Trump Executive Order Freezes Federal Hiring
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday freezing some federal government hiring. He said it would affect all employees “except for the military.”
SMECO Offers Scholarships
High school seniors in Southern Maryland are invited to apply for scholarships from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative for the 2017-2018 school year.
Math Girls Day Gets a Permanent Sponsor
After having to be downsized due to lack of funding, a popular semi-annual program at St. Mary’s College of Maryland has gotten a permanent sponsor. Math Girls Day, hosted by the Women in Science House Living Learning Community, or WiSH, is now being sponsored by Mathnasium.
DefSec Mattis Cleared to Begin Work
Newly sworn in DefSec James Mattis held what the Defense Department called a “Top 4″ meeting Saturday that included Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Deputy Defense Secretary Robert O. Work; and Air Force Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
See AMG’s Artists In Action Until March 1
Artists In Action: Temporary Studio Experience will be presented at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons from 10 am to 5 pm each day through March 1, 2017.
McKay Leaving Law Enforcement Alliance
Pamela McKay, civilian administrator at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, is stepping down as president of the Chesapeake Region Law Enforcement Accreditation Alliance.
20 Graduate From Citizens Academy
Twenty St. Mary’s County citizens recently graduated from the annual St. Mary’s County Government Citizens Academy. The popular program just wrapped up its third year.
Go Beyond With CSM Travel Study
College of Southern Maryland believes that immersive experiences are powerful and foster deeper learning understanding, and encourages students to take advantage of travel study next year.
CSM’s Wolfe Is Coach of the Year
The head coach of College of Southern Maryland’s volleyball team, Ashley Wolfe, has been recognized by the Maryland Junior Athletic Conference as a Coach of the Year for 2016.
Dec. 2016 Report: Jobs Growth Steady
The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly jobs report for December shows an economy that continues to produce jobs at a steady clip, with 75 consecutive months of job growth alongside 144,000 new private sector jobs created. The unemployment rate was 4.7 percent.
