Public Warming Centers Available Jan. 22-23
Due to the cold temperatures, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public, open through Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Vets Empowerment Expo Jan. 25 in Lex Park
The Southern Maryland Veterans Empowerment Expo will be held from 10am to 3pm January 25 at Lexington Park United Methodist Church in Lexington Park.
Input Sought on Proposed Sports Complex
A meeting will be held January 29 to gather resident input on a proposed sports complex in the California area. The meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the St. Mary’s County commissioners meeting room at the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown.
Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Arctic Blast Forces Inauguration Indoors
Frigid weather is moving today’s presidential inauguration indoors to the US Capitol rotunda. The swearing-in ceremony is slated to start at noon.
Appraiser Fair Jan. 25 @ St. Clement’s Museum
Visit with expert appraisers as they determine the value of your prized possessions at the St. Clement’s Island Museum Appraiser Fair from 10am to 3pm January 25, 2025.
County Govt. MLK Day Schedule
St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules Tuesday, January 21.
Bivens Appointed Director of Recreation & Parks
Ray Bivens has been named the new director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks.
PMA-251, SoMD Tech Bridge to Present Tide Talks
PMA-251 and the SoMD Tech Bridge will join with NAWCAD Lakehurst and the Liberty Tech Bridge for Tide Talks from 1 to 2pm January 22, 2025.
Hoyer: 256,000 New Jobs, Unemployment Near 50-Year Low
The December 2024 jobs reports noted the 47th consecutive month of job growth under the Biden-Harris administration, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. In that time, 16.6 million jobs were added to the economy, including 256,000 just this past month.
