The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new rule mandates that sellers must make the cancellation process as straightforward as the initial sign-up. It will apply to most negative option programs, addressing concerns about deceptive practices...
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Deborah Sue Rosson of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on October 6, 2024 at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Charles County. She worked at Sheet Metal Workers International until retirement. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed watching movies, occasionally playing the slots, and always had a soda in...
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Laurie Amber Rosson of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away on September 28, 2024 at George Washington University Hospital with her loving son at her side. She was 45 years old. Laurie worked for many years as a New Construction Cleaner. She devoted her life to taking care of her son, and adored her granddaughter....
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Mary Louise Haggenmaker, 88, went home to be with her Savior on October 11, 2024 peacefully in her sleep. She lived a long life and leaves a void her family cannot fill. Mary was born in Washington, DC, February 25, 1936 to the late Bernard McGervey and Louise Cassidy McGervey. She is preceded in...
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Elizabeth Lee Thomas, “Betty”, of Loveville, MD, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 on her family farm in Loveville, MD. Born on November 12, 1950, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mary Rita Owens and the late John Edgar Joy, Sr. Betty was the loving wife of Carlyle George...
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Joseph L. Quade, Jr., of Clements, MD, passed away on September 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. Joe died of a rare blood cancer at the age of 77. He was a St. Mary’s County resident all his life. Born to the late Joseph and Eleanor Quade on September 23, 1947, he was the...
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Michael Leo Draham, age 69, of Port Republic passed away on October 10, 2024 at La Casa South assisted living facility. Michael was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 5, 1955. Eldest son of the late Leo Draham, Jr. and Irene Draham; loving husband of Sandra Draham (nee: Morris); dear brother of Annemarie (Mark...
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Curt Lee Hildebrandt, 65, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away October 2, 2024, at his home. Curt was born on May 2, 1959, in Bloomsburg, PA to the late Foster H. and Carol L. Hildebrandt. After high school, Curt attended what is now known as Pennsylvania College of Technology for his certification in Diesel...
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John Eric Hiortdahl of St. Leonard, MD passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 while enjoying his favorite pastime, fishing. John was found sitting on the jetty with his fishing pole still in hand and a peaceful expression on his face looking out into the Chesapeake Bay. John was born on June 24, 1962, to...
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Sara Louise Burbage, 73, of Loveville, MD passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024. Sara was born on September 14, 1951 in Washington DC to the late George Herbert Burbage and Irby (Smith) Burbage. She grew up in Temple Hills, MD. Her father George died when she was just 7 years old....
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Patricia Draper aged 76, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born and raised in Washington, DC by James and Dorothy Ruley. She was the youngest of six children. In December of 1985, she married her true love George Draper in Vegas with their two daughters as witnesses and made a home...
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Renate Margarete Stephens, 90, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away at her home on October 10, 2024, family was by her side. On August 24, 1934, Renate was born in Sellnow, Germany to Kurt and Margarete Schmalz. Renate lived her early years (age 5 -11) during World War II (1939-1945), one of the most...
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Sherry Ann Selinske, 55, of Stephens City, VA passed away on October 7, 2024. On June 16, 1969, Sherry was born in Washington, DC to Joseph Akowskey, Sr. (Brenda), and Dianne Middledorf (Kevin). After Sherry graduated from Gwynn Park High School in 1987, she attended CSM to pursue a degree in sign language. On...
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Sandra Leigh Sullivan, 78, of Ridge, MD passed away at her home on Monday, October 7, 2024 with her loving family at her side. She was born March 31, 1946 to the late James Emerick Stone Sr. and Helen Yeatman Stone. Sandra grew up in St. Mary’s County where she attended St. Michael’s School....
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Mary “Cynthia” Lloyd, 64, of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only two weeks earlier. Cynthia was born on March 14, 1960, in Washington, D.C., to the late Walter A. Lloyd and Mary Christine...
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Joseph Luskus departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was 87 years old. Joseph was born on January 14, 1937, in Mount Carmel, PA to Joseph Leonard Luskus and Louise Mildred Luskus (née Zedanovich). He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Mount Carmel, PA in 1954....
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Elizabeth Denham Bieber, 98, of Drayden, St Mary’s County, MD passed away at home on October 6, 2024. On May 26, 1945, she married her late beloved husband, Victor Emanuel Bieber, Jr. Together they celebrated over 69 wonderful years of marriage. Elizabeth spent her married life as a wife and mother. She enjoyed being...
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Marian Louise DiMichele-Coppins, age 89, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. Born on May 28, 1935, in Washington, DC, she was the beloved daughter of Augustus and Marian Smith. As a mother, Marian was a constant source of strength, love, and wisdom to her children. She is survived by Nancy...
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Our beloved Neil “Barry” Nutwell, born October 11, 1957, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by friends after a lengthy battle against cancer on September 22, 2024. He fought the good fight and finished his race with courage and unfailing determination focused on his love...
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Tragedy struck St. Mary’s County once again, marking the second fatal domestic violence incident within just nine days. On October 16, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., first responders were called to Rosewood Drive in Lexington Park after reports of a domestic shooting. Emergency services arrived to find Alasia Janell Milburn, 25, suffering from a...
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UPDATE 10/17/2024 @ 9:30 a.m.: The suspect has been identified as Kenneth Louis Price, 38, of Washington, D.C. UPDATE 10/16/2024 @ 4:30 p.m.: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic assault today at approximately 10:54 a.m. at a residence in the 46000 block of Rosewood Drive in Lexington...
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On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 8:12 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County were dispatched to 13330 Olde Oak Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the Inaccessible Terrain Rescue Dispatchers advised to the responding units the 911 caller was Spanish speaking and advised someone was trapped under something...
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Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in Charles County. In the spirit of transparency, we are committed to keeping our community informed about local law enforcement activities. This list includes arrests made by both the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police, providing a...
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James Edward Phillips, 38, of Great Mills, was arrested at his residence on Lilac Way in Great Mills, St. Mary’s County, on October 9, 2024. Authorities responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at approximately 4:30 a.m., where Phillips admitted to breaking a car window by striking it with his hand. According to...
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As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to highlight the contributions of Lieutenant Juan J. Morales III, a dedicated law enforcement officer who carries on his family’s legacy of service. His story is one of inspiration, commitment, and an unbreakable bond between two generations who share...
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