Saturation Saturday to Bring Increased DUI Patrols
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving this Saturday, August 23, 2025, for Saturation Saturday, a nationwide initiative aimed at preventing impaired driving and saving lives.
Congressional App Challenge Now Open
Registration for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge is now open. Students in middle and high school can submit their applications prior to noon October 30, 2025, to be considered by Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office.
Cap’n Says Lightning Bugs Just Flying Beetles
Chasing fireflies or lightning bugs at dusk used to be a favorite pastime of youth: Spot them, chase them down, catch them, and put them in a jar to watch them glow. There used to be billions of them every evening to adore. Not so many now. It almost startles us to see them sending out their flashing codes of “I need you, I want you.”
SMECO Annual Meeting Aug. 20
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will hold its members’ annual meeting at 6pm August 20, 2025, at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall.
USMSM to Host Job Fair on Sept. 4
Looking for your next job or a fresh start in your career? Meet employers face-to-face at the St. Mary’s County Job Fair planned Thursday, September 4, 2025.
St. Mary’s: ‘Hotbed’ of Aviation Development
Aerospace companies that want to get their operations off the ground should consider Maryland, which is home to more than 9,000 such companies. A recent investment profile points out that St. Mary’s County is “a hotbed of military and civil aviation development” with NAVAIR at Pax River and other facilities in the region.
St. Mary’s Transit System App Now Available
The St. Mary’s Transit System is fare free. Riders now have a new tool to make their experience even more convenient—the new STS Mobile App, available for download.
HSMC Signs Int’l Agreement to Expand Education Initiatives
Historic St. Mary’s City has signed an agreement with four partners aimed at establishing a transatlantic framework for collaboration across research, education, interpretation, and programming related to the early history of Maryland and the broader Atlantic world.
Aug. 29 Deadline to Propose New Laws to County
Residents and organizations are invited to submit proposals to the St. Mary’s commissioners for their consideration. The deadline to submit proposals is August 29, 2025.
Mobile Crisis Team Now Serving St. Mary’s
A new mobile crisis team is now serving St. Mary’s and Charles counties. The team, operated by Affiliated Santé Group, will provide immediate support to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
