Defense Agencies to Replace $3.7B Procurement Dinosaur
The Navy and the Defense Contract Management Agency have both started the process of replacing the 1996-vintage Defense Department Standard Procurement System, which managed 800,000 contracts worth...
View ArticleSurvey to Assess Views on Higher Education Needs
Southern Maryland Higher Education Council, in concert with the Patuxent Partnership, has created a brief survey for regional businesses that will assess views on higher education needs. The Southern...
View ArticleHoyer Joins Amicus Brief in DOMA Case
SAYS DOMA IS “DISCRIMINATORY” AND “MUST BE STRUCK DOWN” Today, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer joined 212 House and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court in...
View ArticleWhat Could You Do With Your $52K ?
In the nearly four years since Senate Democrats last passed a budget, government spending has driven our national debt up past $16 trillion (and rising). That’s more than $52,000 for every man, woman,...
View ArticleDaycare House Fire Heroes Honored
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners paid tribute to citizens, who were instrumental in the saving of lives in a house fire that was Norma Jean’s Daycare. Each of...
View ArticleTEDCO Provides Assistance to Area Businesses
Area businesses may be eligible for free business mentoring and technical assistance from the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). TEDCO has a strong record of supporting early stage...
View ArticleJoseph Daniel Balsbaugh, 50
Joseph Daniel Balsbaugh, 50, of Alexandria, VA formerly from St. Mary’s County, MD passed away on March 1 in Alexandria, VA. Born on Oct. 7, 1962 in Brunswick, MA, he was the son of Earl Elmer...
View ArticleElizabeth “Liz” Jean Gelestino, 62
Elizabeth “Liz” Jean Gelestino, 62, of Lexington Park formerly from Suitland, passed away on March 2 in Leonardtown. Born on August 10, 1950 in Harlan County, KY., she was the daughter of Ian French...
View ArticleJoshua Nicolas Bembo
Joshua Nicolas Bembo earned his angel wings on March 01. During his final moments, he was surrounded by family and friends whom he touched in many special ways throughout his short, yet very memorable...
View ArticleSMC Chamber 2013 Legislative Breakfast & Briefing
The St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce held a Legislative Breakfast and Briefing Session on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Old Breton Inn in Leonardtown. The breakfast was sponsored by SMECO, Wyle,...
View ArticleSHA Warns Snow & Wind May Make Driving Treacherous
Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are preparing for a storm forecasted to begin later today and continue into Wednesday, with the possibility of significant accumulations and travel...
View ArticleAccident on Leonardtown Road Impacts Traffic
On Tuesday March 5th, 2013 at approximately 0719 am, Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to the area of Northbound Leonardtown Road and Prince Frederick Road for a...
View ArticlePolice in Charles County Seek Assistance Locating Burglary Suspect
Detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division have obtained an arrest warrant for Michael Turner Bice, 20, of Mechanicsville, after linking him to a home...
View ArticleCommunity Services Spring GUIDE Available March 6
The Charles County Department of Community Services Spring edition of The Guide will be available March 6 online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com. Printed copies are available at your local community...
View ArticleCCPS Accepting Applications for Pre-Kindergarten
Calvert County Public Schools is now accepting applications for pre-kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. The pre-kindergarten program was developed by the Maryland State Department of Education...
View ArticleGirls Basketball Going to State!!
The North Point Girls Basketball team will play Roosevelt in the 4A state semifinal game on Thursday, March 7, at the RAC Arena on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Tip-off is...
View ArticleWinter Awards Night Postponed
North Point High School The Winter Awards Night Program has been moved from Tuesday, March 12 to Tuesday, March 16. The program will start at 6:00 PM in the North Point Gym.
View ArticleSHA Warns of Slick Spots as Temps Drop
As Dusk Comes, Pavement Temperatures Will Drop and Cause Slick Spots Though the predicted heavy snowfall mostly missed the Baltimore/Washington metro areas, highway crews remain prepared for additional...
View ArticleThirty-Sixth Annual Model United Nations Conference
This past weekend, Chopticon and Leonardtown high school students participated in the Thirty-Sixth Annual Model United Nations Conference sponsored by Old Dominion University under the guidance of Mr....
View ArticleCCPS MSA Testing Information
Calvert County Public School’s second day of MSA testing, previously scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, for students in grades 3-8, will occur on the first full day students are back in school....
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