The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is now offering recommended adult vaccines at no cost to eligible Maryland residents through the Maryland Free Adult Vaccine Program. This statewide initiative expands access to immunizations for uninsured and underinsured adults ages 19 and older by reducing financial barriers to preventive care. The program is designed to give adults...
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Justine Mary Pratt, 81, of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1944, in Washington, DC, and resided and eventually retired in Waldorf, Maryland. She was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred Joseph Pratt and Bernice Mary Pratt. She spent much of her life in the...
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James Dennis Lewis passed away peacefully at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1951, at Patuxent River Naval Air Station to the late William E. and Justina Lewis. Jim graduated from Great Mills High School in 1969 then joined the U.S. Army and served from Dec 29,...
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Gordon “Sonny” Miller Osborne, 89, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 7, 2026. On March 18, 936, Sonny was born in Front Royal, VA, to the late William and Josephine Osborne. At just 17, Sonny wed the love of his life, Thelma. By the age of 18, he enlisted in the Army, serving...
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Robert Charles Minshall, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Robert lived a life defined by curiosity, loyalty, and a deep appreciation for both the people and the world around him. A lifelong lover of comics, Robert found joy in sharing this passion with his...
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Katherine Ann (Kit) Spalding of Leonardtown, Maryland died peacefully just hours after her 99th birthday in the early morning hours of January 14, 2026. She was born January 13, 1927 to the late Francis Xavier and Elizabeth Claire (Thompson) Spalding. She was the oldest of 9 siblings and was also the first grandchild on...
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Ruth Rebecca Mercure, 62, of Bryantown, MD, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1963, in St. Peterburg, Virginia. Daughter to the late Leo H. Mercure and Mary Dean. Ruth attended Carver Elementary School and later graduated from Great Mills High School. She went on to earn a master’s...
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Levi Michael Kuhn II, 65, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on January 7, 2026. On December 19, 1961, Levi was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to the late Levi Michael Kuhn and Helen Louise Kuhn. For over 20 years, Levi worked as a carpenter. He was also very handy and could repair things around the...
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On Thursday, January 15, 2026, At approximately 10:14 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the area of the Dyson Building Center on Point Lookout Road in Great Mills, for the reported vehicle on fire with possible entrapment. Early reports suggested the possibility of an individual still inside the vehicle. Due to multiple calls reporting...
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On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Bay District, and Second District were dispatched to the 41100 block of Bishop Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a greenhouse complex fully engulfed and quickly spreading to two nearby...
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(January 18, 2026) – Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR), the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies announced today their intent to develop a new Sphere venue – which would be the second in the U.S. and first to utilize a smaller-scale design model – at National Harbor, a premier destination in...
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In June 2025, the Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) delivered and installed a retired and refurbished VH-3D helicopter, bureau number 159351 (BUNO 351), to the United States Secret Service (USSS). The agency received the aircraft at the James J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) in South Laurel, Maryland, fulfilling its need for a new training...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service is providing Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments in 17 counties across the state. The funded projects help volunteer fire companies enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities. For the 2025 grant cycle, finalized in December, the Maryland Forest Service is providing $167,314...
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Birding events, special activities for members, and live music highlight February at the Calvert Marine Museum. The month’s lineup also includes family-friendly programs, educational tours, and seasonal celebrations for visitors of all ages. For the full calendar of February events, visit our website www.calvertmarinemuseum.com CMM Celebrates the Year of the Horse – According to the Chinese...
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The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad announces with great sadness the passing of Life Member John G. Guy on Sunday, January 18, 2026. John joined the department in 1994 and served the citizens of St. Mary’s County for more than 28 years. During his tenure, he held the positions of Chief...
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On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 6:42 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 7000 block of Bensville Road in White Plains, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three vehicle collision with multiple trapped and one ejected. The incident was...
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“Governor Wes Moore announced the Vax Act as part of the governor’s legislative agenda during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly. The legislation is a direct response to the Trump-Vance Administration’s efforts to discourage access to vaccines and undermine trust in vaccine science.” “The federal government’s rapid shifts and the unnecessary confusion surrounding vaccine policy...
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On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, approximately 6:50 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard in California, for a motor vehicle accident involving an unresponsive subject. Crews quickly arrived on scene to find a two-vehicle, rear-end style collision with no entrapment, and confirmed one...
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Naval Air Station Patuxent River will participate in the annual force protection exercise, Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain Jan. 26-Feb. 6, 2026. Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2026 (CSSC26) is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all Navy installations in the continental U.S. “Pax River joins Navy bases...
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Marcus Jerome Hunt, 32, of Temple Hills, Maryland, pled guilty today, to two counts of transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in federal court. Hunt is a previously registered sex offender. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty plea with Special Agent in Charge Christopher Heck, Homeland Security...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin routine structural and maintenance work on the MD 4 Bridge over the Patuxent River (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County line beginning Sunday, January 18. The nighttime work will continue through late February, weather permitting. Crews will close a single-lane and...
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On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at approximately 3:48 p.m., fire and rescue crews responded to a large commercial fire at Hollywood Used Auto Parts and Maximum Autobody, located at 43904 Commerce Avenue in Hollywood. Initial reports indicate approximately 30 vehicles were on fire. Multiple fire and rescue units are on the scene actively working...
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On Thursday, January 15, 2026, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 6000 block of Grizzly Bear Court in Waldorf, for the reported possible overdose and one not breathing. 911 callers reported a 25-year-old male was not breathing after a possible overdose, with family members administering NARCAN to...
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Heather Marie Garner, 37, of Leonardtown, has been formally charged following an incident earlier this month that led to her arrest by the Maryland State Police. According to court documents, Garner faces seven misdemeanor charges stemming from events on January 11, 2026. These include one count of intoxicated public disturbance, three counts of possession...
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Destiny Jordan Pellegrini, 26, of Newburg, was sentenced to jail time and probation after pleading guilty to filing a false statement with law enforcement, according to court records from the District Court for St. Mary’s County. Pellegrini was charged with one misdemeanor count of making a false statement to a peace officer under Maryland...
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