June 4, 2026

Fighter Squadron, F-16s Move to Maryland

F-16

Maryland’s Air National Guard will get a fighter squadron of F-16s from Washington, DC. The US Air Force said it will transfer the 121st Fighter Squadron from the DC Air National Guard to Maryland.

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Science Fair on Jan. 17 @ SMART Building

Science and Engineering

Mark your calendar. The 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held Friday, January 17, at the USMSM Smart Building in California, MD.

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NAS Pax River Moves to 100% ID Checks Effective Immediately

ID Checks

Naval Air Station Patuxent River has suspended Trusted Traveler and has implemented 100% ID checks at all gates effective immediately.

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Support Summer Camps at Greenwell

Greenwell

Greenwell Foundation believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience wellness and outdoor activities. The nonprofit in Hollywood, MD, is asking for support to offset rising costs and provide more enrollment opportunities so that anyone who wants to can participate.

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PTLT Weed Warriors Back at It in 2025

Weed Warriors

Get outside for some exercise and help the Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust Weed Warriors. Two events are planned in January.

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Gun Violence Topic of Sheriff’s Town Hall

Public Safety

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites the community to a town hall meeting January 27, 2025, on gun violence in the area. The event will take place at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park.

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First Friday in Leonardtown Jan. 3

First Friday

First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! Start 2025 with a fabulous day in downtown Leonardtown on January 3.

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Apply Now for TPP Pathways Scholarship

Applications are being accepted for The Patuxent Partnership Pathways Scholarship at the College of Southern Maryland. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025.

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SU Student Is MD’s Newest Master Angler

Master Angler

Roman Dombrowski of Baltimore has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.

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St. Mary’s Gymnasts Excel at Holiday Meet

Gymnasts

The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy announces another successful meet performance by its USA Gymnastics team.

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