Due to the high temperatures expected this week into the weekend, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public.…
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Launch of St. Mary’s County Public Health Corps
By The Citizen on July 9, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with Assisted Management Solutions and Data Research Group to launch the St. Mary’s County Public Health…
State Fire Marshal Continues Investigation Into Large Barn Fire in Huntingtown
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
UPDATE 7/9/2024: On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 10:20 p.m., firefighters responded to 541 Walton Road in Huntingtown, for the structure on fire. 40 firefighters…
First Responders Searching for Missing Teen Male at Hallowing Point Boat Ramp/Benedict Bridge
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
UPDATE 7/9/2024: The missing person from the Benedict Bridge has been identified as Alex Garcia-Lopez. He is a 19-year-old Hispanic male that was last seen…
St. Mary’s County Continues to be Plagued by Shootings with Few Arrests Made
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
On July 3, 2024, police in apprehended Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, on a search and seizure warrant. Mason was arrested for his…
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to Host Public Forum on July 23, 2024
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) will host a Public Forum on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the CSMC meeting room,…
Calvert Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert for July 8-11, 2024 Due to Heat
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
Due to forecasted high temperatures for Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the…
Maryland Waterfowl Hunting Blind Site Lottery Opens July 15, 2024
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply for a 2024-2025 waterfowl blind site license. From July 15…
One Firefighter Injured After La Plata House Fire, Cause Remains Under Investigation
By The Citizen on July 6, 2024
On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to the 6900 block of Ellenwood Court in La Plata, for…
Large Structure Destroyed After Fire in Huntingtown, Cause Under Investigation
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:22 p.m., firefighters from North Beach and surrounding departments responded to the 600 block of Walton Road in Huntingtown,…
One Injured After Golf Cart Occupied by Five Juveniles Overturns in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 5:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hidden Pond Court and Cedar Grove…
Lexington Park Man Arrested in Connection to June 2024 Shooting
By The Citizen on July 3, 2024
During the early morning hours of July 3, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, MD, on…
Wildewood and Town Creek Fourth of July 2024 Parade Routes and Times!
By The Citizen on July 3, 2024
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department is again participating in their annual Fourth of July Parade in Town Creek. This…
Eleven of 12 St. Mary’s County Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks
By The Citizen on July 3, 2024
On June 25, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks. The covert compliance checks…
Owners of Hill’s Country-Store Announce Closing of Store on September 29, 2024
By The Citizen on July 3, 2024
Hill’s Country-Store owners announced on Monday, July 1st, 2024, they plan to close the store this September. “It is with Great Sadness to inform you…