On Wednesday, November 10, 2020, Governor Hogan Announced a Series of Actions to Slow the Spread of COVID-19. The new directives reduce food service establishments…
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces COVID-19 Restrictions Starting on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
By The Citizen on November 10, 2020
During Governor Larry Hogan’s press conference held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Hogan announced Maryland has seen record breaking COVID-19 numbers. Hogan announced Effective Wednesday,…
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to Reopen to Visitors November 13, 2020 Featuring Brand-New Exhibits
By The Citizen on November 10, 2020
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, MD, will reopen its galleries, including a variety of brand-new exhibits, to visitors with pre-purchased tickets, November 13,…
SMECO Employees Raise $55,700 for Tri-County Area Hospitals
By The Citizen on November 8, 2020
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently donated $55,700 to three local hospitals in Southern Maryland to support hospitals’ care providers and operations during the COVID-19…
Governor Hogan Says, “Just Wear The Damn Masks”: Statewide Masking Order and Travel Advisory Remain in Full Effect
By The Citizen on November 6, 2020
In response to the nationwide fall COVID-19 surge and rising positivity rates, case rates, and hospitalizations in Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan today provided a detailed…
COVID-19 Relief Programs Now Available for Maryland Restaurants, Artists, and Entertainment Venues
By The Citizen on November 5, 2020
As part of Governor Hogan’s latest $250 million relief package for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, new financial assistance is now available to restaurants,…
St. Mary’s County Commissioners Approve Restaurant Relief Fund to Support Food Service Establishments Impacted by COVID-19
By The Citizen on November 4, 2020
The new grant program will have a maximum budget of $779,000. The goal is to provide grants to support restaurants (full meal preparation with on-site…
Pet Valu Closing All 358 Stores in U.S Due to COVID-19 Impacts, Three Stores Located in So. MD Area
By The Citizen on November 4, 2020
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Chief Restructuring Officer released the following statement. “The Pet Valu U.S. team is proud to have met the needs of…
Annual Veterans Day Celebration Parade Cancelled, Virtual Celebration to be held Instead on Wednesday, November 11, 2020
By The Citizen on November 2, 2020
While the Annual Veterans Day celebration will look differently in 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commissioners of…
Equity Task Force Announces Plans for First School-Based Health Centers in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 23, 2020
The school-based health centers will initially offer school nursing, behavioral health services, preventive care and health education programming. Future plans for the school-based health centers…
St. Mary’s County Working to Supplement Volunteer Emergency Services, Response Time, and Staffing
By The Citizen on October 9, 2020
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s County Health Department, the Volunteer Rescue Squads and the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services are…
Governor Hogan, Attorney General Frosh Announce $11.7 Million to Provide Legal Services to Residents Facing Eviction and Homelessness
By The Citizen on October 8, 2020
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $11.7 million in general funds will be directed to the Maryland Legal…
Commissioner John O’Connor Brings up St. Mary’s County Medical Response, and Mutual Aid Issues During October 6, 2020, Meeting
By The Citizen on October 7, 2020
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown and opened by presenting four…
Reading for St. Mary’s Heroes Initiative Announced, a Partnership with St. Mary’s County College, Sheriff’s Office and Libraries
By The Citizen on October 6, 2020
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, announces the Reading for St.…
Governor Hogan Announces New Attendance Record For Maryland State Parks, 17.1 Million and Counting
By The Citizen on October 5, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Park Service is reporting a total of 17.1 million visitors to date in 2020, already surpassing the…