Key GOP Sen. Wants $55B Increase in Defense Spending
Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released a plan calling for an additional $55 billion above the fiscal 2025 defense spending caps imposed under last year’s debt ceiling deal.
Calvert Cliffs Siren Test: Noon June 3
A full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties will take place at noon Monday, June 3, 2024.
Sheriff: Lock Vehicle Every Time Everywhere
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office urges all residents to lock their car doors whenever they leave their vehicles unattended.
PFLAG & SMCHD’s Youth Art Contest
As part of their “Proud to be Tobacco Free” campaign, PFLAG Southern Maryland and the St. Mary’s County Health Department will hold an art contest for local youth.
Hoyer Hosts 5th District Educators Luncheon
Exceptional teachers and principals in Maryland’s Fifth District were honored by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer during his annual Educators Luncheon on May 10.
Lost 52 Finds Another Lost Sub: USS Harder
The Naval History and Heritage Command confirmed the location of the USS Harden with the help of Tiburon Subsea CEO Tim Taylor and the Lost 52 project, a group that works to find and memorialize the 52 US submarines lost during World War II. In addition to Harder, the group has located fellow fallen subs Grayback, Stickleback, R-12, S-26, S-28, and Grunion.
Be Prepared. Stock Up on Sandbags June 1
The St. Mary’s Department of Public Works and Transportation will provide self-service sandbag pickup for residents Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 8am to noon at the St. Andrew’s Landfill in California.
Hearing June 4 on Construction Code Updates
The St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use & Growth Management will hold a public hearing at 10:15am June 4, 2024, to adopt the Maryland Building Performance Standards announced in March by amending the county code.
DNR Offers 3 License-Free Fishing Days
Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors June 1, June 8, and July 4.
Hoyer: Pay Homage to Heroes Who Defended America
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer on Memorial Day 2024: “Honor the brave men and women in uniform who laid down their lives to defend our nation.”
