Monthly Archives: March 2023

Robert Wayne Beverage, 65,

Robert Wayne Beverage, 65,

Robert Wayne Beverage, 65, of Chaptico, MD passed away February 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born October 4, 1957, in Washington DC, he was the son of Ellsworth P. Beverage and Marjorie Jean Gates Beverage. Bobby worked at the Morgantown Generating Station in maintenance and operations. Following his retirement from this position, Bobby...
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William “Billy” Carroll Seekford, 84,

William “Billy” Carroll Seekford, 84,

William “Billy” Carroll Seekford, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born to the late Calbert and Viola Seekford in Manassas, VA on February 22, 1939. Billy began his career as a DC Firefighter on January 6, 1963. He worked his way through...
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Two Men Facing Federal Indictment in Maryland for an Arson Conspiracy Targeting Convenience Stores

Two Men Facing Federal Indictment in Maryland for an Arson Conspiracy Targeting Convenience Stores

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Stephen Kennedy, age 33, of Temple Hills, Maryland, and Donnell Kelly, age 33, of Washington, D.C., for conspiracy to commit arson, arson affecting interstate commerce, commercial robbery, and use of a destructive device in furtherance of a crime of violence, in connection with a series...
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Police in Charles County Recover Stolen Vehicle, Apprehend Occupants, and Recover Drugs and Replica Firearm

Police in Charles County Recover Stolen Vehicle, Apprehend Occupants, and Recover Drugs and Replica Firearm

On February 25 at 3:02 a.m., officers were patrolling the area of Holly Tree Lane in Waldorf when they observed a Hyundai Elantra with a broken out window. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver fled. Officers pursued the car which came to a stop at a construction site near the...
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Officers in Charles County Recover Loaded Firearm from Juvenile

Officers in Charles County Recover Loaded Firearm from Juvenile

On February 27, 2023, at 2:27 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the area of Lancaster Circle in Waldorf when they observed a male attempting to gain entry into a Hyundai which was parked in a driveway. As the officers approached, the male fled and got into another Hyundai which...
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CCPS Student Artwork Showcased at CalvART Gallery During Youth Art Month

CCPS Student Artwork Showcased at CalvART Gallery During Youth Art Month

March is Youth Art Month. To celebrate this occasion, students, families, and the community are invited to attend the 30th Annual Youth Art Nature Exhibit. The month-long exhibit will feature over 120 pieces of art created by Calvert County Public Schools students in grades kindergarten through 12th. “Art is an important component of every...
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St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Announces 2023 Honorees for Women’s History Month

St. Mary’s County Commission for Women Announces 2023 Honorees for Women’s History Month

The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women (CFW) is proud to announce this year’s Ruth Bader Ginsberg Lifetime Achievement Award and Hometown She-ro Award honorees! Each year, the members of the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women select one woman to receive the Ruth Bader Ginsberg Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to...
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More Than 40 Charles County High School Students Attend The Maryland Thespian Festival

More Than 40 Charles County High School Students Attend The Maryland Thespian Festival

Students from more than 40 Maryland high schools gathered at the University of Maryland, College Park last month for the Maryland Thespian Festival. Students from La Plata, Henry E. Lackey, Maurice J. McDonough, North Point and St. Charles high schools gathered accolades and awards at the two-day event honoring student achievement in theater. Along with...
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Award-Winning Teachers on Instilling a Love of Research

Award-Winning Teachers on Instilling a Love of Research

by Sarah Weissman: Devin Page of Northern Middle School and Michael Yuscavage of of Arundel High School were named this year’s Maryland History Day Statewide Middle and High School Teacher of the Year, respectively. The teachers discuss the impact of Maryland History Day program on students. When Michael Yuscavage first volunteered as the Maryland...
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Police Investigating Reports of 4th Degree Sex Offenses at Westlake High School

Police Investigating Reports of 4th Degree Sex Offenses at Westlake High School

On February 27, school administrators at Westlake High School were made aware that a male student had inappropriately touched two female students earlier this year while inside the school. The same male student was reported to have been involved in a similar case early last week, which was reported to school officials and the...
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Two Maryland State Troopers Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

Two Maryland State Troopers Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Prince George’s County

On Friday, February 24, 2023, Tpr. Ware and Tpr. Miller were involved in a three vehicle collision in the area of N/B Capital Beltway at Landover Road in Prince George’s County. “We are truly grateful that all parties involved did not sustain life threatening injuries. We ask everyone if you see an emergency vehicle...
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