So. Md. Student Is Winner of App Challenge
A Calvert County high school student was the winner of the annual Fifth District Congressional App Challenge. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer made the announcement in December.
Winter Weather, Water Pipes & More Warnings
As winter advances, St. Mary’s water company has advice for protecting pipes against freezing and other water saving tips and weather safety precautions.
Trump: US Seeks Peace; Holds Big Weapons
After Iran retaliates the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani with missile strikes on US troops in Iraq, Trump called for peace but threatened “big, powerful, accurate, lethal and fast” US missiles if US citizens are harmed. No US or Iraqi troops were harmed in the Iranian attacks, Trump said.
Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft on Display
On Jan. 11, 2020, at the Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport Terminal, an indoor display of radio-controlled model aircraft, along with flight simulators, indoor small drone flight demos, will be open to the public from 9 am to 2 pm.
Reaper Drone Gave Soleimani Little Chance
General Atomics’ Reaper drone had Soleimani in its sights upon his commercial plane’s arrival in Baghdad. The $64 million drone is armed with laser-guided Hellfire air-to-surface missiles used in attacks on high-value terrorists.
Open House to Celebrate Dorney Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehab Center
A special open house Friday, January 10, will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehabilitation Center.
Higher Security Alerts at US Bases, Installations
Those heading to work Monday at base gates might have experienced longer-than-normal wait times as installations shore up security following strikes and heated rhetoric between the US and Iran.
Kunitz to Lead Next TechPort AfterHours
Gain real world, hands-on training on how to successfully incorporate innovations into successful products at the NSF’s I-Corps. Dan Kunitz will introduce I-Corps at a Jan. 16, 2020, AfterHours session at TechPort at St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. https://techportsomd.org/
State’s Judy Centers Celebrate 20 Years
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined with educators and elected officials from around the state to recognize the 20th anniversary of the first Judy Center.
More Deployments as Tensions Remain High in Middle East
Thousands more troops are preparing to be deployed to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran, since the killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in a recent airstrike near Baghdad.
