Mary Janet “Jody” Gray, age 78, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Leonardtown, MD. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Elmer and eldest daughter Frances, and survived by her daughter Carol Bowles (Greg), two grandchildren Josephine Sinclair (Josh), and Gregory Bowles, and great granddaughter...
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Georgius Michael Demitrius Sotiropoulos (Mikey) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home with his devoted mother and stepfather by his side. Michael, or Mikey, as his mother called him, was born on December 22, 1963 in Takoma Park, Maryland, to his mother Lynn and his father, Demitrius Sotiropoulos. He was a...
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Robert B. Davis (Bob), age 87, joined his loving wife Joyce, on November 3, 2023, surrounded by his family in Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his children Joni Cummins, (David) and Scott Davis, (Rhonda), four beautiful granddaughters Shannon Sappe (Levi), Sarah Davis, Jenny Davis and Miaela Thomas. Two great grandchildren Aldo and Sura...
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Gary Bruce Dicks, 79 of California, MD passed away on November 5, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 23, 1944 in Dunbar Township, PA to the late George Dicks and Jeanne Marshall Dicks. Upon graduation from high school Gary enlisted...
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Robert Lee “Bob” Yarber, 92 of St. Inigoes, MD passed away on November 5, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 19, 1930 in Banner Elk, N.C. to the late Lorse A. Yarber and Ruth Calvert Yarber. Bob married the love of his life, Betty...
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Rhea Frances Cosgrove, 74, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on November 4, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Waller Air Force Base, Trinadad on April 19, 1949 to the late William Wolfendon and Rita Collins Wolfendon. On September 18, 1971...
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Todd Lee Goldsmith, 47, of California, MD, passed away on November 5, 2023, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on October 20, 1976, in La Plata, MD to Garfield and Catherine Goldsmith. After graduating from Laplata High School in 1995, he began working at Capital Hill in D.C. as a...
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John Francis Adams Jr. December 10, 1967 – November 3, 2023 John Francis Adams Jr. 55 of Waldorf, Md. passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home. John was born December 10, 1967, in LaPlata, Md. He was the son of the late John Francis Adams Sr. and Bessie Louise Adams. He...
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Kelley Cabot Letcher, of Brandywine, MD, aged 63, passed away on November 11, 2023, at his home. Born on September 6, 1960, to Bernard Letcher and the late Dorothy Ann Nibert. After graduating from high school, Kelley completed some college and then joined the United States Army. After his time in the Army, he...
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Gayle “GiGi” Rick Paust, 79, of Leonardtown, MD passed away November 6, 2023 at her home with her loving husband by her side. Born April 20, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the loving daughter of the late Walter Henry Rick and Evelyn Land McKnight, and stepdaughter to the late William Richards McKnight. Gayle...
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William Edward Dyson departed this earthly life on November 2, 2023, in Callaway, MD. William was born to Francis Green and Mary Dyson on August 22, 1963 in Helen, MD. He was affectionately known to close relatives as “Eddie.” As a youngster William was always quiet and he remained that way in his adult...
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On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 4:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and Pacific Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported dirt bike accident. 911 callers reported a 24-year-old male fell off a dirt-bike and was “missing a chunk of skin on his side” Crews...
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On Friday, November 17, 2023 at approximately 2:30 a.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to 4183 Log Teal Drive in Waldorf, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2-story duplex with fire showing from the rear which had spread to a detached shed and roof of both...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies will conduct a search operation beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting throughout the day Friday, November 17, 2023, in the Scotland, MD, area between Fresh Neck Pond Road and Point Lookout State Park. A coordinated effort involving deputies, fire and rescue personnel, and search dogs...
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Firefighters in St. Mary’s County have responded to multiple smoke investigations and even a smoke in a building incident due to smoke that is believed to be coming from the wildfires burning over the mountains of northern Virginia. The wildfires have brought smoke into the valleys of western Maryland Thursday Overnight and early morning...
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November 12, 2023, Letter to the Editor, After a 5-year hiatus, Bluegrass for Hospice 2023 turned out to be an overwhelming success. Better than any one year from 2009-2018 when I originally put on the event. On Saturday October 28th at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills with a crowd of just under...
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Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and other representatives of the Maryland Department of Transportation met today with Calvert County officials to discuss the department’s six-year Draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program. The plan calls for a $21.2 billion, six-year investment to create a safer, cleaner, efficient and accessible transportation system connecting Marylanders to jobs,...
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During the October 19th, 2023, Town Council meeting and after holding a public hearing, the Town Council passed Ordinance 0-23-22, an ordinance of the Town Council of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, regarding the use of Cannabis on Town property and in any business establishment in Town. Per Ordinance 0-23-22 that will become effective on November...
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In recognition of National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 18, 2023, Maryland’s circuit courts will hold adoption proceedings and family celebrations at local courthouses statewide. National Adoption Day honors adoptive families and draws attention to the need for permanent, loving families for children in foster care. Anne Arundel County The Circuit Court for Anne...
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When K9 “Kachina” retired nearly two months ago on a Friday, her handler, Master Deputy Oliver Alkire, was back in class the following Monday to begin training for a second four-legged partner at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive National Canine Training Center in Front Royal, Virginia. While most of the canines...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum is pleased to present special events and exhibits during the holiday season at each historic site. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Family Open House (Sunday, November 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 5...
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The faculty and staff of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined the families and friends of 25 Adult Education Program graduates Nov. 1 to celebrate the students for returning to school and earning their Maryland high school diploma. The CSM Adult Education Program offers fundamental education courses that cover areas such as basic...
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On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at approximately 4:40 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 1000 block of Martin Drive in La Plata, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a 2-story residence. Firefighters entered the residence to find fire in living room and...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces only short-term camping will be offered at Breezy Point Beach & Campground for the 2024 season. After careful consideration, Breezy Point will permanently transition to a daily camping model and seasonal camping will be discontinued. This permanent change will allow more availability of campsites for...
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In a poignant commemoration of lives lost to homicide, community members are cordially invited to participate in the 22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial hosted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6 p.m., at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department at 46900 South Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park,...
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