Donations Sought for Schools’ Shoe Fund
Donations are being sought for the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Shoe Fund. The fund provides shoes to children in the school system who are in need of shoes and have limited financial resources.
Crabs Turning Scarce Across Chesapeake
We have been fortunate here in the Lower Potomac and St. Mary’s rivers, in that crabbing was rather good until July bore on. Other regions in the Chesapeake haven’t been so lucky, and crabs are scarce as hen’s teeth.
Dougherty Nominated to Lead NAVAIR
The White House has nominated RADM John Dougherty to lead NAVAIR, currently led by VADM Carl Chebi. Other new nominees are MAJGEN Christian Wortman to lead I Marine Expeditionary Force, RADM Jeffrey Czerewko, to lead Navy personnel, and LTGEN Michael Borgschulte to superintendent of the US Naval Academy.
Public Cooling Centers Available July 25 in St. Mary’s
Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Pax Sets Noise Advisory Through Aug. 31
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field and NAS Patuxent River are advised that there will be an increase in aircraft flight activities associated with the US Naval Test Pilot School training from July 23 through August 31, 2025.
Zematis Takes Charge at NAS Pax River
CAPT Mark Zematis assumed command of the Naval Air Station Patuxent River from outgoing commanding officer CAPT Douglas Burfield earlier this month.
Armitage New Family Law Magistrate for St. Mary’s
Sue Ann Lewis Armitage has been appointed as the family law magistrate for the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County.
SMECO: Tips for Staying Safe This Summer
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has some safety tips for homeowners doing outdoor chores around their yards.
Explore MD State Forests. Find a Big Tree
To mark its centennial, the Maryland Big Tree Program is offering $500 to whoever can find the biggest tree in a state forest.
Students Share Their Winning Essays
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer congratulated the top participants from the Fifth District’s Black History Month essay contest. The students took to the stage to share their works at the #MD05 Open Mic Night.
