On Saturday, January 25, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department were alerted to the rear of the Big Dogs Paradise Bar and Grill located at 28765 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported outside fire. The 911 caller was a passerby who stated it appeared their was something...
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UPDATE 1/25/2025: GoFundMe goals has been reached! $7,350 raised, thank you to all who supported. UPDATE 1/23/2025: GoFundMe added to support our community entertainer, Reggie Rice. Reggie lost all of his performance costumes, travel clothes, his bed and bedding, some of his illusion props, and most importantly, his beloved pet rabbit, Haircules Bundini, which...
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Travis Terrell Goldring, 39, of Hollywood, Maryland, was arrested on January 21, 2025, following allegations of a violent domestic incident at a residence on Hollywood Road. Goldring has been charged with first-degree assault, a felony, and second-degree assault, a misdemeanor, according to court documents. The St. Mary’s Emergency Communications Center received a report of...
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Today marks the 7th anniversary of the homicide of Deandre Nicholson, a 22-year old resident of Waldorf. His case remains unsolved. Your assistance can help us bring justice to Deandre and his family. On January 23, 2018 at approximately 9 p.m., officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4500 block of...
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Earlier this week, Lottery officials met a husband and wife team who turned $10 into $100,000. They spent $10 to play Mega Bucks, a scratch-off game that debuted in November, and three days later discovered that they had a top-prize winner. The Charles County pair, one an office worker and the other a delivery...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 50 nursing graduates at the La Plata Campus last week with a time-honored pinning ceremony that allows CSM faculty to welcome their students as peers and colleagues in the field of nuring. “Success in nursing school is not an accident or gift, it’s hard work, perseverance, hours upon...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is alerting motorists to avoid MD 2 (Ritchie Highway) on Friday, January 24 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to an expected large presence of first responders for the funeral for Montgomery County Firefighter Lieutenant Chris Higgins. Lieutenant Higgins passed away in the line of...
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Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad – This evening some of our members took advantage of the cold weather. Over the past few weeks we have conducted drills related to cold weather emergencies and this evening had the opertunity to conduct an ice rescue drill. Using some of our specialty ice rescue equipment that...
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Dylan Lane Sullivan, 21, of Lexington Park, is facing multiple charges after a search warrant executed at his residence on January 23, 2025, led to the discovery of firearms, a rapid-fire activator, high-capacity magazines, and illegal drugs. Court documents detail the operation conducted by local law enforcement and the items seized, which include a...
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On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at approximately, 1:44 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 9190 Leonardtown Road in Hughesville, for the serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle head-on style collision with two patients trapped. Firefighters from Hughesville and Mechanicsville...
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On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at approximately 6:55 a.m., police responded to a reported burglary at JMJ Firearms, located in the 29000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Upon arrival, deputies observed significant damage to the front door and windows of the business, which appeared to have been intentionally smashed. A preliminary investigation...
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On Thursday, January 16, 2025, shortly before 7:00 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Arlington Memorial Bridge for a motor vehicle collision with one vehicle in the Potomac River. Rescue Divers and Technical Rescue Teams responded after 911 callers reported a two vehicle collision which resulted in a truck plunging...
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St. Mary’s College of MD Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz will return to the Main Concert Hall of the Dodge Performing Arts Center on Monday, January 27 at 7 pm with a free program of rarely heard works of Fryderyk Chopin. The program will be a preview of the 14th concert of his “Extreme Chopin” project,...
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On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:44 p.m., two suspects entered a business in the 3500 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf, and a third suspect remained at the door as a lookout. The suspects displayed a handgun and demanded tobacco products. The employees complied and the suspects fled after stealing a large quantity...
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On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Cornell Lane in Waldorf for the call of a citizen armed robbery. The victim reported he was walking to his vehicle when he was approached by three males who displayed firearms and demanded his wallet, phone, and expensive designer-brand...
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On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at approximately 8:34 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Point Lookout Road and Camp Cosoma Road in Callaway, for a serious motor vehicle collision with possible entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision with one occupant trapped...
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Scammers are targeting EZ-Pass Maryland users with fake emails, texts, and phone calls designed to steal your personal and financial information. Here’s what you need to know: Fraudsters impersonate EZ-Pass Maryland, claiming: You owe unpaid tolls and need to pay immediately. Your account will be suspended unless updated. There are issues with your payment...
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Angela Marie Fricia, 38, of Sunderland passed away January 20, 2025. She was born October 30, 1986 in Prince George’s County to Michael Fricia and Teresa Townsend. Angela grew up in Calvert County where she was active in cheerleading with the Dunkirk Warriors and dance at Diane’s School of Dance. She graduated from Northern...
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Jim’s family considered him to be one of the most generous people they knew. He passed away in his daughter’s home surrounded by his children and other loved ones. James Michael “Jim” D’Intino, 57, of California, MD and formerly of Medford, NJ passed away on January 19, 2025 in Lusby, MD. Born July 30,...
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Frank William Harbin, 59, of Lothian passed away January 17, 2025, at his home. He was born February 14, 1965, in Cheverly to John and Florence (Swain) Harbin. Frank was a hard worker with a big heart. He loved animals, being on the water, crabbing, and fishing. He also enjoyed music, especially southern rock...
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John Martin Lynch, Jr., 53, of Lothian passed away January 17, 2025 at his home. He was born January 13, 1972 in Washington, DC to John Martin Sr. and Deborah Catherine (Richards) Lynch. John grew up between Tennessee and West Virginia before moving to Maryland as a teenager. He attended Crossland High School. John...
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Gary R. Broome, 72, passed away on January 17, 2025 at Calvert Medical Health Center. Gary was born March 4, 1952 in Prince Frederick MD to Bill and Doris Broome. and remained a life-long resident of Calvert County. Gary attended and graduated from Calvert High School in 1970 and worked as a professional house...
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Bonnie Lucille Higgs Flaherty of Prince Frederick MD, passed away on January 16th, 2025 at the age of 74. Bonnie was born in Prince Frederick, MD to Bill and Lucille Hooper on August 6, 1950. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Butch Hooper and sister Sharon Rogers....
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Patricia Lynn “Cissy” McDowell, born on November 12, 1962, in Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at home in Saint Leonard, Maryland. Cissy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. She graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1981. Furthering her education, Cissy earned an associate degree...
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Samuel George Ellsworth “Sammy” Bowers, Jr., 62 of Lusby, MD passed away on January 15, 2024 at his residence. Born August 6, 1962 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Samuel G.E. Bowers, Sr. and Esther Naomi “Omie” (Lau) Bowers. Sammy and his family moved to Calvert County from Baltimore County,...
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