Monthly Archives: January 2023

Boyd Allen Shoemaker, “Shoe” 82,

Boyd Allen Shoemaker, “Shoe” 82,

Boyd Allen Shoemaker, “Shoe” 82, of Bushwood, MD, passed away on January 9, 2023 at his home. Born on April 16, 1940 in Olive Hill, KY, he was the son of the late Lillie Florence Horsley and the late Lonnie Otis Shoemaker. Boyd was the loving husband of Janet Shoemaker, whom he married on...
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AKC Paul Gustave Meinecke, USN (Ret.). 84,

AKC Paul Gustave Meinecke, USN (Ret.). 84,

AKC Paul Gustave Meinecke, USN (Ret.). 84, of Lexington Park, MD died on January 5, 2023 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 21, 1938 in Gloversville, NY to the late Robert Paul Meinecke, Sr. and Paula Weber Meinecke. In 1955 at the...
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Sarah Elizabeth Ann Schulz, 44,

Sarah Elizabeth Ann Schulz, 44,

Sarah Elizabeth Ann Schulz, 44, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1978, in Essex County NY to Richard and Gail Schulz. Sarah worked for a federal contractor supporting NAS Patuxent River. She had a lifelong love for horses and riding.  She is survived by her beloved son, Benjamin Moritz, Brother and...
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Betty Jo “BJ” (Thompson) Waldron,

Betty Jo “BJ” (Thompson) Waldron,

Betty Jo “BJ” (Thompson) Waldron, 56, of Leonardtown, Md, passed away on January 07, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Front Royal, VA on July 29, 1966, to the late Woodrow Wilson Thompson and Helen Howard (Simons) Thompson. Growing up in Front Royal, BJ was always a go-getter....
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Eugene “Billy” Dudley Jones

Eugene “Billy” Dudley Jones

He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the Earth. For Jehovah himself has spoken it.” -Isaiah 25:8 The sun rose on July 2, 1951, in Prince Frederick, MD and set on...
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Rudi “John” Freitag, Jr., 75,

Rudi “John” Freitag, Jr., 75,

Rudi “John” Freitag, Jr., 75, of Scotland, MD passed away January 7, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1947 in Escondido, CA to the late Rudi John Freitag and Catherine O. Robbins Freitag. John started a career as a professional ceramic tile setter and installer working for his father. He...
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Virginia Elizabeth (Randall) Raulerson

Virginia Elizabeth (Randall) Raulerson

On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Virginia Elizabeth (Randall) Raulerson, passed away at the age of ninety-six. A caregiver to many, Virginia watched after her younger brother, children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and her great-granddaughter on occasion. Watching after the little ones of her family were some of her fondest memories, and Virginia left life-long...
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Sue Ann “Sue” Tuminaro, 79,

Sue Ann “Sue” Tuminaro, 79,

Sue Ann “Sue” Tuminaro, 79, of Lusby, MD and formerly of WV, passed away on January 8, 2023 at her residence. Born February 6, 1943 in DeRidder, LA, she was the daughter of the late Joe Caputo and Margaret Caputo. Sue graduated from Victory High School in 1962 and attended the College of Southern...
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Firefighters Respond to Back to Back Serious Motor Vehicle Collisions in Leonardtown in Under 40 Minutes

Firefighters Respond to Back to Back Serious Motor Vehicle Collisions in Leonardtown in Under 40 Minutes

On Friday, January 13, 2023, at approximately 1:13 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Newtowne Neck Road and No Name Lane in Leonardtown, for a motor vehicle collision reported serious with one trapped and unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a T-bone style...
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Convicted Drug Dealer Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer and Assault in Lusby – Police Find Loaded Gun

Convicted Drug Dealer Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer and Assault in Lusby – Police Find Loaded Gun

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in regards to a Facebook post where the post accused  Eddie Jewett of impersonating a police officer. The victim and his father made a Facebook post based off an incident which occurred on November 18, 2022. The victim stated the incident occurred as he was traveling Southbound...
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California Man Charged with Stealing Thousands of Dollars Worth of Bingo Tabs from a St. Mary’s County Charitable Organization

California Man Charged with Stealing Thousands of Dollars Worth of Bingo Tabs from a St. Mary’s County Charitable Organization

On September 1, 2022, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Emergency Services Team along with the Vice Narcotics Division assisted the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement unit with the execution of a search and seizure warrant in the 23400 block of Dahlia Court in California, MD. Once the residence...
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Prince George’s County Police Arrest 17-Year-Old for Murder at Largo Gas Station During Carjacking

Prince George’s County Police Arrest 17-Year-Old for Murder at Largo Gas Station During Carjacking

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a 17-year-old male from Upper Marlboro in connection with a fatal shooting at a gas station in Largo in December. The suspect is charged as an adult. He was taken into custody on Wednesday by the PGPD’s Fugitive Unit. On December 19, 2022,...
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Calmra Inc Sets Plans to Host Job Fair on January 17, 2023 in Laurel, Will Offer On-the-Spot Job Interviews

Calmra Inc Sets Plans to Host Job Fair on January 17, 2023 in Laurel, Will Offer On-the-Spot Job Interviews

Prince George’s County based non-profit Calmra announces plans to host a job fair on January 17, 2023 from 10:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m. The hiring event will take place at Calmra’s main office, located at 14100 Laurel Park Drive, Laurel Maryland. On the spot job interviews will be offered for various full time and...
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Maryland Farm & Harvest Visits Anne Arundel, Howard, and Washington Counties During January 17, 2023 Episode

Maryland Farm & Harvest Visits Anne Arundel, Howard, and Washington Counties During January 17, 2023 Episode

Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its 10th anniversary season, will feature farms and locations in Anne Arundel, Howard, and Washington counties during an episode premiering on Tuesday, January 17. Maryland Farm & Harvest airs on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at mpt.org/livestream. Encore broadcasts...
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NAVSUP Pax Fuels Sailor Provides Life Saving Assistance in Lexington Park

NAVSUP Pax Fuels Sailor Provides Life Saving Assistance in Lexington Park

A member of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Pax River Fuels Division assisted in the saving of a life Jan. 3 in Lexington Park when a library patron suddenly lost consciousness. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Charles Osei Yeboah was in the St. Mary’s County Library Lexington Park Branch...
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MedStar Health Welcomes Two New Cardiology Specialists to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Health Welcomes Two New Cardiology Specialists to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Clinton, MD (January 12, 2023) – MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center recently welcomed two new MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute specialists to enhance cardiac services and care to patients throughout the southern Maryland region: Rania Kaoukis, MD, advanced heart failure specialist, and Nardos Temesgen, MD, interventional cardiologist. Access to Advanced Heart Failure Management Rania...
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MDOT SHA Beginning Traffic Barrier Replacement Project Along MD Route 2/4 in Calvert County

MDOT SHA Beginning Traffic Barrier Replacement Project Along MD Route 2/4 in Calvert County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is installing new, upgraded traffic barriers along two sections of MD 2/4 (Solomons Island Road) in Calvert County. Starting next week, crews will work at locations along MD 2/4 between Old Field Lane and north of MD 765 (St. Leonard Road), as well as...
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University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group Announces New Nurse Practitioner for Behavioral Health Practice

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group Announces New Nurse Practitioner for Behavioral Health Practice

January 11, 2023 – Gbemisola “Victoria” Adebayo, NP, recently joined the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group – Behavioral Health practice and is currently accepting new patients at the La Plata mental health practice. Behavioral Health offers diagnosis, professional assistance, and medication management for various mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety disorders,...
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Charles County Youth Orchestra Annual Winter Concert – Sunday January 15, 2023 in Waldorf

Charles County Youth Orchestra Annual Winter Concert – Sunday January 15, 2023 in Waldorf

CCYO’s annual Winter Concert on Sunday January 15, will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be held at Thomas Stone High School, 3785 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD. This concert is free and open to the public. Conducted by, Dennis Murphy, Prelude Strings; Teri Lazar, Encore Strings; Takako Mato, Encore Band, and Osman Kivrak, Charles...
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St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – Monday, January 16, 2023

St. Mary’s County Government Operations for  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – Monday, January 16, 2023

All St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The January 16 closure also includes: All three St. Mary’s County Libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park)...
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Launches New Health Data Dashboard

St. Mary’s County Health Department Launches New Health Data Dashboard

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is launching a new health data dashboard, developed through a partnership with Conduent Healthy Communities Institute. The dashboard provides information about local community health indicators and compares data to state averages and target goals. A health indicator measures something about the local community to help describe the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vandalism and Property Destruction at Wetlands Park in North Beach

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vandalism and Property Destruction at Wetlands Park in North Beach

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of vandalism and property destruction at the Wetlands Park in North Beach. The vandalism occurred sometime between late October and November of 2022. Anyone with information about this case or possible suspects is asked to please contact Det. T. Buckler at [email protected]. Citizens may remain...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Announces Strategic Restructure

St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Announces Strategic Restructure

St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) has announced a strategic reorganization of the Department of Emergency Services, to include key leadership changes. “The Department of Emergency Services has seen tremendous growth in the past year,” said David Weiskopf, Interim County Administrator at SMCG. “The expansion of this department to include career emergency medical service (EMS)...
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Mechanicsville Man Arrested in Prince Frederick on Multiple Charges

Mechanicsville Man Arrested in Prince Frederick on Multiple Charges

On January 3, 2023, Deputy First Class Ostazeski of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Hallowing Point Road and Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick for a report of a traffic complaint. The suspect vehicle was observed passing on the shoulder, following too closely, and swerving from lane to lane...
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Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Yields Warrant Arrest for Firearm Charges

Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Yields Warrant Arrest for Firearm Charges

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies made a traffic stop this week resulting in the arrest of a Lexington Park man wanted on a warrant for firearm charges. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, Deputy Casey Hill was operating radar at the intersection of Pegg Road and Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park when he...
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