County official praises Veterans Parade, shows progress on Great Mills YMCA, and honors volunteer firefighters An unidentified speaker at a St. Mary's County meeting highlighted the Veterans Parade, the beam-signing at a new 64,000-square-foot YMCA in Great Mills expected in 2026, recognized Bay District volunteer firefighters (one cited with more than 851 calls), and noted a local outpouring of food donations after the recent government shutdown.

A recent St. Mary's County meeting celebrated a successful Veterans Parade, showcased the impressive progress on the new Great Mills YMCA, and honored the selfless dedication of volunteer firefighters who answered over 851 calls last year.

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Navy Spouse Leah Sowers Voices Concerns Over VA Clinic Cuts and TRICARE Funding Leah Sowers expresses alarm about VA clinic budget cuts affecting military families' healthcare.

Community members are sounding the alarm over proposed cuts to the VA clinic, fearing dire consequences for veterans' healthcare and TRICARE benefits.

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Kimberly Mumford Voices Concerns for Disabled Navy Veteran at Leonardtown Forum Mumford expresses fears over VA cuts and impacts on her husband's disability benefits.

Kimberly Mumford's heartfelt plea for veteran support at the Leonardtown forum reveals the urgent challenges military families face as they navigate potential cuts to crucial benefits.

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Veteran Urges Action on Medicaid Cuts Impacting Disabled and Aging Communities Veteran warns Medicaid cuts threaten care for disabled citizens and elderly residents.

Residents of St. Mary's County are sounding the alarm as federal policy changes threaten vital services for veterans and vulnerable families, sparking urgent calls for action at a recent public forum.

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Governor Appoints Ed Rothstein as Director of Veterans and Military Families Ed Rothstein appointed as director, enhancing support for veterans in Saint Mary's County.

St. Mary's County is buzzing with excitement as a bear sighting brings the community together, while new leadership and events promise a vibrant season ahead!

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Commission for Women raises funds for college scholarships at successful brunch event Commission for Women brunch raises funds for scholarships benefiting local students

St. Mary's County faces a financial storm as budget discussions reveal a $5.6 million hit from new veterans' property tax exemptions—are we sacrificing fiscal health for support?

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Maryland county faces $10.6M revenue loss due to federal exemption changes County officials anticipate substantial budget cuts amid ongoing revenue challenges and legislative changes.

St. Mary's County is bracing for a staggering $10.6 million revenue loss, putting essential services at risk and leaving officials scrambling for solutions.

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St Mary's County plans WARM program expansion for veterans ahead of Veterans Day Community collaborates on WARM program expansion for veterans, aiming for completion by Veterans Day.

St. Mary's County is gearing up to enhance veteran services with an ambitious WARM program expansion, set to launch just in time for Veterans Day!

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Leonardtown celebrates Veterans Day parade while honoring community leader Keith Fairfax Commissioners celebrate Veterans Day parade success and honor community contributions in recent meeting.

St. Mary's County celebrated a remarkable Veterans Day parade and honored community hero Keith Fairfax for his 52 years of service, showcasing the power of local engagement and spirit.

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Leonardtown honors veterans with parade and heartfelt tributes on Veterans Day Veterans Day honors sacrifices of veterans, fostering community remembrance and support for their families.

St. Mary's County celebrated Veterans Day with moving tributes from local students and a call for community support, reminding us all of the sacrifices made by our heroes.

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Community honors veterans with tributes and celebrations ahead of Leonardtown parade Community honors veterans with tributes and events ahead of Veterans Day celebrations.

The St. Mary's County Commissioners are rallying the community to honor our veterans with heartfelt tributes and an exciting parade in Leonardtown this Veterans Day!

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Students honor veterans with heartfelt essays ahead of Veterans Day Parade Students honor veterans with heartfelt essays ahead of Veterans Day Parade celebration.

Students in St. Mary's County moved the audience to tears with their heartfelt essays honoring veterans, just in time for the upcoming Veterans Day Parade.

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Anne Arundel County considers new tax credits for veterans amid budget concerns Anne Arundel County considers expanding veterans' property tax credits amid budgetary concerns and staffing needs.

St. Mary's County is debating a bold new plan that could deliver $1.5 million in property tax credits for veterans, but can they balance generosity with fiscal responsibility?

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County Transit System Offers Free Rides for Veterans During National Transportation Week STS transit system offers $1 rides for veterans and food drive event during National Transportation Week.

Get ready for National Transportation Week as St. Mary's County rolls out $1 rides for veterans and a community food drive to make a difference!

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