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Coastal Plains High School graduate Jayden Hardy, right, shows off his diploma holder with site director Derek Chastain on Thursday night during the program’s commencement exercises at Camden County High School.

Coastal Plains High School graduate Jayden Hardy, right, shows off his diploma holder with site director Derek Chastain on Thursday night during the program’s commencement exercises at Camden County High School.

Road less traveled

Andy Diffenderfer
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Coastal Plains High School was built on the theme that there is no single path to success, and its most recent Camden County graduates were urged to sustain that resilience well beyond their diploma ceremony last Thursday night.
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.

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.

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.” Earnest is a wildly entertaining “trivial comedy for serious people” that sparkles with dazzling wordplay and hilariously unlikely situations.
Lerch throws the discus May 10 during the 2026 Team Navy Training Camp at Naval Base Ventura County-Port Hueneme in California.

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

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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. The production of the laugh-out-loud southern comedy, “Always a Bridesmaid,” will run June 25-28.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

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.
Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney

Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney

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.

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

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.