Keeping Silent Angels Forever in Minds, Hearts
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 22nd annual Silent Angel Memorial, an observance of reflection and remembrance for family and friends of those whose lives were taken by acts of violence.
A Kid-Friendly Noon Year’s Eve
Looking for family-friendly New Year’s Eve fun for children without having to stay up until midnight?
De-Stressing Kids’ Holidays
Walden Wise is a new community of caring adults sharing what works on behalf of the emotional health of children. We call ourselves CoCreators and we’ve learned, as we develop and share super tools to help kids, we’ve learned they aren’t just for the kids — they work like magic for adults, too.
SMR Flight Academy Program Set for 2024-25
St. Mary’s Ryken High School has announced an upcoming Flight Academy program beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The Patuxent Partnership donated 24 flight simulators to the school in May 2022.
Through the Lens: Military in Photos in 2023
DoD in Photos 2023 — The Defense Department offers a glimpse into the lives and work of US military members who work around the globe 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure the nation’s security.
Dec. 31 Is Charter School Application Deadline
The Chesapeake Public Charter School online lottery has opened. All interested families must fill out applications online during the open enrollment period, which closes at midnight December 31, 2023.
Holly Days Highlights Local Businesses
The Lexington Park Business Association’s latest Holly Days in the Park offers a peek at how local businesses, residents, and nonprofits are celebrating the holidays.
Maryland’s ‘Gift of Trees’ Provides a Legacy of Stewardship
Purchase native Maryland trees — either a single tree or a grove of 10 trees — for planting in honor of a celebration, commemoration, or observation through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Wreaths Across America Day Dec. 16
National Wreaths Across America Day is December 16. Volunteers come together to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach the next generation about the value of freedom. These gatherings take place in cemeteries all across the country, including at Mt. Zion UM Church in Mechanicsville.
More ‘Fat Leonard’ Cases Crumble
New court filings suggest more reduced charges, further crumbling of ‘Fat Leonard’ prosecutions. The massive, high-profile prosecution has been marred in recent years by prosecutorial misconduct and the escape of Leonard Glenn Francis, its key figure and the mastermind behind the worst corruption scheme in the Navy’s history.
