Community

Questions and Answers Regarding Large Social Gatherings

Please be patient as the Sheriff's Office works through the pandemic as a community to protect each other.

Schools, Community

Two Years Later, We Remember Jaelynn Rose Willey

On Mar. 20, 2018, Southern Maryland went through something many communities never hope to face. A school shooting that led to the loss of 16-year-old Jaelynn Rose Willey..

Government & Politics, Community

St. Mary’s County STS Bus System to Implement Service Reductions

Service reductions effective Monday, March 23, 2020.

Health & Wellness, Community

42 New Coronavirus Cases Overnight; St. Mary's Untouched

The Maryland Department of Health is confirming a total of 149 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus(COVID-19) across the state of Maryland, however St. Mary’s County is still yet to see their first case..

Health & Wellness, Community

Calvert County Confirms First Case of COVID-19

As of Mar. 19, Calvert County has recorded it's first case of the novel coronavirus(COVID-19).

Government & Politics, Community

Hogan Closes All Malls and Entertainment Venues; Prohibits Over 10 People Gathering

Following the first death from the novel coronavirus(COVID-19), the Governor of Maryland announced a number of new closures and changes..

Health & Wellness, Community

Governor Hogan Announces First Coronavirus Death In Maryland

The first death in Maryland has been confirmed by the Governor as of Wednesday night..

Government & Politics, Community

St. Mary’s County Board Meetings Canceled For Months

Effective immediately, aside from meetings that are required by law, all county boards and commissions will not meet again until May 10, per the County Administrator..

Government & Politics, Community

Maryland Lawmakers Plan to Limit Governor’s Budgetary Power Behind Closed Doors

Following the passage of Kirwan in the House and Senate, lawmakers appear to be attempting to sidestep the Governor by limiting his budgetary power, with no public hearing..

Entertainment, Community, Outdoors

2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Events Cancelled; Free Virtual Race Planned

2020 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Events Cancelled; Free Virtual Race Planned.

Pets, Community

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter Closes Temporarily to Public, Volunteers

The closure is effective at close of business March 17, until further notice, with the following adjustment.

Elections, Community

Maryland to Postpone Primary Election to June 2

At a Tuesday morning press conference, the Governor of Maryland announced that the primary election for the state of Maryland will be postponed to June 2..

Schools, Community

Calvert County Public Schools Will Offer Free Meals and Snacks

On March 18, CCPS will begin distribution of free meals and snacks at three locations.

Community

Afternoon Meal Sites in St. Mary’s County

Organizations helping to ensure citizens in need in St. Mary’s County continue to get meals.

Economy & Business, Community

Maryland to close all Restaurants, Gyms, Movie Theaters at 5pm, Mar. 16

The Governor of Maryland announced at an 11am press conference that all restaurants, bars, movie theaters and gyms will be closed under an executive order as of 5pm on Mar. 16..

Community

St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission Partners with St. Mary’s County Health Department on Public Water Supply to Customers

The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission will not be disconnecting water/sewer service to any customer who is delinquent in payment..

Government & Politics, Community

PAX River NAS on COVID-19: “Don’t expect any major impact to operations”

PAX River has announced that at this time, aside from a domestic and overseas travel restriction, no major impacts should be anticipated by military and civilian personnel..

Government & Politics, Community

What does a State of Emergency mean for St. Mary’s County?

St. Mary's County recently declared a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus. But what exactly does that mean to the community?.