Monthly Archives: October 2021

Angelia Ludwick “HB” Ollerman, 50

Angelia Ludwick “HB” Ollerman, 50

Angelia Ludwick “HB” Ollerman, 50, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Cape Hatteras, NC, passed away on October 20, 2021 at her residence. Born February 3, 1971 in Elizabeth City, NC, she was the daughter of Carl Richard Ludwick and the late Sharon (Peele) Ludwick. Angelia graduated from Cape Hatteras High school in 1990....
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Joan L. Sweeney, 93

Joan L. Sweeney, 93

Joan L. Sweeney, 93, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Wheaton, MD passed away on October 24, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.  Born September 10, 1928 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lieber and Edna (Rohrs) Lieber. Joan graduated from Mount St. Vincent College,...
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Jeanne Patricia Ismail

Jeanne Patricia Ismail

Our beloved sister, Jeanne, fulfilled God’s undertaking and was gracefully called home on October 17th, 2021, when she peacefully rejoined our parents in eternal life. As a devout Roman Catholic, Jeanne received her Last Rites, administered to her by Rev. Frederick Close, just hours before her departure from this realm. Jeanne was surrounded by...
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Governor Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Counties Affected by Severe Weather, Tidal and Coastal Flooding

Governor Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Counties Affected by Severe Weather, Tidal and Coastal Flooding

Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coast currently under a Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service and therefore at risk of severe tidal and coastal flooding. The state of emergency declaration includes Baltimore City and the...
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Maryland State Police Collect More Than 800 Pounds Of Unwanted, Expired Prescription Drugs During Take Back Event

Maryland State Police Collect More Than 800 Pounds Of Unwanted, Expired Prescription Drugs During Take Back Event

The Maryland State Police collected more than 800 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription medications as part of a National Drug Take Back Day event last Saturday. All 23 state police barracks throughout Maryland participated in the effort. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day effort, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency, aims...
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Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 64-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Man

Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision That Killed 64-Year-Old Chesapeake Beach Man

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to MD Route 4 Northbound near Talbot Road in Lothian, for a reported single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a red 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling northbound on MD Route 4 near Talbot Road, when the driver of the Chevrolet left the...
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Weather Closings and Cancellations for St. Mary’s County

Weather Closings and Cancellations for St. Mary’s County

The National Weather Service has issued a Coast Flood Warning through Sunday, Oct. 31, at 2 a.m. and a High Wind Warning through Friday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. for St. Mary’s County. Two to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas is possible due to tidal flooding and winds from...
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Charles County Public Restricting Indoor Spectator Access to 50%

Charles County Public Restricting Indoor Spectator Access to 50%

Effective Monday, November 1, 2021, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will limit the capacity for indoor high school extracurricular activities, including athletics and performing arts events, to 50 percent. The new capacity limit will be controlled by ticket sales for events such as games and plays or productions. Each CCPS high school has a...
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Calvert Hospice Receives Generous Donation from the Hells Angels Maryland Car and Bike Show

Calvert Hospice Receives Generous Donation from the Hells Angels Maryland Car and Bike Show

Calvert Hospice received a generous donation of $3,000 from the Hells Angels MD Car & Bike Show & Swap Meet held on July 24, 2021 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. They chose to donate proceeds from their event to Calvert Hospice. Many members of the chapter have had family members who were...
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Mission BBQ Makes Generous Donation to Charles County Volunteer Fire/EMS

Mission BBQ Makes Generous Donation to Charles County Volunteer Fire/EMS

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, “we participated in a “check presentation” from Mission BBQ of Waldorf. We thank Zanne Dickerson and the staff at Mission BBQ for their hospitality, and a special thanks to the general public for donating to the “red cup campaign” and proceeds go to the CCVFA and CCAEMS”
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Waldorf Father-Son Team Scores $100,000 on Crossword Scratch-Off

Waldorf Father-Son Team Scores $100,000 on Crossword Scratch-Off

Big win opens the door to a house purchase for son, A father and son from Charles County who enjoy playing Maryland Lottery games individually and together just picked up a $100,000 top-prize win on the $100,000 Crossword 5th Edition scratch-off. “We got lucky,” said the 58-year-old dad, who is a fan of Pick 3 and Pick 4. Years back, the...
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Sandbags for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County Residents

Sandbags for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County Residents

CHARLES COUNTY: The following locations have either sandbags and/or sand: Bryans Road Building Supply – 3060 Livingston Road, Bryans Road, MD 20616 – (301) 283-6081 They have empty sandbags and full sandbags available. A.G. Hungerford – 12165 Rock Point Road, Newburg, MD 20664 – (301) 259-2540 They have empty sandbags but also carry play...
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First Responders and National Weather Service Urges Citizens to Stay Safe While Our Region is Impacted by Inclement Weather

First Responders and National Weather Service Urges Citizens to Stay Safe While Our Region is Impacted by Inclement Weather

The National Weather Service says “One of the biggest tidal flood events of the past 10-20 years (possibly since Hurricane Isabel at some locales), is expected Friday & Saturday. Those along tidal shores should get ready for exceptional tidal inundation! Tidal forecasts here: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=lwx During the last inclement weather that impacted the Charles, Calvert...
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Double Fatal Shooting in District Heights Home Under Investigation

Double Fatal Shooting in District Heights Home Under Investigation

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into the deaths of two men found shot to death in District Heights Tuesday morning. The two decedents are 40-year-old Marquise Porter of District Heights and 43-year-old Willie Cheeks. Detectives do not believe this to be a random crime. On Tuesday, October...
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Two Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Helen

Two Flown to Area Trauma Center After Motor Vehicle Collision in Helen

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 30059 Point Lookout Road and Foley Mattingly Road in Helen, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with two trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a...
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Recruiting Efforts for Maryland State Police Underway with Increased Starting Pay

Recruiting Efforts for Maryland State Police Underway with Increased Starting Pay

Maryland State Police are actively recruiting motivated young men and women to join one of the most prestigious law enforcement agencies in the state with an increased starting pay. The Maryland State Police announces a salary increase for newly hired troopers as many law enforcement agencies around the country work to recruit qualified applicants....
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Charles County Public Schools – Update from Superintendent Navarro on Thursday, October 28, 2021

Charles County Public Schools – Update from Superintendent Navarro on Thursday, October 28, 2021

October 28, 2021 Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff: I wanted to update you about school bus transportation for today, Thursday, Oct. 28. This morning, 26 buses, which is about 9 percent of those contracted to work for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), did not run. This translates to a little over 10 percent of...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Drive-by Shooting on Bannister Circle, in Waldorf – Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

UPDATE: Police Investigating Drive-by Shooting on Bannister Circle, in Waldorf – Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

UPDATE: On October 27, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Bannister Circle and St Ignatius Drive for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation showed an adult male was on Bannister Circle when a car pulled up and someone fired a gun....
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Theft Suspects

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Theft Suspects

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Deputy D. Durnbaugh responded to the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center, located at 130 Auto Drive in Prince Frederick, MD, for a reported theft. Investigation revealed two unknown black male suspects (pictured below) cut the lock off of a locker, and proceeded to steal personal property to include a...
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UPDATE: Statement from Leonardtown High School Regarding Student Who Jumped from Thomas Johnson Bridge

UPDATE: Statement from Leonardtown High School Regarding Student Who Jumped from Thomas Johnson Bridge

10/28/2021 @11:00 p.m.: A message from Leonardtown High School Principle Ms. J. Mills: “I am so sorry to tell you all that one of our students, Andrew Sukhram, was reported missing today. The student left LHS sometime this morning and was traveling to an assigned internship in the California, MD area. His vehicle was...
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Information About COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters/Additional Doses in St. Mary’s County

Information About COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters/Additional Doses in St. Mary’s County

The St. Mary’s County Health Department is reaching out to provide key information about the eligibility for additional or booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage eligible persons to get additional or booster doses of Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has now authorized this...
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Maryland State Police Prepare For Halloween Weekend

Maryland State Police Prepare For Halloween Weekend

Maryland State Police are gearing up for the Halloween weekend with additional troopers on patrol using a variety of initiatives to urge both motorists and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility and be more courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Between Thursday and Sunday, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks statewide...
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The Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of Life Member William “Bill” Gaither Jr.

The Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of Life Member William “Bill” Gaither Jr.

The Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of Past Captain (Chief), Past President and Life Member William “Bill” Gaither Jr. on October 24, 2021. A Korean conflict veteran, Bill joined the Rescue Squad in 1967 and rose through the ranks to become Captain of the Rescue Squad (at the time...
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UPDATE: Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Murder of 25-Year-Old Man on Ell Lane in Waldorf

UPDATE: Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Murder of 25-Year-Old Man on Ell Lane in Waldorf

UPDATE 10/27/2021: On September 10, 2021 at 11:48 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12100 block of Ell Lane in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Arick Jordan Jackson, 25, of Washington, D.C., outside of the apartment building with a gunshot wound; he was...
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MDOT Meets with St. Mary’s County Officials as Part of Annual Statewide Tour to Discuss Transportation Priorities

MDOT Meets with St. Mary’s County Officials as Part of Annual Statewide Tour to Discuss Transportation Priorities

Maryland Deputy Transportation Secretary Sean Powell met with St. Mary’s County officials today to discuss the Draft FY 2022 – FY 2027 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) six-year capital budget. The meeting was part of MDOT’s annual tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update local officials and the public on...
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