The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation has been awarded the 2025 NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion, recognizing their outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment within the athletics community. St. Mary’s College joins Division I Villanova University and Division II Southern Connecticut State...
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Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) recognized its outstanding employees serving Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head on Dec. 16 during an award ceremony at the Mix House. Brittany Bodnar, supervisory security specialist with responsibility for Visitor Control Centers at both NSF Indian Head and NSF Dahlgren, was selected as the command’s Senior Civilian...
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NANJEMOY, Md. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams today joined partners and community members to celebrate the establishment of Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge as the 573rd and newest unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. A newly acquired 31-acre parcel is the first of...
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) administrative offices are closed for winter break, Monday, Dec. 23-25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Schools are closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, for winter break. Schools, offices and buildings reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, as noted in the CCPS Parent Handbook/Calendar. During winter break, some CCPS...
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UPDATE 12/17/2024: Video added – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved vehicle collision that occurred Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Calvert County, Maryland. The investigation is ongoing. The decedent has been identified as 36-year-old Justin Foreman of Chesapeake...
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William Jess “Deacon Bill” Nickerson, Sr. of Compton, MD, passed away on December 11, 2024, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on December 25, 1934, in Livingston, Montana to his parents, the late Jess William Nickerson and Clara Wilde Nickerson. Deacon Bill is predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years,...
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Cynthia Kay “Kathy” Fuller of Loveville, MD, passed away on December 8, 2024. She was born on May 9, 1952, in Jacksonville, FL, to her parents. the late Robert Dale and Kathleen (Harris) Helget. Kathy is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Joseph Daniel “Danny” Fuller and her two sons,...
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Catherine Virginia Oden of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 10, 1937, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Steven Hillary Johnson and Alice Virginia Day. Catherine is survived by daughters, Candy Meyers (Teddy), Terry Russell (Willy) and Stephanie Casselman...
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Sandra Kay McNeely, 78, of Mechanicsville, Maryland died on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 after her battle with liver cancer. She was born March 1, 1946 in Waynesburg, PA to the late George and Evelyn Knisely Swaniger. After graduating West Greene High school (1954) she moved to Maryland to work at the US Department of...
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Isobel Ingalls Ricketts, 94, of Leonardtown, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at her home with her husband at her side. Born in Leonardtown on February 3, 1930, she was the loving daughter of Edgar Terry Ingalls and Agnes Marie Griffin Ingalls. Isobel was a St. Mary’s County native but moved to...
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Shirley Irene Bond Watson was born on November 2, 1936, to the late William Goode Bond and Irma Irene Bond. She married the love of her life, the late Russell G. Watson Sr., on June 18, 1955. Together they raised a family in Brandywine, MD, and shared a wonderful 50+ years together before Russell’s...
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Elizabeth “Bet” Pace Marsh, 72 of Hollywood, MD passed away on December 5, 2024 at St. Marys Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. after a several year’s long fight with Corticobasal Degeneration. She was born on October 12, 1952 in Riverton, NJ to the late Harvey Melburn Pace and May Ward Pace. On November 21,...
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Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dawn Dement of California, passed away on December 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born on May 31, 1957, she was the oldest daughter of Gladys Katrine Dement and the late Leonard Chester Dement. Jackie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She attended Great Mills Elementary, Esperanza Middle and Great...
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Donna Kay Langley (Trossbach) was born on June 5, 1955, in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Philbert Leon (Jimmy) Langley and Helen Marie Forrest Langley. She grew up in Great Mills, MD and later moved to Dameron where she lived most of her life. Donna married Paul Trossbach in 1973 and was married for...
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Deborah McClure Headley of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on December 6, 2024. She was born December 8, 1955 to William and Shirley McClure. Deborah is predeceased by her parents, she is survived by her husband Steven Headley of Mechanicsville, MD, and her brother Billy McClure of Waldorf, MD. She lived a beautiful life filled...
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Donna Louise Oliver of Lothian, MD, peacefully passed away on December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 22, 1960, to Robert and Faith Doran in Washington, DC. She had three beloved children: Noble Oliver II from Brandywine, MD, Howard Oliver from Lothian, MD and Dawn Thomas from Brandywine,...
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On Friday, December 6, 2024, at 8:30 p.m., officers were working security at an afterschool indoor event at Henry E. Lackey High School when they were made aware of a male in the gymnasium who was armed with a handgun. The officers observed the subject and as they approached the male fled. After a...
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Supporters of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) dug deep on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, and donated more money than ever before. Nearly 300 donors provided $184,186 in funds to help with student success initiatives. “Thanks to incredible generosity, we were able to raise more than $184,186 – the highest amount raised in CSM Foundation’s...
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Tia’s Cantina Southern Maryland’s newest Mexican-inspired dining destination has officially opened its doors! Located in the Wildewood Shopping Center (23415 Three Notch Road, Suite 2060, California, MD), Tia’s Cantina offers a vibrant atmosphere with authentic cuisine, freshly made margaritas, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive tequila selection. Experience the warmth of traditional Mexican hospitality starting...
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Maryland State Police arrested a man Wednesday, December 11, 2024, on charges he solicited sex from an undercover law enforcement officer who was posing as a child over a smartphone app in Prince George’s County. Santos Carranza, 47, of Fort Washington, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor and...
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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, one of the most iconic and revered demonstration flight teams in the world, have officially released their 2026 air show schedules. The announcement came during the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking an exciting milestone for aviation enthusiasts everywhere. In addition to their 2026...
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On December 14th, 2024, at 10:08 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 3800 block of Larkview Court East in Dunkirk, for the reported shooting. The 911 caller reported a male attempted to shoot himself, but shot the female caller before fleeing the residence. It was reported there were also children...
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A traffic stop on December 11, 2024, in Lexington Park resulted in the arrests of Michelle S. Alvarado, 40, of Great Mills, and Robert M. Goldring, 46, of Lusby. Both individuals face multiple charges related to controlled dangerous substances (CDS), including possession with intent to distribute narcotics. According to reports from the St. Mary’s...
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Betty Jo “Bo” Bowden, 77, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on December 7, 2024 at her residence. Born December 25, 1946 in Lenoir City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Smith and Willie Mary (Wallace) Smith. Betty graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School in 1966....
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It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Alyssa Michele Holiday (nee Moroney) who passed away after a brief illness on December 6, 2024, at the age of 47. Alyssa was born on May 26, 1977, at Prince George’s Community...
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