Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order to advance Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan. The order—one of the most comprehensive on climate change issued by a…
Posts published in “All News”
Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Stalking, After Threatening a Correction Officer and his Family
By The Citizen on June 6, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Mechanicsville, for the…
St. Mary’s County Administrator, David Weiskopf Recognized as Public Servant of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce
By The Citizen on June 5, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) is proud to announce that County Administrator, David Weiskopf was recognized as the Public Servant of the Year by the…
St. Mary Catholic Church, Newport Celebrates 350 Years
By The Citizen on June 5, 2024
St. Mary Catholic Church, Newport is celebrating a significant milestone in 2024: 350 years since its founding in 1674. It is the third oldest continuously…
Maryland Spring Turkey Hunters Harvest 4,959 Birds
By The Citizen on June 5, 2024
Maryland hunters harvested 4,959 wild turkeys during the 2024 spring regular and junior turkey seasons. This year’s harvest was 7% lower than the record amount…
Health Department Awarded $5 Million Grant to Continue Operations at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub
By The Citizen on June 4, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been awarded $5 million in grant funding through the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) Health Equity Resource…
Pax River Extends Hours, Lanes to Aid Traffic Flow Beginning June 5
By The Citizen on June 4, 2024
Effective Wednesday, June 5, 2024, NAS Patuxent River NAS Patuxent River will open Gate 2 to traffic starting at 5:30 a.m. Non-commercial vehicle traffic will…
Demolition of South Coral Drive Begins The End to An Era for Lexington Park
By The Citizen on June 4, 2024
The end of an era has begun today. Demolition of the old Lexington Park Volunteer Fire Department / Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Station 3…
UPDATE: Man Charged After Setting Motel Room on Fire That Injures 2 and Displaces 46
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
UPDATE 6/4/2024 – Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal Press Release: A Leonardtown man was arrested after setting a hotel room on fire yesterday…
UPDATE: Suspect in Custody, 2 Injured and 46 Displaced After Arson Fire at California Motel
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
UPDATE @ 10:30 p.m.: On Monday, June 3, 2024, at approximately 8:05 p.m., police responded to the Super Eight Motel located at 22801 Three Notch Road…
UPDATE: Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Suspects in Credit Card Skimming Case at Dollar General Store in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
UPDATE 6/3/2024: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance identifying and locating the individuals shown in these pictures in connection with the discovery of…
Trail Life USA Troop MD-0513 Celebrates Freedom Award for Three Rangemen
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
Zachary Van Ryswick, Joseph Cress, and Noah Foster, members of Trail Life USA Troop MD-0513, will be awarded the Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is…
Family Displaced After Large House Fire in Hughesville, Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Prince George’s County responded to the 6900 block of…
Hollywood Man Arrested After Pointing a Gun at a Group of People at George B. Cecil Park in Valley Lee
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man with a gun at George B. Cecil Park in Valley Lee.…
301 Derby Dames To Host Patuxant Roller Derby
By The Citizen on June 2, 2024
On Saturday, June 15th the 301 Derby Dames will host Patuxant Roller Derby at the Charles County Fairgrounds Grand Hall located at 8440 Fairground Road,…