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🌱 Southern Maryland mourns the passing of William Harrison Myers

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Hello Mechanicsville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Southern Maryland mourns the passing of William Harrison Myers
  • Mechanicsville community remembers the life of Steven Everett LeSueur
  • How investigators say a Mechanicsville man was tied to multiple fires

Also on today's calendar: XMAS RC BASH.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 38, low: 28.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. William Harrison Myers (smnewsnet.com) — Family and friends in Mechanicsville will note that William Harrison Myers’ son, Joseph, lives in town, tying his legacy to the community. Myers, of Welcome and formerly Brandywine, passed away December 5 and will be honored today with services in Charlotte Hall and burial in Waldorf.
   

2. Steven Everett LeSueur, 65, (smnewsnet.com) — Mechanicsville residents are mourning the passing of 65-year-old Steven Everett LeSueur, who died at his home on December 4. A Suitland native and longtime sprinkler fitter with Local 669, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved fishing, Washington sports teams, and sharing music—especially Deep Purple—with his cherished family.
   

3. Mechanicsville Arson Suspect Seen Running From Flames, Yelling About Fire In His Yard: Marshal (dailyvoice.com) — A Mechanicsville man has been charged after several intentionally set fires were reported Tuesday night along the 26400 block of Three Notch Road, with local firefighters quickly containing the flames. Investigators say surveillance video and on-scene behavior led to his arrest, and officials credit the coordinated response of Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, K9 Taylor, and St. Mary’s County deputies with preventing further danger to nearby residents.
   

4. James 'Jimmy' Calvin Brumfield Jr., (smnewsnet.com) — Family and friends in Mechanicsville are mourning James “Jimmy” Calvin Brumfield Jr., whose nieces and sister live in town and remember his warmth and generosity. The longtime tree surgeon and Army National Guard veteran, originally from Bowie, will be honored at a memorial celebration on December 16 at the Baden Fire Department in Brandywine.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • XMAS RC BASH
    Budds Creek Motocross Park , 27963 Budds Creek Rd , Mechanicsville
    10:00 am
    • Sunday December 14
  • Paint and Sip
    Corteau Vineyards , 38713 Golden Beach Rd , Mechanicsville
    2:00 pm

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