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Blue Angels To Thrill Annapolis This Week: Here's When Blue Angels To Thrill Annapolis This Week: Here's When
Blue Angels To Fly Over Annapolis The Blue Angels will be flying over Annapolis twice this week: Once for practice, once for show. The esteemed team of jets, comprised of 138 world-class US Sailors and Marines, will be in town for US Naval Academy Commissioning Week, closing the Severn River twice. Practice is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. The show will be Wednesday, May 22 beginning at 2 p.m. The flight path will be over the Annapolis Maritime Museum and over the US Naval Academy.

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Navy Sailor Who Served In Annapolis Dies Suddenly At 23 Navy Sailor Who Served In Annapolis Dies Suddenly At 23
Navy Sailor Who Served In Annapolis Dies Suddenly At 23 A Navy sailor who served more than four years as a midshipman in Maryland died unexpectedly and his family is looking to bring him home. Enrique “Ricky” Castellon-Davis, who served the US Navy before heading into the private sector, died on Sunday, Aug. 6, leaving his family in a lurch as they mourn the passing. “For those of you who knew Ricky you can probably picture his shining smile,” Anci Castellon-Davis wrote in a post. “He was an exemplary human being in every sense.” Castellon-Davis was stationed in Annapolis as a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy between June 2018 and September …

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by Zak Failla
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39th Annual Annapolis Cup To Take Place At St. John's College 39th Annual Annapolis Cup To Take Place At St. John's College
39th Annual Annapolis Cup To Take Place At St. John's College The U.S. Naval Academy will face off against St. John’s College in their Annual Croquet Match for the Annapolis Cup as they defend last year's title. Johnnies have won 30 out of 38 matches against the Midshipmen, falling short last year, giving the Naval Academy their eighth win after the 2022 game.  The annual match will take place on St. John's College campus on Saturday, April 15, marking the 39th Annual Annapolis Cup. "The event has been re-envisioned to provide the best experience for St. John’s and USNA students, and will kick off the first-ever Johnnie Week, a new annual celebr…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Life Sentences Announced For Killer Of Navy Midshipman's Mother Life Sentences Announced For Killer Of Navy Midshipman's Mother
Life Sentences Announced For Killer Of Navy Midshipman's Mother A man convicted of killing the mother of a US Naval Midshipman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, officials announced. Angelo Harrod was sentenced on Wednesday, March 1 after being convicted of the murder of 57-year-old Michelle Cummings, who was visiting her son Trey, a member of the Navy football team, for induction day on June 29, 2021. “What was supposed to be a celebratory time turned into tragedy for Mrs. Cummings’ family that summer evening," State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess said in a statement.  “Mrs. Cummings was a proud mother and loving wife who was take…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Second Naval Acadamy Midshipman Confirmed Dead In Maryland Second Naval Acadamy Midshipman Confirmed Dead In Maryland
Second Naval Acadamy Midshipman Confirmed Dead In Maryland The US Naval Academy has confirmed the death of a second Naval Midshipman has died in the last two months, officials say. The midshipman's death was confirmed the morning of Sunday, July 17, according to US Naval Academy officials. Foul play is not suspected at this time and the identity of the midshipman is pending release.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family
Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family The Naval Academy has identified the Annapolis midshipman who died while on leave in Philadelphia. Taylor Connors, a 24-year-old Pleasant View, Utah native, died Tuesday, June 7, with family by his bedside, the US Naval Academy said. “Our Naval Academy community is mourning a tragic loss this week of a life taken far too soon – Midshipman Taylor Connors honorably served his nation as a Marine and as a midshipman,” said Vice Adm. Sean Buck, 63rd Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy.  Connors attended Utah Military Academy where he attained the rank of group commander, responsib…

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by Nicole Acosta & Annie DeVoe