Hunt to Lead County Land Use Dept.
After serving as interim director of Land Use and Growth Management for St. Mary’s County Government, Bill Hunt has been appointed to the position by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. The appointment will take effect June 30, 2017.
K-9 Handler Earns Certification
DFC Lacey Johnson and K-9 Brix of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recently were certified after completing the Basic Canine Handler Course.
National Night Out Set for Aug. 1
Neighborhoods across St. Mary’s County will be teaming up with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 1, 2017, for the annual National Night Out. Deputies will spend time in neighborhoods, which will plan block parties and more to bring out residents for a visit from 6 to 8 pm.
Healthy Eating Team Meets July 26
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital supports the HEAL Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm July 26, 2017, at Health Connections at the hospital in Leonardtown.
Drone Classes Set in Prince Frederick
The College of Southern Maryland will offer two new drone classes this summer at its Prince Frederick Campus.
It’s Our River: Virginia v. Maryland, Take 1
SlackWater: In a 2001 interview, Walter Dorsey, a former state’s attorney and state senator, argues that the Oyster Wars were a figment of the news media trying to justify the Potomac River Compact.
Youth Mappers Are Hitting the Streets
The Community Youth Mapping project has launched, and organizers want local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to know that 32 young people — Youth Mappers — will be hitting the streets to distribute fliers.
Summer Workshops Set at Annmarie
Summer is a great time to take advantage of some of the workshops for adults being offered at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Solomons.
Might Robot Warships Trump 355 Ships?
The well-received NavSec nominee tells confirmation hearings robot warships might yield more capacity than a 355-ship Navy.
Design Work Earns Marketing Award
College of Southern Maryland Advancement Division employees received a Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for their work.
