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Unlicensed nurse accused of theft, fraud at veterans home
A 45-year-old Temple Hills woman charged with stealing drugs from the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in March is facing additional counts of misrepresentation and practicing registered nursing by fraudulent representation, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The defendant is identified in a sheriff’s office release and court records as Stephanie Marie Murphy. Documents filed by Detective Andrew Burgess of the St. Mary’s sheriff’s office stated that in August...
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Forestville Intersection Identified By Police
Waldorf resident Samuel Hinton was identified by police on Monday as the rider who was struck and killed on Saturday morning while crossing through an intersection. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 5, officers responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Donnell Drive, where there was a reported crash involving Hinton.
Governor visits Indian Head market set to break food desert
Gov. Wes Moore (D) visited Indian Head last week, stopping by Oasis Fresh Food Markets, a grocery store set to fully open Oct. 25 that will break Indian Head’s “food desert” designation. “I’m excited to be back in Charles County to meet with leaders at the local, state and federal levels who are doing the work to deliver for the people of Maryland and build a more prosperous future for all,” Moore said on Oct. 3. "Today’s visit demonstrates our administration’s commitment to driving economic...
St. Mary's marriage licenses
Tuesday, Sept. 3 Thomas Gene Boggan, 57, of Fort Washington and Bernadette Ann Walker, 58, of Fort Washington Sarah Marie Thomas, 43, of Leonardtown and Casey Adam Woodburn, 43, of Leonardtown Leon Anthony Barnes, 49, of California and Ashley Shana James, 39, of California ...
Moratorium imposed on Middleton Elementary School zones
Through the second half of this school year, Charles County public school system will take measures to reduce overcrowding at Arthur Middleton Elementary School, which is over capacity by 264 students. Effective Jan. 2, 2025, the school system will implement a moratorium for two specific address blocks in the current Arthur Middleton Elementary School zone. Families moving to those addresses, which are zoned for Middleton Elementary, will not be allowed to transfer into the school. ...
Seasonal ice rink proposed for Prince Frederick pavilion project
While lovers of fresh produce and other local farm products will hopefully find plenty to buy when the planned multi-use pavilion in Prince Frederick is ready for business, enthusiasts of a wintertime activity may also find the facility inviting. The Armory Pavilion, to be constructed at the site of the old National Guard Armory, is expected to “provide the region with a space for farmers markets, arts and entertainment, community events and more, and is planned to be in walking distance to a variety of...
Betz sentenced for role in Calvert shooting incident
A 30-year-old Chesapeake Beach man will spend at least 16 years in prison for his role in a 2023 incident in which an Owings man was shot and seriously wounded. On Oct. 3, Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee sentenced Stephen Louis Betz to 30 years with 16 years of active time. In November 2023, a Calvert County grand jury had served Betz with a 10-count indictment, charging him...
St. Mary's briefs
Flat Iron Road to temporarily close St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works and Transportation will be installing a culvert under Flat Iron Road in Great Mills beginning on or about Oct. 14. As a result, Flat Iron Road will be closed for approximately five days between 20357 Flat Iron Road and 20318 Flat Iron Road. A detour plan will be implemented for the duration of the road closure. ...
Northern football tops Great Mills
Throughout the first half of the current Southern Maryland Athletic Conference football season, Northern High School junior quarterback Blake Pasik and senior wide receiver Miles Halbert have proved to be a lethal combination although defenses have focused their attention on stopping them. Last Friday night when Northern (3-2) rallied for a 28-22 victory over visiting Great Mills (2-3), the Hornets did their best to limit the success of the Pasik-Halbert tandem, but it opened the door for two other Patriots' wide receivers to produce. Senior...
St. Mary's remembers Stamm, judge and former teacher
St. Mary’s County is mourning following the sudden death of Circuit Judge Michael J. Stamm last week. Stamm dedicated almost two decades of his life to the judiciary following a dozen years as a middle school teacher. “It’s certainly tragic, it really is,” Judge Amy Lorenzini said of Stamm, who she said was the longest serving member of the bench in St. Mary’s County at 16 years. “He really took...
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