Sgt. Ryan Patrick Baumann takes part in a patrol in Afghanistan, where the Great Mills High School graduate died last week.
Family says Great Mills grad believed in Army’s mission
Ryan Patrick Baumann died last week in Afghanistan while serving with the U.S Army, and was remembered Monday beyond his roles in life as a son to his family and fiancé of his high school sweetheart.
The two suspects in a bank holdup last summer in Mechanicsville have been brought to court, where one pleaded guilty to armed robbery and the charges against the other were dismissed.
Amish families that sell produce and other items met last week with state and county health officials to clear up confusion about regulations the families say could keep them from doing business at farmers markets and elsewhere.
Among the highlights of Governor’s Cup Yacht Race from Annapolis were the first-place class finish of the Meridian, crewed by St. Mary’s College students and alumni, and the U.S. Naval Academy’s Zaraffa, which ran aground near Point Lookout but still managed to be the first boat to cross the finish line. For story, see Sports.
Nestled down a long gravel road near the St. Mary’s County fairgrounds is the Goddard farm. Over the past two weeks the place has been bustling with volunteers preparing for Southern Maryland’s only annual bluegrass festival.