Commission for Women Supports Scholarship
In May, the St. Mary’s County commissioners gave $4,450 on behalf of the Commission for Women to the College of Southern Maryland to support the Jane Hale Sypher Scholarship Fund.
For Emergencies, Know Your Zone
Everyone who lives, works, or vacations in any of the beautiful areas of St. Mary’s County is subject to tidal flooding or storm surges from a hurricane, and the county’s Department of Emergency Services advises all to Know Your Zone.
MedStar to Focus on Aphasia at Info Sessions
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, and to help highlight the month, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is Leonardtown plans to offer free information sessions from noon to 1 pm June 25 and 27.
CSM Students Give Back to Community
It’s a great feeling when students can apply what they’ve learned in class to help solve a problem and do some good in the world. Just ask students from the construction management program at the College of Southern Maryland.
Who’s Being Considered for the Next DefSec?
Speculation has begun on who will be the next defense secretary. Some names being floated? Mark Esper, Mike Pompeo, Tom Cotton, and Richard Spencer. Or maybe someone completely unexpected.
Ice-Diminishing Arctic Effects on Navy Considered
The Patuxent Partnership is co-hosting an event in Washington, DC, that will focus on the effects of climate change on the US Navy, especially in the Arctic.
Mallows Bay Designation Moves Forward
The Ghost Ships of Mallows Bay are a big step closer to permanent protection.
Shanahan’s DefSec Nomination Pulled
Acting DefSec Patrick Shanahan’s bid to become defense secretary has been withdrawn. Reports are that he is resigning after scrutiny over a domestic fight with his wife in 2010.
Award Recognizes College’s Green Practices
A commitment to Green Practices has led to recognition for the College of Southern Maryland, which has earned a 2019 EcoLeadership Award.
Hoyer Provides Infrastructure Update
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer gave an Infrastructure Update to local stakeholders on May 24, 2019, at Bowie city hall.
