The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has determined that persons confirmed to have COVID-19 may have come into close contact with other community members.…
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Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Superintendent of Schools Announce Return of Fall Sports on October 7, 2020
By The Citizen on September 28, 2020
Following a visit to schools in Frederick County today, Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced the return of fall…
Maryland Reports Milestones in COVID-19 Fight: New Lows for Positivity Rates and Hospitalizations
By The Citizen on September 21, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced new milestones in Maryland’s fight against COVID-19, with the statewide seven-day positivity rate dropping below 3% for the first time,…
Blue Crabs Announce Halloween Event with Trick or Treating, Pumpkin Painting, and Disney’s Coco on Saturday, October 24, 2020
By The Citizen on September 20, 2020
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced a Halloween event scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 1PM through 5PM at Regency Furniture Stadium. The event will…
VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Expanded Capacity for Indoor Dining Beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM
By The Citizen on September 20, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today marked the beginning of the state’s first-ever Maryland Restaurant Week by announcing expanded capacity for indoor dining. Effective Monday, September 21…
George Washington Carver Elementary School Closed Through Friday, September 18, 2020
By The Citizen on September 17, 2020
On Monday, September 14, 2020, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) was notified of an employee at George Washington Carver Elementary School (GWCES) who tested…
Health Department Expands COVID-19 Testing Hours at Leonardtown Site
By The Citizen on September 15, 2020
Beginning Monday, September 14, 2020, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will expand appointment-free COVID-19 testing hours to Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m.…
Attorney General Frosh, COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force Request Governor Hogan Dedicate Portion of CARES Act Funding to Rental/Debt Assistance and Legal Aid
By The Citizen on September 7, 2020
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and the Attorney General’s COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force sent letters to Governor Hogan requesting a portion of…
St. Clement’s Island Museum to Reopen to Visitors on Friday, September 11, 2020
By The Citizen on September 7, 2020
St. Clement’s Island Museum in Coltons Point, MD, will reopen its galleries to visitors on Friday, September 11, 2020, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. after being…
State is No Longer Considering Cuts to Maryland State Police Aviation Command
By The Citizen on September 3, 2020
Good news!! Following the Board of Public Works Virtual Meeting that was held on September 2, 2020, the proposed cuts to the Maryland State Police…
COVID-19 Community Hotline to Close with Stage 3 Re-Opening
By The Citizen on September 3, 2020
As part of the local transition into Stage Three of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ St. Mary’s County Government and the St. Mary’s County…
16-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot Taking Flights to Deliver Much Needed PPE and Other Medical Supplies to Hospitals
By The Citizen on September 2, 2020
TJ Kim, a 16-year-old aspiring pilot who has been delivering personal protective equipment (PPE) to critical access hospitals in rural Virginia, expanded his efforts into…
St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development Launches BOOST Take 2: Restaurant Gift Card Program
By The Citizen on September 2, 2020
St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development and Visit St. Mary’s MD have partnered to launch Round Two of the Restaurant BOOST Gift Card Program.…
Leonardtown Announces Launch of Welcome Back Leonardtown Campaign
By The Citizen on August 31, 2020
“Leonardtown is excited to invite everyone back to Town. Our local businesses are opening their doors and are happy to safely welcome you back again!”,…
St. Mary’s County Government Operations for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020
By The Citizen on August 31, 2020
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, St. Mary’s County Government announces the following changes to operations: All administrative offices remain…