Henry “Hank” Michael Gannon, 76, of Bryantown, MD, passed away on April 21, 2026. On October 20, 1949, Hank was born in Washington, DC, to the late Charles and Leland Gannon. For more than two years, Hank served honorably in the United States Army, specializing as a helicopter technician in Vietnam. Throughout his military...
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NIVES ELVIRA PARUTTA HOOD, 84, of Great Mills, MD passed on April 20, 2026. Nives, was born in Invisinado, Yugoslavia on March 17, 1942, to the late Giovanni Parutta and Giovanna Oclen Parutta. She was preceded in death by her late brother Alberto Parutta and late sister Maria Xhanjanka. In 1960 she met her...
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Debbie Brown, 71, of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away in peace, with her husband Tommy at her bedside, on the early morning of April 27, 2026, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. As a lifelong resident of Southern Maryland, she lived most of her youth in Hughesville, MD, and then her forever home in Charlotte...
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Rayvon Anthony Walls, 35, of Indian Head, is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and carrying a loaded handgun on his person following a shooting inside a Bryans Road lounge, according to court documents. The charges stem from an incident reported on April 19, 2026, at the “1313 Lounge” on...
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The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray™ successfully completed its first test flight from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, April 25, achieving a key step for unmanned carrier operations. The MQ-25A took off at 10:49 a.m. CDT and flew for approximately two hours. During the flight, U.S. Navy and Boeing Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) controlled the aircraft from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 ground...
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Photographers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy Maryland’s outdoors are invited to submit their most beautiful images of the state’s flora and fauna to the annual Department of Natural Resources 2026 Photo Contest. Winning entries will be featured in the 2027 Maryland DNR nature calendar, which is published in late fall. All winners will receive free...
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On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at approximately 11:35 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Crain Highway and Fairground Road in Bel Alton, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist. 911 callers reported a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and thrown approximately 50 feet, with the...
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On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Maddox Road and Annie’s Lane in Chaptico, for the serious motor vehicle collision with injuries and entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a utility...
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By Matt Lyman, NSWCDD Corporate Communications – The U.S. Navy, in times of competition, conflict, and contingency or combat operations, leverages Maritime Operations Centers to equip commanders and staff with the resources needed to execute responsibilities as a component, Fleet and/or Maritime Component Commander. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is applying the Maritime Operations...
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Calvert County commissioners received a detailed presentation from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) officials regarding the growing impact of large-scale data centers on regional electricity demand, infrastructure, and consumer costs. The discussion highlighted both regulatory requirements and broader market pressures affecting Maryland’s energy landscape. Rising Demand and Market Pressures SMECO emphasized that wholesale electricity...
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Jared Seth Sparkman, 25, of Hampton, Virginia, has been charged with disorderly conduct and intoxicated public disturbance following an incident in Solomons on April 19, 2026, according to court documents. The charges were filed after deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a situation at a business on Charles Street in Solomons....
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter will host a Kitten Shower on Saturday, May 9, from noon to 2 p.m., to support the care of kittens and other animals in need. The community is invited to attend this family-friendly event, which aims to increase community engagement, provide education about animal care and encourage adoption...
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The Charles County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in a hybrid format, both virtually and in person at the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, Maryland, to consider the Bill #2026-05, Property Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders. The bill amends Chapter...
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The Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) is pleased to announce the naming of 706 new scholars and 994 recognized scholars this year, making up the largest cohort in our 30-year history. From this group, 232 students from across Maryland received $1,000 college scholarships while 348 Maryland students renewed their status as multi-time Carson Scholars. Within Calvert County, 5 students received...
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A Maryland man is headed to federal prison for 13 years for his role in an armed robbery spree. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Derek Lynn Davis, 36, of Greenbelt, Maryland, to 13 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for interfering with interstate commerce by robbery and using,...
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Brandon Cristopher Lopez Tay, 24, of Waldorf, is facing multiple charges including malicious destruction of property under $1,000, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, and violating a license restriction following an early morning incident in Charles County, according to court documents. According to charging documents, the incident occurred on...
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Trevia Symone Chase, 22, of Waldorf, is facing two counts of first-degree assault following an early morning incident on April 24, 2026, in Charles County, according to court documents. Charging documents state that officers responded to a disturbance around 4:03 a.m. in the area of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf, where a group of people...
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Nancy Kay Newton, 61, of Baltimore, is facing multiple criminal charges in Charles County, including drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, identity fraud, and making a false statement to a police officer, following an incident at a bank in Waldorf on April 22, 2026. According to court documents, officers responded to a report of...
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A new discount retailer is expected to move into Calvert County, bringing a different kind of shopping experience to the region. Ocean State Job Lot, a northeastern discount chain known for deeply discounted merchandise and “treasure hunt” shopping, is slated to open a new store in late 2026 at the Fox Run Shopping Center...
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A semi-retired writer from Waldorf just took home a win of a lifetime. It was as if she were writing this story herself, as she said she always knew she would win a big Lottery prize one day. Her story arc reached a peak April 24 when she claimed a $100,000 top prize on...
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Sandra “Sandy” Walker-Telmanowski passed away at her home in Prince Frederick, Maryland on April 28, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on October 9, 1963, to James T. Walker, Sr. and Eugenia V. Walker. Sandy attended Calvert County Public Schools and went on to become a dedicated cosmetologist. Sandy is survived...
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Russell James Sapp, 74, of Huntingtown, passed away on April 25, 2026. A full obituary will be available soon. A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, May 4, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., and from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Ln, Owings, MD, 20736.
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Maniya Blackiston, 21, of Prince Frederick, has been charged with trespassing on private property and failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order following an incident in Mechanicsville on April 25, 2026, according to court records. The charges stem from a response by a deputy with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to a...
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Nancy Jean Rawlings, 78, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away on April 24th, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on August 23, 1947, in Baltimore City, Nancy was the third child of the late Oscar Hammett and Hazel (Reinhardt) Hammett. In 1950, her family moved to their farm in Prince Frederick, where she helped grow...
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David Lowell Liese, 80, of Huntingtown passed away April 23, 2026. He was born January 24, 1946, in Pennsylvania to Frank and Rose (Bonnema) Liese. Dave graduated from Valparaiso University and later from Cleveland State University with a master’s degree in engineering. He married Janet Cooke on August 22, 1970, and they lived in...
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