Community Corrections Center Plan Introduced
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force, comprised of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, health department, and public school system is announcing plans for the launch of a new Community Corrections Center.
Mortensen Joins Leadership So. MD Board
Retired US Marine Corps Col. Joe “Mort” Mortensen has joined the board of directors of Leadership Southern Maryland.
FEMA Funds for MedStar Health COVID Response
MedStar Health was awarded more than $20 million in emergency federal funding to support its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
New MOU for Military/Civilian Space Agencies
The US Space Force has signed a new memorandum of understanding with NASA, laying out areas for collaboration between the main military and civilian space organizations within the US government.
Lexington Park Lions Sponsor 30-Bed Build
St. Mary’s County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is proud to announce that on September 26 the Lexington Park Lions Club will sponsor a 30-bed build at their shop at 21797 North Coral Drive in Lexington Park (between the Mixing Bowl and Toby’s Barbershop).
SMECO’s Dennison Named to UMd Charles Medical Center Board
The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center announces the appointment of Tom Dennison, managing director of government and public affairs for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative to the hospital’s board of directors.
COVID Increasing & Complicating Vet Homelessness
Housing advocates aren’t wondering whether the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will lead to an increase in homeless veterans, but instead how big the increase will be.
There’s Still Time to Register to Vote
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer reminds everyone that today, September 22, is National Voter Registration Day, which is observed on the fourth Tuesday of September.
St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen Seeks Donations
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen in Lexington Park is seeking donations.
Bill Aims to Avert Government Shutdown
House Democrats introduced legislation Monday that would keep the government running through December 11. Senate Republicans have said they will oppose the spending bill.
