State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad Investigates Devices
On July 25, 2013 at 7:30 am, a home owner on Marshall Court in the Carrington Neighborhood in Waldorf, discovered components of a chemical reaction improvised explosive device (“soda bottle bomb”) on...
View ArticleMichael Leroy Wathen, 55
Michael Leroy Wathen, 55, of Mechanicsville, passed away on July 4 in Mechanicsville. Born on June 8, 1958 in Leonardtown, he was the son of the late James Leroy and Louise Elizabeth Morgan Wathen....
View ArticleWilliam Sherman “Bill” O’Berry, Jr., 72
William Sherman “Bill” O’Berry, Jr., 72 lifelong resident of Solomons died at his home on July 3. He was born Oct. 24, 1940 in Calvert County, to William Sherman O’Berry and Katherine Cluff “Kitty”...
View ArticleTake The Challenge July 20-28th
Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week, July 20-28, 2013: “I pledge to eat at least one item from a local farm every day during Buy Local Week!” All you have to do to TAKE THE CHALLENGE is commit to...
View ArticleFood Safety Training Workshop on Cantaloupes
Food Safety Training for Cantaloupe Producers and Packers to be Held July 15; Day-Long Training to be held in Annapolis The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the University of Maryland will...
View ArticleRaymond Insley “Steve” Humphreys, 75
Raymond Insley “Steve” Humphreys, 75, of Lusby passed away on July 5 at his residence. He was born on August 8, 1937 in Prince Frederick to the late Sara G. and Robert C. Humphreys. He was the beloved...
View ArticleForeclosure Prevention Options Available
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is reminding homeowners of the resources and programs available to help with foreclosure prevention through the Home Owners Preserving...
View ArticleVehicle Fire is Investigated as Arson
On July 7, 2013 at 2:30 pm, a vehicle fire was discovered on Stinnett Road in Huntingtown. The incendiary fire began in the interior of a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The entire vehicle was destroyed by...
View ArticleHoyer on Student Loan Interest Rates
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Republicans’ refusal to take bipartisan action resulted in student loan interest rates doubling from 3.4 to 6.8%...
View ArticleThe Rest of America Needs Reprieve from ObamaCare Too
If the president can acknowledge that businesses need an exemption from his health care law’s mandates, when will he admit the rest of America needs the same reprieve? While the administration is...
View ArticleGOP Leaders & Students Keep Heat on Dems
At US Capitol Rally, GOP Leaders & Students Keep Heat on Dems to Act on Student Loans House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Republican leaders joined college students from across the nation today...
View ArticleNAS Pax River Noise Advisory
Communities surrounding the naval air station are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place Wednesday, July 10, 2013 and Thursday, July 11, 2013. Evening test...
View ArticleWhere’s Baby? Look in Your Car Before You Walk Away
Lately, the news has been reporting about these types of tragedies following events that have occurred recently across the country. We thought we would post a gentle reminder…. You live by your daily...
View ArticleFOUND – Beagle – 7/9/13 – St. Mary’s County
Small female beagle wandered onto construction site in Mechanicsville Near Mechanicsville Elementary on Lockes Crossing Road. Very hungry and very thirsty. Very sweet. Found 7/9/2013. Call 240-256-2207
View ArticleJuvenile Charged with Detonating “Soda Bottle Bombs”
Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a 14 year-old male juvenile with Manufacture, Possession and Distribution of a Destructive Device after investigators determined he had intentionally placed the...
View ArticleNJROTC Needs Help!
Calvert High School’s Navy JROTC is asking for a $10 donation for Business Card Magnet to help them in the Fundraising to represent the State of Maryland and the USS Maryland (BB 46) in the 2013 Pearl...
View ArticleWinsky named Leadership Maryland’s President & CEO
Renee M. Winsky, a Maryland business executive with broad experience leading organizations, was named Leadership Maryland’s President and CEO. She will replace Nancy Minieri, who founded the...
View ArticleBomb Squad Called to Townhouse Complex
On July 9, 2013 at 3:51 pm, a home owner on Golden Eagle Place, a townhouse community in Waldorf, heard a series of loud explosions to the rear of her fenced-in yard and called 911. The Charles County...
View ArticleHoyer on OMB’s Mid-Session Review
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after the Office of Managment and Budget released its Mid-Session Review today: “The Mid-Session Review released by the Office...
View ArticleHoyer on Civilian Defense Employee Furloughs
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in response to the civilian defense employee furloughs that begin this week: “Starting today, as a result of Congress’s...
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