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Tragic Incident At Thomas Johnson Bridge
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Earlier this morning, authorities responded to a dreadful incident at the Thomas Johnson Bridge that resulted in the loss of life. Police were alerted at 1:09 a.m. of an abandoned vehicle at the top of the bridge, left running and unattended. Shortly after, a coordinated effort ensued with firefighters, emergency medical services, Maryland State Police Aviation, and Rescue Dive Teams trying to locate the individual.
Wanna Live on the Water? This Virginia Lighthouse Is for Sale.
Virginia is one of 14 states that offer rental stays in lighthouses—but for DC-area residents looking to own one of these beacons of light, that dream can now be a reality. For $450,000 (in cash), the lighthouse at 0 Smith Point, Rd. in Reedville can be yours. Located on its own island in the Chesapeake Bay, it was built in 1897 and purchased from an auction held by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard in late 2005. The property is part of the National Historic Registry, and the Coast Guard maintains its lamp as an active aid to navigation.
Two Injured Following Motor Vehicle Collision In Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On May 15, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident on southbound Point Lookout Road in the area of Budds Creek Road. Crews arrived to find two vehicles in the roadway with multiple occupants injured. EMS evaluated two patients on...
UPDATE: Man Charged With Attempted Murder For April 2024 Shooting At California Applebee’s
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Following an ongoing investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, Jontae Lamont Proctor, 21, of No Fixed Address, was apprehended on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in connection with the April 2 shooting at Applebee’s in California, MD. Proctor was...
Mother And Daughter Serve Together On Holiday
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – For 35 years, Melissa Rivera has worked alongside her mother Linda Palchinsky on Mother’s Day and last Sunday was no different. Melissa started working at Linda’s Cafe when she was just eight years old, peeling and cutting potatoes. “I’ve only missed one Mother’s...
Lorenzini nudges out Armitage for St. Mary's judge seat
St. Mary’s County voters headed to the polls on Tuesday and elected incumbent Amy Lorenzini to remain as judge of the Circuit Court in the presidential primary, fending off challenger Sue Ann Armitage. Both candidates appeared on both the Democratic and Republican primary ballots. Lorenzini received approximately 55% of the Democratic votes while Armitage earned about 45%. ...
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