It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve “Stevie” Johnson, age 45, who tragically lost his life on January 29th, 2025. Steve was a loving husband, devoted family man and a true outdoorsman who found his greatest joy in hunting, fishing, and traveling to new places. Steve was born on...
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Alexander “Alex” Huffman, beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, and a friend to many, tragically passed away on January 29th, 2025, at the young age of 34. Alex was born on October 6th, 1990, in Prince George’s County, but raised in Charles County, Maryland. Growing up, Alex developed a love for sports. He played...
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Rita Claire (Hurry) Dusch, of Morganza, passed peacefully on February 8th 2025. Rita was born and raised in St. Mary’s County, growing up in Clements. She Graduated from Chopticon High School in 1966, as part of the initial Graduating Class. After Graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, she moved to Buffalo, NY and...
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Andrew “Andy” Goldstein was born May 1, 1963, to Sol Goldstein and Barbara Gross in New York City, NY. On February 8, 2025, at 61 years of age, he passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. He was predeceased by his wife, Robin Goldstein, in 2014, and his...
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Mabel Mae Morton, 92, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Solomons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Solomons, MD. Mabel is now united with her husband, Bill. She was born on December 4, 1932, in Romney, WV to the late Asa Benton Combs and Viola M. (nee: Ludwig) Combs. Mabel was born and raised...
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A great man, James Thomas “Tommy” Clagett, Jr. of Newburg, MD tragically and prematurely passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 43. Tommy was a devoted husband, father, son and friend. He was born on January 4, 1982, in Clinton, MD to James Thomas Clagett, Sr. of Accokeek, MD, and the...
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Hospice of the Chesapeake, in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) announces the Advanced Cardiac Care Program to address one of the nation’s largest killers of Americans – heart disease. Each year, more Americans die from heart disease than any other condition, including...
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Victor Scott Terrill, 41, of Landover, Maryland, was charged in a 10-count superseding indictment, filed yesterday in U.S. District Court, with first-degree murder while armed and related counts, announced U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean Ryan of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division, and Chief Pamela...
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A Cambridge woman is facing multiple assault charges after allegedly waving a knife and attacking two individuals at a hotel in Hollywood, Maryland. According to court documents, Shyla Marie Moore, 18, of Cambridge, was arrested on February 17, 2025, after Maryland State Police responded to a disturbance at the Sleep Inn and Suites on...
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Juanita June Froman (Snookie), 91, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2025. Snookie was born in Newhall, WV, on November 8, 1933, to the late Thelma and Orville Moore. She is survived by her son, Thomas Sears of Fredericksburg, VA; her granddaughter, Danielle Sears; and great-grandchildren, Reagan, Cole, Mason, and Lainey...
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Helen’s Café and Catering, a longtime favorite in Southern Maryland, is set to open a new location at 24209 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD. Formerly located at the Charlotte Hall Farmers Market, Helen’s closed its doors in March 2024. Now, nearly a year later, the beloved eatery is preparing to welcome customers once again...
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ST. MARY’S COUNTY – 2 Hour Delayed Opening – February 20, 2025 – Code 5 for Staff All SMCPS Schools will have a delayed opening of two hours on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Code 5 for staff. Ten and eleven-month employees report to work two hours late. Twelve-month employees and food service workers are...
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UPDATE 5:35 P.M.: Willows Road still closed due to multiple motor vehicle collisions. On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 4:25 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Maddox Road and Abells Cattle Trail in Chaptico, for the reported motor vehicle collision with rollover. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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From free, come-as-you-are drop-in grief support groups to online groups that explore grief through imagery, Chesapeake Life Center offers a variety of grief support groups for adults this spring. Drop-In Grief Support Groups are open to anyone grieving. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings and obtain support from others who are...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is thrilled to present TARZAN®: The Stage Musical for the 43rd production of Summerstock. Performances will be held at Great Mills High School on July 18–20 and July 25–27, 2025, with a total of 8 shows. TARZAN®: The Stage Musical is based on Disney’s...
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As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, we’re welcoming the vibrant energy of spring with a lineup of exciting events you won’t want to miss! Get ready for OtterMania!, our super fun celebration of these playful creatures, plus a lively night of music with Lady Di and the Daly News....
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WEDNESDAY 2/19/2025 Update at 5:00 a.m.: The National Weather Service has placed St. Mary’s County, Calvert County and Charles County under a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from February 19, 01:00 at 1:00 p.m., until February 20, 1:00 a.m. Today – Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 26. North wind 8 to 11 mph....
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted 35 teams of local and regional middle- and high-school students last weekend at the Southern Maryland VEX V5 Robotics Tournament held at the La Plata Campus. At the Feb. 15 tournament, student-team-built robots were inspected, put to the test, judged, and awarded for their high-tech efforts. “I...
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U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Xavier Jones, 26, of Washington, D.C., to 22 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his role in robbing four cell phone stores in Baltimore County, Howard County, and Prince George’s County, Maryland. Jones was also ordered to pay $74,141.26 in restitution. Phil...
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Maryland deer hunters harvested 84,201 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 6, 2024 through Feb. 4, 2025. The statewide harvest reported to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources included 32,148 antlered and 47,271 antlerless white-tailed deer, and 2,143 antlered and 2,639 antlerless sika deer. The harvest was 15.9% higher...
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Maryland State Police arrested a man and seized two loaded handguns following an alleged armed road rage incident that occurred Saturday afternoon in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Kenyatta Von Williams Jr., 34, of Suitland, Maryland. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, Williams was...
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UPDATE: On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 4:10 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence in the 28000 block of Livingston Road in Mechanicsville for the report of two subjects not breathing. Upon arrival, patrol deputies entered the home and located the bodies of two unresponsive...
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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in District Heights earlier this month. The suspects are 24-year-old Keyondre Joyner of Washington, DC and 18-year-old Jamiel Collins of Oxon Hill. They are charged with the murder of 20-year-old Tyler Fludd of Hyattsville. On...
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A La Plata man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an armed confrontation at a residence in Lexington Park on February 16, 2025. According to court documents, Adam Chaney, 41, of La Plata, arrived at a home on Carefree Way around 1:35 a.m., armed with a black handgun. Upon arrival, he allegedly...
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UPDATE 2/18/2025: On February 14, 2025, in Calvert County Circuit Court, Thomas Eugene Harris, II, 28, of Prince Frederick, pleaded guilty to first degree premeditated murder. Sentencing will occur on May 1, 2025, before Judge Mark S. Chandlee. The charges arose from an incident that occurred on February 15, 2024. Shaquille Quadry Braxton, 30,...
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