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Prince George's County announces cancelation of 2024 fair
The Prince George’s County Fair Board announced last week that the 2024 fair, originally slated for early September, has been canceled. On the fair’s website and Facebook, they passed along the below message: “Regrettably, we announce the cancelation of the Prince George’s County Fair for the year 2024 due to insufficient volunteer manpower. This decision has been made in the interest of ensuring a successful event in 2025 by allowing us the necessary time to rebuild our volunteer base. Individuals interested in contributing to the fair are encouraged to contact us at princegeorgescountyfair@gmail.com.” No other details are available at this time.
Thousands in goods taken from hardware store
On May 1, officers in Charles County made contact with a loss prevention officer at the Home Depot in Waldorf. The loss prevention officer told police that on April 6 and 28, Theron Douglas Kidd, 42, of Suitland allegedly stole goods totaling $6,000 from the store. The loss prevention officer explained that he knew Kidd from various other thefts committed at Home Depots across the region, charging documents say. On...
Man convicted of possessing a firearm and ammunition
After a four-day trial, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict today convicting John Robert Williams III, age 42, of Upper Marlboro on the federal charge of possessing a firearm and ammunition after having been convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year. The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron, Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Chief of Police Malik...
Msgr. McGready, former pastor of local parishes, dies at 85
Monsignor Oliver McGready died May 22 at Morningside House of St. Charles. But before I tell you about his death, let me tell you how he came to be at St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Camp Springs. Back on Jan. 31, 1971, St. Philip’s assistant pastor, Father Francis Dolan, collapsed and died while playing basketball with parish teens during open gym at Foulois Junior High in Morningside. Father Dolan was only 42. ...
Alzheimer’s Association encourages Americans to take charge of their brain health
This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Americans to take charge of their brain health. Today, there are nearly 7 million people age 65 and older in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, including 300,000 in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The lifetime risk for the disease at age 45 is 1 in 5 for women and 1 in 10 for men. The brain changes that cause Alzheimer’s are thought to begin 20 years or more before symptoms...
Ways to eat less ultra-processed food
We all know we shouldn’t eat fast food, but most of us can’t help ourselves. The convenience, speed and flavors of fast food make it tempting, but it’s important to recognize that ultra-processed foods come with health risks. While there are many definitions, think of ultra-processed as food you can’t make from scratch. 60% of the average American adult’s diet consists of ultra-processed food. Diets heavy in ultra-processed foods are...
scholars Awarded
Little Washington Civic Association recently celebrated four recipients with scholarships. From left Jalaya Monet Carter graduate of Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. High School attending the Univ. of North Carolina-Charlotte; Margeaux D. Blake, graduate of Dr. Henry A Wise Jr. High School attending Hampton University; and Braylen M. Haynes, graduate of the Clinton Grace Christian school attending the a University of Maryland College Park campus. Not pictured: Isaiah O. Harris, also a graduate of Dr. Henry A Wise Jr. High School. Pictured far right is Andrea Brown, the association’s scholarship chair.
Fat is back: why dairy farmers are curdling more cheese
For generations, members of the Shank and Creek families, the owners of Palmyra Farms in Hagerstown, Maryland, approached dairy farming the same way: they milked the cows and sold the milk to a cooperative that distributed the milk to stores. These days, Palmyra does a lot more. In addition to milking cows, it makes 11 different types of cheddar cheese — including Chesapeake Bay seasoned cheddar and jalapeño cheddar — and runs an online store that features a variety of cheese-centered gift boxes. Later this...
Rosecroft caps busy winter-spring meet
While the first four months of the season offered live racing every Tuesday and Thursday evening, Rosecroft Raceway capped its busy winter-spring meet by hosting a pair of Saturday night cards corresponding with two of racing’s biggest days in May. On the closing night card, Rosecroft honored its top equine and human participants alike. Johnathan Ahle captured his first driving title and any oval, trainer John Wagner was the leading conditioner and Lloyd’s Loves, claimed for $24,000 midway through the meet, was named the top...
District 5 casts ballots for U.S. Senate, House seats
Southern Maryland voters mirrored their peers across the state, with Angela Alsobrooks beating out David Trone and the rest of the field for Maryland’s Democratic nominee for U.S. senator. Republicans in the region and state voted for Larry Hogan, former governor, as their candidate to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D). In addition to Alsobrooks and Trone, other Democratic nominees for the Senate seat included Michael W. Cobb Sr., Marcellus...
A rousing speech
Attendees chant “Alsobrooks” at the Eastern Shore Democratic Summit in Cambridge on Nov. 3, 2023, following Angela Alsobrooks, center, winning the most votes in the straw poll for Maryland Democratic U.S. Senate candidates. She won the Democratic nomination on May 14. She currently serves as the Prince George’s County Executive.
Morningside welcomes Police Chief Franklin
Morningside has a new Chief of Police, Daniel Franklin, who began his new job on May 13. Chief Franklin comes from the PD in Federalsburg, a town in Caroline County on the Eastern Shore. As for other Morningside news: Council Members John Anthony and Sharon Fowler were re-elected in the Town’s annual election on May 6. They were sworn in on May 20. ...
Upper Marlboro man charged after drug sale, overdose
On May 10, Calvert sheriff’s drug enforcement deputies observed an alleged drug transaction in the Breezy Point area of Chesapeake Beach. Shortly after that, the alleged purchaser overdosed and needed to be administered Narcan to survive. The alleged drug dealer, identified in court documents as Kevin Demetrius China, 35, of Upper Marlboro, was present when the Narcan was administered. His vehicle was searched by a K9 deputy. The search yielded numerous syringes, capsules, vials and an undetermined amount of suspected fentanyl. On May 11, China was charged with distribution of a narcotic, possession of a narcotic with intent to distribute, possession of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and reckless endangerment. China is being held without bond. A district court hearing on the charges he is facing is scheduled for June 10.
Upper Marlboro resident & Pace University student opens Acai business to address lack of healthy food options
When Upper Marlboro resident and Pace University student Jonah White-Wilson arrived home from school last spring, he saw an opportunity. “There aren’t a whole lot of healthy options in my neighborhood,” said White-Wilson. “It is a lot of fast food. I wanted a healthy alternative.” To that end, White-Wilson went to work, knocking on doors and asking people what they like to eat and what their snacking habits were like....
Charles Brown, Master Optician, dies at 81
Charles Henry Brown, of Charles Brown Opticians in the medical office building on Piscataway Road across from the Clinton Post Office, died April 26 at his home in Bryantown. He was born in Cumberland, Md., to the late Vella and Robert Brown. He graduated from Fort Hill High School, Class of 1961. Charles was an optician for 50 years and a master optician for the last 30 career years. He...
Your mental health matters: 5 ways to safeguard mental health in older adults
At any age, mental health challenges can arise. While significant focus has been rightly given to mental well-being in younger people, it’s crucial not to overlook our seniors. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) underscores this, revealing that up to 25% of older adults live with mental health issues, like anxiety or depression. If left untreated, mental health conditions can negatively affect your physical well-being and quality of life. Fortunately, many factors contributing to mental health decline are avoidable. As May marks Mental Health Awareness...
Upper Marlboro native named Dillard University valedictorian
Ashley S. Brown, an Upper Marlboro native, will receive a bachelor of arts in film with a minor in business administration, in three years, with plans to pursue a career in entertainment law. Upon graduating, Brown will pursue a Juris Doctorate at the University of California at Los Angeles Law School in the fall. While at Dillard, she was a Red Bull Student Marketeer, Junior Fellow and program co-chair for the US Hub with the Melton Foundation, an HBCU in LA Intern, Administrative Director for...
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