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More than 72% (4,168) of voters said “yes” to repeal the county’s purchase option, with almost 28% (1,611) voting “no” in support of the land purchase.

More than 72% (4,168) of voters said “yes” to repeal the county’s purchase option, with almost 28% (1,611) voting “no” in support of the land purchase.

Voters reject land purchase option; county appeals

Jill Helton
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Although turnout was predictably light for Tuesday’s special election, approximately three-quarters of those who did participate voted to repeal the county’s intended purchase of the Union Carbide property.
A ballot referendum is the subject of the March 8 special election.

A ballot referendum is the subject of the March 8 special election.

Repeal spaceport land purchase: yes or no?

Jill Helton
Friday, February 25, 2022
Advance voting begins Saturday for the March 8 referendum that will allow voters to decide whether Camden County Board of Commissioners will be allowed to move forward with plans to purchase property at Harrietts Bluff from Union Carbide.
Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA) is headquartered at the Camden Community Recreation Center in Kingsland.

Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA) is headquartered at the Camden Community Recreation Center in Kingsland.

PSA will get revised enabling legislation

Jill Helton
Friday, February 25, 2022
Among the many pieces of state law that State Rep. Steven Sainz will work on during the current legislative session is the enabling legislation the Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA), which jointly governs local recreation and parks.
Last Saturday, The St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 109 conducted a reenactment of George Washington’s memorial service from 1800, transporting a symbolic coffin from the St. Marys waterfront.

Last Saturday, The St. Marys Masonic Lodge No. 109 conducted a reenactment of George Washington’s memorial service from 1800, transporting a symbolic coffin from the St. Marys waterfront.

Masons trace historic steps, re-enact Washington funeral

Andy Diffenderfer
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
More than 200 years ago, the citizens of St. Marys gathered to honor George Washington and the contributions and sacrifices he made to get the United States on its feet. Shedding light on St. Marys history, the St. Marys Masonic Lodge No.
Jannie Everette, TMP executive director

Jannie Everette, TMP executive director

Community remembers Thiokol victims

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, February 10, 2022
The memories of the fatal Thiokol explosion in 1971 will linger in Camden County history, and speakers at a commemorative ceremony last Thursday urged unity to remember those lost that day and the emergency personnel who assisted rescue efforts.
Spaceport Camden logo

Spaceport Camden logo

Spaceport ballot referendum is set for March 8

Jill Helton
Thursday, February 10, 2022
In a special ballot referendum March 8, local voters will get their opportunity to decide whether Camden County will be allowed to purchase the former Union Carbide property to launch small rockets.
Thomas and Robert Maceluch enjoy a Special Steps activity.

Thomas and Robert Maceluch enjoy a Special Steps activity.

Special Steps: Marking one year of fun, friendships

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, February 10, 2022
A local program is taking positive steps to help give special-needs adults a haven of togetherness and belonging. Special Steps just celebrated its first anniversary of continuous, twice-a-week gatherings at the Camden Community Recreation Center. Activities, which begin at 10 a.m.
Coastal Health District file photo

Coastal Health District file photo

Camden awarded $1 million grant for new health department

Jill Helton
Friday, February 4, 2022
Camden County Board of Commissioners announced Wednesday that it will receive a $1 million grant to construct a new health department building. The county commissioners approved the grant application at their Nov. 2 meeting for the construction of a new facility.
SMPD is investigating the deaths of a mother and son at a St. Marys apartment home.

SMPD is investigating the deaths of a mother and son at a St. Marys apartment home.

Police investigate apparent murder-suicide

Jill Helton
Friday, February 4, 2022
The St. Marys Police Department is reporting an apparent murder-suicide involving a mother and her son at a St. Marys apartment home on Thursday evening. Officers responded at about 11 p.m.