On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 4:55 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Pegg Road and Pacific Drive in…
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Public Advisory: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Partner Agencies to Conduct Search Operation
By The Citizen on November 16, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies will conduct a search operation beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting throughout the day Friday, November…
First Responders in Southern Maryland Respond to Multiple Calls of Smoke Believed to be Caused by Virginia Wildfires
By The Citizen on November 16, 2023
Firefighters in St. Mary’s County have responded to multiple smoke investigations and even a smoke in a building incident due to smoke that is believed…
Letter to the Editor: Bluegrass for Hospice 2023 and It’s Triumphant Return
By The Citizen on November 16, 2023
November 12, 2023, Letter to the Editor, After a 5-year hiatus, Bluegrass for Hospice 2023 turned out to be an overwhelming success. Better than any…
Accelerant Detection K9 “Blondie” Joins Office of the State Fire Marshal
By The Citizen on November 15, 2023
When K9 “Kachina” retired nearly two months ago on a Friday, her handler, Master Deputy Oliver Alkire, was back in class the following Monday to…
St. Mary’s County Museums to Host Free Family Holiday Events & Exhibits
By The Citizen on November 15, 2023
St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum is pleased to present…
CSM Celebrates 25 Adult Graduates for Returning to School to Earn Their High School Diplomas
By The Citizen on November 15, 2023
The faculty and staff of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined the families and friends of 25 Adult Education Program graduates Nov. 1 to…
22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial to be held Sunday, December 3, 2023
By The Citizen on November 15, 2023
In a poignant commemoration of lives lost to homicide, community members are cordially invited to participate in the 22nd Annual Silent Angel Memorial hosted by…
Roadway Opened for the Extension of FDR Blvd in California, MD
By The Citizen on November 14, 2023
The roadway opening for the extension of FDR Blvd (Phase 3A) is scheduled to open today around 3:30 p.m.. Please drive with caution and yield…
Amish Quilt Auction at Grove Farm Lane in Mechanicsville – 11/18/2023
By The Citizen on November 14, 2023
Amish Quilt Auction @ Grove Farm Lane 37689 Grove Farm Lane Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Nov 18 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Experience a St. Mary’s…
Former Chopticon High School Safety and Security Assistant Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
By The Citizen on November 13, 2023
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that following a two-day bench trial, Davon Natrell Stewart, 22, was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor. The sexual…
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Presents CSM Foundation with $100,000
By The Citizen on November 13, 2023
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) recently presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with a $100,000 gift as part of a renewed partnership…
Over 9.1 Millions Acres of Chesapeake Bay Watershed Now Protected
By The Citizen on November 12, 2023
Annapolis, MD— As of 2022, data collected by the Chesapeake Bay Program show that 9.1 million acres of land in the Chesapeake Bay watershed—roughly 22% of…
Care Net Clergy Cycle a Huge Success with Over $40,000 Raised!
By The Citizen on November 12, 2023
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland (Care Net SoMD) held its third annual Clergy Cycle on October 21st, 2023. On the chilly October morning,…
MDOT Invites Families of Crash Victims to Maryland Remembers Event on November 21st, 2023
By The Citizen on November 12, 2023
Ahead of the holiday season, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office is inviting friends and families of all crash victims…