SMECO 75 Bike Ride Coming Up
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is committed to the community, and each year it raises money for a different charity in the region through two main fund-raisers: the SMECO 75 Bike Ride in June and the Charity Golf Tournament in October.
A New Nickname for the F-35A?
The F-16 is called the Viper, the A-10 is the Warthog, the F-4 is the Rhino. It was just a matter of time before the F-35 Lightning II got a nickname.
Engineering Students Receive Full Scholarships
A pair of engineering students at the College of Southern Maryland have received Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarships from the US Department of Defense. Lusby’s Kevin Jackson, 22, and Dentsville’s Noah Schaeffer, 20, received scholarships that will pay for the remainder of their undergraduate education.
Contractors Conference Set for May 22
Small business government contractors are invited to attend the 11th annual Southern Maryland Government Contractors Conference on May 22 from 1 to 5 pm at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
County Needs Election Judges
The gubernatorial election is coming up this year, and election judges are being sought for the June 26, 2018, primary and Nov. 6, 2018, general election.
Gelrud Golf Tourney to Benefit 3 Oaks
The annual Jack Gelrud Memorial Golf Tournament will be held from 7:30 am to 2 pm Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the Breton Bay Golf & Country Club at 21935 Society Hill Road in Leonardtown, Maryland. The golf event will benefit Three Oaks Center in Lexington Park.
Installation Ceremony Set for CSM’s President
The College of Southern Maryland’s Presidential Installation Ceremony for Dr. Maureen Murphy will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the college’s La Plata Campus.
Flagging on Solomons Bridge May 20
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine maintenance to the Gov. Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge at the Calvert/St. Mary’s County border. Crews will be clearing bridge drains between 6 am and 2 pm Sunday, May 20.
Feedback Sought Through ArtsPark Survey
The entire St. Mary’s County region can benefit from the Lexington Park ArtsPark, and right now the Healthy Eating & Active Living Action Team is hoping to find out what could make the park even better.
Save the Date for Hoyer Bull Roast
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s annual Bull Roast and Birthday Party will be held Friday, June 8, 2018, from 6 to 8 pm. The event will be held rain or shine at the Newton White Mansion at 2708 Enterprise Road in Mitchellville, Maryland.





















