The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it has recommended awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of…
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NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for August 1-16, 2024 for Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River
By The Citizen on July 19, 2024
PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field Webster and Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised of a scheduled increase in…
Citizens and First Responders Save 71-Year-Old Bicyclist with CPR After Suffering Medical Emergency
By The Citizen on July 18, 2024
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 17751 Point Lookout Road in Park…
St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office Successfully Secures a $586,299 Competitive Grant to Continue Services for Crime Victims
By The Citizen on July 18, 2024
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling proudly announces the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) awarded the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County a…
Bubby Knott’s Legacy of Giving Lives On
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
The Great Mills Trading Post provided the following information from Karen Siebert, CFO: “As we try to move on in the light of our dad’s…
How to Stay Cool and Hydrated in the Heat: Essential Tips for Beating the Summer Sun
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
As the summer sun blazes and temperatures soar, staying cool and hydrated becomes crucial for your wellbeing. Whether you’re enjoying outdoor activities, working in the…
Public Comment Hearing on July 23, 2024 for SMECO Rate Case
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing on the rate increase request filed in May 2024 by the Southern Maryland Electric…
Boating Accidents Trend Down, Arrests Up During Operation Dry Water 2024
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
The Maryland Natural Resources Police reported a statistically safer weekend than years past during the July 4 weekend this year. Despite being the busiest boating…
Man Flown to Burn Center After Attempting to Light Brush Pile in St. Inigoes
By The Citizen on July 16, 2024
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 5:52 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 17000 block of Mt Zion Church Road in…
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $40,000 in Seed Grants to the Region
By The Citizen on July 16, 2024
The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce that nearly $40,000 in seed grants have been awarded to heritage tourism projects in Calvert,…
One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Utility Truck
By The Citizen on July 15, 2024
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 3:33 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Cedar Lane…
No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Rear-Ends Ambulance on Scene of Medical Call
By The Citizen on July 15, 2024
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 2:35 p.m., emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and Greenview Parkway in Great Mills,…
Woman Flown to Burn Center After Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 15, 2024
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 8:10 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Second District, Mechanicsville, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Hollywood and Seventh District were…
UPDATE: Woman Flown to Burn Center After Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 15, 2024
UPDATE 7/16/2024: According to a press release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire began on the RV’s interior was quickly discovered…
Public Cooling Centers Available in St. Mary’s County / Monday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By The Citizen on July 15, 2024
Due to extreme heat in the forecast for the beginning of this week, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for…