Sheriff’s Office Launches New Website
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has launched a newly redesigned website at www.FirstSheriff.com, offering the community a clearer, more accessible, and user-friendly way to find important public safety information.
County, Schools Holiday Schedules
2025 holiday schedules for St. Mary’s County government, public schools, health department, and Christmas tree disposal.
Nominate a STEM Teacher for SMECO Award
Do you know an outstanding math, science, or STEM teacher? Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants to hear about them.
US Launches Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The US began air and artillery strikes against ISIS targets in Syria on Friday following the deaths of three US citizens. US F-15E Strike Eagles and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs hit dozens of sites.
DNR Finds Chessie? Nope. But It Is a Monster Sturgeon
Maryland Department of Natural Resources surveyors thought they might have found Chessie. But is turns out they caught the largest female sturgeon in the survey’s history.
R&P Summerstock to Feature ‘Frozen’ in 2026
St. Mary’s Department of Recreation & Parks has announced the 2026 Summerstock production of Disney’s “FROZEN: The Broadway Musical.” Performances will be at Great Mills High School on July 17-19 and July 24-26, 2026, with a total of eight shows.
County Urges Residents: Plan Ahead for Winter
St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services encourages all residents to plan ahead and prepare early to ensure they are ready for winter.
Leadership So MD Digs Into Region’s Agriculture
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program met in October for a day-long tour and exploration of Southern Maryland agriculture.
Hoyer: Jobs Report Is ‘Warning Sign’ for US Economy
The November jobs report is a “warning sign for the American economy,” says Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. 64,000 jobs were added in November, and unemployment grew to 4.6%.
Might Executives Pay for Defense Delays?
The Trump administration is considering an executive order limiting dividends, buybacks, and executive pay for defense contractors’ projects over-budget and delayed. Shares of Lockheed fell 1.6% and Northrop Grumman sank 2% in after-hours trading after some aspects of the news were first reported.
