COVID-19 Precautions Spreading in Region
The presence of the coronavirus in Maryland is shuttering public events throughout the region, including the annual Maryland Day celebration at Historic St. Mary’s City where Maryland’s first statehouse was built and convened.
Canceled: March 14 FAA WINGS Program
In light of the current COVID-19 situation and after consultation with the FAA, St. Mary’s County Regional has postponed the WINGS events scheduled for this Saturday, March 14th, at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. The program will be rescheduled later in the year.
“The Future Is Here,” Dale Moore Quotes Wm. Gibson
Dale Moore, quoting science fiction’s “noir prophet” of cyber doom, if nevertheless an encouraging profit of the future himself — if we learn to lead with questions and then work cooperatively and creatively to resolution. And we’d better start now.
Pax Begins Investigating Potential for PFAS Contamination
NAS Pax River is investigating 18 sites where a fire extinguishing foam might have been used which contains a substance (PFAS) the Navy calls an “emerging public health concern.” In addition to Pax River being investigated, Webster Field in St. Inigoes, MD, will be investigated as well.
Webster Field Team Is World Expert at Landing System Training
Webster Field team is recognized worldwide as experts in developing, installing, and maintaining shipboard landing systems. International students from the United Kingdom and Italy recently completed training in St. Inigoes.
Jack Gelrud Tourney Seeks Sponsors
Register now for a sponsorship to the annual Jack Gelrud Memorial Golf Tournament, Sept. 24, at Breton Bay Golf and Country Club — proceeds to benefit Three Oaks Center programs that serve the homeless population in St. Mary’s County.
Hoyer Highlights News on Economy
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer is highlighting economic news that members of the House of Representatives can use as they discuss the state of the US economy.
Canceled: Learn About STEM Academy Programs
St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host two open houses for potential applicants to the STEM Academy programs at Lexington Park Elementary School and Spring Ridge Middle School.
Hearing to Address Airport Rules Ordinance
A public hearing to consider airport rules and minimum standards for businesses and providing aeronautical services ordinance will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Leonardtown.
MC LTG Lori Reynolds to Give March 18 Briefing
Lt. Gen. Lori Reynolds, the Marine Corps’ deputy commandant for information, will offer a briefing sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership on March 18, 2020, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, MD.
