DoD Clears 5G for Commercial Use
The Pentagon has cleared 100 megahertz (MHz) of contiguous mid-band spectrum to be used for commercial 5G, determining the military can share that bandwidth while minimizing impact on military radars.
Road Closure Update in St. Mary’s
Last week’s Tropical Storm Isaias damaged multiple St. Mary’s County roadways, causing closures, and necessitating detours. The county has provided a list of closures with tentative reopening timelines.
Hoyer: Visit 2020Census.gov to Be Counted
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer urges residents to make sure they are counted in the 2020 US Census.
Emerging Leaders in Region Take LEAP
Leadership Southern Maryland is currently accepting nominations for its Emerging Leaders Program, LEAP 2021.
Bill Would Create Medal of Honor Monument
A bipartisan bill in the US Senate — the National Medal of Honor Monument Act — would create a monument to honor the more than 3,500 medal recipients who have performed extraordinary valor in combat.
Maintenance-Related Innovations Sought by DoD
The DoD Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Material Readiness is challenging you to submit your maintenance-related innovations.
LFTE Exercise: Here’s to Your Stealth
The US military is considered the world’s premier fighting force, and testing exercises play an important role in sustaining military readiness. A variety of stealthy aircraft participated in a recent exercise Large Force Test Event in Nevada.
Health Dept: COVID Cases Surpass 1,000 in County
The St. Mary’s County Health Department confirmed Sunday that the number of St. Mary’s County residents testing positive for COVID-19 has surpassed 1,000.
UPDATE: County Has 2 Debris Collection Sites
In the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation will be operating three debris collection and burn sites from 8 am to 6 pm August 6-16.
Piney Point Shoreline Project Among DNR Gateway Grant Awards
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awards $26.2 million to improve water quality, increase flood resiliency, and help grow the next generation of Maryland’s environmental stewards. Among the 120 statewide projects is the Piney Point Lighthouse & Museum Shoreline Resiliency Project.
