The Taking of Pearson: 1942
In 1942, the US government, by its right of eminent domain, confiscated a large area of the Eighth District of St. Mary’s County, MD, to be used by the US Navy as a test facility for aircraft. The government bought 6,412 acres for $712,287 consisting of 113 land tracts and home to 230 families. Somewhere within that 6,412 acres was Pearson — but where exactly?
Crosby Urges Early Vote Center, More Ballot Drop-Offs in Southern St. Mary’s
District 29B Del. Brian Crosby is urging the St. Mary’s County Board of Elections to provide an early voting center and more ballot drop-off locations in the southern part of the county.
The Rise of Lexington Park
Many residents in the north of St. Mary’s County assumed Pax River was a temporary, war-time arrangement, but Jack Daugherty, a Marine pilot stationed at the Pax at the end of the war, and other ex-Navy personnel thought otherwise, and decided to stay.
Three Local Women Selected as State Sheroes
Three St. Mary’s County women — Dr. Janice Walthour, Marcia Greenberg, and Wrenn Heisler — were featured in the Parade of 100 Maryland Sheroes, part of the Maryland Commission for Women’s Centennial Summit commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women in this country the right to vote.
Jordan R&D – Inventor at TechPort 2.0
An inventor of Brian Jordan’s caliber is a huge bonus, says TechPort2 Director Tommy Luginbill. “Brian’s creativity is exceptional. He does not just see problems, he sees solutions. Donna’s business acumen is exceptional. Having the know-how of Brian and Donna readily available for all of us, makes TechPort a better place. This is the kind of business we want to support and collaborate with at TechPort to continue bringing innovation to scale.”
Celebrate National Recovery Month
Beacon of Hope’s “r IS FOR RECOVERY” Challenge is ON: Sept. 7 – Oct. 6, 2020. Call or text Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center: 240-298-0212
Save the Date: TPP Franchot Webinar
The Patuxent Partnership is planning an October 15 webinar with Maryland Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot. Save the date. Registration will open this week for the free event.
NAVAIR Leads COVID Safety Response
NAVAIR reinforces its safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic and asks industry to do the same.
COVID-19 Rent, Mortgage, Legal Help
If you need help navigating programs and resources available in Southern Maryland to help you weather the pandemic, there are a variety of assistance programs available. And there is legal aid to help you as well.
Data Analytic Assesses Music Impact on Students
Renae Rohde’s St. Mary’s Capstone Project was a data analytic perspective on the effects of music study on students. The project studied and showed the importance of the arts in the community.
