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Cast members of Saltwater Performing Arts’ “The Importance of Being Earnest” are ready for opening night Friday. Front row, from left are Michelle Woodberry, Steven Jones, Chance Davis and Elizabeth Husser. Back row: Ebony Hoggard, Anna Wheater. Not pictured: John Phluger and Brandy Champeau.

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Saltwater presents ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Saltwater’s Straight Play Troupe brings a light and satirical show to the stage in Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Lerch throws the discus May 10 during the 2026 Team Navy Training Camp at Naval Base Ventura County-Port Hueneme in California.

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Kings Bay resident competes for Team Navy in 2026 Warrior Games

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

A resident of Kings Bay will join more than 200 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the Warrior Games from June 13-20 in San Antonio, Texas.Retired Navy Machinist’s Mate Nuclear 1st Class Lenna Lerch will be competing against athletes representing the U.S. Army, U.S....

Camden County recently graduated a recruit class after it completed its Basic Firefighter requirements.

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Camden Fire Rescue honors new firefighters, announces promotions

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Camden County Board of Commissioners announced that members of Recruit Class 2026-23 have successfully completed their Basic Firefighter requirements. In addition, several Camden County Fire Rescue personnel earned promotions in recognition of their continued service and leadership.

The St. Marys Little Theatre will present “Always a Bridemaid” from June 25-28. Cast members, from left, include Nichole Sternad, Tammy Bradley, Susan Langenbahn, Melissa Holmes and Jacqueline Washington. Not Pictured: Olivia Smith.

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St. Marys Little Theatre presents southern comedy

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

St. Marys Little Theatre will host its first production in its new location.

St. Marys City Hall

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City of St. Marys OKs 2026-27 budget

Scott J. Bryan

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

St. Marys City Council approved a $31 million general fund budget Monday that could result in a tax increase later this year.The elected body voted 4-2 to approve the budget with Councilmen Chad Ingram and Steve Conner opposed.The budget includes nearly $31 million in general fund expenditures, an...

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A LOVE FOR WRITING

Andy Diffenderfer

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The connection between two people can be powerful, and can spring up anytime or anywhere.Set to be released June 11, Kingsland author Jim Paulk’s third book, “How I Found Love: Stories of Romance and Relationships,” is a collection of real-life love stories from people across generations, capturing...

Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney

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Sheriff seeks help in Woodbine shooting case

Scott J. Bryan

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

More than a month after a deadly shooting in Woodbine left one man dead, Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney and community members are seeking the public’s help.During “Pack da Park,” a community event at Cornelia Jackson Memorial Park, 33-year-old Troy “Mush” D. Williams-Jordan was shot.

St. Marys City Council on Monday voted 4-3 not to disable comments on the city’s Facebook page.

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St. Marys City Council rejects recommendation to disable comments on Facebook page

Scott J. Bryan

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

St. Marys City Council rejected a staff recommendation to disable comments on the city’s Facebook page.Mayor Greg Lockhart broke two tie votes Monday. He rejected a bid to disable comments and add a disclaimer to the website that the page is not monitored full-time by city staff.

Camden County High School graduates listen to speeches during the school’s commencement exercises Friday night.

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Camden County grads begin a new path

Scott J. Bryan

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Camden County High School sent 671 teenagers onto their next path Friday night during the high school’s commencement exercise at Chris Gilman Stadium.The graduating class boasts more than $4.5 million in scholarship earnings, according to Camden County High Principal James Phillips.

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Camden County commissioners reject ban of data centers

Scott J. Bryan

Thursday, May 28, 2026

One Camden County commissioner’s effort to ban data centers in unincorporated parts of the county failed May 19 during a Board of Commissioners meeting.Commissioner Cody Smith proposed the county ban data centers amid a six-month moratorium on the controversial economic development projects.“We...