Celebrating Aviation’s Importance in St. Mary’s
National Aviation Day is celebrated Aug. 19 each year to honor the nation’s history and development of the aviation industry. St. Mary’s County has much to celebrate.
New Phase of Road Work to Begin Aug. 15
FDR Boulevard road work is continuing, and drivers in that area should expect delays in the coming weeks. Driving on FDR Boulevard, First Colony Boulevard near the First Colony Shopping Center, and Old Rolling Road might be a little bit more difficult and require some planning as the construction progresses and FDR gets closer to completion.
BrainyEx Exercise, Health Program New at M.O.G.
The Medically Oriented Gym at Gateau Physical Therapy has launched a revolutionary exercise and brain health education program called BrainyEx.
Document Shredding Offered at Landfill
The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation will host its second annual community document shredding event at the St. Andrew’s Landfill on St. Andrew’s Church Road from 8 am to noon Saturday, Aug. 20.
Job Fairs Set at Pax River
Looking to start a career right here in St. Mary’s County? Patuxent River Naval Air Station employers will gather together in one place for job fairs in 2016.
Sirens on Aug. 3: This Is Only a Test
Exelon Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant will perform post-maintenance tests on two St. Mary’s County sirens. There will be a full-cycle test of alert and notification sirens No. 41 and No. 45 in St. Mary’s on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Rural Legacy Area Discussed at Meeting
After St. Mary’s County government received a number of comments from citizens about the January 2016 draft proposal of the Mattapany Rural Legacy Area, the boundary has been revised. Citizens can review and discuss the changes from 6 to 7:30 pm Aug. 4.
70 Years of Lions Club Celebrated
The St. Mary’s County commissioners recently recognized the Lexington Park Lions Club for 70 years of service.
5K Run, Walk to Benefit Veterans Charity
Leonardtown High School student Emma Miller is planning a fundraiser for Operation Warrior Refuge. A 5K Fun Run and Walk will be held Aug. 27, 2016, at Greenwell State Park.
St. Mary’s Surgeon Receives Honors
Dr. John Roache has touched the lives of countless patients in St. Mary’s County, many of whom are multiple generations of the same family, as well as friends, co-workers, and neighbors, for more than 42 years at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. As the respected and renowned surgeon retired from his long career, the St. Mary’s County commissioners honored him with a ceremony to thank him for all his years of service.
