Monthly Archives: March 2025

One Flown to Trauma Center After Pickup Truck Strikes Pole, Trees in Hollywood

One Flown to Trauma Center After Pickup Truck Strikes Pole, Trees in Hollywood

On Friday, March 14, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police, fire and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Sotterly Road and Steerhorn Neck Road in Hollywood, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. 911 callers reported a pickup truck struck a utility pole in the area of the address provided....
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Two Students Injured After Six Are Involved in Physical Altercation at Henry E. Lackey High School

Two Students Injured After Six Are Involved in Physical Altercation at Henry E. Lackey High School

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 8:19 a.m., school administrators and a school resource officer at Henry E. Lackey High School were inside a school hallway during class transition when a fight erupted between two students, with other students joining in. The school resource officer and administrators separated the six involved students and deescalated...
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La Plata Police Department Lieutenant Jason Posey Celebrates 20-Years of Dedicated Service

La Plata Police Department Lieutenant Jason Posey Celebrates 20-Years of Dedicated Service

Over the past two decades, Lt. Jason Posey has served the citizens, business owners, and visitors of La Plata with professionalism and dignity. Aside from his many duties within the agency, Jason also serves as the leader of the agency’s Public Safety Cadet Program. Over the years he has mentored and helped shape the...
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Calvert County Celebrates National Agriculture Day

Calvert County Celebrates National Agriculture Day

Calvert County is proud to celebrate its rich agricultural heritage through a series of events highlighting the essential role of farmers, the importance of agricultural literacy, and the connection between local farms and the community. Residents are invited to participate in these upcoming activities to recognize the contributions of our agricultural community and learn...
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Large Woods, Shed Fire in Avenue

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Large Woods, Shed Fire in Avenue

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 5:55 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Bay District and Charles County responded to the 38000 block of Sugar Hole Road in Avenue, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene within 2 minutes of dispatch to find a 10 x 10 shed fully...
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New STEM Center Opens at Piccowaxen Middle School

New STEM Center Opens at Piccowaxen Middle School

Piccowaxen Middle School was recently named a grant recipient for a new STEM education center. The grant is through the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), which partnered with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to develop 10 STEM centers in Maryland schools through a three-year, $500,000 grant. Piccowaxen is one of 10 Maryland schools...
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Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown, Maryland State Police Investigating

Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown, Maryland State Police Investigating

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 6:54 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Hollywood Road and Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Firefighters from Bay District and Solomons, who were providing a fill in to Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, arrived on the...
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MIL Corporation Gives Back to the Community with $15,000 Sponsorship to Leadership Southern Maryland

MIL Corporation Gives Back to the Community with $15,000 Sponsorship to Leadership Southern Maryland

Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with The MIL Corporation. MIL has presented LSM with a $15,000 sponsorship designating the company as a Platinum sponsor of the nonprofit community leadership development organization. Based in Lexington Park, Md., The MIL Corporation provides innovative cyber, engineering, financial, and information...
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Doris Marie Reeves (Mansfield), 96,

Doris Marie Reeves (Mansfield), 96,

Doris Marie Reeves (Mansfield), age 96, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1929 in Round Hill, VA to Maurice Mansfield and Kitty Mansfield (Cox). Doris spent most of her years in Georgetown and graduated from Western High School in 1948. She...
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Barbara Tingley Woodward

Barbara Tingley Woodward

Barbara Tingley Woodward, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on July 29, 1953, to Charles and Honora Tingley (deceased), Barbara lived a life full of faith, family, and friends. Barbara was united in marriage to her...
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Raymond Coleman Foster, Jr., 64

Raymond Coleman Foster, Jr., 64

Raymond Coleman Foster, Jr., 64 of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away at his home on March 10, 2025. Raymond was born on October 17, 1960, in the old Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. Raymond was a “Jack of all trades” but mostly of anything to do with plumbing. In his spare time, he...
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Thelma Jean “Jeannie” Jones, 64,

Thelma Jean “Jeannie” Jones, 64,

Thelma Jean “Jeannie” Jones, 64, of Arnold, MD passed away March 9, 2025. Born February 26, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of James Malcom and Mamie Colleen (Whipp) Wood. Jeannie graduated from the Central Special School in 1981. She loved the Active Day Program in Annapolis and enjoyed talking and socializing...
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Joseph Edward “Joe” Trejo, 46,

Joseph Edward “Joe” Trejo, 46,

Joseph Edward “Joe” Trejo, 46, of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on March 5, 2025 at his residence. Born October 24, 1978 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of John E. Trejo, Sr. and the late Mary Catherine (Mawson) Trejo. Joe graduated from Great Mills High School in 1997. He was a cook/server in...
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Betty Jean “Noami” San Antonio, 90,

Betty Jean “Noami” San Antonio, 90,

Betty Jean “Noami” San Antonio, 90, of California, MD, passed away February 27, 2025 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD with her loving daughter at her side. She was born on July 3, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Miles Timko and Ronnie (nee: Bennett) Timko. Shortly after graduating high school...
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Barbara Ellen Buckingham, 71,

Barbara Ellen Buckingham, 71,

Barbara Ellen Buckingham, 71, of Tall Timbers, MD (formerly of Annapolis, MD) passed away peacefully March 5, 2025 at her home, with her loving husband holding her hand. She was born on June 1, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Lynn Hoye and Ruth (nee: Evans) Hoye. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Barb grew...
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Jaime Escalante Cruz, lovingly known as “Pops”

Jaime Escalante Cruz, lovingly known as “Pops”

Jaime Escalante Cruz, lovingly known as “Pops” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on July 9, 1955, to Eusebio Escalante Pina and Dora Hayde Cruz, Jaime was a man whose life was defined by his unwavering love for his...
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Allen Ronald Mitchell, 76,

Allen Ronald Mitchell, 76,

With heavy hearts, we announce our loving husband and father, Allen Ronald Mitchell, aged 76, passed away on March 10, 2025 at home in Brandywine, MD, following his diagnosis of stage four kidney failure. Born on October 10, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Samuel Tilden Mitchell, Jr. and Ossie “Louise” Lafayette (Deavers), Allen was...
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Frances Grace Keller Epp Boltz

Frances Grace Keller Epp Boltz

Frances Grace Keller Epp Boltz, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on February 3, 1928, to Leonard Joseph Keller, Sr., and Grace Shlagel Keller.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edmond Alfred Epp, Sr., and her second husband, Paul...
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Joseph Anthony Hammett, Jr., age 77,

Joseph Anthony Hammett, Jr., age 77,

Joseph Anthony Hammett, Jr., age 77, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1948, to Joseph Anthony Hammett, Sr. and Agnes Marie Hammett. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, whose presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Joseph...
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Jacqueline Louise “Jackie” Nutwell, 87,

Jacqueline Louise “Jackie” Nutwell, 87,

Jacqueline Louise “Jackie” Nutwell, 87, of California, MD (formerly of Ocean Pines, MD) passed away suddenly at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital on November 18, 2024, with her loving family at her side. Jackie is survived by her loving sons: Donald “Don” Ball (Sandy) of Beltsville, MD, Christian “Chris” Ball (Sue) of California, MD and...
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Joan Marie Bean

Joan Marie Bean

Joan Marie Bean, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born on August 5, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Joan grew up in Great Mills, Maryland, where she formed lifelong connections with family and the community that would shape her into the...
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Randy Boyd Powell, 72,

Randy Boyd Powell, 72,

Randy Boyd Powell, 72 of Avenue, MD passed away on February 26, 2025, peacefully at home with his wife by his side. He was born on September 10, 1952, in Arnett, West Virginia.  He moved to St. Mary’s County, MD when he was 11.  Randy was a graduate of Great Mills High School in...
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James Richard McClure, Jr. “aka” Jimmy, Duke, Dad, Pop Pop, Pop, Poppy, 88,

James Richard McClure, Jr. “aka” Jimmy, Duke, Dad, Pop Pop, Pop, Poppy, 88,

James Richard McClure, Jr. “aka” Jimmy, Duke, Dad, Pop Pop, Pop, Poppy, 88, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on April 17, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to the late James Richard McClure and the late Dorothy Smart. He served two years in...
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Jeanne Marie Troncelliti (nee Mackenzie), 95,

Jeanne Marie Troncelliti (nee Mackenzie), 95,

Jeanne Marie Troncelliti (nee Mackenzie), 95, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on February 22, 2025, following a traumatic auto accident and hospitalization. She was born on June 15, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents James H. and Frances C. Mackenzie. Jeanne is survived and missed by her loving...
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Dr. Salvatore Raspa (Sal)

Dr. Salvatore Raspa (Sal)

Lifelong educator and resident of St. Mary’s County, Dr. Salvatore Raspa (Sal) passed away peacefully in La Plata at Green Acres Nursing Home on February 26, 2025 with his beloved family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myra Ennis Raspa and five of their six children: Sal Raspa,...
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