The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission is reporting sanitary sewer overflows at the following areas: Piney Point, Forrest Run, California Run and Pembrooke neighborhoods. The sanitary sewer overflows are a result of the inundation of flood waters and heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Laura which are impacting several wastewater pumping stations....
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Parents who live in Title I school zones with children who are 3 years old by Sept. 1 can apply for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Thriving Threes and Me Early Learning Program. The application launches online Tuesday, Sept. 1 and children must meet certain criteria for program acceptance. The program features a...
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Antione Jamal Bowman, 21 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2020. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
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John P. Young, Sr., 95, passed away on August 20, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Lillian and 12 devoted children. Public visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Rd, Mechanicsville,...
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Tracy Paul Stockstill, 59, of Cheverly, MD, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 17, 2020. Tracy was born on September 7, 1961 to the late Frank C. Stockstill and Mary E. Stockstill. He was educated in the Prince George’s County School System. Tracy was active, spirited and full of life. He lived life...
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On Thursday, August 20, 2020 Frances Hawkins, 67, of Temple Hills, MD. Frances departed this earthly life. Family welcomes visitors on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 10:00 am until time of service, 11am, at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment will be private.
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On Sunday, August 23, 2020, Herman Hancil departed this earthly life. Family welcomes visitors on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 9:00 am until time of service, 11am, at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD. Interment will be private.
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William “Bill” Evan Crockett, Jr., on the morning of August 23, 2020, passed away at Stafford Hospital, Stafford, VA with his loving wife, Marie, by his side. William was 77 years old. On September 13, 1942, William was the first child born to his parents, Roy Crockett and Christine Flowers, in the town of...
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Ralph Earle Belyea Jr. passed away at home on June 20, 2020. He was born on August 21, 1947 in Alexandria, Virginia and was retired from Washington Gas Company. He was the son of the late Ralph Belyea Sr. and the late Helene Berry. In addition to his parents Ralph was preceded in death...
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Larry G. Joyner was born on July 18, 1955 in Kenly, North Carolina to Betty and Rayfield Joyner; he was the fourth of seven children. In his early childhood the Joyner family relocated to Washington, D.C. where Larry received and completed his education through high school. Upon completion, he enlisted in the United States...
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As a result of improved COVID-19 health metrics across the state, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that every county school system in Maryland is now fully authorized to begin safely reopening. The authority and decision making on safe openings continues to rest with county boards of education. Decisions should be based on a set...
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As part of their ongoing support for schools in St. Marys County, the Commissioners authorized the distribution of the non-public school transportation plan. The plan was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides detailed guidance for the safety of staff and students. The revised Parent/Student Handbook and Back to School Plan provides...
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Deputies from the St. Mary’s County arrested 16 year-old, Kyreek Adams, of Lexington Park, on Thursday, August 27, 2020, on multiple gun charges. Adams was charged as an adult with the following: POSS OF FIREARM MINOR KNOW ALTER FIREARM ID NUMBER HANDGUN ON PERSON LOADED HANDGUN ON PERSON Police Arrested Adams after a short...
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On Friday, August 21, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Gallant Lane and Gallant Green Road in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle collision involving a Freight Train. Crews arrived on the scene to find a freight train struck a concrete mixer as the truck was crossing the railroad...
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On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert, and Prince George’s Counties responded to the Regency Furniture Warehouse located at 7900 Cedarville Road in Brandywine, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the first floor of the large commercial warehouse, and a...
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