St. Mary’s Park Use Limited
The Maryland Department of Health is reporting the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Maryland has increased to 1,660, as of 10:10 am March 31. Reported cases in Southern Maryland: 15 in St. Mary’s County, 15 in Calvert County, and 40 in Charles County.
Theater Group Honors Actors, Performances
The Newtowne Players celebrated the theater group’s 15th season with the Triple Notch Awards on March 14 at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown.
Amid Pilot Shortage, Marine Corps Assessing F-35 Fleet
A shortage of pilots has the Marine Corps assessing the F-35’s place in its fleet. “Our continued inability to build and sustain an adequate inventory of F-35 pilots leads me to conclude that we must be pragmatic regarding our ability to support” the program,” Gen. David Berger said.
Hogan Issues Stay-at-Home Order
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has issued an executive order which institutes a stay-at-home order. Residents should only leave their homes for trips that are considered essential.
TPP Deadline to Nominate Member of Year
The Patuxent Partnership will accept nominations for its 2019 Member of the Year award through today, Wednesday, April 1.
Ospreys Return to Where They Were Born: Message From the Cap’n
Ospreys born in 2018 in the Chesapeake Bay will be among the scores of birds returning this month to seek a mate, begin courting, and then building permanent nesting sites to start raising young of their own. Here are some tips for learning about the returning fish hawks.
Navy Hospital Ships Deployed on Both Coasts
The Navy’s hospital ships — USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy — are deployed to New York and Los Angeles, respectively, to offer aid during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
More Cases of COVID-19 in St. Mary’s; 2 at Vets Home
The St. Mary’s County Health Department has confirmed that two additional St. Mary’s residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. One is a man in his 50s whose method of exposure is likely international travel and another is a man in his 70s whose method of exposure is still being determined. The health department also reported that two residents at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home tested positive.
DNR Accepting Entries in Photo Contest
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Photographers, novice or professional, can enter for the chance to win cash and other great prizes.
Leonardtown Rotary Accepting Grant Applications
The Leonardtown Rotary Club is opening its call for grant applications for 2020 from St. Mary’s County nonprofit programs and public services agencies.
