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St. Mary's deputy suspended after assault charges filed
A deputy approaching his fourth year with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was suspended this past weekend after being charged with misdemeanor second-degree assault. According to a St. Mary’s sheriff’s office press release, the deputy, Donald Anthony Shubrooks, 29, of Lexington Park, reported the incident after it had happened. According to the press release, St. Mary’s County Sheriff Steve Hall (R) said that in accordance with the agency’s policy...
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...
Bikes-n-Bites Around the “Rivahs”
A tasty, two-wheeling weekend tour through Virginia’s Northern Neck, River Realm and surrounding towns includes sweeping views of the Rappahannock and the Chesapeake. In-the-know travelers celebrate the Northern Neck as one of Virginia’s most beautiful and laidback destinations for water-themed fun and bivalve delights. But it’s also home to some incredible cycling opportunities.
Candidates for St. Mary's school board's District 4 seat debate
Candidates hoping to earn a place on the St. Mary’s County Board of Education were able to voice their concerns during a District 4 public forum last week at the Lexington Park library. The April 25 debate was originally scheduled to be held April 11 along with those for at-large, District 2 and the judge races, but the District 4 event was pushed ahead after just Charles L.V. Carrington was in attendance. Incumbent Mary Washington, who said she had an illness and death in family,...
One Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision With Classic Car In Callaway
CALLAWAY, Md. – On April 28, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident on Piney Point Road in the area of Take It Easy Ranch Road. Crews arrived to find a classic car and another vehicle off the roadway with one occupant injured.
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...
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