Sheriff Warns Public of Extortion Scheme
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to be aware of an extortion scheme in which scammers pose as members of violent drug cartels, sending graphic threats to intimidate victims into sending money.
Great Mills Rd. Cleanup Needs Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the annual Great Mills Road Cleanup in Lexington Park. Join St. Mary’s Community Development Corporation on Saturday, October 4, from 9am to noon. Residents of nearby neighborhoods are also urged to clean up their communities that day.
New Navy CNO Caudle Outlines Priorities
ADM Daryl Caudle, new US Navy chief of naval operations, was sworn in early last week and then held his first all-hands call Thursday aboard the USS Harry S. Truman. He outlined his priorities for the service, among them calling for an updated fleet design and discussing the importance of delivering a combat-credible fleet, taking care of sailors, and advancing readiness.
Hall Running for 29B Delegate Seat
Republican BJ Hall has announced his candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 29B, a position currently held by Democrat Brian Crosby.
St. Mary’s Govt. Labor Day Operations
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules September 2.
Seidel Steps Down as HSMC Executive Director
Dr. John Seidel has stepped down from his position as executive director at Historic St. Mary’s City.
SMCM Awarded Watershed Ed. Grant
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is one of two Maryland organizations that will receive support for education and stewardship programming to enhance environmental education in the state.
Multi-Robot Autonomy Topic for Evening@SMART
Join the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab for an Evening@SMART from 5 to 7pm Wednesday, September 3, 2025, with Dr. Pratap Tokekar presenting “Reliable Learning for Multi-Robot Autonomy.”
Navy Orders New Rapid Capabilities Office, Shuts Down Others
The Navy will establish a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office to accelerate the development and fielding of new systems. NavSec John Phelan wants to consolidate development efforts under a single entity. As part of the new NRCO, the Maritime Accelerated Response Capability Cell, the Disruptive Capabilities Office, and NavalX will shut down.
SMECO: Make Your Smart Thermostat Even Smarter
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative reminds customers that smart thermostats make it easy and convenient to manage your home’s energy use.
