Hoyer: More to Do to Ensure Economic Recovery
The April 2021 jobs report “shows how deeply the COVID-19 pandemic has damaged our economy,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.
F-35 Provides 254,000 American Jobs
Lockheed wants you to know its F-35 generates more than $49 billion annually and teams with nearly 1,900 US suppliers, including more than 1,000 small business suppliers, in 45 states and Puerto Rico.
Pathways Scholarship Deadline Is May 15
The deadline to apply for a Pathways Scholarship from The Patuxent Partnership is Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Production Can Start on Tactical Combat Training System
The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office received Milestone C approval for its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II.
CNO Confident Navy Gets Bigger Budget Portion
While competition for defense funds is high among the services, Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Gilday is confident the Navy Department has a “sound case” for getting a bigger piece of the defense budget.
Restaurants Can Apply for Relief Funds
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer visited two restaurants in Charles County last week that received Paycheck Protection Program loans through emergency COVID-19 relief legislation. The loans helped these businesses keep their doors open and employees on the payroll during the pandemic.
State Grant to Support School Health Centers
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force announces official state recognition of the two new school-based health centers in the county, as well as a $650,000 grant to support clinical service delivery at the centers.
Burial Rules at Arlington Likely to Change
Burial eligibility rules at Arlington National Cemetery are expected to change in the fall due to space limitations. “It’s really an impossible problem for us,” said Karen Durham-Aguilera, cemetery executive director. “The eligible population is more than 22 million … currently today, we have less than 85,000 spaces.”
Rid Your Home of Dangerous Drugs
Drop-boxes are available for medication disposal at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in Leonardtown. Rid your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs to help prevent prescription abuse and theft.
A Busy Spring for Local Gymnasts
St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy gymnasts have competed in recent meets — the Maryland State Championships, All-Pro Gymnastics Easter Eggstravaganza, and Harford’s Cherry Blossom Flyp10 Classic.
