Volunteers Needed for WARM Shelter Program
Three Oaks Center wants to remind local residents that WARM, Wrapping Arms Round Many, winter emergency sheltering program for the homeless in St. Mary’s County is in need of volunteers to help with registration and to be van drivers.
‘Warm Wear’ Distribution Oct. 26 – Church of Ascension
“Warm Wear” Distribution plus HOPE Mobile Food Drop will be at Church of the Ascension — Saturday, Oct. 26, opening at 9 am. Come early, quantities are limited.
Flu Shots at East Run Center on Oct. 25
No time to get your flu shot? Visit a MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital drive-thru community flu clinic at its East Run Center in Lexington Park and you won’t have to get out of your car.
Hospital Marks Decade With MedStar Health
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is celebrating a milestone this month. October 2019 marks a decade that St. Mary’s Hospital has been with the MedStar Health system.
Barrett Sworn In as Air Force Secretary
New Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett was sworn in late last week. She is the 25th secretary of the service and the fourth woman to serve as the Air Force’s top civilian leader.
Cummings’ Funeral Postpones Groundbreaking for A&I Center
Beloved Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings’ funeral on Friday, Oct. 25, prompted the postponement of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Academic & Innovation Center at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.
Nominations Open for TPP Board
The Patuxent Partnership Board of Directors will appoint new directors at the Annual Meeting on Oct. 30. Individual, academic, and corporate members interested in serving on the board of directors are encouraged to submit their nomination for consideration by the Board Development Committee.
Funds Secured for Maryland Opioid Project
The University of Maryland, College Park will receive $1,099,865 in federal funding for its Strengthening the Capacity of Rural Maryland to Address Opioid Misuse project, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Bird Strike Grounds Navy Aircraft at Pax
An E-6B Mercury, a nuclear command-and-control plane, hit a bird while landing at NAS Patuxent River on Oct. 2. The Navy estimates the damage due to the bird strike at about $2 million.
Airport Business Walk Set Oct. 24
St. Mary’s County Regional Airport will host a walking tour Oct. 24 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Get a close up view of the new and future assets at the expanding airport campus.
