As the Vice President of Human Resources for Sabre Systems, Inc., Deb Kliman is keenly aware of the skills and qualifications necessary to succeed in the technology industry. In addition, she sees firsthand the need for these qualified individuals to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing technology driven world. Recently, Ms. Kliman saw...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees met virtually Friday, October 16, beginning at 4:50 p.m. The Board acted on several items including approving the curriculum for the College’s 25th major in neuroscience. The Academic Affairs Committee endorsed the new major at the suggestion of faculty and staff challenged with recommending new college...
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On October 16, Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Secretary of Health Robert Neall issued orders updating safe capacity limits for outdoor sporting and entertainment venues, while maintaining face covering requirements and strict public health protocols. The governor’s order limits spectators at outdoor sporting venues to 10% of total capacity, including at M&T Bank Stadium...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved $552.992 to be used for supplemental staff, ambulances, and related equipment partnering with the Rescue Squads to deliver Emergency Medical Services in St. Mary’s County during their regular business meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20. In his request for funding, Director of Emergency Services, Stephen Walker briefed the Commissioners...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown and opened at 9 a.m. with a Public Hearing for the Office of the County Attorney on the disposition of public property. The Commissioners presented three proclamations for Economic Development Week, Red Ribbon Week...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced the release of the State of Maryland’s initial draft COVID-19 mass vaccination plan, which was submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week. Read the draft plan. “In anticipation of a COVID-19 vaccine, Maryland stands ready to order, distribute, and administer it effectively and rapidly as...
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NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 2 will be open during the hours of high-volume traffic only (5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 22 – Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. The NAS Patuxent River Gate 2 Pass and ID office remains open during normal business hours Monday through Friday from...
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Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department will be hosting trunk or treating on Saturday, October 31st 7:00 p.m., to 9:00 p.m., located at the Newburg Volunteer Fire Department/Rescue Squad at 12245 Rock Point Road in Newburg. Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad will be hosting a safe Halloween candy giveaway at their station located...
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On Tuesday, June 4th, 2019, along the DC/Montgomery County Maryland line, at 5:04 p.m., an alarm for a fire was sounded for residence at 5223 Western Avenue, Northwest. Among the units responding to the scene was Truck 14, designated as the first due truck. Hearing the arriving engine reporting smoke showing all sides, the...
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The Naval Air Station Patuxent River Drill Hall will be closed for cleaning from Tuesday, October 20, to Sunday, October 25, following a report that two staff members who have since tested positive for COVID were in the Drill Hall in the days prior to exhibiting symptoms. While there is no indication that infection...
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NSWCDD Range Noise Advisory: NSWCDD plans to conduct range testing Monday through Friday, October 19-23, that could produce very loud noise in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. Testing is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone – as described in 33 CFR 334.230 – will...
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the FBI are committed to protecting the rights of all Marylanders to vote. U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office are issuing this warning to educate voters about the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a robbery investigation. On Thursday, October 8, 2020, at 4:20 p.m., the victim was in the parking lot of the Race-N-Inn Store in Budds Creek to deliver crabs to a customer when the victim noticed the suspect exiting the...
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Criminal Summons Served- September 2020 09/01/20- Robert Matthew Duke, age 33 of no fixed address- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Hartzell# 97. CASE# 51870-20 09/02/20- Miguel Angel Vasquez, age 31 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Fenwick# 338. CASE# 54366-20 09/02/20- Callie Anne Whitney, age 21 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep....
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On October 17, 2020, Cpl. Roszell responded to the La Quinta Inn & Suites located on Three Notch Road in California, for the reported disturbance. Employees requested Terrell Devantee Atkins, age 21 of Avenue, be removed from the business after causing a loud disturbance in a hotel room. Atkins was told to leave the...
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Public Notification Announcement – Interruption of Public Water Supply – Piney Point. Water station repairs are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 and may affect areas in Piney Point including the Harry Lundeburg School and Lighthouse Road to the St. George Island Bridge. The repairs may result in a temporary interruption of water...
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UPDATE 10/20/2020: On Saturday, October 17, 2020, at approximately 2:50 a.m., police responded to the area of Columbus Drive for the report of shots fired. Police arrived in the area and located one vehicle which was stopped with the occupants interviewed, they were let go a short time later. While on the scene canvassing...
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On Monday, October 19, 2020, at approximately 8:00 a.m., police responded to Liberty Street in Lexington Park, for the complaint of shots fired. One witness advised after hearing the shot(s), subjects in the area were observed leaving on foot and in a vehicle. The vehicle described by a witness was located on Hancock Road;...
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Beginning October 26, 2020, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will offer free flu vaccine to children (ages 3 – 18 years) at its SMCHD COVID-19 Testing Sites, during testing hours listed below: SMCHD Main Office: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown For assistance or accommodations,...
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U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur announced awards of $622,883 in Department of Justice grants to the Maryland Office of the Public Defender to support juvenile justice initiatives to reduce crime and recidivism associated with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. “These grant funds will assist youth offenders with mental illness or co-occurring mental health and...
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Registration for the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Winter Session opened on Monday, October 19, 2020 offering students the opportunity to take a full course in four weeks. The Winter Session begins December 21, 2020. It is an opportunity for students to get ahead or explore an area of interest, catch up on general...
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U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur announced $10,199,380 in Department of Justice grants to benefit law enforcement officers in the District of Maryland. The grants, awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Programs, are part of over $54 million in funding nationwide to provide services that protect officers and improve overall public safety. OJP’s Bureau...
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The Department of Justice announced grant awards totaling more than $341 million to help fight America’s addiction crisis. Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan discussed this year’s grant awards during a roundtable discussion of mental health and addiction issues led by Second Lady Karen Pence. “The addiction...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County with the YMCA of the Chesapeake have commissioned a study to explore the possibility of a YMCA in St. Mary’s County. We are assessing community interest and would like to invite you to give us your feedback. https://ymcachesapeake.org/ – To take the survey, click the link and then...
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Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland finished ninth in the nation for response to the 2020 Census. More than 2.2 million households were counted, representing a total of 99.9 percent of the state’s population. “Our administration is proud that even amid all of this year’s challenges, Marylanders stepped up with one of the country’s...
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