The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to announce the sudden death of Deputy First Class William ‘Wes’ Beisel, a school resource officer (SRO) assigned to Northern High School (NHS) in Owings, MD. DFC Beisel was found deceased at his residence in St. Mary’s County, MD on April 8, 2021. Beisel began his career […]
Passing of State Fire Marshal K-9 Blitz
The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Office Special Operations Division regrets to inform the community of the passing of retired K9 “Blitz”. Blitz was the faithful partner of Master Deputy State Fire Marshal and Bomb Technician Ed Ernst since May 2014. Blitz served as an explosive detection dog from June 2011 until October 2019. […]
CSM President on Passing of Senator Thomas V Mike Miller
Statement from CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy on the Passing of Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. The College of Southern Maryland family mourns the passing of Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. We will be forever grateful for his leadership, his friendship, and his fiery passion for education, and […]
Calvert Commissioners on Passing of Senator Mike Miller
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has issued the following statement in response to the passing of State Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr.: “On behalf of the citizens of Calvert County, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Mike Miller today; he was a first-rate legislator, a […]
Chesapeake Conservancy on Passing of Former Sen Sarbanes
Chesapeake Conservancy Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes, Member of the Board of Directors The following statement is attributable to Chesapeake Conservancy President and CEO Joel Dunn on the passing of former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, a member of Chesapeake Conservancy’s Board of Directors and the recipient of the […]
Gov Hogan on the Passing of Coach Morgan Wooten
Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on the passing of Hall of Fame high school basketball coach Morgan Wootten: “I consider two people to be personal heroes of mine: my father, and legendary DeMatha Catholic High School basketball coach, Morgan Wootten. I am absolutely heartbroken to learn that Coach Wootten passed away yesterday. […]
Minority Leader on Passing of House Speaker
House Minority Leader Issues Statement on the Passing of House Speaker Michael E. Busch Yesterday, House Minority Leader Nic Kipke released the following statement regarding the passing of Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch: “It is sad and surreal that Speaker Busch is gone. He was a good man and a dear friend. The […]
Gov Hogan on Passing of House Speaker Michael Busch
Orders Maryland Flags to Fly At Half-Staff Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement today on the passing of House Speaker Michael Busch: “This is a profoundly sad day for Maryland. Mike Busch was a giant in our government—the longest serving Speaker in our state’s history. He cared deeply about improving the lives of Marylanders, […]
Gov Hogan on Passing of Former Gov Harry Hughes
Orders Maryland Flags to Fly At Half-Staff Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement on the passing of former Maryland Governor Harry Hughes: “The First Lady and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Governor Harry Hughes, a longtime friend and Maryland legend whom I deeply admired. His dedication to our great […]
Governor Hogan on Passing of Sen Wayne Norman
Orders State Flags to Fly at Half Staff Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on the passing of Maryland State Senator H. Wayne Norman Jr., and ordered Maryland flags to be flown at half staff in his honor: “The First Lady and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of such […]