July 18, 2026

  • Code Red

    Code Red Air Quality Alert in Effect for St. Mary’s County

    The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services is notifying residents that a Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect for the area today, Friday, July 17, 2026.

  • Sobriety

    Sheriff’s Sobriety Checkpoint on July 17

    The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, July 17, 2026, in the Leonardtown area.

  • Schoolhouse

    Drayden Schoolhouse Open House July 18

    Open houses at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse are held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 11am to 2pm. Why not plan a visit there July 18?

  • Cooling Centers

    Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18

    Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026. Residents may take refuge in one of these cool places.

  • 2023-01: Big Mama Attacked

    Far from the first time, Big Mama rocketed into the air to repulse an intruder. But this time they became entangled and dropped into the water. The intruder flew practically at the moment of the splash. Big Mama floated beneath her nest, head up and wings outstretched.

Leader Exclusives

STEAM Festival

STE(A)M Fest: Fun Activities Under One Roof

Oct 26, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership reminds students that the 2023 Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics STEAM Festival will be held Saturday, October 28, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, MD.

SoMD 2030

Companies Sought to Host Internships

Oct 25, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership will hold a virtual information session for local companies interested in hosting 2024 summer internships for college students. Join the SoMD 2030 session at 10am Friday, October 27.

Career Awareness Fair

Save the Date: Feb. 1 Student Career Fair

Oct 23, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership reminds local high school student to save the date for the second annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair to be held February 1, 2024.