St. Mary’s Government Operations for Easter
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed on Friday, March 30, 2018, in observance of Good Friday. All offices will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, April 2.
Dems, Hoyer Request Election Defense Funding
Democrats in Congress have requested $14 million in funding for the Elections Assistance Commission so it can work to secure voting systems against cyber attacks.
Sponsors Sought for More to Explore
Organizations in St. Mary’s County are working together to offer the new More to Explore program, which coordinates efforts to get residents outside.
Big Budget = Many Military Impacts
In the $1.3 trillion omnibus budget bill trumpeting a big budget for the military, there are some lesser reported details, including no BRAC provision, no changes to GITMO, and no more credit card use at strip clubs.
Lex Park to Lose USDA Home Loan Eligibility
USDA is shrinking the eligibility area around Lexington Park, MD, for rural home loan as of June 4. Loans committed before that date can be applied to current eligibility areas, which include many top Lexington Park neighborhoods.
MedStar Opens East Run Center
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has expanded its services in St. Mary’s County, cutting the ribbon on the new, larger East Run Center in Lexington Park on March 14, 2018.
Suspicious Packages Arrive in DC Region
Suspicious packages have been received at military installations in the Washington region and at mail processing facilities for both the CIA and the White House. Packages may have been received at as many as six sites.
Crisis Services Continue at Walden
Staff from Walden Sierra and St. Mary’s County Public Schools are making counseling services available to help residents of the county cope with the tragic shooting at Great Mills High School.
Partnership Seeks Member of Year Nominees
Nominations for The Patuxent Partnership’s Member of the Year are due April 2, 2018.
Are Shulkin’s Days at VA Numbered?
Is the Veterans Affairs secretary on his way out? There are conflicting reports. Sources say President Trump is planning to oust David Shulkin amid a rebellion at the agency and damaging government investigations into his alleged spending abuses. Others say the president has confidence in Shulkin “at this point in time.”
