Hamas Holds American Hostages
At least 14 Americans were killed in the attacks by Hamas militants that plunged Israel into war. That number could rise along with the overall death toll in Israel. More than 1,000 people have been killed in Israel and at least 830 in Gaza by retaliatory strikes. US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said there are 20 American citizens unaccounted for, at least some of whom are believed to be Hamas hostages.
Pax River Restoration Advisory Board to Meet Oct. 17
The NAS Patuxent River Restoration Advisory Board’s next public meeting has tentatively been scheduled for October 17, 2023.
DNR Opens Grants Gateway for FY25
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has opened the Grants Gateway application process for local governments and organizations for fiscal 2025.
Pax River Noise Advisory Oct. 10-13
Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm Oct. 10-13, 2023.
Pax Radar Jammers Show Off Their Skills
Before returning to school, dozens of children received a lesson they would not learn in a classroom. The US Navy’s Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (PMA-234) welcomed more than 75 family members and guests to the inaugural JAM Fest at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
Environmental Health Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Environmental Health Action Team will meet 10 to 11am Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Play Golf & Raise Money for Scholarships
The annual St. Mary’s Recreation & Parks’ Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will be held Friday, October 13, 2023, at Wicomico Shores Golf Course.
Reminder: STE(A)M Festival Set Oct. 28
St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ annual STE(A)M Festival will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the event that will be held in-person this year.
Williams Guides Pax to High Marks on Explosives Safety
Making sure ordnance is safely maintained and only detonates when it’s supposed to is the job of Kim Williams, NAS Patuxent River’s explosives safety officer.
AeroPark Farmer’s Market Set. Oct. 15
The AeroPark Farmer’s Market, hosted by Historic Sotterley, will be held from 9am to 1pm Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.
