Army Mini-Drones Join the Afghanistan Mission
82nd Airborne Division used the Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System last week to support a foot patrol in Kandahar province — it marks the entry of mini-drones into counter-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan.
Hoyer Meets With UM Student Leaders
Leaders of the University of Maryland Student Government Association met last month with Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Take a Survey on Tick-Borne Illnesses
The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Summer Public Health Academy is hoping to get the community’s help with a survey on tick-borne illnesses. The health department and Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership are supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Senators Urge Expansion of F-35 Foreign Military Sales
Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Pat Toomey are leading the case that the US-led F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program should be expanded with additional foreign sales to create a stronger coalition of allies.
Noise Advisories Set for Webster Field, NAS Pax
Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that four to six low-altitude helicopter nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place through Aug. 20, 2019. The nighttime test events are scheduled from 9 to 11 pm.
Askey Update: Opportunity Zone Tax Credits
Cathy Askey of Askey, Askey & Associates will update the public on tax sheltering guidance regarding Opportunity Zone investments from 8:30 to 10:30 am Aug. 23 in Lexington Park, MD, sponsored by St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development.
Lighting Audit Can Save Businesses Cash
Small businesses in Southern Maryland might qualify for up to 80 percent rebates on their Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative bills for LED lighting retrofits, after getting a lighting audit.
1st Female Pilot Chosen for Marines’ F-35C Program
Lt. Catherine Stark of Erie, PA, was recently the first female Marine selected to train and fly the F-35C.
Century 21 Partners With Greenwell Foundation
The Greenwell Foundation is happy to announce a new partnership with Century 21 New Millennium’s California, MD, office.
County Committee to Study Possible YMCA
Eleven volunteers are needed for a YMCA Exploratory Committee.
