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St. Mary's online resources viewed as school closure continues
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St. Mary's online resources viewed as school closure continues

  • By Kristen Griffith kgriffith@somdnews.com

Maryland public schools will remain closed for at least four more weeks, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced during a press conference Wednesday morning, with the possibility they may be closed for longer as the state grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 impacts St. Mary's farmers
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COVID-19 impacts St. Mary's farmers

  • By MADISON BATEMAN mbateman@somdnews.com

As the demand for food has dramatically increased over the past few weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local farmers are seeing impacts to their operations.

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St. Mary's County commissioners meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 24

9 a.m. Budget work session, including an introduction by the department of finance, sheriff’s office, state's attorney, recreation and parks, public works, emergency services, human resources, and the department of finance for impact fee, fund balance, revenue and expense 

Tennis at the park

Tennis at the park

  • STAFF PHOTO BY MADISON BATEMAN

Paul Nebel of Mechanicsville serves the ball to his younger brother in a friendly tennis match at the Fifth District Park near Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School on Sunday afternoon.

Sheetz announces $3 per hour extra compensation for employees

Sheetz, a restaurant and convenience chain across the Mid-Atlantic, announced on Wednesday extra compensation for its employees. From March 13 to April 23, Sheetz will pay its store employees an additional $3 per hour in an effort to continue to support its frontline employees who are workin…

Ways to support local businesses in St. Mary’s County

In St. Mary’s County, the hospitality industry employs thousands of individuals - hotel workers, chefs, retailers, tour operators, event planners, wedding vendors, caterers, museum staff, and so many more - who make their living by serving both visitors and local residents alike.

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Schools to remain closed for next four weeks
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Schools to remain closed for next four weeks

  • By Jamie Anfenson-Comeau janfenson-comeau@somdnews.com

Maryland public schools will remain closed for at least four more weeks, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced during a press conference Wednesday morning, with the possibility they may be closed for longer as the state grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Business financial assistance available

The state of Maryland was approved on March 19 for the Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans program, meaning that small businesses may apply immediately to receive low interest loans up to $2 million to cover operating expenses incurred during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Man held on rape charges

Man held on rape charges

  • By Dan Belson dbelson@somdnews.com
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A Leonardtown man heard his bail status last Thursday afternoon after being arrested on a warrant for second-degree rape.

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