Sheriff’s District Office Coming to Lexington Park
A construction contract has been awarded to build a new Sheriff’s Office District Office in Lexington Park. The contract was awarded by the commissioners of St. Mary’s County in late October.
Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Set at MedStar
It’s a little easier to stay healthy this winter as MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is offering a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on Nov. 10, 2018, from 10 am to noon.
Jones-Holton-Faulkner Concert Set Nov. 11
The Jones-Holton-Faulkner Jazz Trio will perform as part of the Ward Virts Concert Series at 3 pm Nov. 11, 2018, at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road in Prince Frederick.
Troops at US Border Following ‘Legal Order’
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Joseph Dunford rebuffed criticism from retired generals about deployment of active-duty troops to the southwest US border to face a caravan of migrants, saying military leaders are following a “legal order” from President Donald Trump.
Vets Day Parade Begins 10 am Sunday
The public is invited to salute America’s veterans at the 43rd annual Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, Nov. 11. The march, which starts at 10 am, is sponsored by the commissioners of St. Mary’s County and Leonardtown.
CSM’s Bee Campus, More Get Grant Boost
The Chaney Enterprises Foundation awarded the College of Southern Maryland two grants in September for a total of $20,000 for the college’s efforts inside and outside its classrooms. Programs like the Bee Campus and skills training are getting a boost.
Museums Join Bells of Peace Event
The St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Lighthouse museums are joining the Bells of Peace event Nov. 11, 2018, at 11 am, honoring the 116,516 Americans who died in World War I.
Military Supply-Chain Faces 300 Weak Links
The Pentagon says a third of the 300 gaps and vulnerabilities in the military supply-chain discovered by an assessment of the defense-industrial base, ordered by President Donald Trump could be addressed in a year.
Young Professionals Meet Up for Meteor Shower
A group of young professionals will be getting together on Saturday, Nov. 17, to get a great view of the Leonid Meteor Shower, hosted by The Patuxent Partnership.
Integrity of US Electoral Systems Put to the Test?
DoD sent cyber personnel to work with the Department of Homeland Security ahead of today’s voting in an effort to prevent or respond to election hacking attempts. Some experts remain concerned about the risk of foreign interference, vote hacking and fraud.