The Maryland Department of Agriculture has received $3.8 million through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program to assist in strengthening Maryland’s food supply chain between farmers and consumers by investing in infrastructure. The Maryland initiative will begin distributing funds in 2024. “We embrace this opportunity to help our farmers...
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Esther Irene Leftwich, nee Pilkerton, was born and raised in Beltsville MD to Frances Elizabeth (Henton) and Horace Elmer Pilkerton. She was the last surviving sibling of their ten children. She was preceded in death by her husband William Leftwich and her son Gerald Leftwich and her step-son James Leftwich. Surviving are her daughter...
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Lawrence Edward Glorius, Jr. “Lefty”, 81, of Dunkirk passed away July 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born December 20, 1941, in Washington, DC to Lawrence Edward Sr. and Kate (James) Glorius. Lefty grew up in DC where he met Nancy Corman at 12 years old. They were married at...
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Margaret M. “Peggy” Buckley, 86, of Owings, MD, passed away July 7, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 22, 1937, in Washington, DC, to the late William E. and Teresa M. (Phelps) Barry. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. “Jim” Buckley; granddaughter Corey Gilger;...
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Time of Service: July 22, 2023 11:00 AM Service Location: Church by the Chesapeake Justin Dainel Leichtweis, 43, of Lusby MD passed away on July 7, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Visitation Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Church by the Chesapeake 3255...
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Earl Francis “Frank” Lamb, Sr., 75, of Port Republic passed away July 5, 2023, following a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 13, 1948, in Washington, D.C. to Earl Franklin and Ann Marie (O’Boyle) Lamb. Frank was a proud graduate of DeMatha High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in...
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Diane Elizabeth (White) Cook, 59, of California, MD passed away July 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 16, 1963 in Clinton, MD to Francis E. White of Crofton, MD and Joy E. Kroll White of Atlanta, GA. Diane is a 1981 graduate of Surrattsville High School and attended Prince Georges...
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Gay Scott Boecker, 81, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on June 18, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 30, 1941 in Florida to the late John Bernard Scott and Mary Frances (Lanier) Scott. Gay was born in Jacksonville, FL and grew up in Winter Haven, FL. She took pride in being...
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Lieutenant Commander Gary Green USN (Ret.), beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, June 14th surrounded by his family. Gary was born to Carrie Bell (Harper) Green and Herron Green on August 28, 1952, in Houston, Texas. Gary spent his childhood years in the tight-knit Acres Homes neighborhood where he learned the...
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David Arnold Raley, Sr. of Ridge, Maryland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on June 28, 2023, he was 75. He was born September 11, 1947 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Harry C. Raley and Thelma H. Raley. Dave grew up in Callaway, Maryland. He attended Little Flower...
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Gloria Jean Stanley, age 80, of Lexington Park, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at The Hospice House of St. Mary’s, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 24, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was one of eight children to the late Harry Tiedemann and Margaret Sturm Tiedemann. After graduating high...
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Thomas Edward Sweeney, 78, known to many as Tom, of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 21, 2023 in Annapolis, MD. He was born on March 20, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late Thomas Irving Sweeney and Theresa Lottie (Kiefer) Sweeney. He was the brother of George Sweeney (Patricia) of Deale, MD. Tom...
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Community members of all ages can now welcome back the summer tradition of roller skating! Join us at the newly renovated Leonard Hall Recreation Center every Friday afternoon from 2 – 4 p.m. for an afternoon of music and staying active indoors to beat the summer heat. Entrance is $5.00 per person and skates...
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is at capacity for housing shelter animals. To help unite these wonderful animals with forever homes, the shelter is hosting a “Sweating Off the Shelter Pounds” adoption event and waiving fees for any adoptable animal that has been at the shelter for 30 days or more to qualified...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply for a 2023-2024 waterfowl blind site license, which reserves a location for a landowner or authorized individual to place a hunting blind. From July 12 through July 25 at 11:59 p.m., hunters may enter the annual lottery for the opening days...
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Want to know more about the Navy’s program to investigate and clean up the environment from hazardous substances and munitions? The Navy, in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment, invites you to attend an open posterboard session. Drop in at any time between 5:30 and 7:30...
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The Town of Leonardtown comes together once again on Saturday, July 15, 2023, to honor their fallen local hero. The Town and local Leonardtown Businesses will dedicate Saturday’s Summer Bar Crawl and music festival concert in Brice’s memory. Attendees may also lend their support by making donations for the family at the participating businesses...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T), in partnership with the University of Maryland Extension will host an Environmental Stewardship Event, featuring workshops on rain barrels and composting on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. to noon at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Registration is required by August 15,...
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Donald Fortune, Jr., age 19, of Greenbelt, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges for illegal possession of a machinegun, possession with intent to distribute oxycodone and fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek...
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Madison Klinger, rising junior at Henry E. Lackey High School, is the overall winner of the 2023 Charles County Fair art contest. Her artwork is displayed as the cover of the Charles County Fair Guide. She was chosen as this year’s winner by the Charles County Fair Board and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS)....
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The Breezy Point Beach & Campground shoreline restoration project has officially begun, marking a significant step toward the preservation and revitalization of one of Calvert County’s coastal treasures. The project will consist of erosion mitigation and beach revitalization work over the coming months. In order to ensure timely and efficient progress, beginning Wednesday July...
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University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center’s medical team received a national “Get With The Guidelines” program award June 30 for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke and diabetes, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. “Get With The Guidelines”...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the subject pictured, regarding a theft investigation. On Thursday, May 4, 2023, between the hours of 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM, the subject pictured entered Michael’s store in California. While in the store, the suspect entered the closed employee lounge, pried open a...
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Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that low altitude aircraft flight test events involving helicopters are scheduled to take place July 10 through July 14 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. As with all operations, NAS Patuxent River takes precautions to lessen the impact of testing activities on the community. For more...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) will be installing a box culvert under Manor Road in Chaptico at the Bull Run stream crossing beginning on or about Monday, July 17, 2023. Manor Road will be closed between Lori Lane and 37252 Manor Road for approximately 30 days. A traffic...
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