Paul “Salvo” Thorn of California, MD, passed away peacefully January 24, 2025, at the Hospice facility in Waldorf, MD. Born on September 11, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the youngest child of Alice (nee: Adams) and Allie Thorn. He is survived by his sister, Tange (“Marie”) VonNeida, brother Albert, and assorted loved ones,...
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Joseph Lepock, who passed away on January 25, 2025. Born on March 22, 1963, Steven lived a life full of laughter, kindness, and adventure. He loved spending time with his family, his dogs, and his friends. Above all, Steven loved his Lord...
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Raymond Thomas “Tommy” Wilson, 62, of Owings passed away January 21, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1963 in Washington, DC to Edward Raymond and Patricia Inez (Hayden) Wilson. Tommy grew up in Lanham and moved to Chesapeake Beach as a teenager. He attended Northern High School. Tommy married Susi Quinn of Shady...
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Sandra Novella Duncan Delorge, 84, of St. Leonard, Maryland, died peacefully on January 21, 2025, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Born on September 25, 1940, in Frostburg, Maryland, to Frank and Martha “Novella” (Stevenson) Duncan, Sandy’s caring and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who had the opportunity to know her. Growing up in...
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Cynthia Louise Bean, 65, of Callaway, MD passed away on January 26, 2025 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD with her loving family at her side. She was born on November 29, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Michael Redman Bean and Lucy E. Lorraine “Polly” (nee: Wood) Bean. Cindy was...
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Ronald Wilfred Glockner, 81, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 7,1943 in Covington, Louisiana to the late Wilfred John Glockner and Elrita Gomez Glockner.Ron grew up in the small town of...
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Kenneth “Dale” Gass, Sr., 63, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 20, 2025. On August 22, 1961, Kenneth was born to Charles “Kenny” and Margaret Gass in Leonardtown, MD. Dale is the proud owner of Gass Remodeling. He dedicated much of his life to transforming houses into cherished homes, leaving behind a legacy...
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Russell Gavin Hamilton Dreher, 66 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 19, 2025 at home with his wife, children and dog by his side. Family, friends and caregivers supported Russ and Amy with their battle with Alzheimer’s and they were both surrounded with love and positivity throughout their entire journey. He was born...
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On January 18, 2025, Anthony Kitts passed away at Doctors Community Hospital. Anthony was born on May 9, 1970, to Elmer and Juliette Kitts. Following his graduation, Anthony participated with Melwood program. In his free time, Anthony enjoyed being with his family and watching his favorite football team the Redskins/Commanders play. He loved anything...
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Johnathan Lewis Austin July 8, 1959 – January 14, 2025 John, known in his younger years and to family as “Johnny” was born in DePaul Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia. He is survived by Kim and his son, Hunter Benjamin Austin “Hunter B”, of Maryland, and by his parents June L. and Richard L. Austin, of...
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On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Robert Steven Lacey, 45, of Mechanicsville, was arrested after a domestic incident at a residence on Jacqueline Street. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of domestic assault and possible arson. Upon arrival, Deputy Tasciotti met with the victim, identified as Lacey’s fiancée...
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The public is encouraged to head to the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park and the Drayden African American Schoolhouse to explore the profound and significant contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County this February, in honor of Black History Month. USCT Interpretive Center exhibits will be open and free...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will host a public meeting to gather resident input on a proposed Sports Complex, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the CSMC meeting room, located on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. In February...
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Personal income tax filing began Monday, January 27th, 2025 in Maryland, with the Office of the Comptroller beginning a controlled rollout of processing and ramping up to full return processing next week, beginning February 3. This process is in line with established IRS best practices and will allow the agency to test fraud detection...
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A scratch-off ticket worth $100,000 in Waldorf and a $61,690 Racetrax ticket sold in District Heights topped the leaderboard for Maryland Lottery wins in the past week, even as another five players hit for $50,000 in Berlin, Milford Mill, Rockville, Seabrook and Union Bridge. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) is seeking input from the community on the vision, key planning themes, and goals to be considered as the county’s Comprehensive Plan is updated. The “St. Mary’s 2050” plan will establish a cohesive, countywide vision for land use, economic development, and other...
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UPDATE 9/28/2025: On January 23, 2025, detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section executed a search warrant at the residence of Jeffrey Andrew McIlwain Sr., 50, located in the 4000 block of Vineyard Place, Marbury, as part of an ongoing drug investigation. The search, authorized by a warrant issued on January...
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UPDATE 1/28/2025: Clothing sizing, items needed added: Children 7/8 & 10/12 (boys) Shoes 10 year old mens size 7, and 7 year old mens size 3.5/4 Adult mens L / XL in clothing and shoes size men 9.5 UPDATE 1/27/2025: GoFundMe can be supported, shared by clicking here. The fire has left them with...
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On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at approximately 8:08 a.m., firefighters from Bay District responded to the Laurel Glen Shopping Center located at 45315 Alton Lane, for the reported structure fire. 911 callers reported an odor of smoke in the building and advised the counter was on fire, but the fire was out. Minutes after...
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U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Mario Damon Flythe, 50, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, to six months in federal prison and six months of home detention – followed by three years of supervised release; a $10,000 fine, and an additional $2,800 in a forfeiture money judgment, for his involvement in a multi-state dogfighting...
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On January 21, 2025, The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a succession of tobacco compliance checks within St. Mary’s County. The covert compliance checks involved using an underage Sheriff’s Office confidential informant (CI). The 19-year-old CI was wearing athletic attire and was instructed to enter the store and retrieve a...
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, General Services Division, invites citizens to honor a World War II veteran with a memorial brick on the Veterans Patio at the “On Watch” memorial statue in Solomons. The monument, unveiled in August 2007, is located at 14485 Dowell Road in Solomons, and commemorates those who served the...
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Angel Joyce-Renee Martin, 23, of Patuxent River, has been charged with three counts of animal cruelty following an investigation into the death of a dog under her care. According to court documents filed on January 21, 2025, Martin is accused of causing and authorizing the deprivation of sustenance, neglecting the dog, and failing to...
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Malak Singh, 57, of Leonardtown, was arrested on January 22, 2025, and charged with telephone misuse after allegedly making multiple inappropriate calls to the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center. According to court documents, the calls involved obscene language and occurred despite repeated warnings from law enforcement. At approximately 7:46 p.m., deputies from the...
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College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who have chosen to pursue careers in health care were lauded and celebrated Jan. 16 during the college’s Health Career Readiness Recognition in La Plata. Ninety-six students were recognized for completing programs to become certified nursing assistants, geriatric nursing assistants, dental assistants, phlebotomy technicians, certified clinical medical assistants,...
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