Monthly Archives: November 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 31, 2023

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – October 31, 2023

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31, with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The CSMC met with the St. Mary’s County Board of Education (BOE) to receive updates regarding implementation of The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future in St. Mary’s...
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Public Mural Painting Day at St. Mary’s County Health Hub – November 4th, 2023

Public Mural Painting Day at St. Mary’s County Health Hub – November 4th, 2023

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, the St Mary’s County Community Development Corporation, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, and PNC Bank, will host a Public Mural Painting Day at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park. St. Mary’s County community members are...
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Charles County Public Schools and Bus Contractors Come to Agreement for 2023-2024 Contract

Charles County Public Schools and Bus Contractors Come to Agreement for 2023-2024 Contract

“October 29, 2023, Dear CCPS parents, staff, elected officials and community members: I want to update you on Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) transportation operations. The Charles County School Bus Contractors Association has confirmed that all of their bus contractors have agreed to sign the CCPS 2023-2024 transportation contract. The contract includes agreed-upon funding...
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College of Southern Maryland Once Again Ranks Among Top Community Colleges

College of Southern Maryland Once Again Ranks Among Top Community Colleges

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has once again been found to be among the nation’s and Maryland’s top community colleges, according to Intelligent.com. The website’s rankings for 2024 included CSM on lists of the “Best Community Colleges in Maryland” and the country’s “Best Online Associate in Information Technology and Systems Degree Programs.” CSM...
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CSM Launches Business Speaker Series with Dr. Ronald Rust Discussing “The Future of Service” Nov. 2

CSM Launches Business Speaker Series with Dr. Ronald Rust Discussing “The Future of Service” Nov. 2

Join the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) business honor society, Kappa Beta Delta, as it welcomes Dr. Roland Rust – the David Bruce Smith chair in marketing at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland (UMD) – for an evening discussion on “The Future of Service.” “We are very...
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Tech Talk for Parents: Charles County Schools and Maryland State Police Address Online Safety

Tech Talk for Parents: Charles County Schools and Maryland State Police Address Online Safety

An in-person Tech Talk for parents is set for 6 to 7 p.m., Dec. 4, at Milton M. Somers Middle School. The educational session is provided by Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit The session is designed to help parents keep their children safe while online. Due...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on School Zone Speed Camera Program

St. Mary’s County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on School Zone Speed Camera Program

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) will host a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the CSMC meeting room in the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. This Public Hearing will allow residents to speak directly to the Commissioners on the topic of the proposed...
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Charles County Public School Incidents – October 26th – October 31st, 2023

Charles County Public School Incidents – October 26th – October 31st, 2023

Altercation at Milton Somers Middle School: On October 26, at 12:12 p.m., two students at Milton Somers Middle School became disorderly and engaged in an altercation in the cafeteria. One student sustained injuries to the face and was treated by a school nurse. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are...
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St. Charles High School Staff Member Injured During Altercation Involving Multiple Students

St. Charles High School Staff Member Injured During Altercation Involving Multiple Students

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., four students became involved in an altercation at St. Charles High School. School staff were struck while trying to intervene. One employee was injured and treated by a school nurse. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are pending. The students also face...
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