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Jannie Everette, TMP executive director

Jannie Everette, TMP executive director

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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

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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.

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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.
A judge's order this week granted the county's motion for dismissal and denied citizens' request for a restraining order.

A judge's order this week granted the county's motion for dismissal and denied citizens' request for a restraining order.

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Judge dismisses restraining order on spaceport land sale

Jill Helton
Friday, January 21, 2022
Camden County's plans to purchase the former Union Carbide property as the future site of Spaceport Camden may now proceed after a ruling this week from a Superior Court judge.

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Floore excited about new role as Riverkeeper

Andy Diffenderfer
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
For Emily Floore, the themes of advocacy, education and scientific exploration have come together in her new role as executive director of the St. Marys Riverkeeper. “I would love to have the St.
According to the county's agenda packet, GDOT “is holding $4,512,634.21 in funds from the Department of Defense (U.S. Navy) for the use on the construction of a replacement airport in Camden County.” (illustrative photo)

According to the county's agenda packet, GDOT “is holding $4,512,634.21 in funds from the Department of Defense (U.S. Navy) for the use on the construction of a replacement airport in Camden County.” (illustrative photo)

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Camden County agrees to sponsor replacement airport

Jill Helton
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Camden County Board of Commissioners formally agreed this week to sponsor a new general aviation airport, an idea that has been under discussion since the closure of the St. Marys Airport in 2017.
Sounding rocket (NASA image)

Sounding rocket (NASA image)

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DoD agency eyes Camden as launch site

Jill Helton
Friday, January 14, 2022
Camden County confirmed this week that a Department of Defense agency is looking at the possibility of launching research rockets from Spaceport Camden as early as 2023.