Luncheon Will Celebrate St. Mary’s Centenarians
St. Mary’s County will honor county residents who will be 100 or older this year at a May 22 Centenarians Luncheon.
5 to Compete in Crab Pot Pitch Contest
Five Southern Maryland entrepreneurs will pitch business ideas to a panel of judges May 9 in a “Shark Tank”-type contest. On the line at the Crab Pot Pitch Competition: $5,000 and a bushel of crabs!
Torti Gallas Chosen to Create Airport Plan
Maryland-based Torti Gallas + Partners has been chosen to design the Innovation District Master Plan for the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport and properties in the surrounding areas.
Pfeiff Named Auxilian of the Year
Mary Pfeiff has received a great honor for her volunteer work at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. The dedicated worker has been chosen as the 2019 Auxilian of the Year by the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary.
Military Housing, Day Care, Malpractice Back Before Congress
Military housing conditions, the inability to sue DoD for medical malpractice, and the lack of child care facilities all came under fire during congressional inquiries.
Pharmacy Technician Program Recognized
The Pharmacy Technician Program at the College of Southern Maryland has been recognized by the country’s leading certifying organization for pharmacy technicians as being ready and prepared to meet significant Certified Pharmacy Technician Program changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Family Raising Funds to Help Injured Man
The family of Timothy Butler of St. Mary’s County has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money to purchase a conversion van to transport Tim to and from doctor appointments. Without a van, the family must use an ambulance service to get him to his appointments.
Connections Contributors to Speak at Reading
Authors, poets, photographers, and artists who have contributed to the College of Southern Maryland’s Connections magazine will be discussing their work on May 3.
Hoyer Meets With Groups in 5th District
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met with groups in Maryland’s 5th District over the course of several days last week. Topics of discussion included environmental issues, prescription drug costs, and college affordability.
Crashed Japanese F-35 Reported Located
Although it was announced Monday that the Japanese-built F-35 that crashed into the Pacific last month had been found, the US Air Force continues to deny that it has been located.
