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Support Swells For Family Of Popular Swimmer Killed In One-Car MD Crash
A community is in mourning after a popular teen was killed overnight in a one-car crash in Montgomery County.
Germantown resident Samuel Isaac Castañeda, 19, crashed shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, while he was driving on Clopper Road between Waring Station Road and Game Preserve Road, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.
For unknown reason, officials say that Castañeda was driving a Honda CR-V north on Clipper Road when he lost control, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole.
Castañeda, the only person in the Honda, was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Hearts Break After Baltimore County's Hannah Strehlein Loses Cancer Battle, 20
Beloved Baltimore County teacher assistant Hannah Strehlein lost her incredibly brave battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 26 at age 20.
Raised in Dundalk, Hannah graduated from Eastern Technical High School in 2021 before beginning her work as a Teacher Assistant at Wise Early Learning Center, her obituary says.
Hannah loved music, softball, going to the beach, and above all, spending time with her family and friends.
Hannah’s positivity knew no bounds, as did her compassionate heart, even after receiving her diagnosis of Fibrolamellar Carcinoma in November 2021, says her memorial.
“I…
York Co. 911 Dispatcher, Baltimore Native Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly
A 36-year-old mom with four children— who was a 911 operator in York County— has died suddenly, according to her family.
Amanda "Nicole" (Paugh) Geyer, a Baltimore native living in Hanover passed away on Saturday, April 15th at her home, as detailed in her obituary.
She is "fondly remembered as an exceptionally dedicated public servant, serving as a 911 dispatcher for York County. She was highly respected in her profession, receiving many awards for her service, including for giving calm, steady guidance during emergency child delivery, and even solving a kidnapping using her professiona…
VA Boy Killed In MD Dog Attack Was Smiley, Happy Child, Family Says
A Virginia family is mourning the loss of their 2-year-old son who died after being attacked by a dog while visiting relatives in Maryland.
The Marshall, VA, boy — whose family requested anonymity — went into cardiac arrest after being bitten by the animal on the 400 block of West B Street around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, authorities said. He was flown to Frederick Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:09 p.m., his family says.
The boy was being remembered in his obituary as a happy child who loved trains, dinosaurs, Blippi, fire trucks and PAW Patrol.
"He just simpl…