March 22 St. Mary’s Coronavirus Updates
Updated news and announcements in St. Mary’s County related to the coronavirus pandemic.
UPDATE; IRS Filing Date HAS BEEN Extended
The United States Internal Revenue Service has announced its intent to defer tax payments as relief for individuals and corporations struggling to address the coronavirus pandemic. the IRS has NOT yet extended the April 15,2020 filing deadline.
MetCom Wants You to Adopt a Fire Hydrant
The Metropolitan Commission and volunteer fire departments are asking the community to partner with them in their Adopt-A-Hydrant program. Adopting a fire hydrant close to your home or business will assist fire fighters by keeping hydrants free of vegetation and debris in the summer and cleared of snow during the winter.
March 20 St. Mary’s Coronavirus Updates
Updated news and announcements for Friday, March 20, related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nominees Sought for Disabilities Commission Awards
The St. Mary’s Commission on People with Disabilities will accept nominations through June 1, 2020, for its 12th annual awards program.
US Virus Plan Foresees 18-Month Disruption
The US virus plan anticipates an 18-month pandemic of multiple waves and widespread shortages. Attendant recessionary fears bring Democrats and Republicans to the radical idea of just sending money directly to taxpayers.
Re-scheduled: Belvoir-Springfield Job Fair
JobZone’s Belvoir – Springfield VA job fair — RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 16, 2020 — focuses on recruitment needs in the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, and include outreach into Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Pentagon, and other DC military installations.
Road Construction at Airport March 19-20
As part of St. Mary’s County Regional Airport Master Plan, additional road construction for the relocation of Airport Road in Hollywood will take place March 19.
Coronavirus Spreads; Impacts Everything
Social distancing restrictions are forcing businesses into creative workarounds, including increased delivery and pick-up services at eateries throughout the country. Here are some in Southern Maryland as , and more as the nation and the military come to grips with a pandemic.
March 19 St. Mary’s Coronavirus Updates
At a news conference this morning, Gov. Larry Hogan said the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Maryland has gone up to 107, an 88% increase over the past 48 hours. Among those testing positive is a 5-year-old girl in Howard County, the first report of a child contracting the virus in Maryland. There are two reported cases in Charles County and one in Calvert County.
