DefSec Mattis Issues Farewell to Troops
DefSec Jim Mattis issued his farewell Monday as he turned over his duties to Deputy DefSec Patrick Shanahan. Mattis urged DoD personnel to “keep the faith in our country and hold fast, alongside our allies, aligned against our foes.”
DoD End-of-Year Contracts Awarded
End-of-the-year Department of Defense contracts have been awarded in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, region.
Students Meet Donors at Scholarship Reception
Scholarship recipients and the donors who made their gifts possible got the opportunity to meet at the 2018 College of Southern Maryland Foundation Scholarship Reception recently.
DNR Says Take a Hike on Jan. 1
Kick off the New Year with one of Maryland’s fastest-growing traditions – a First Day Hike. On Jan. 1, the Maryland Park Service will offer more than three dozen hikes on more than 30 state lands and parks, as part of a nationwide event.
Airport Schedules Winter Markets Feb. 9, March 16
Two more FLY-IN Farmers Markets are now scheduled for Feb. 9 and March 16, 2019, following Santa’s Christmas 2018 visit to St. Mary’s County Airport, inaugurating indoors, FLY-IN Farmers Markets in St. Mary’s County.
Public Hearing on Airport Rules Canceled
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hear public comment on the Airport Rules Ordinance during a public hearing at 6 pm Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.
Hoyer Meets With Workers Impacted by Shutdown
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met Dec. 28 with constituents impacted by the federal government shutdown, including representatives from the American Federation of Government Employees and local business owners with federal contracts.
CSM Building Gets LEED Designation
Environmental sustainability is a high priority for the College of Southern Maryland, and the college is demonstrating that commitment every day. CSM’s Regional Hughesville Campus Center for Trades and Energy Training has achieved a major LEED designation.
2018 Hurricane Season Saw Above Normal Activity
St. Mary’s County government has released a report of the 2018 Hurricane Season, and says that overall, the season featured above normal activity in the Atlantic.
Museum Wants Penny Press Machine
The Friends of St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Museums have launched a fundraising effort to provide the St. Clement’s Island Museum store with a penny press machine.
