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Southern Maryland veteran reflects on Navy service on 100th birthday

When Charlie Simms first drove down to St. Mary’s County on his motorcycle in 1949, he had to stop at Hole in the Wall, a local bar, to ask for directions. The now traffic-congested Three Notch Road was a simple dirt path at the time, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River was one of the only landmarks for miles. Attendees at Hole in the Wall bar told Simms to “just keep driving.” Simms, who turned 100 last month, spent 23 years in the Navy. The Ridge resident first enlisted at the end of World War II when he was 17 and one of five children in Oklahoma. His son, Glen Simms, said his father enlisted to get “three meals a day and clothes.” “I stayed in the Navy” when the war ended, Charlie said. “I didn’t want to go back to Oklahoma. The Navy was good to me.” While stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, Charlie kept an eye on German prisoners. Years later, when he was flying the Berlin airlift, he reconnected with one of the prisoners at a restaurant. Over the years, he was stationed in Florida, Tennessee, California, Texas and Washington, D.C. The last location was where he met

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Veterans Day 2026 Freebies: Free Meals And Discounts For Southern Maryland Veterans

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — A veteran who wants to make a day of Veterans Day could start with a free Original Grand Slam at Denny’s before noon, stop for a free haircut at Great Clips and finish with a free entrée at Chili’s — all offers national companies have announced for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

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Sheriff-Elect Mark Lewis Outlines Plans in Dorchester Co.

(DORCHESTER CO. Md ) – From Hurlock to downtown Cambridge. Dorchester County voters have made their choice, Mark Lewis will be the county’s new sheriff. We caught up with the sheriff elect about the first issues he plans to tackle after his swearing in. After winning the Republican...

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Huntingtown Hurricanes Announce Upcoming Football, Basketball, and Wrestling Schedule

Huntingtown High School Athletics, representing the Huntingtown Hurricanes in Calvert County, has published its upcoming schedule for football, basketball, and wrestling contests. Events will take place at Huntingtown as well as other regional schools throughout the season. Basketball Schedule Highlights. The basketball teams will face Patuxent High School from Lusby,...

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Kitchen Fire Damages Hurlock Home, Three Cats Lost

Dorchester County, MD - On November 8, 2026, at approximately 12:04 PM, the Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 4000 block of Wrights Wharf Road, Hurlock, Dorchester County, Maryland for a house fire. The home was described as a two-story, single-family house with a wood frame. The homeowner was...

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Port of Leonardtown Cabernet Franc Beats 162 Wines For Maryland’s Top Honor

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Port of Leonardtown Winery is celebrating a remarkable achievement after being awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Best in Show at the 2026 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition awards ceremony held Thursday evening, November 5, for the 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. The event was hosted by Windridge Vineyards, Maryland Wineries Association, and Edible DC.

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Dorchester Election Results Point to Little Change in County Leadership

Dorchester County’s election results suggest little change in local political leadership, with Republicans positioned to retain a three-to-two majority on the County Council and Republican Mark Lewis holding a substantial lead in the sheriff’s race. According to the latest unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections,...

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Calvert Football Defeats Queen Anne’s 37-7, Advances In Playoffs

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert High School advanced to the second round of the Maryland high school football playoffs Friday, Nov. 6, with a 37-7 victory over Queen Anne’s County High School. Senior running back Andrew Douglas led the Cavaliers with four rushing touchdowns. Calvert also capitalized on...

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Former NASA Astronaut Mark Polansky Headed To Charles County Schools For Space Week

WALDORF, Md. — Space Foundation and Charles County Public Schools are bringing Space in the Community (SITC) back to Waldorf, Maryland, Nov. 16–20, 2026, for a week of space exploration and STEM learning. Space Foundation’s SITC program builds lasting community partnerships that help PreK–12 students become lifelong STEM...

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D.C. Man Jailed After Allegedly Pulling Gun, Stripping During Argument

A 31-year-old Washington, D.C. man is being held without bond after a woman told Charles County deputies he displayed a black pistol and began removing his clothing during an argument outside a Waldorf home on October 24. Loren Aaron Oscar Clark now faces a first-degree assault charge that carries a potential penalty of up to 25 years in prison.

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