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Plein Air ‘Meet the Artists Party’ and More, by Steve Parks
Among the 58 artists competing in the 20th anniversary Plein Air Easton festival, one who planted his easel along a water view from the sumptuous greens of Wye Heights Plantation, was John Brandon Sills of Cockeysville, making his 17th appearance in one of the leading events of its kind in the United States.
Annapolis Man Dies in Easton Plane Crash
The Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred this morning in Talbot County. The pilot, identified as Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis, was the sole occupant of the twin-engine Cessna that crashed into the Tred Avon River. At 9:38 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State...
UPDATE: Pilot Killed After Plane Crashes into Tred Avon River Near Easton
EASTON, MD - The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have confirmed to WBOC a plane has crashed near Easton Tuesday morning. The FAA says a twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed into the Tred Avon River around 9:30 a.m. on July 16th after the pilot reported engine failure. The pilot was the only person on board, according to the FAA.
2024 Annapolis Baygrass Daily Lineup Announced
The 2nd annual Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 21–22 on the gorgeous eastern beach at Sandy Point State Park along Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD. Highlighting the finest in regional and national bluegrass, jamgrass, funkgrass, and Americana music, this conservation and community-focused musical event was listed as a “Don’t-Miss Bay Music Festival'' by Chesapeake Bay Magazine. A family-friendly festival, Annapolis Baygrass draws people from all over the country and the region to enjoy the unique beachfront destination.
Gentle Nights: How Natural Sleep Aids Are Making Waves
People everywhere have witnessed a notable upswing in natural sleep aid use over recent years. With a greater understanding of possible side effects from traditional sleeping medications and how natural solutions may foster healthier sleeping cycles, more are turning towards nontraditional solutions to increase nighttime restfulness. This shift can also be explained by an increased understanding of proper sleeping hygiene and natural remedies supporting better rest cycles.
1 dead after plane crashes into Maryland river
One person is dead after a small plane crashed into a river in Talbot County, Maryland, shortly before 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Maryland state police said. The man who died was the pilot of a twin-engine Cessna that took off shortly before 9 a.m. from Tipton Airport in Fort Meade, Maryland, authorities said. No one else was aboard.
A Tribute to Former Public Printer Michael DiMario
Michael F. DiMario, former head of the U.S. Government Publishing Office, passed away on July 5th in Annapolis, Maryland, at the age of 87. On November 22, 2002, as Mr. DiMario prepared to leave his post as the 23rd Public Printer of the United States, Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland presented a tribute to Mr. DiMario before Congress. Here are his remarks, as they appeared in the Congressional Record for that date.
Cambridge man arrested on 30 charges following vehicle pursuit
CAMBRIDGE — A Cambridge man was arrested on 30 charges after fleeing a traffic stop and striking a house. Keizye Daijuon Collins, 27, was arrested on charges including first- and second-degree assault, driving on a suspended and revoked license, reckless driving and attempting to elude police by failing to stop. According to a news release from the Cambridge Police Department, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on July 1...
Mechanicsville Man Charged With Multiple Counts Of Theft
CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. – On June 21, 2024, Albert Steven Cherrico of Mechanicsville was formally charged by the District Court of Maryland for Saint Mary’s County with multiple counts of theft. Cherrico, 66, faces charges of theft between $100 and $1,500 following a series of incidents at a local ACE Hardware store in Charlotte Hall.
Army, Penn State men’s hockey teams slated to play in Capital Hockey Classic event in Washington D.C. in Dec. 2024
Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday that the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic – a college hockey double header at Capital One Arena – will debut this winter. Taking place on Thursday, Dec. 12, the first game of the event will feature a contest between Army and Navy’s club...
Lockheed Martin awarded nearly $30M modication to Navy contract
SALINA — The Lockheed Martin Corp. (NASDAQ: LMT) plant in suburban Syracuse has won a more than $29.8 million modification to a previously awarded contract to exercise an option for U.S. Navy equipment. Work will be performed in the town of Salina (67 percent) and Millersville, Maryland (33 percent), and is expected to be completed […]
CPD investigating shots fired reports
CAMBRIDGE — The Cambridge Police Department is investigating two reports of shots fired. According to a news release from Cambridge Police, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for a report of multiple gun shots in the 600 block of Race Street on July 5. Police said when the officers arrived, they found four spent shell casings. The officers did not find any damaged property or discover any victims, according to...
Pilot dies after small plane crashes into river on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, officials say
EASTON, Md. (AP) — The pilot of a small plane died Tuesday morning after an engine failure caused the aircraft to crash into a river on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, authorities said. The twin-engine Cessna 402 crashed into the water near Easton around 9:30 a.m. after the pilot reported...
One person dies in Eastern Shore plane crash
Maryland State Police responded to a fatal plane crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Talbot County. The deceased victim has been identified as Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis. Merlini was the pilot, and sole occupant of a twin engine Cessna that crashed in the Tred Avon River this morning. The victim was recovered...
Mechanicsville man convicted of murder of stepfather
A Mechanicsville man was found guilty of murder last week following a four-day trial. A St. Mary’s County jury convicted Marvin Orlando Johnson, 39, Mechanicsville of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence for the premeditated shooting and killing of his stepfather on May 24, 2023. St. Mary’s sheriff’s deputies arrived at an apartment at the 29000 block of Three Notch Road...
‘No idea he wouldn't come back': Father mourns man killed at vigil for Wise HS football alumni
The father of a man killed at a vigil Friday evening says his son had spent the week mourning three friends who died in a crash. Shahid Iman Omar Jr., 24, was among the hundreds of people in attendance Friday at Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to honor the lives of Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton, Jr., who won a state championship together at Wise.
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