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Two Maryland men sentenced for participation in marijuana distribution crew
WASHINGTON (7News) — Two Maryland men were sentenced Wednesday for their participation in a sophisticated marijuana distribution conspiracy, according to the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Joe Blyther, 29, of Bowie was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Avery Bost, 29, of Brandywine, was sentenced to three years...
Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter In St. Mary's River State Park
A Maryland State Police helicopter was required on Monday afternoon to rescue a hiker who got hurt and needed a save in St. Mary's County County.On May 20, a hiker needed an aerial rescue after suffering an injury approximately three miles into St. Mary's River State Park in Leonardtown, according …
Whitman baseball falls in Maryland 4A State Championship
WALDORF, Md (DC News Now) – Whitman’s high school baseball team falls in their first 4A state championship appearance in school history to Leonardtown 2-0. “Gave it our best shot,” Joe Cassidy, head coach of Whitman said. Cassidy mentioned how this team was the first to go this far, “Been nice to be the first […]
Habitat breaks ground on newest home in St. Mary's
Saturday’s dreary weather couldn’t dampen the joy felt by LaToya Carroll and her 9-year-old daughter Callie. The pair are the soon-to-be owners of a new home being built on Loudon Lane by Patuxent Habitat for Humanity. The nonprofit hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of their 22nd home build over the weekend. “Although it’s rainy, it’s a beautiful day to be here,” Tim Barnes, president of Patuxent Habitat for...
The Donna Drake Show Visits The Issa Trust Foundation "For The Children" Charity Gala
Donna chats with members of the Issa Trust Foundation at the "For The Children" Charity Gala about raising money to help build a new health center for children in Jamaica and about the family friendly culture that is felt throughout the foundation.
Commissioners pass $330 million budget, bid adieu to Cudmore
What is the one essential you bring with you when you’re retiring after a 25-year career and you’re attending your last-ever St. Mary’s County commissioners’ meeting? A box of tissues. Chief Financial Officer Jeannett Cudmore brought just that with her on Tuesday and used it plenty while being feted by coworkers on her last day of work. ...
Thank You To The Voters Of St. Mary’s County From Josh Guy
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – “I would like to express my appreciation to the residents of St. Mary’s County for placing their trust in me with their votes this primary election. I have met many great people in this county while campaigning for school board. I have listened to parents, teachers, bus drivers, school maintenance workers, and students, and I will continue to listen as the November election approaches.
Atlantic Tractor Plunges for Special Olympics MarylandIn Memory of Former Colleague, Richard “Dick” Livingston
Atlantic Tractor is paying tribute to its late colleague, Richard “Dick” Livingston, in a significant way. For the fourth consecutive year, Atlantic Tractor team members came together as “Livingston’s Olympians” to participate in a virtual plunge, raising funds for Special Olympics Maryland, a charity that was deeply important to Dick.
Leonardtown man indicted for April shooting at Applebee's
A 21-year-old Leonardtown man was served a seven-count indictment May 6 in connection with a shooting incident that occurred earlier this year at the Applebee’s restaurant in California. In the indictment filed in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, defendant Jontae Lamont Proctor is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, firearm use in a violent crime, two counts related to having a loaded handgun and illegal possession of a firearm. ...
Car crashes in Helen
During the daytime hours of May 18, a motor vehicle driving in the rain on Route 5 in Helen hydroplaned and crashed. According to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, emergency crews checked out one motorist for possible injuries, but no hospital transports were reported.
Leonardtown senior has discovered a new racket
Leonardtown High School senior Jacob Farren has played soccer since he was only 5 years old and last fall he was part of the Raiders’ boys soccer team’s successful run to the 4A state championship. This spring, however, Farren is on the cusp of earning another state crown while playing boys’ singles on the tennis court, although it was only recently that he discovered that sport is basically his secondary racket. ...
Leonardtown baseball heading to 4A state finals
A pair of Southern Maryland Athletic Conference baseball teams were looking to punch their tickets to their respective state title games this weekend at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, but only one of them succeeded. Leonardtown High School (14-8) rallied from an early 2-1 deficit to defeat Urbana of Frederick County 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon in a 4A state semifinal contest at Shirley Povich Field in Montgomery County. Nolan Taitano...
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