April 25, 2024

Torti Gallas Chosen to Create Airport Plan

Airport

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.

Family Raising Funds to Help Injured Man

Family Raising Funds

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.

Bay District Earns Class 2 ISO Rating

Fire Protection Rating

The Metropolitan Commission of St. Mary’s County is reminding homeowners in the area that effective March 1, 2019, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Public Protection Classification fire rating was upgraded.

War Invention Exhibit at Piney Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse

A new temporary exhibit, “America’s Greatest War Invention,” is on display at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park in Piney Point until May 31.

Newtowne Players Auditions Set

Catch Newtowne Players

Actors are invited to audition for parts in the upcoming summer performance of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” presented by The Newtowne Players. 

Airport Road to Close for Pipe Replacement

Airport Road

Workers will be replacing a drainage pipe near Airport Road starting about April 22, so the road will close for about a week. 

For Almaraz, Back-to-Back Golden Gloves Titles

Phyllis “North Phylly” Almaraz of Knowledge Boxing Center in Lexington Park won her second Golden Gloves Championship at Rosecroft Racetrack in Fort Washington in March.

Pax River to Participate in Hurricane Exercise

Pax River to Participate in Hurricane Exercise

Naval Air Station Patuxent River will be joining other naval installations in the National Capital Region as they participate in the annual Hurricane Exercise/Citadel Gale 2019, also called HURREX/CG19, from April 15 to 26.

Alexander Earns Golden Gloves Championship

Alexander Earns Golden Gloves Championship

Great Mills resident Devante “Quiet Storm” Alexander won a 2019 Washington Golden Gloves boxing championship in the 141-pound weight class on April 6.

2nd Lex Park Mural Seeks Steady-Handed Artists

The CDC is seeking artists of all ages to help trace Lexington Park’s second major mural onto the side of WorkSpace at 46940 S. Shangri-La Drive. Tracing occurs at night, on scaffolding. Artists need a steady hand to trace the design onto the wall. Send an example of your work for a chance to join the transfer team.