Monthly Archives: January 2021

Delores Ann Cox

Delores Ann Cox

Peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021, Delores went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family. Friends may unite with the family on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 9:00 am until time of Life Celebration Service 11:00 a.m. at NOT ABOUT ME MINISTRIES located at 3106 Branch Avenue in Temple Hills,...
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Anthony Marquette Lee “Big Tony” or “Tony”

Anthony Marquette Lee “Big Tony” or “Tony”

A Legend’s Tale Anthony Marquette Lee, affectionately known as “Big Tony” or “Tony”, was born on November 1, 1968 to the late Sharon Jean Jones Lee and James Alexander “Bo” Lee. He was peacefully ushered into the presence of God on January 4, 2021. Tony was born and raised in Washington, DC where he...
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George Vernon Maddox, 72

George Vernon Maddox, 72

George Vernon Maddox, 72 of Valley Lee, MD, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2021. On Monday, January 18, 2021, visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment to follow in the...
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Clara Isabelle Scriber, 83

Clara Isabelle Scriber, 83

Clara Isabelle Scriber, 83, of Hartsdale, New York, was called home to her heavenly father on December 31, 2020. She was born August 26, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland to Francis Scriber and Ardell Elizabeth Curtis Scriber, who both preceded her in death. She pursued her education in the St. Mary’s County Public School System....
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Patrick “Pat” Vincent Scriber Sr, 57

Patrick “Pat” Vincent Scriber Sr, 57

Patrick “Pat” Vincent Scriber Sr, 57 of Lexington Park, MD, died on January 5, 2021 at Georgetown MedStar Hospital, Washington, DC, with his wife and daughter by his side. Born June 30, 1964, he was the son of Joseph Randolph and Rosa Alberta Scriber. He was the 9th of 10 siblings. Pat received his...
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UPDATE: Silver Alert Cancelled, Missing 84-Year-Old Leonardtown Woman Found Safe and Unharmed

UPDATE: Silver Alert Cancelled, Missing 84-Year-Old Leonardtown Woman Found Safe and Unharmed

UPDATE 1/13/2021 at 5:24 p.m: Helen Pauline Lococo has been located and is safe. 1/12/2021: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has activated a Silver Alert for missing person Helen Pauline Lococo, age 84, a white female that suffers from Dementia. Helen was last seen On Monday, January 11, 2021, around 3:00 p.m., and...
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New Species of Fossil Found Along Calvert Cliffs

New Species of Fossil Found Along Calvert Cliffs

On April 27, 2019, local fossil enthusiasts Stephen Groff and Marcus Jones found a partial skull of a fossil fish along Calvert Cliffs. Little did they know at the time that it would turn out to be the find of a lifetime. Using a microscope, needles, and fine brushes, Groff carefully removed the entombing...
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Charles County Speed Camera Program Week of January 10, to January 17, 2021

Charles County Speed Camera Program Week of January 10, to January 17, 2021

The Speed Camera Program operates at schools that are open, and or for those dispensing meals and educational supplies for our students. Please drive responsibly, especially when traveling in the area of these schools. During the week of January 10, 2021, speed cameras will be in the following locations: Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Available for St. Mary’s County Residents Age 75 Years and Older

COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Available for St. Mary’s County Residents Age 75 Years and Older

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has opened COVID-19 vaccination registration for St. Mary’s County residents aged 75 years or older in preparation for phase 1B of local COVID vaccination efforts.  Registration available at: www.smchd.org/covid-19-vaccine  The Department of Aging & Human Services in cooperation with SMCHD is available to provide registration assistance for...
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St. Mary’s County January 12, 2021 Commissioner Meeting Rollup

St. Mary’s County January 12, 2021 Commissioner Meeting Rollup

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, provided the State of the College report that included information on the college’s COVID-19 response, an enrollment update and details on upcoming programs....
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Two Maryland Circuit Court Judges Appointed to New Leadership Roles

Two Maryland Circuit Court Judges Appointed to New Leadership Roles

Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has named Judge Fred S. Hecker circuit administrative judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, which includes Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Howard counties. In addition, Chief Judge Barbera named Judge Glenn L. Klavans county administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. Judges Hecker...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Investigation into Alleged Involvement of Corrections Employee at the U.S. Capitol

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Investigation into Alleged Involvement of Corrections Employee at the U.S. Capitol

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Professional Responsibility, is investigating the possibility a corrections officer was inappropriately present on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol last week. Today, command staff received an internal complaint of the employee’s possible involvement. At this time, there is no indication other employees were involved; however, should the...
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Governor Hogan Announces Two Cases of B-117 Strain of SARS-CoV-2 Identified In Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces Two Cases of B-117 Strain of SARS-CoV-2 Identified In Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Maryland residents caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 variant strain commonly known as B-117. The B-117 strain first emerged in the United Kingdom in late 2020. The strain has not been shown to cause more severe illness or increased...
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Weis Markets Issues Recall for Possible Foreign Matter Contamination in Weis Ice Cream Products

Weis Markets Issues Recall for Possible Foreign Matter Contamination in Weis Ice Cream Products

Weis Markets today said it has issued a recall for: 10,869 containers of Weis Quality Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (48 oz.), and 502 bulk containers of Klein’s Vanilla Dairy Ice Cream (3 gallon) because the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically metal filling equipment parts. There has been one report of...
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Human Trafficking Awareness Events in Calvert County

Human Trafficking Awareness Events in Calvert County

During the month of January, National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Calvert County Commission for Women and Unstoppable You Ministries are partnering with Calvert County Parks and Recreation, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, and the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office to host creative events to raise public awareness about human trafficking. Human trafficking exists...
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One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Four Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

One Flown to Area Trauma Center After Four Vehicle Collision in Waldorf

On Monday, January 11, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the Roy Rogers located at 2690 Crain Highway in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision with multiple patients trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find four vehicles in the roadway with one patient trapped,...
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January 11, 2021 is National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness

January 11, 2021 is National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness

Mention “human trafficking” in the same sentence with “Vermont,” and the reaction may be one of surprise and disbelief. Although Vermont may seem insulated from such a horrendous and insidious crime, even in the Green Mountain State human trafficking is hidden in plain sight. As with most public health issues, awareness is key to...
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Governor Hogan Announces $1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package

Governor Hogan Announces $1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package

Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the RELIEF Act of 2021, an emergency legislative package that will provide more than $1 billion in direct stimulus and tax relief for Maryland working families, small businesses, and those who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation builds on the more than $700 million...
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MedStar Health and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Improving Reach of Electronic Health Records, Introduces MedConnect

MedStar Health and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Improving Reach of Electronic Health Records, Introduces MedConnect

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will join MedConnect, the electronic health record used throughout the MedStar Health system. “For more than a year, extensive planning and preparation have gone into this transition and we expect the switch to MedConnect will go smoothly with little interruption to patient care,” said Stephen...
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Smartronix Announces the Acquisition of Datastrong

Smartronix Announces the Acquisition of Datastrong

Smartronix, LLC, a leader in next-generation cloud, C5ISR, and advanced engineering and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of Datastrong, a technology solution provider focused on data architecture, design and business analytics for government and commercial clients. Datastrong’s advanced technology offerings will enhance Smartronix’s position as a cloud leader and expand the company’s comprehensive...
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Emergency Services Provides Hundreds of Thousands of Life Saving Supplies to County Agencies During Pandemic

Emergency Services Provides Hundreds of Thousands of Life Saving Supplies to County Agencies During Pandemic

The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services released data relating to personal protection equipment (PPE) distribution since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, the department has provided to local partner agencies: 3,383 bottles of hand sanitizer 103,741 surgical masks 111,581 N95 masks 108,105 KN95 masks 1,482 homemade face coverings (created by...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA, and Receives the Highest Rating Possible for Any Law Enforcement Agency—the Award of Excellence

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA, and Receives the Highest Rating Possible for Any Law Enforcement Agency—the Award of Excellence

Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was awarded Excellence, the highest rating possible by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), on November 13, 2020, in the Law Enforcement Advanced Accreditation program. The CCSO also achieved the Meritorious award for having...
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Maryland State Police Marks 100th Year Of Service

Maryland State Police Marks 100th Year Of Service

The Maryland State Police is proud to announce the 100th anniversary of its founding as a statewide, full-service law enforcement department that has continually provided dedicated and professional police services to the people of Maryland. The idea was born of necessity.  The dawn of the 1920’s brought a perplexing problem to the office of Maryland...
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Hospice Hog Raises $1,700 for Calvert County Hospice

Hospice Hog Raises $1,700 for Calvert County Hospice

Calvert Hospice is so appreciative of the work of TJ and Colby Ireland again this year. TJ and Colby raised a Hospice Hog, placed it in the Calvert County Youth Livestock Auction (conducted virtually this year), and donated the proceeds to hospice. This year’s Hospice Hog was a Berkshire Gilt that weighed in at...
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UPDATE: Cause of Leonardtown House Fire Under Investigation, Occupants Escape without Injury, One Dog Perishes

UPDATE: Cause of Leonardtown House Fire Under Investigation, Occupants Escape without Injury, One Dog Perishes

UPDATE 1/11/2021: On Sunday, January 10, 2021, at approximately 6:39 a.m., over 60 fire and rescue personnel responded to 41399 Philip Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-story single family dwelling with fire showing from the first and second floor. The owner/occupant is...
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