State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling’s partnership with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation brought together youth and law enforcement partners for the first-ever Badges for Basketball clinic…
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International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction
This year on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center, a Program of…
Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?
Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses as students return to class. Drivers must stop…
First Round of Attack Helicopters Arrive in the Czech Republic
Two AH-1Z Vipers arrived in the Czech Republic this week, marking the first in-country delivery as part of a partnership with the US Marine Corps…
Congratulations to Ben Greb on His Promotion at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center
Sheriff Steve Hall and the Corrections Division is pleased to announce the promotion of Corrections Security Specialist Benjamin Greb to Corrections Security Specialist II (CSS).…
September 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum
Dive into an exciting lineup of events, including cruises on the Patuxent, Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities, Pirate Day, Homeschool Day, and…
Calvert Marine Museum’s Funfest: A Classic Fun-Filled Fundraising Event for the Whole Family
Museum FunFest welcomes families and friends to join in a day of laughter, games, and community spirit, all while raising support for the Calvert Marine…
St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery Event Scheduled – Saturday, September 9th, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host the second annual St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from…
Noise Advisory – UAS Flights Scheduled at Webster Outlying Field August 19-20, 2023
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that there will be weekend Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) test events scheduled to take place Aug. 19-20, 2023…
Football Season in Doubt for Many St. Mary’s Children Due to League Dispute
SMNewsnet was contacted by families who paid and registered in February, to play 10U football for the Mechanicsville Braves this season, as well as other…
Southern Maryland Pickleball Players Team Up to Capture $10,000 Mega Millions Prize
A group of seven pickleball players from Southern Maryland are winners on and off the court, thanks to their lucky Mega Millions ticket in the…
F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office Holds Change of Command
The F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) welcomed a new program manager Aug. 3 when Capt. Michael “Sniff” Burks relieved Capt. Jason “Stuf” Denney as…
Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Announce the Passing of Assistant Engineer Thomas Webster “TW” Bell III
It is with a heavy heart that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and its Auxiliary announce the passing of Assistant Engineer Thomas…
Half of Maryland Competitors Finish in National Top Ten During SkillsUSA Competition
Maryland’s SkillsUSA student delegation brought home 24 medals from the 59th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), recently held in Atlanta, Georgia. A team…
Last Chance to Register for St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids Classes!
Young artists are invited to join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson this summer to explore fine arts through St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids…