Monthly Archives: October 2025

Jacquelyn “Jacquie” Torii McCray, 56,

Jacquelyn “Jacquie” Torii McCray, 56,

Jacquelyn “Jacquie” Torii McCray, 56, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully, on October 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 27, 1969 in Miami, Florida, Jacquie was the beloved daughter of Randle Lee Smith “Randy” and Martha Jean Barnett (Dunaway). From a young age, she was known for her strong...
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Robert John Peters, Sr., (Bob), 70,

Robert John Peters, Sr., (Bob), 70,

Robert John Peters, Sr., (Bob), 70, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 at his home after a three-year battle with Stage 4 Lung Cancer.  Born on September 26, 1955, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a devoted fan of...
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Virginia Lee Miller, 77,

Virginia Lee Miller, 77,

Virginia Lee Miller, 77, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, was called home to the Lord on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 21, 1948, in District Heights, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Harvey McKee Sydnor and Mary Frances Wible. Virginia devoted her life to faith, family, and service....
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Gary Wayne Edelen, 59,

Gary Wayne Edelen, 59,

On October 28, 2025, Gary Wayne Edelen, 59, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by loved ones. Gary was born on August 6, 1966, in Washington, DC. Gary was preceded in death by his father (David). He is survived by his mother Joan, beloved wife Karen, daughters Hollyn (Sean), Arden (Eric), and Cameron, brothers...
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Michael Joseph McKenzie, 50,

Michael Joseph McKenzie, 50,

Michael Joseph McKenzie, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1974, to Louis Edward McKenzie and Teresa Rose Lundy. He is preceded in death by his sister Jackie Marie McKenzie. He is also preceded in death by his Grandparents George and Marie Mckenzie, Grandmother,...
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Ronald Edward Eastburn, 86,

Ronald Edward Eastburn, 86,

Ronald Edward Eastburn, 86, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Washington, D.C., on February 14, 1939, he was the son of the late William Jesse Eastburn and Gertrude Mabel Eastburn (Barrett). On February 23, 1963, Ronald married the love of his life, Leota Joyce Hamrick,...
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Ralph “David” Watson, aged 83,

Ralph “David” Watson, aged 83,

Ralph “David” Watson, aged 83, passed peacefully at Discovery Commons at Wildewood on the evening of October 14, 2025. David was born on November 20, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, the oldest son of Ralph and Cora Woltjen Watson. His family moved to the Northern Virginia area in 1957. After graduating from Gar-Field High...
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Stephen Russell Meunier, 74,

Stephen Russell Meunier, 74,

Stephen Russell Meunier, 74, of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025. Born on August 2, 1951, in Washington, D.C., Stephen was the son of the late Charles Russell Meunier and Nancy Ebel. He worked for many years as a truck driver, a career that reflected his strong work ethic...
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Joshua James Warner

Joshua James Warner

Joshua James Warner, beloved son, brother, nephew, friend, and cherished member of the Lexington Park community, passed away peacefully at his home in Lexington Park, Maryland, on October 20, 2025. He was 33 years old. Josh was born on August 20, 1992, in Tucson, Arizona, the cherished son of Samuel Daryl Warner and Angela...
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Joyce S. Cuffley, 79,

Joyce S. Cuffley, 79,

Joyce S. Cuffley, 79, of Hollywood, MD passed away at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Hospital Center in LaPlata, MD on October 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father Robert W. Sutton, mother Christine T. Sutton, and brother David W. Sutton. She is survived by her husband Charles W. “Bill”...
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Mary Lynn Policelli

Mary Lynn Policelli

Mary Lynn Policelli, of Clement’s MD passed away on October 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary dedicated many years of her life to being a cook along with a grocery store, union cashier, where she was known for her kindness towards everyone she met. She enjoyed her work and the...
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Trevor Allen Marquardt

Trevor Allen Marquardt

On October 21, 2025, Trevor Allen Marquardt, beloved son of Chasity Nicole Sweeney and Richard Lee Marquardt Jr., passed from this world before his birth due to medical complications. Though their hearts are broken, his parents will treasure his presence in their lives. May his spirit rest gently in eternal peace.
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F. Paul Griffith, 90,

F. Paul Griffith, 90,

F. Paul Griffith, 90, of Northern Virginia, formerly of St. Mary’s County, passed away on October 16, 2025, at INOVA Alexandria Hospital. Paul was born on May 11, 1935, in Jenkins, KY, to the late Irvin E. Griffith, Sr. and Rebecca Ann Griffith. As a young child, Paul’s family moved to Lexington Park, MD,...
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Maria Angela Crellin

Maria Angela Crellin

Maria Angela Crellin died peacefully in her home on Sunday October 12, 2025.  Maria Angela Passarelli was born on September 27, 1943, to Giovanni A Passarelli and Naomi E Passarelli in Washington D.C, Maria grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland with her siblings Vincent Sheehy, Richard Sheehy, Mary Ann Sheehy, Mary Jane Sheehy...
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Michael Thomas Brien, 62,

Michael Thomas Brien, 62,

Michael Thomas Brien, 62, of Great Mills, MD passed away suddenly on October 16, 2025 at his home,with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 27, 1962 in Rochester, NY to Thomas Joseph Brien and the late Mary Costigan Brien. Mike moved from New York to St. Mary’s County with...
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One Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Great Mills

One Injured, One Flown to Trauma Center After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Great Mills

On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 12:07 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Dyson Building Center located at 20375 Point Lookout Road in Great Mills, for a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment and one possibly unconscious. Crews arrived on the scene to find at least three vehicles involved...
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LSM Executive Program Studies the Realities of Economic and Workforce Development in Southern Maryland

LSM Executive Program Studies the Realities of Economic and Workforce Development in Southern Maryland

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2025 met with regional economic and workforce development leaders at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course Clubhouse in Lusby, Md., Oct. 8 to learn about Southern Maryland’s efforts to attract businesses, create jobs, build and retain workforce talent and grow the region’s economy Participants engaged in...
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Calvert County Opioid Restitution Fund Survey Available through Nov. 14

Calvert County Opioid Restitution Fund Survey Available through Nov. 14

The Calvert County Department of Community Resources invites residents and local stakeholders to participate in a community survey open from Oct. 27 through Nov. 14. The survey will help guide how Calvert County invests funding from the Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF) to support prevention, treatment and recovery initiatives. The survey takes only a few...
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Maryland DNR Reintroduces Brook Trout to Once-Vacant Streams

Maryland DNR Reintroduces Brook Trout to Once-Vacant Streams

In early fall, as the leaves on the trees in Maryland’s western counties signal their seasonal transition, brook trout prepare for a change as well as their spawning season will begin soon. During this time, males’ colors become more brilliant, and females create underwater nests called redds where they will lay their eggs. Maryland...
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Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in Bushwood

Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in Bushwood

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 7:19 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Bushwood Road and Bushwood Wharf Road in Bushwood, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single motorcycle off the roadway and into a tree...
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Bicyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Lexington Park

Bicyclist Flown to Trauma Center After Collision in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 and surrounding EMS units were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist on Maryland Route 235 near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue in Lexington Park. Emergency Communications Center staff, including Assistant Communications Manager David Morris (E-Com2), was first on the...
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Governor Moore Declares State of Emergency to Address Economic Impacts of Federal Government Shutdown and Distribute $10 Million in Emergency Funding to Fight Food Insecurity

Governor Moore Declares State of Emergency to Address Economic Impacts of Federal Government Shutdown and Distribute $10 Million in Emergency Funding to Fight Food Insecurity

Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Emergency to address the economic impacts of the federal government shutdown and help deliver resources to support Marylanders’ health and welfare. The governor also issued an executive order that will provide $10 million in emergency funding to Maryland food security partners to address the crisis stemming both from the Trump...
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Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Safe Halloween Candy Giveaway This Friday, October 31, 2025

Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Safe Halloween Candy Giveaway This Friday, October 31, 2025

Bay District Volunteer Fire Department invites the community to a fun and safe Halloween celebration! Join us for an evening filled with treats — no tricks! Event Details: Date: Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at 46900 S Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 – Who’s Invited: Children of all...
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Community Meeting Set for November 5th to Discuss Olde Mill Solar Energy Facility

Community Meeting Set for November 5th to Discuss Olde Mill Solar Energy Facility

Reactivate, a mission-driven company focused on renewable energy projects that benefit working-class neighborhoods across the country, is inviting the public to a community meeting about a proposed solar energy initiative in Charles County. The RDC MD Olde Mill Facility is a proposed 2 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic project, designed to deliver affordable, locally sourced...
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Police, Fire Marshal Investigating Burglary and Arson at Pasha Lounge in Waldorf

Police, Fire Marshal Investigating Burglary and Arson at Pasha Lounge in Waldorf

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 12:27 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the Pasha Lounge located at 3242 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the automated fire alarm sounding. Firefighters from Waldorf VFD responded to the scene within minutes of dispatch to find  the front door to the business shattered and an active fire...
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