Nonpartisan Scorecard for Southern Maryland Politicians
2013 sees more of the same out of Annapolis 2013 has become another year of the same under the O’Malley administration and the Democratic leadership in Annapolis – higher taxes; fewer employees; and...
View ArticleObama Administration Acknowledges ObamaCare is Unworkable
The Law a Train Wreck House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after the Obama administration announced it would delay implementation of a central component of ObamaCare: “The...
View ArticlePresident Delays ObamaCare for Large Businesses
But What About Everyone Else? In “the most consequential in a series of setbacks” for the president’s “increasingly unsteady” health care law, the president delayed one of its central provisions: the...
View ArticleSchool Bus Driver Sentenced to 10 Days in Jail for Driving a School Bus While...
UPDATE 7/6/13: Ethel Quade Ressler, 69, of Mechanicsville, was convicted in May of 2013, attempting to drive a vehicle while impaired by alcohol while transporting a minor. She was arrested at...
View ArticleGansler Keeps Pressure on Google to Strengthen Privacy
Progress has been made to protect consumers, but concerns remain. Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, joined by 22 other state attorneys general, announced progress in their effort to work with Google...
View ArticleBook Discussion Groups
Every month, Charles County Public Libraries offer book discussion for adults. Anyone interested in joining may call 301-934-9001. Indian Head Senior Center Book Discussion Group Meets on the fourth...
View ArticleMarshall Added to 2013 All-Star Roster
Marshall One Of Seven Blue Crabs Named To Liberty Division Lineup Southern Maryland Blue Crabs starting pitcher Ian Marshall has been added to the 2013 Atlantic League Roster it was announced today by...
View ArticleO’Malley & Educators Partner to Restore Streams
In a first of its kind effort, Governor Martin O’Malley met with teachers and educators from across the State today to explore how the next generation of Marylanders could help restore the Bay, one...
View ArticleTwo Students & Administrative Assistant Honored
Rebecca Olsen, a senior at Thomas Stone High School, was recently named a local honoree in the 2013 Kohl’s Care Scholarship Program for community service. She was one of 45 Maryland local honorees...
View ArticleSMCPS Work Hard & Be Nice June Awards
St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ (SMCPS) Work Hard and Be Nice Award recognizes distinct and extraordinary accomplishments of school system employees in connection with official employment. Dedicated...
View ArticleCalvert Has July Activities for Everyone
July to October – Friday Night Art Fair, held every week, in the Town of North Beach on Bay Avenue (between 5th and 7th St.) from 6 to 9 pm. http://www.ci.north-beach.md.us July 12 to August 9 – Every...
View ArticleDNR Forest Service Awards Top Employees
Forester of the Year, Eberling; Forest Service Director Koehn; Ranger of the Year, Kamp; Forest Service Employee of the Year, Honeczy The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service...
View ArticleGreenwell Adds New Kayak Fishing Camp
The Greenwell Foundation is pleased to announce that we have opened up a new fishing camp this summer! In this particular camp, we will have the unique opportunity to fish from kayaks. The camp will...
View ArticleCalvert Implements New Citizen Notification System
Residents Encouraged to Create Profiles and Select Methods for Receiving Alerts Calvert County Government is implementing a new notification system July 4 that can notify citizens and businesses about...
View ArticleRacing on Route 235 Leads to Crash Sending Two to Hospital
On Sunday, July 7, at 10:10am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy, Sgt Harold Young, was traveling northbound on Route 235, in the area of Hermanville Road, when he spotted two vehicles racing...
View ArticleHVFD Member Competes In National Firefighter Competition
On Thursday June 27th, Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department member, Matthew Montgomery, tested his firefighter capabilities in the Annual National Vo-Tech Competition in Kansas City, Missouri. The...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s County Looking for Bidders
St. Mary’s County Government is seeking bidders to provide Non-Public School Bus Insurance. Local Vendor Preference is applicable to this solicitation. Interested bidders may view/download the...
View ArticleHoyer on Meeting with Pax River Federal Employees
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement today following a meeting with federal employees at Patuxent River Naval Air Station: “Today, I met with federal employees at Pax...
View ArticleSeven Bills Dismantle Parts of ObamaCare
Here’s a look at how seven bills* signed by President Obama helped dismantle provisions of his health care law to protect our economy and save taxpayers tens of billions of dollars: •H.R. 4: Repealed...
View ArticleLynn Jenkins to Senate Democrats
Delivering the Weekly Republican Address, House Republican Conference Vice Chair Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) calls on Senate Democrats to pass bipartisan student loan reform when the Senate returns to work...
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