Hoyer: Positive Growth for Economy Continues
The January 2023 jobs report shatters the notion that the US economy is in the depths of recession, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said following the release of the latest Labor Department statistics — 517,000 new jobs created and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Moll Dyer Day Returns for 2nd Year
Plans are underway for this year’s Moll Dyer Day Weekend to be held February 24-26, 2023, in Leonardtown.
MQ-4C Triton Anti-Ice Testing Underway at Pax River
The MQ-4C Triton test team conducted the first flight to assess the unmanned aircraft system’s ability to fly with wing ice accumulation January 25 at NAS Patuxent River.
Science Fair Winners to Be Honored
The Patuxent Partnership and the International Council on Systems Engineering will host the St. Mary’s County Science & Engineering special awards reception honoring the student TPP and INCOSE award winners. The reception will be held 5:30 to 7pm February 15, 2023.
Hoyer Marks Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and Congressman Steny Hoyer joined the rest of the country in celebrating African-American history and culture.
Chinese Balloon: Spying or Blown Off Course?
A Chinese balloon’s three-day trip across the US ended Saturday afternoon off the coast of South Carolina after an F-22 fighter jet fired a missile at the balloon, puncturing it. There is much criticism of how the incident was handled as well as many questions about what the balloon was for.
County to Expand Youth Mentoring Programs
The St. Mary’s County Health Department was awarded a $357,000 grant to support youth mentoring and violence prevention programs in the county.
Commission to Celebrate ‘Women Who Tell Our Stories’
Nominations are still being accepted for the “Woman of the Year” and “Woman of Tomorrow” awards to be given out at the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women’s brunch Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Black History Month Exhibits in Lex Park
The public is encouraged to visit the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park, MD, to explore the contributions of African-Americans in St. Mary’s County in honor of Black History Month.
Free Legal Expungement Clinics in Lex Park
Free legal services will be provided by Williams, McClernan, and Stack LLC to those seeking expungements of certain types of criminal records as allowable by Maryland law. The clinics will be held at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, MD.
