Lusby’s Hermes Johns Lands Comic Role in SRU’s ‘The Prom’
Patuxent High grad Hermes Johns, now a junior acting major, plays publicist Sheldon Saperstein in Slippery Rock University's "The Prom," Nov. 20-22.
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Four 2nd-Half Goals Send SMCM to 3rd Straight Final
SMCM field hockey scored four second-half goals to beat Lancaster Bible 5-1 and reach its third straight United East final Nov. 7 at Harrisburg.
Leonardtown Pair Score as SMCM Women Roll Abington 6-1
Rusk scored twice and Leonardtown's Campbell and Bryan each scored as SMCM women beat Penn State Abington 6-1 in the United East quarterfinals.
USMSM Clears First Step Toward Southern Maryland RISE Zone
USMSM is now a qualified RISE institution, the first regional center in Maryland. A zone of up to 500 acres could bring incentives for tech firms.
SMCM Men Blank Penn College, Reach 9th Straight Semifinal
Mazzola and Reyes scored and Jordon Eckman posted a second straight shutout as SMCM beat Penn College 2-0 to reach a ninth straight United East semifinal.
Six Charles Schools Climb a Star on 2026 Report Card
Six Charles County public schools rose a star on the 2026 Maryland School Report Card, two dropped, and 10 of 39 rated schools now hold four stars.
Charles Library Director KennethWayne Thompson Resigns
Charles County Public Library Executive Director KennethWayne Thompson resigned effective Oct. 28; trustees plan an interim director by mid-November.
From CSM to Fighter Jets: Engineering Path Stays Local
CSM's engineering partnership with USMSM and NAWCAD lets students earn degrees near home and move into Navy jobs, grads told prospective students.
St. Mary’s Workers Skip FAMLI Deductions Until 2028
St. Mary's County employees won't see paid-leave deductions in 2027 as the county pursues a private plan. HR Director Dina Davis will lead registration.
St. Mary’s Parks Plan Targets Indoor Rec, Trails, Water
St. Mary's draft parks plan calls for more indoor recreation, trails and water access in the north county. Planners sent it to the commissioners 6-0.
La Plata Asks State Board to Clarify Open Meetings Ruling
La Plata acknowledged two Open Meetings Act violations from its Aug. 18 closed session and asked the state board how to word future closing statements.
Southern Md. Senator Harris to Lead Senate Energy Panel
Southern Maryland's Sen. Kevin Harris will chair the Senate energy subcommittee in 2027 as Calvert and Charles weigh data centers and nuclear power.
Calvert Farm Tour Puts Watermen, Bay Science in Spotlight
Calvert's Oct. 29 farm tour stopped at Bay research labs, Watermen's Wharf and Chesapeake's Bounty to spotlight the county's farm and seafood economy.
Millersville Motorcyclist, 30, Killed in St. Leonard Crash
A Millersville man, 30, died after his motorcycle and an SUV collided Sunday at Route 4 and St. Leonard Road. Calvert deputies are seeking witnesses.
SMCM President Co-Edits New Community Development Text
SMCM President Rhonda Phillips co-edited the third edition of Routledge's An Introduction to Community Development, adding placemaking and well-being.
Charles Bargaining Bill Advances 3-2; Hearing Set Nov. 17
Charles commissioners voted 3-2 on Oct. 27 to introduce Bill 2026-12, which would let some county workers unionize. A hearing is set for Nov. 17.
Charles OKs Cottages, Duplexes in Mixed-Housing Law
Charles commissioners passed Bill 2026-10, allowing cottages, duplexes and townhouses in one development, with density bonuses for affordable units.
State OKs $95.3M for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Operator
The Board of Public Works approved $95.3 million for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home management, plus Southern Maryland land, fire and road items.
Youth, Veterans Get Waterfowl Hunt Days Nov. 7 and Feb. 6
Maryland youth 16 and under, veterans and active-duty military can hunt ducks, geese and coots on Nov. 7 and Feb. 6. Rules, stamps and bag limits.
SMCM Honors 7 Endowed Chairs at Faculty Laurels Tuesday
St. Mary's College revives Faculty Laurels Nov. 3, pinning seven endowed chairholders and hosting faculty talks. Free and open to the public.
Smoot, Walsh Lead SMCM Men to Runner-Up Conference Finish
Brandon Smoot and Connor Walsh placed in the top 10 as St. Mary's College men's cross country finished second at the United East Championships.
SMCM Women’s XC Edges Cedar Crest for 6th Straight Title
Ella Mitchell placed second as St. Mary's College edged Cedar Crest by one point, 62-63, for its sixth straight United East women's cross country title.
Stripers Break Everywhere in Southern Md.’s Fall Sweet Spot
Rockfish are breaking in the Patuxent and Potomac and white perch are schooling in the lower Patuxent, Ken Lamb reports. Dawn and dusk are best.
Ostrow: St. Mary’s Schools Face About $19M State Shortfall
St. Mary's Commissioner Scott Ostrow said school leaders warned of a roughly $19 million state funding gap, signaling a tight FY2028 budget.