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St. Mary’s Schools Appoint New Principal, Director - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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LEONARDTOWN, Md., June 6, 2025 — The St. Mary’s County Public Schools Board of Education approved new administrative appointments and a transfer during its June 4 meeting, as announced by Superintendent Dr. J. Scott Smith. The changes, effective July 1, 2025, include a new principal for Esperanza Middle School, a charter director for Chesapeake Public Charter School, and a transfer within the Department of Special Education.David Chilson was app…Read Article

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Leonardtown Art Sale Showcases U.S. Talent - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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LEONARDTOWN, Md., June 5, 2025 — The historic Fenwick Inn in downtown Leonardtown will host an Art Exhibit and Sale on June 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and June 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event, free and open to the public, will take place at 41685 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650, within the town’s Arts & Entertainment District.The Fenwick Inn, recently restored to blend historic charm with modern elegance, provides an inviting…Read Article

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Maryland Blueprint For Education Board Seeks New Members - The BayNet

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s County Government is encouraging residents to consider applying for vacancies on the Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB), the state-level body charged with oversight of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on June 12, 2025.The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2021, is a decade-long initiative to transform public educat…Read Article

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SMCPS Announces Two Administrative Appointments And One Transfer - The BayNet

Mr. David Chilson, Ms. Jennifer Surber, and Ms. Honora BatelkaLEONARDTOWN, Md. – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of June 4, 2025.The Board appointed Mr. David Chilson as Principal at Esperanza Middle School. Mr. Chilson holds a Master’s Degree from Towson University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York at Brockport. Mr.…Leonardtown · LeonardtownRead Article

Updated Environmental Health Fee Schedule and Perc Test Application Process Starts July 1st

Updated Environmental Health Fee Schedule and Perc Test Application Process Starts July 1st LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 5, 2025)—The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) announces changes to its Environmental Health fee schedule effective July 1, 2025. A schedule of approved fees is available at smchd.org or upon request to the SMCHD Division of Environmental Health at smchd.env@maryland.gov.Additionally, the process for app…Leonardtown · LeonardtownRead Article

Lucille Elizabeth Shepherd, “Betty”, 91, - Southern Maryland News Net

Lucille Elizabeth Shepherd, “Betty”, 91, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 17, 1933, in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Annie Elizabeth Mattingly and the late John Franklin Mattingly, Sr. Lucille was the loving wife of the late Francis Norris Shepherd, whom she married on September 6, 1954, in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, and who preceded her in death on Decemb…Leonardtown · LeonardtownRead Article

Emergency Services Deputy Director Retires After 16 Years - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Gerald Gardiner, Deputy Director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services, retired on June 3, 2025, after nearly 16 years of dedicated service. Beginning his career in 2009 as the Emergency Planner, Gardiner rose through the ranks to become the Governor-appointed Emergency Manager and later Deputy Director, leaving a lasting impact on the county’s emergency response capabilities.Gardiner’s tenure was marked by…Leonardtown · LeonardtownRead Article

CSMC Tackles Infrastructure, Public Health in Meeting - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) convened their business meeting on June 3, 2025, addressing a range of issues from infrastructure and public health to community development and employee policies. The meeting, held at the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown, included a public hearing on road transfers, a health department briefing, and the approval of a future hearing for amendments to a major development plan.The …Leonardtown · LeonardtownRead Article

Former St. Mary’s EMS Chief Sentenced After Admitting To Stealing Fentanyl In Calvert County - The BayNet

Thomas Patrick RaleyPRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On June 2, 2025, Thomas Patrick Raley, 40, of Leonardtown, was convicted of possession of fentanyl and theft under $100 in Calvert County District Court.  Raley received a sentence of 1 year incarceration, suspended down to 90 days, followed by 3 years of supervised probation. The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on July 13, 2024.  On that date, Raley was working as a paid paramedic at…Fentanyl · LeonardtownSee the Story

Minor Injuries Reported After Accident Involving Tractor in Leonardtown - Southern Maryland News Net

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:49 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Hollywood Road and St. Johns Road in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a tractor. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single tractor off the roadway with the operator being conscious alert and breathing. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded and preliminary findings determin…Leonardtown · LeonardtownRead Article

St. Mary’s Nurse Honored for School Health Leadership - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Kelli Goldsborough, a nurse practitioner at the St. Mary’s County Health Department, received the School Based Health Center Rising Leadership Award from the Maryland Assembly on School-Based Health Care on May 14, 2025. Recognized for her exceptional leadership and potential in school-based health care, Goldsborough has significantly expanded access to quality health services for students and families at Spring Ridge Middle S…Health Care · LeonardtownRead Article

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