Bradley Beard Gets BA

Bradley Beard, of Davidsonville, received a BA degree in Global Studies at Loyola University Maryland's 165th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore.

Rt. 50 Closure For Repaving

Prince George’s County: REPAVING  – US 50 WESTBOUND from after MD 424/Davidsonville (at the Patuxent River – Anne Arundel/Prince George’s County line) to MD 704 – up to THREE lanes will be CLOSED, overnights, Fridays through Mondays from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. Up to TWO lanes will be CLOSED, overnights from Sundays through Thursdays from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning.

Jason Edmonds Charged With SUV Theft

 A Davidsonville man was arrested Tuesday after Annapolis Police reportedly spotting him driving a stolen car. About 11:45 p.m. Annapolis Police officers were in the 1400 block of Tyler Avenue when they saw the Ford Escape pull into a parking spot.

The driver of the stolen SUV was identified as Jason Edmonds, 28, of Davidsonville. Edmonds had the keys to the vehicle in his possession and there were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle, authorities say.

Police arrested Edmonds and charged him with motor vehicle theft, theft, and rogue and vagabond. Edmonds was released by the District Court Commissioner.

Lucky Fan To Visit "PastranaLand"

      Taking its cue from the action sports star’s years of iconic “hot dog” moves, Wienerschnitzel is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to visit—and even learn tricks from—professional racer and stunt performer Travis Pastrana at “Pastranaland," his Davidsonville home and freestyle training center.
    https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/wienerschnitzel-launches-travis-pastrana-sweepstakes

Joanna Sypkens Passes Away

      Joanna Sypkens (Clark), 82, born in Crescent City, California on May 24, 1935, passed away on June 1, 2017 due to complications with pneumonia. 
      She was a resident of Davidsonville for almost 40 years and taught elementary school in PG County for many years.
     She was the daughter of the late George and Velma Clark, she was pre-deceased in death by her husband Bruce Sypkens and her brother George Clark. She is survived by her daughters Cathi Kwiatkowski and Cari Frazier, her grandchildren Joseph Krantz, Joshua Allison, Ryan Allison, Adam Krantz, Daughter-in-law Jayme Allison, step-grandchildren Andy and Shannon Frazier, great grandchildren Davian and Nolan Allison, her sister Gloria Brown and brother Ronald Clark. 
      Joanna will be remembered for her youthful energy, joy of life, sense of humor and unwavering love of her family. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 8th, 2017 from 1-4 pm, at the Bowie Elks Lodge, at 1506 Defense Highway, Crofton, MD. Dress is casual. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Parkinson's foundation.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

Recent Davidsonville home sales include a two story home on .91 acre at 907 Soaring Eagle Ct. sold by Mike Baldwin to Peter and Meaghan Manzoli for $785,000.

Kyle Maxey at Mt. St. Marys

    Kyle Maxey, son of James and Andrea Maxey of Davidsonville was a redshirt sophomore on the Mt. St. Marys lacrosse team this past year.  He is majoring in both political science and history. This year he was the recipient of the PNC Student Athlete Achiever of the Year.       You can read his bio at:
http://www.mountathletics.com/sports/mlax/2016-17/bios/maxey_kyle_yss4?view=bio

Savannah Boyd At Mary Washington

    Savannah Boyd, daughter of  Debbie and Donnie Boyd of Davidsonville was a sophomore at the University of Mary Washington this past school year.  She played attack on their lacrosse team. You can read her bio at: http://umweagles.com/sports/wlax/2016-17/bios/boyd_savannah_q4lm?view=bio

Tim Leavitt At Randolph-Macon

    Tim Leavitt was on the Randolph-Macon University lacrosse team this year.  His bio can be read at:
http://rmcathletics.com/sports/mlax/2016-17/bios/leavitt_tim_vfhx?view=bio

Albert Leitch Passes Away

      Albert Leitch, 81 of Davidsonville, MD, passed away May 31, 2017 at AAMC. 
      He was born on January 29, 1936 and raised on the family farm in Davidsonville. 
      Albert was preceded in death by his parent, Earl and Jessie Leith. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Davidson of Davidsonville and Kim Pulliam of Annapolis; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Jane Price Skipper of Kilmarnock, VA; Betty L. Moreland of Galeville and Barbara Whittington of Davidsonville. 
      A celebration of Albert's life will be held at a later date.

Emily Proctor at Slippery Rock U.

    Emily Proctor, daughter of Rob and Michele Proctor of Davidsonville was a freshman at Slippery Rock University this past year and was on their women's soccer team.  Her bio can be read at:
http://www.rockathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10426
    Here is additional info about Emily that is not on her bio:    http://davidsonvillenews.blogspot.com/2016/12/emily-proctor-at-slippery-rock-u.html

Julia Heck At U. of Delaware

    Julia Heck, daughter of Ida and Edward Heck of Davidsonville, was a freshman at the U. of Delaware this past year and was on their soccer team.  You can read her bio at:  http://www.bluehens.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211119190&DB_OEM_ID=29100

Riva Trace Summer Bible School

Riva Arts University or RAU explores God through the visual, dramatic, and musical arts. Children entering kindergarten through 6th grade are invited for exciting adventures through Bible stories! $125 addmission for the whole week. Register at: http://www.rtbc.org or email: bbloomquist@rtbc.org.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sales

Recent Davidsonville home sales include:

A two story home on 2.00 acres at 3427 Kings Retreat Ct., sold by Robert Bradshaw to Luc and Jeanne Fouquet for $790,000.

A two story home on .9 acres at 2714 Howard Grove Rd., sold by James Moloney to Hamid and Else Zahiri for $825,000

Thomas Mynaugh, Sr. Passes Away

Thomas Patrick Mynaugh, Sr. passed away on June 3, 2017. Family and friends are invited to his Memorial Mass on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035 beginning at 11:00 am. Thomas' Celebration of Life will follow at Renditions Golf Course Clubhouse, 1380 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035.

Sharon Baxter Obituary

    Sharon Offut Baxter, 75,  of Davidsonville MD and Englewood FL, formerly of Kettering, MD, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from complications related to ovarian cancer.
    Predeceased by her parents, Marvin Earl Offutt Sr. and Flora Evelyn Walker, and her brothers, Marvin Offutt Jr. and Warren Offutt. Sharon is survived by her eighth-grade sweetheart and husband of 55 years, Thomas F. Baxter Jr, their three children, Lisa Baxter Storm, Thomas F. Baxter III, and Shelby Baxter Leilich, their spouses; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
    Those who wish to celebrate the life of this loving and dynamic woman are welcomed to her Christian memorial service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017, held at Crofton United Methodist Church at 1690 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114. A reception will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home Bowie, MD.

Crossroads Child Development Center

       The Crossroads Child Development Center is a  ministry of   the Davidsonville United Methodist Church.                                                                    

     CrossRoads is a year round developmental child care program for Preschool through School Age children, ages 2 years to 15 years in the historic CrossRoads community of Davidsonville.

https://www.crossroadscdc.com/teachers

Davidsonville Financial Advisor

Need a financial advisor?   Here is one located right here in Davidsonville.

http://severnfinancial.com/about/

Davidsonville Farm Academy & Pre-School

http://www.davidsonvilledaycaremd.com/

Sharon Baxter Passes Away

The family wishes to invite all of Sharon's friends to her Celebrations of Life service to be held on Saturday June 10, 2017 at 2 PM - Community United Methodist Church, 1690 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114. Sharon will be inurned privately in Lakemont Memorial Gardens at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, Bowie, MD.

Betty Knupp Receives Award

From left, Goucher College President José Bowen, Excellence in Public Service Award winner Betty Knupp, Alumni Association of Goucher College President Todd Hawkins and former Goucher College alumna trustee Jerri-ann Wilson.

Davidsonville resident Betty Knupp recently received the Excellence in Public Service Award from the Alumni Association of Goucher College. This annual award is given to alumni who demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in public service.

Knupp, Class of 1967, has volunteered with art education at elementary schools and retirement communities, and taught classes for senior adults at Anne Arundel Community College through its continuing education program. The college gave her another class and another, and pretty soon she was teaching seven classes a week, a career that spanned 25 years.

An avid gardener, Knupp volunteers in the gardens of her church, a children's museum and a senior center. She's also worked with the Anne Arundel Literacy Council and co-founded the South County Concert Association, bringing music to the Annapolis area. She has served on its board for 42 years.

Recent Davidsonville Home Sale

Recent Davidsonville home Sales include a two story home on 3.77 acres at 3300 Rodeo Dr. sold by the Fed. Nat. Mtg. Assn to Jeffrey and Lean Roberts for $528,000.    This home was previously sold by Austin Smith to the FNMA for $667,402.

Men From Dvidsonville & Annapolis Face Charges

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Men from Annapolis and Davidsonville face car theft charges after they were reportedly stopped by Annapolis Police Thursday driving a stolen SUV on West Street near Westgate Circle. Police say the vehicle was stolen after it was left unlocked with the keys inside.

An Annapolis Police Department detective saw the 2011 Kia Sorento that had been stolen Monday from the 1100 block of Short Street. Officers located the vehicle in a parking lot in the 1000 block of West Street. After a brief foot chase, the driver of the stolen SUV was identified as Daven Lewis, 26, of Annapolis. Lewis was arrested and charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and unauthorized removal of property as well as traffic charges related to driving while suspended.

The passenger in the vehicle, Jason Edmonds, 28, of Davidsonville, was also arrested and charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and unauthorized removal of property.

Horses For Sale

Looking to buy a horse?  Here are several Davidsonville horses for sale.
https://www.dreamhorse.com/list-my-horses/166053.html