Cobb Island
Politics
Public comment offered at St. Mary's school board
The St. Mary’s County Board of Education gave some art shout-outs, resident shout-outs and made some budget moves to ensure things would remain chill at its Sept. 25 meeting in Leonardtown. During the public comment portion, Barrett Brooks spoke about a recent gun threat at Chopticon High School. “I’m speaking tonight to address the recent school shooting threat,” said Barrett, who is the father of a Chopticon High student. He...
Town of La Plata reveals new ward map
Some La Plata residents may belong to a new ward after the town’s first redistricting in over a decade. The town of La Plata adopted revised ward boundaries in anticipation of the upcoming municipal election at their town council meeting on Sept. 24. Town code requires the board of supervisors of elections to review the Council Ward Map every two years to ensure that the map aligns with the town’s...
Charlotte Hall native supports Super Hornet jet aircraft
Chief Petty Officer John Doering, a native of Charlotte Hall, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, which operates the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet out of Virginia Beach. Doering graduated from La Plata High School in 2007. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Charlotte Hall. ...
'Black Panther' author coming to Leonardtown
Award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor, whose work on the Marvel “Black Panther” comic book series garnered international acclaim, is coming to Southern Maryland. Okorafor will take part in a moderated discussion from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at Leonardtown High School. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. It will also be available virtually. “This event is a terrific example of...
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