March 29, 2024

School Food Program Closed May 28 Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

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An outbreak of COVID-19 has been identified involving St. Mary’s County Public Schools employees; the public health response involves universal testing of individuals working in the food preparation and distribution system for community feeding programs. As a result, drive-up meal service at all locations will be closed Thursday, May, 28, for deep cleaning and employee testing.

Contact Tracing Efforts Ramping Up in MD

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Maryland’s statewide contact tracing operation across all 24 of the state’s jurisdictions will be fully operational next week.

More Cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s; 2 at Vets Home

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The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that two additional St. Mary’s residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. One is a man in his 50s whose method of exposure is likely international travel and another is a man in his 70s whose method of exposure is still being determined. The health department also reported that two residents at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home tested positive.

MD Veterans Affairs Annual Report

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The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs issued its 2019 annual report.

Hoyer: Vets Clinic ‘Taking a Step Forward’

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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has been working for years to get a replacement Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Charlotte Hall for veterans, and was pleased when a solicitation announcement was made in January.

Piggin’ on the Patuxent Benefits Vets & Hospice

St. Mary’s Elks launch Piggin’ on the Patuxent this Saturday, bringing Kansas City Barbeque Society-licensed meat to Southern Maryland.

Charlotte Hall Vets Recipients of Cruisin’ Southern Maryland Donation

Looking for a place to fill Furlough Fridays? Charlotte Hall Veterans Home runs a volunteer program that includes escorting vets to the annual Cruisin’ Southern Maryland for Veterans car show.

Veterans Support Services Need Simplification

Congressman Steny Hoyer meets with Three Oaks & Walden: Funding isn’t the issue, red tape prevents vets from receiving full benefits in some cases.

Charlotte Hall Vets Reflect on Memorial Day

Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day ceremony.

Northrop Cutting 800 Jobs

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Most cuts will come from electronics division in Maryland.