UPDATE 4/4/2024: The at fault operator who was driving the Honda sedan was identified as Troy Austin Jones, age 54 of Huntingtown, MD. The collision remains under investigation by the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack and further updates will be provided when they become available. Jones has been charged with the following below....
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The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) announces an invasion of comedy featuring comedians, Michael Palascak, Haywood Turnipseed, Jr., and Eddie Morrison. Michael Palascak has performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He’s also appeared on A Little Late with Lilly Singh, The...
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UPDATE 4/4/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, March 22, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Brown sentenced James Stephen Gass, Jr., 32, of Leonardtown, to a total of 14 years in prison for two separate cases. Gass was sentenced to 9 years for First-Degree Assault against...
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Gerrod Davis, age 46, of Glen Burnie, pleaded guilty yesterday to his role in a conspiracy to commit money laundering. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the Drug Enforcement Administration – Washington Field Division; and Chief...
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The Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack is investigating a hit-and-run accident that just occurred at MD Route 231 (Hallowing Point Road) at Prince Frederick Boulevard. The below pictured suspect fled the scene in his vehicle. The suspect was driving a black Lexus passenger vehicle with Florida tags. As you can see, the vehicle...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of a theft in Lexington Park at approximately 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2024. When Deputy Santiago Estrada arrived, the victim stated that the suspect, who was known to her from a previous relationship, approached her while she was in her vehicle in the...
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Leadership Maryland, the statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders, announces the 40 individuals selected to participate in the first class of the Emerging Leader Program. The Emerging Leader Program’s Class of 2024 consists of 40 rising stars and...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the opening of two new Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) District Stations. The new district stations in Dunkirk and Lusby reflect the BOCC and CCSO’s shared commitment to safety, transparency and service to Calvert County. These new district stations are a direct...
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Kavon Dupree Jackson, age 26, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a bank fraud conspiracy. The guilty plea was announced by Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland; Acting Postal Inspector in Charge Ajay Lall of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Washington Division (“USPIS”); and Chief Malik Aziz...
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As the Maryland primary election approaches, it is essential for Calvert County residents to be informed about important voting information. The primary election will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, and it is crucial for all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote. Voter Registration: The last day to register in advance...
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The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 19th Annual Jazz Festival, April 5-6, will give area public school jazz bands a chance to sharpen their skills—and area music lovers a chance to hear some of the finest local jazz artists from our region and beyond. Jazz band students from area middle and high schools will...
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Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Kevin Jason Copsey, 39, of Mechanicsville, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024; significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine were recovered during the operation. The warrant was executed in Charlotte Hall, MD, following a traffic stop for...
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On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Fox Chase Drive in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a rear-end style collision with...
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Parents and students are encouraged to virtually tour colleges through Naviance. Additionally, please look for notices of scheduled zoom opportunities with college representatives to be scheduled through Naviance. The Southern Maryland College Fair, sponsored by Calvert County and St. Mary’s County Public Schools, will take place on April 18, 2024 at the Hollywood Firehouse.
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Historic Sotterley has taken great pride in sponsoring the AeroPark Farmer’s Market for the past several years. Regrettably, we are unable to continue to host the market every month in 2024. However, we are pleased to announce that our traditional end-of-year markets will take place in November and December, ensuring our community continues to...
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Article by A.J. Metcalf, Director of Communications for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources – The invasive fish has spread throughout Maryland in recent years, but the record held by an Oregon man still stands Ed Jones, an Oregon resident, said he’ll never forget the day he caught the Maryland state record blue catfish. It...
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Walter James Lippold “Jim”, 85, of Port Republic, MD passed away on March 27, 2024 in Port Republic, MD. Jim was born in Annapolis, MD on August 2, 1938 to Walter and Marian Lippold. Soon after his birth, his father, a navy dentist, was transferred to the far east. They lived in China and...
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Debra Lynn “Debbie” Bickerton, 60, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Jessup, MD, passed away on March 27, 2024 at her residence. Born March 26, 1964 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Bernie Bickerton and Betty Lou (Childress) Bickerton. She was a homemaker. Debbie is survived by Timothy Jones, the...
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Albert Steven Richardson, Sr., 77, of North Beach passed away March 27, 2024. He was born August 24, 1946, in Washington, DC to Albert Grimley and Cecilia Agnes Feaster. Albert grew up between North Beach and Chesapeake Beach. He started his professional career working at IGA Grocery in North Beach before going to work...
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Deborah Sue Ursiny, 59, passed away March 25th, 2024 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born on August 16th, 1964 in Washington D.C to Carl and Nancy Kesselring. She was raised with her siblings Diana and Douglas in Riverdale, Maryland where she attended and graduated high school. As the years went on, she built...
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Frank Edward Dorsey 74; was born in Bristol, Maryland on July 3, 1949 to the late Ernest and Lillian Dorsey. He graduated in 1967 from Great Mills High School. Frank then served in the United States Army as a PVT E1 where he performed as an aircraft powertrain repairman. He quickly became a SP5...
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Robert R Hoyt, beloved father, cherished son, and esteemed U.S Air Force Veteran, unexpectedly passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 57. He left behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. He is survived by his adoring children Lorin Abbie Hoyt (the apple of his eye), and his son, Brandon...
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Vera G. Henrichs, 88 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Vera was born in Welch, WV to the late Amos and Beulah (Browning) Green. Her mother died when Vera was an infant, and she shared a special relationship with her maternal grandmother Mattie (Baker) who cared...
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John E Carson of Lexington Park went home to his Savior on Friday, March 22, 2024. John was born & raised in Conway SC, graduated from Conway High School and joined the United States Navy shortly after. He remained a dedicated submariner for 26 years and still was an employee of the Federal Government...
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Patoy “Toy” Adriano Lombre, Sr., 82, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on March 26, 2024, at his home in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on June 13, 1941, in Washington, D.C. to the late Tito Lombre and Edna E. Whiting Lombre. Toy was employed as a Produce Clerk for over 44 dedicated years with...
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