Greb New Co. Economic Development Director
Cynthia “Cindy” Greb has been appointed as the new director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development.
Are You Eligible for a SMECO Energy Efficiency Kit?
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Energy Efficiency Kit will help customers keep comfort inside—and cold air outside—all winter long. Apply for a kit today.
St. George Island Oyster Scald Dec. 6
St. George Island Improvement Association will welcome many oyster lovers for its annual Oyster Scald — Dec. 6 noon to 3pm — at the SGIIA community center, first building on the left on Thomas Road on St. George Island.
Lawmakers to Scrutinize Hegseth Strike-to-Kill Order
Republican-led committees in the US Senate and House want a full accounting from the Pentagon after a report revealed that DefSec Pete Hegseth gave an order to kill two survivors on an alleged drug boat that had been struck by a US missile.
Hoyer: Jobs Report Captures the ‘Uncertainty for US Economy’
The September 2025 jobs report captures “the uncertainty of this moment for the US economy,” says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Join the Sheriff for St. Mary’s Splash
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you to the coolest event in Southern Maryland, the 2025 St. Mary’s Splash, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Point Lookout State Park.
Scuba With Santa Returns Dec. 6
St. Mary’s Department of Recreation & Parks will host Santa Claus on Saturday, December 6, at the Wellness & Aquatics Center in Leonardtown. Have your picture taken with Santa … underwater!
Silent Angel Memorial Honors Lives Lost to Homicide
Community members are invited to join the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for the annual Silent Angel Memorial at 6pm Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. The ceremony honors the lives of those lost to homicide and offers families and friends a time to come together in remembrance.
Thanksgiving, Despite Shootings and Conflicts
The afternoon before Thanksgiving, when meals are served to uphold an honored American tradition, two West Virginia guardsmen were shot and critically injured in DC and the FCC limited air travel to and from Venezuela saying US military buildup threatens civilian aircraft “at all altitudes.”
Volunteer Drivers Needed for WARM Program
With colder weather settling in, volunteer drivers are needed for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many, or WARM, an emergency shelter program for people experiencing homelessness in St. Mary’s County.
