Geurts to Speak on Small Business Relevance
James “Hondo” Geurts will speak on Small Business Relevance to the Industrial Base at an event from 8 am to noon Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road in California, Md. The event is being publicized by The Patuxent Partnership.
The Great Flood of 1933 Part 2
In his memoir, St. George Island resident David Sayre recalls the Great Flood that destroyed the small, isolated waterman’s community in southern St. Mary’s County. The storm struck on Aug. 23, 1933.
McConnell Says, “Russians Are Not Our Friends”
Senate Majority Leader notes alleged meddling in US and European elections and the 2014 annexation of Crimea, saying, “The Russians are not our friends … [they] are acting like the old Soviet Union used to act,”
Delegate Candidate Loker: “We Can Do Better”
Candidate for Delegate to represent northern St. Mary’s County, Roberta Loker believes legislators would do better without finger pointing and name calling. She hopes to draw Democrat, Independent, and Republican voters with her emphasis on getting thing done in St. Mary’s County by working with everyone — and she means everyone.
Join the Parade: 75th Anniversary of Bay District Fire Department
Join the parade Aug. 25, 2018, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.
St. Mary’s Celebrates National Aviation Day
The commissioners of St. Mary’s County have issued a proclamation to recognize National Aviation Day, an annual celebration set for Aug. 19 each year. President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed the first one in 1939 to celebrate the history and development of the aviation industry in the US.
Nicolet Park Entrance Ribbon Cutting Aug. 21
Nicolet Park finally gets its front door entrance — the ribbon cutting ceremony is August 21, 2018 — the public is invited.
Tobacco-Free Action Team Meets
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Tobacco-Free Living Action Team, which will meet 4 to 5:30 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Cove/DFZ Center for Youth at 44871 St. Andrew’s Church Road in California.
Community Bank Makes CSM Donation
A $20,000 check to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation on July 26 was part of the Community Bank of the Chesapeake’s five-year pledge to fund an endowment fund and an annual scholarship fund to support credit and workforce development students at the college.
Blue Angels Set for Major Upgrade
The Blue Angels Squadron is set for a major upgrade following a $17 million contract award.
