County to Expand Youth Mentoring Programs
The St. Mary’s County Health Department was awarded a $357,000 grant to support youth mentoring and violence prevention programs in the county.
Commission to Celebrate ‘Women Who Tell Our Stories’
Nominations are still being accepted for the “Woman of the Year” and “Woman of Tomorrow” awards to be given out at the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women’s brunch Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Black History Month Exhibits in Lex Park
The public is encouraged to visit the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, MD, to explore the contributions of African-Americans in St. Mary’s County in honor of Black History Month.
Free Legal Expungement Clinics in Lex Park
Free legal services will be provided by Williams, McClernan, and Stack LLC to those seeking expungements of certain types of criminal records as allowable by Maryland law. The clinics will be held at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, MD.
Hoyer to Chair Regional Leadership Council
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer will chair the newly created Regional Leadership Council, which will include one House member from each of the 12 regions represented by the House Democratic Caucus.
Navy Shuts Washington Dry Docks for Seismic Activity
The US Navy has suspended submarine repair work at four dry docks in Washington state, following new concerns about their ability to withstand seismic activity. The concerns relate to dry docks 4, 5 and 6 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as well as the dry dock at Trident Refit Facility Bangor.
Next AeroPark Farmer’s Market Feb. 12
The AeroPark Farmer’s Market, hosted by Historic Sotterley, will be held February 12, 2023, at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport in California, MD.
Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain Feb. 6-17 at Pax
NAS Patuxent River is preparing for the Navywide Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain. The service’s annual anti-terrorism, force protection exercise will take place from February 6-17, 2023.
Discounted Radon Test Kits Available
Discounted radon test kits are available to Maryland residents.
Palmieri, Taylor Join LSM Board
Daniel Palmieri and Christina Taylor have joined the Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors.
