The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The…
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UPDATE: Two Injured After Ambulance is Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on March 28, 2024
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, at approximately 11:01 a.m., Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Ambulance 796 advised they were involved in a head-on collision and needed…
U.S. Navy Delivers First P-8A Poseidon Aircraft for Increment 3 Block 2 Modifications
By The Citizen on March 28, 2024
The U.S. Navy delivered the first P-8A Poseidon aircraft to be modified with Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities to Boeing on March 27, enabling the…
Former Maryland International Raceway Track Owner, Larry Clayton, Passes Away
By The Citizen on March 27, 2024
What a rough week for Maryland. It is with great sadness that we announce former Maryland International Raceway (MIR) track owner, Larry Clayton, passed away…
One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Great Mills
By The Citizen on March 27, 2024
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at approximately 4:52 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road and Ryan Lane…
Upcoming Solar Eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024 – Information and Safety Tips
By The Citizen on March 27, 2024
A partial solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024. In Calvert County, the eclipse will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. and end…
Chaptico Man Charged with Murder of 26-Year-Old Man at Sheetz in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 26, 2024
Tavion Sommerville, 18, of Chaptico, is currently incarcerated in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center facing murder charges. Sommerville was charged with first degree murder,…
NAVAIR Leadership, Programs to Present at Annual Sea-Air-Space Expo on April 8, 2024
By The Citizen on March 26, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD – A discussion panel featuring Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) leaders Adm. Carl Chebi, Rear Adm. John Dougherty,…
St. Mary’s County Native Rachel LaBatt Returning as Finalist for Miss Maryland USA 2024 as Miss St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
St. Mary’s County native, Rachel LaBatt is excited to announce she is returning as a finalist for Miss Maryland USA 2024, as Miss St Mary’s…
Celebrating Maryland Day – March 25th, 2024
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
What is Maryland Day? On March 25, 1634, the Ark and the Dove, carrying 150 European settlers, landed on St. Clements Island. In 1916, the…
No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Flips in California
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of St. Andrews Church Road at FDR…
Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event Kicks Off Multi-Year 250th Anniversary at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in coordination with the Southern Maryland 250th Committee, Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, and numerous Southern Maryland civic organizations,…
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet in May 2024
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2024 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 8, 2024,…
Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Webster Outlying Field April 10-12, 2024
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place…
New Contract Award to Deliver 17 New Block III Super Hornet Aircraft and Critical Technical Data for Fleet
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
The U.S. Navy awarded The Boeing Company a $1.3 billion contract March 19 for the purchase of 17 F/A-18 Super Hornets and delivery of a…