Community Bank Donation to CSM Supports Students
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has received a $100,000 donation from Community Bank of the Chesapeake. The funds are part of a five-year pledge for a permanent endowment fund and an annual scholarship fund that supports both credit and workforce development students.
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.
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.
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.
Plein Air Festival Earns $3,000 for Art Scholarship
As artists were capturing Southern Maryland scenes in the fall at the Solomons Plein Air Festival, presented by Avian, patrons were buying their favorites pieces of artwork. Proceeds from those sales have been given to six community organizations, including a $3,000 donation to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation for the Dennis Lake Smith Art Scholarship.
Three MedStar Board Members Stepping Down
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is extending its thanks and appreciation to three members of its board of directors, who are stepping down from their positions after years of dedicated volunteer service.
Hoyer: Much of MLK’s Dream Remains Unfulfilled
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer will deliver remarks at three events Monday, Jan. 16, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Water Temp Falls, ‘Thickens’ Local Creeks
The Cap’n harkens back, again, to lore from Clyde Evans, Chesapeake waterman extraordinaire.
Math Circle Meets Jan. 14 at Library
Southern Maryland Math Circle will hold its next session from 10 am to noon Jan. 14, 2017, at the Lexington Park Library.
Generous Gift Boosts Robotics Team
Thanks to The Patuxent Partnership members, AVIAN LLC and RPI Group, Margaret Brent Middle School’s robotics team has new robotics equipment … and just in time for this year’s VEX IQ challenge.
