1st Southern Maryland Local Government Exchange
Announcing the 1st Southern Maryland Local Government Exchange Southern Maryland is set to host its first Local Government Exchange, whose purpose is to provide a forum for local business and...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s Government Memorial Day Closures
St. Mary’s County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Government offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. The St. Andrews Landfill and six (6) Convenience...
View ArticleMemorial Day: A Day to Remember the Fallen
Today, May 27, is Memorial Day. This day is a national holiday, for remembering and honoring men and women, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Waterloo, New York, was...
View ArticleOn Memorial Day Say “Thank You” to Gold Star Mothers
As we celebrate Memorial Day, the term Gold Star Mothers will keep popping up in speeches, on television and radio. How much do you know about the women in this exclusive club? The Gold Star Mothers...
View ArticleCCSO Teams with School Kids for Fishing Derby
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Teams up with School Kids for Annual Fishing Derby More than 50 students with the Life Skills program at six local schools teamed up with Charles County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleAnna Christine Gottlied, 94
Anna Christine Gottlied, 94, of Charlotte Hall, died peacefully on May 24. She was born on July 7, 1918 in New Brunswick, NJ, daughter of the late Martha Margrit (Geppert) Boyette and the late John...
View ArticleMary “Ronnie” Burch, 82
Mary “Ronnie” Burch 82 of Port Tobacco died on May 23 at her home. She was born on Dec. 21, 1930 in Great Mills to the late William and Katie Stone. She is also predeceased by her husband Joseph...
View ArticleEvelyn Davidson White, 85
Evelyn Davidson White, 85, of Leonardtown died at her home, surrounded by her loving family on May 22 in Leonardtown. Born Nov, 25, 1927, in Colerain, NC, she was the daughter of the late John C....
View ArticleWilliam Roy Willingham, 71
William Roy Willingham 71 of La Plata died on May 21 in Washington, DC. He was born on June 12, 1941 in Washington, DC to the late Roy Wilson and Thelma Virginia Willingham. He is also predeceased by...
View ArticleCinema On the Square
The Friends of the Leonardtown Theater, Inc., in partnership with Pax Velo cycling club, will present an outdoor screening of the movie Breaking Away on Saturday night, June 1st, on the Square in...
View ArticleTornado Preparedness Requires a Plan
The risk of a tornado in Charles County became reality in 2002 when an F4 tornado caused widespread devastation in the La Plata area. Recent severe weather events in Oklahoma underscore the need to...
View ArticlePolice Blotter for St. Mary’s County
Second Degree Assault (2 Counts) On May 25, 2013 deputies responded to a residence on Oak Court in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Catherine Marie Guy, 24 of...
View ArticleComplaint of Speeding Motorcycle Leads to DUI Arrest
At 6:57 pm on May 25, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Dispatchers placed a lookout for a motorcycle said to be traveling at speeds over 100 mph. The motorcycle was last seen on Route 4 and traveling...
View ArticlePoker Run to Benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s
The 6th annual Ritchie Daye Memorial to benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s County will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Registration starts at Seabreeze Restaurant at 11 am. Ride starts at 12 noon and...
View ArticleFire Marshal Bomb Squad Investigation
On May 24, 2013, at 9:30 pm, a homeowner on Bellwood Drive, in Pomfret, heard explosions coming from her front yard. When she looked outside, she discovered several plastic chemical reaction devices...
View ArticleStanley “Pop” Aloysius Long, 81
Stanley “Pop” Aloysius Long, 81, of Mechanicsville passed away on May 23 in Leonardtown. Born on Dec. 2, 1931 in Oraville, he was the son of the late Charles Phillip and Ida Marie Cheseldine Long....
View ArticleTonya Ann Garner, 43
Tonya Ann Garner, 43, from Hollywood passed away on May 21 in Phoenix, AZ. Born on Oct. 29, 1969 in Leonardtown, she was the daughter of James Alvey of Myrtle Beach, SC., and Deborah Johnson of...
View ArticleState Police Blotter – Prince Frederick
Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft: On 5/21/13 at 8:32 am, Trooper Palumbo responded to the 9100 block of Goose Creek Lane in Dunkirk for a...
View ArticleMCAC Announces Formation of a New Photography Club!
Mattawoman Creek Art Center (MCAC) Announces Formation of a New Photography Club! A photography club is starting up at Mattawoman Creek Art Center (MCAC), and all with an interest in photography are...
View ArticleMSP Memorial Day Iniatives Yield Results
Troopers’ enforcement initiatives throughout the state yield significant results this Memorial Day weekend. The Maryland State Police conducted traffic enforcement initiatives throughout the state...
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