March 29, 2024

Dog License Application Process Changes

Dog License

The St. Mary’s County Animal Control Division asks citizens who need to apply or acquire a county dog license to either come into the Animal Control office in Leonardtown or submit an application (along with a copy of your dog’s current rabies vaccination certificate) by mail. Citizens are asked to not apply online for a dog license at this time.

Sheriff’s Office Honors Somerville

Somerville

Maryland’s first sheriff’s office recently honored Maryland’s first African-American sheriff. On Feb. 22, 2018, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office honored former sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr., the first African-American to be elected sheriff in the state.

Maryland Day to Highlight African-American History

Drayden Schoolhouse

The contributions of African-Americans will be in the spotlight during a new Maryland Day program on Sunday, March 25.

GM Pool Project Complete, Will Reopen March 19

GM Pool

The Great Mills Pool is scheduled to reopen to the public on Monday, March 19, 2018, at 8 am. It had been closed since March 5 to replace the inflatable bubble structure.

Be a Weather Spotter With SKYWARN

Weather Spotter for SKYWARN

St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services will host a SKYWARN Basics class from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.

Get Along Little Doggies to the Costume Parade

Costume Parade

Returning this year to the Lex Park ArtsParks Cherry Blossom Festival on April 8 will be the popular dog costume parade. Bring Fido in his favorite outfit.

Coastal Flood Warning in Effect for St. Mary’s

The National Weather Service has extended the Coastal Flood Warning, which is now in effect until 10 pm this evening, March 7, 2018, in St. Mary’s County.

Pax River Environmental Review Begins

project seawall

Every five years, Naval Air Station Patuxent River in St. Mary’s County is subject to review to ensure that it is effectively mitigating its environmental impact on the region. The latest environmental review is about to start.

March 7 Meeting Will Discuss Tourism Transition

March 7 Meeting Will Discuss Tourism Transition

The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development will host a meeting March 7 for community members and tourism industry partners to discuss the transition of the county’s tourism division to a non-profit entity.

High Wind Warnings Remain in Effect

Wind Warnings

A high wind warning remains in effect through Saturday, March 3, 2018. Winds of between 30 and 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph can be expected. Some downed trees have been reported in the northern part of St. Mary’s County.