Columbus Day Closings in St. Mary’s
In observance of the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 13, St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed.
2 Earn FishMaryland Master Angler Awards
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Jesse Black of Kingwood, WV, and Canden Michalski of North East for catching 10 different species of fish at trophy size to reach the FishMaryland Master Angler milestone.
Furloughed Feds’ Paychecks Threatened
After the Office of Management and Budget on Friday removed references to a 2019 guarantee to provide all federal workers with backpay at the conclusion of a lapse in appropriations, Trump indicated on Tuesday, he doesn’t intend to provide back pay to all federal workers, saying, “But it really depends on who you’re talking about.”
SMECO Offers Support for Members Impacted by Shutdown
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering multiple protections for residential members who may be experiencing hardship due to the federal government shutdown.
SMECO Recycling Drop-Off Event
Join the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recycling drop-off from 8am to noon October 11 at the Great Big Home Show at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf. Register ahead of time.
Hoyer: Cancellation of MD Projects ‘Grossly Partisan’
Members of the Maryland congressional delegation, including Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, say the Trump administration’s move to cancel federal funding for infrastructure and energy projects across the state is “a grossly partisan – and likely illegal – act.”
Honor Your Hero in Rotary Flag Display
The Leonardtown Rotary Club will hold its annual Flags for Heroes fundraiser to support scholarships for first responders and military or their dependents attending the College of Southern Maryland. Throughout November local heroes will be honored with a US flag display on the lawn of CSM’s Leonardtown campus.
GM Pool Offers Water Fitness Classes
The Great Mills swimming pool offers a variety of water fitness classes for all ages. Pay per class or get a season pass.
Health and Wellness Fair Planned
The 2025 Community Health & Wellness Fair will be held Friday, October 10, from 9am to 3:30pm at the University of Maryland Southern Maryland in California, MD.
Hoyer: US Needs Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics
“The absence of a September jobs report — and the lack of critical data at this moment of economic uncertainty — underscores the need for an independent, nonpartisan Bureau of Labor Statistics,” says Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
