Suspicious Packages Arrive in DC Region
Suspicious packages have been received at military installations in the Washington region and at mail processing facilities for both the CIA and the White House. Packages may have been received at as many as six sites.
Crisis Services Continue at Walden
Staff from Walden Sierra and St. Mary’s County Public Schools are making counseling services available to help residents of the county cope with the tragic shooting at Great Mills High School.
Partnership Seeks Member of Year Nominees
Nominations for The Patuxent Partnership’s Member of the Year are due April 2, 2018.
Are Shulkin’s Days at VA Numbered?
Is the Veterans Affairs secretary on his way out? There are conflicting reports. Sources say President Trump is planning to oust David Shulkin amid a rebellion at the agency and damaging government investigations into his alleged spending abuses. Others say the president has confidence in Shulkin “at this point in time.”
TPP Fosters Collaboration at SoMd Bases
The Patuxent Partnership drew a large local crowd to its March 2018 briefing on collaboration at SoMd bases, Pax River, Indian Head, and Dahlgren at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in Hollywood, MD.
Couple Knows Importance of CPR Training
Gloria and Francis Bean understand, better than most, the importance of CPR Training. Mrs. Bean, who worked as a nurse at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, once saved her husband’s life because of her training.
Defense Spending Sees Largest Hike in 15 Yrs.
With the finalized $1.3 trillion budget deal at the close of last week, Congress gave the DoD its largest spending increase in 15 years.
Engineering Camp Set at NAS Pax River
Middle school students who are hoping to some day work in the engineering fields can attend the third annual Engineering Exploration Experience summer program, offered by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Educational Outreach Office at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Employers Can Register for Job Fair
Employer registration is open until March 27 to participate in the 2018 Tri-County Job and Career Fair to be held from 10 am to 2 pm April 10 at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus. Cost for employers to participate is $175.
Dog License Application Process Changes
The St. Mary’s County Animal Control Division asks citizens who need to apply or acquire a county dog license to either come into the Animal Control office in Leonardtown or submit an application (along with a copy of your dog’s current rabies vaccination certificate) by mail. Citizens are asked to not apply online for a dog license at this time.
