April 26, 2024

Bird Lovers & Volunteers, DNR Needs You

Bird Lovers

January 2020 marked the beginning of the third Breeding Bird Atlas of Maryland and DC, and now the BBA3 needs help to make it a success. Birders of all skill levels can volunteer to contribute data on the breeding status of birds in the region.

Sheriff Seeks Grant to Purchase Ballistic Helmets

Sheriff's Office

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office intends to apply for a US Department of Justice grant to purchase ballistic helmets for the county’s civil disturbance unit.

Pop In to See New Pop-Up Exhibit

Pop-Up Exhibit

Historic St. Mary’s City is currently hosting a new National Archives pop-up exhibition, Rightfully Hers, until August 31.

Sheriff’s 40 Years of Service Recognized

Sheriff's 40 Years of Service

St. Mary’s County Sheriff Timothy Cameron was recently recognized for 40 years of service to the county. 

Road Closure Update in St. Mary’s

Road Closures

Last week’s Tropical Storm Isaias damaged multiple St. Mary’s County roadways, causing closures, and necessitating detours. The county has provided a list of closures with tentative reopening timelines.

Piney Point Shoreline Project Among DNR Gateway Grant Awards

Lighthouse

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awards $26.2 million to improve water quality, increase flood resiliency, and help grow the next generation of Maryland’s environmental stewards. Among the 120 statewide projects is the Piney Point Lighthouse & Museum Shoreline Resiliency Project.

YMCA Feasibility Study Set to Begin

Feasibility Study YMCA

The St. Mary’s County commissioners have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the YMCA of Chesapeake to conduct a feasibility study for a YMCA in St. Mary’s County. In addition, they approved a fundraising study.

Jail Museum to Open During Town’s First Fridays

Jail Museum

The Old Jail Museum, a popular landmark in downtown Leonardtown, will be open during Leonardtown First Friday from 5 to 7 pm Friday, August 7, 2020.

Honoring Lex Park Rescue Squad Members

Rescue Squad

The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad presented awards to its members at a ceremony on July 21.

St. Mary’s Celebrates Census Response Rate

Census Response Rate

As of July 27, the 2020 US Census self-response rate for St. Mary’s County was 66.2%. The nationwide self-response rate was 62.6%, while the state of Maryland’s rate was 66.6%, according to figures at 2020census.gov.