Death-Defying F35 Maneuvers on Display
Long in coming, but now that it has arrived, the F35 fighter jet is winning over pilots and spectators with its death defying capabilities.
Van Hollen Is CSM Commencement Speaker
US Sen. Chris Van Hollen will deliver the keynote address at the College of Southern Maryland graduation ceremony Jan. 17.
Hoyer: Dec. ’18 Jobs Report Encouraging
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest jobs report shows that payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December 2018, and the unemployment
rate rose to 3.9 percent.
Settlement Reached in Fitzgerald Collision
Olympic Steamship Company, owner of the merchant vessel, the ACX Crystal, that collided with the USS Fitzgerald in 2017, will pay the US government nearly $27 million as part of a settlement agreement. Seven sailors drowned.
Lex Park ArtsPark Stalls, Festival Canceled
The St. Mary’s County Community Development Corporation has canceled its 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival and put its plans for a Lexington Park ArtsPark on hold after conditions changed regarding long-anticipated funding.
Positioning, Navigation, Timing Conference Postponed
The Patuxent Partnership will host a conference on matters related to Positioning, Navigation, and Timing in GPS-denied environments — locations where GPS is not allowed for various reasons. The conference is set for Feb. 5, 2019, from 8 am to 2:30 pm at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, MD.
Is Acting DefSec Playing Favorites?
Acting DefSec Patrick Shanahan’s remarks during his 18 months at the Pentagon have spurred accusations that he is boosting his former employer Boeing, fueling questions about whether he harbors a bias against other big military contractors.
St. Mary’s Govt. Operational Status for Jan. 14
Here’s an updated list of closures and schedule changes for St. Mary’s County Government effective Monday, Jan. 14.
Pax Partnership Announces New Leadership
The Patuxent Partnership has announced New Leadership for the new year. The 2019 Board of Directors has been appointed, with five new members and returning members to fill the slate of officers and board members.
First Baby of 2019 Born to St. Inigoes Couple
One St. Inigoes couple had extra reason to celebrate on New Year’s Day as they are the parents of the First Baby of 2019 born at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.
