Rural Legacy Grants Awarded in St. Mary’s
Two areas in St. Mary’s County will receive grant funding from the Maryland Rural Legacy Program. The Huntersville Rural Legacy Area will receive $1,474,971 and the Mattapany Rural Legacy Area has been awarded a grant of $771,543.
Hoyer Congratulates Blue Ribbon Schools
Three schools in Southern Maryland have been named Blue Ribbon Schools, and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has expressed his congratulations to them.
Hoyer Thanks FEMA Staffers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been tried and tested lately, and early in October Congressman Steny H. Hoyer stopped by to thank the employees of the agency for their tireless courage and work in dealing with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
Knowledge Boxing Grabs Two Wins
Amateur boxers Antonio Brothers and Devante Alexander of Knowledge Boxing Center of Lexington Park take home their first wins.
New Director of Public Safety at CSM
Bill Bessette of Mechanicsville has been named the new executive director of public safety and preparedness at the College of Southern Maryland.
Education Students Learn About Options
High school or college students who are considering a career in teaching can come to an open house for education students at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus from 5 to 7 pm Oct. 19, 2017. The event will be in Room BI-113 at 8730 Mitchell Road.
New College President Shares Freshman Experience
As the fall semester begins, thousands of freshmen converge on all of the campuses of the College of Southern Maryland. The college’s new president. Dr. Maureen Murphy, shared that freshman experience during the first week of the 2017 fall semester.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Walden Sierra remains committed to mourning those lost, celebrating survivors, and connecting victims with paths to end the violence.
MedStar St. Mary’s Decreases Sepsis Deaths
Sepsis is a potentially deadly condition, but it can be treated. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has been working for the past year to increase efforts to recognize sepsis early, treating it quickly to ensure the condition doesn’t cost a patient his or her life.
Hospital’s Atrium Launches Transformation
Renovations planned for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s popular atrium dining room will create an expanded new space to better serve the patients, families, friends, and those who care for them. The significant renovation will be completed in spring 2018.
