June 4, 2026

STS System to See Service Reductions Starting Monday

St. Mary's Transit

St. Mary’s County STS Bus System will implement service reductions on all parts of the STS System effective Monday, March 23.

US Virus Plan Foresees 18-Month Disruption

COVID

The US virus plan anticipates an 18-month pandemic of multiple waves and widespread shortages. Attendant recessionary fears bring Democrats and Republicans to the radical idea of just sending money directly to taxpayers.

March 18 Coronavirus Updates for St. Mary’s

Test Sites

The following are updated news releases and announcements related to the coronavirus pandemic as of March 18.

March 17 Coronavirus Updates for St. Mary’s

Labor Day

The following is the updated list of St. Mary’s County closings, cancellations, and postponements related to the COVID-19 public health threat. While at this time, there are no identified cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s County, residents are encouraged to continue social distancing measures by avoiding crowded areas and restricting travel and localize movement.

During Outbreak, SMECO Stops Disconnects for Non-Payment

Disconnects

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is suspending electric disconnects for non-payment.

First COVID-19 Case Reported in So. Md.

COVID-19 Case

Among developments during the COVID-19 threat: First case reported in Southern Maryland; 31 cases confirmed in Maryland; governor enacts an emergency order to expand access to child care for critical personnel; DoD says 10 service members have tested positive; Navy suspends most travel.

Coronavirus Response Act Passes House

Website

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced Sunday that the House has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in a 363-40 vote.

Continuum of Care Focusing on Region’s Homeless During Crisis

Continuum of Care

The Calvert – Charles – St. Mary’s Continuum of Care says its No. 1 priority during the COVID-19 crisis is the health and safety of the area’s homeless population.

CIO Says Navy IT Networks “Leaking” to Adversaries

Navy IT Networks

The Navy is losing “information every day to our adversaries. We’re leaking our information out whether it’s from direct exfiltration or through the defense industrial base.”