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Autumn Leighanne Compton Dies In Mechanicsville Crash
Cobb Island resident Autumn Leighanne Compton has been identified as the victim who was killed in a crash in Mechanicsville over the weekend after striking a truck being driven by 24-year-old North Beach native Zachary Joseph WIlburn, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's office...
Leonardtown junior prepares for Miss Maryland Teen USA pageant
Lily Belle McDowell has been on stage many times before but the Leonardtown High School student is preparing to step onto arguably her biggest stage yet. After being selected as a Maryland State Finalist, McDowell will compete with the title Miss Leonardtown Teen USA in the Miss Maryland Teen USA competition, which will be held May 31 to June 1 at the Bethesda North Marriott in Bethesda. “I’ve always had...
Five identified in string of dating app robberies
On April 22, detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Robbery Unit arrested five suspects for several armed robberies that go back to April 9. The suspects have been identified as Darius Lerenzo Mearis, 21, of White Plains, Justin Amari Banks, 18, of Waldorf, Jerrell Maurice Grey, 20, of Waldorf, and two 17-year-old males from Waldorf who were charged as adults but whose names are not being released, according to a sheriff’s office press release. ...
Recalling the infamous 2002 F-4 tornado that cut through La Plata, Md.
LA PLATA, Md. (7News) — On Sunday, April 28, 2002, the D.C. area was under a "moderate risk" for severe weather. The region would be struck by one of the strongest tornadoes ever recorded hours later in the Mid-Atlantic, and the strongest since another F-4 tornado struck Frostburg, MD four years earlier.
Heavy Buggy Traffic Anticipated For Amish Funeral Service In Mechanicsville
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – An Amish funeral service will take place at noon today. Motorists should expect heavy buggy traffic at Woodburn Hill Road and traveling Thompson Corner Road towards Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville. -Be prepared for slow-moving vehicles and plan for possible travel delays. -Please share the road...
Southern Maryland Housing Market’s Sees Decline In Activity And Inventory
HUGHESVILLE, Md. — Over the past month, the housing market in Southern Maryland has seen some promising trends despite a decline in activity. According to the most recent data from the Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS®, the region continues to face inventory problems, and overall market activity remains down.
Burris, Held face off in Leonardtown mayoral debate
The race for Leonardtown mayor is well underway and the contenders had a chance to land a few verbal jabs during a candidates forum Tuesday night at The Rex in town. Incumbent Dan Burris faces challenger Ken Held, who co-owns The Slice House and The Slice House II Go, in the town election, which will be held next Tuesday, May 7, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Town Office on Washington Street. Any Leonardtown resident who has registered to vote in the town election...
Ribbon Cutting Held For New Children’s Art Studio In St. Mary’s
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On April 24, 2024, St. Mary’s County Economic Development held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for children’s project studio Made by You and owner Heather Dixon. Located at 22680 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown, MD, is a brand-new art studio that will “provide a fun and engaging platform...
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