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Deatrick New Director of Public Works

Deatrick

John Deatrick has been named director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County.

USO Remembrance Night Set Aug. 4

USO Remembrance Night

Go back in time to the beginning years of World War II during the 10th Annual WWII USO Remembrance Night from 6 to 9 pm Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Solomons, Maryland, at the riverwalk pavilion.

Blood Drive Planned Aug. 2

Blood Drive

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will host a community blood drive Aug. 2 at the sheriff’s office at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown. When you go the extra mile and give blood you will receive a $5 Target eGiftCard after your attempted donation.

Lex Park Neighborhoods Join Night Out

National Night Out

On Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 8 pm, neighborhoods throughout St. Mary’s County — including several in the Lexington Park area — will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.

Elks Lodge 2092 Shows Its Gratitude

Elks Lodge 2092 Shows Its Gratitude

A donation from St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 2092 will help the sheriff’s office purchase additional canines for narcotics detection to combat the opioid epidemic in St. Mary’s County.

Hunt to Lead County Land Use Dept.

Hunt to Lead County Land Use Dept.

After serving as interim director of Land Use and Growth Management for St. Mary’s County Government, Bill Hunt has been appointed to the position by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. The appointment will take effect June 30, 2017.

K-9 Handler Earns Certification

K-9 Handler Earns Certification

DFC Lacey Johnson and K-9 Brix of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recently were certified after completing the Basic Canine Handler Course.

National Night Out Set for Aug. 1

National Night Out

Neighborhoods across St. Mary’s County will be teaming up with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 1, 2017, for the annual National Night Out. Deputies will spend time in neighborhoods, which will plan block parties and more to bring out residents for a visit from 6 to 8 pm.

Youth Mappers Are Hitting the Streets

Youth Mappers

The Community Youth Mapping project has launched, and organizers want local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to know that 32 young people — Youth Mappers — will be hitting the streets to distribute fliers.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’: Rollicking Musical at Three Notch

“Once Upon a Mattress,” a rollicking romp by The Newtowne Players, plays through July at the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park, Maryland.