I watched Tropical Storm Agnes, 50 years ago this month, change my small part of the watershed, for the worst. It hasn’t recovered. Experts say none of the Chesapeake Bay recovered from Agnes.

Christa Hood, CPA, and Monica Kempson, CPA, became the new partners of Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC, June 1, 2022. Founders Bob and Cathy Askey are sticking around as consultants, but after 25 years handed off the business to its new partners.

Faye Wheeler is running for Clerk of the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court. The Clerk’s office records land deeds, mortgages, plats, conveyances, and other precious documents; administers oaths; issues business and marriage licenses; and performs civil marriage ceremonies.