Airport to Host Fly-In Market on Feb. 9
The December 2018 inaugural St. Mary’s County Fly-In Farmers Market was such a success that two more markets are now scheduled for Feb. 9 and March 16, 2019.
Trump Expected to Call for End to Ongoing US Wars Overseas
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech tonight, Feb. 5, is expected to call for an end to America’s ongoing wars overseas, building on his recent comments suggesting troop drawdowns in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Healthy St. Mary’s Issues Call for Proposals
Individuals and organizations who would like to make a presentation during the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership annual meeting have the opportunity to make their proposals now. MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership.
Ward Virts Series to Host Pianist Hong
The College of Southern Maryland’s Ward Virts Concert Series will feature Sahun Hong on piano at 3 pm Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Prince Frederick Campus.
Navy’s First Female Jet Pilot Dies
The US Navy’s first female jet pilot, Rosemary Mariner, died last week. She was 65.
Rotary Club Accepting Grant Applications
The Leonardtown Rotary Club has opened its call for grant applications for 2019 from St. Mary’s County non-profit organizations and public services agencies. The deadline to apply for a grant is Friday, April 5.
Solid Curtain Exercise at Pax Feb. 4-15
Naval installations in the National Capital Region, including NAS Patuxent River, will conduct Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2019 from Feb. 4 to 15, 2019.
RADM Jaynes Keynote for Banquet
Retired US Navy RADM C.J. Jaynes will be the keynote speaker for the annual St. Mary’s County National Women’s History Month Banquet in March.
Members Helping Members Program Logs Great Success
For more than nine years, the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Members Helping Members program has raised more than $100,000 a year.
Question of Bias Disrupts Fitz’s CO Court-Martial
The judge in the court-martial against the Fitzgerald’s former CO ruled the admiral who brought charges failed to remain neutral. Seven sailors drowned in the June 27, 2017, Fitzgerald accident.
