The safety of roads for all citizens is a top priority for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO). We continue to receive complaints regarding…
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Programs Receive National Awards
By The Citizen on August 6, 2024
Two St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) initiatives received awards last week from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). NACCHO, the…
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Announces Annual Tee-It-Up for Kids Golf Tournament
By The Citizen on August 6, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s (SMCG) Department of Recreation & Parks is pleased to announce that the Tee-It-Up for Kids golf tournament (formerly known as the…
Maryland Casinos Generate $169.8 Million in Gaming Revenue During July 2024
By The Citizen on August 6, 2024
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $169,821,301 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2024, a decrease of $4,501,777 (-2.6%) compared to…
UPDATE: Great Mills Woman Sentenced to 61 Years in Prison for Dismemberment Murder of Boyfriend
By The Citizen on August 5, 2024
UPDATE 8/5/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Michelina Desiree Goodwin, 46, of Great Mills, Maryland was sentenced to 61 years in prison, the…
UPDATE: Man Found in Well Identified, Police Continue Investigation Into Death and House Fire
By The Citizen on August 5, 2024
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a Callaway man whose body was discovered at the bottom of a well outside of his residence…
CSM Receives $375,000 Safety Grant from Maryland Higher Education Commission to Enhance Security Measures
By The Citizen on August 5, 2024
The Maryland Higher Education Commission in July awarded the College of Southern Maryland $375,000 from its Campus Safety Grant Program. This substantial investment will improve security…
State Police Ready For National Night Out Across Maryland on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
By The Citizen on August 5, 2024
The Maryland Department of State Police is eager to engage with communities across Maryland for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen bonds…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Overturns in Clements
By The Citizen on August 5, 2024
On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 1:22 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 24990 Budds Creek Road in Clements,…
UPDATE: State Police and Fire Marshal Investigate House Fire, Missing Person, and Body Found in Well
By The Citizen on August 4, 2024
UPDATE 8/4/2024: The Maryland State Police and the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal are actively investigating a house fire, a missing person report,…
UPDATE: Police in Calvert County Capture Man Who Brutally Stabbed Two Women in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 4, 2024
UPDATE 8/4/2024:Police in St. Mary’s County responded to a report of a stabbing on Ronald Drive, in Lexington Park, at approximately 4:45 a.m. on August…
Road Safety Reminder: Watch Out for Horse and Buggies While Driving in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on August 4, 2024
When driving in Southern Maryland, it’s crucial to remember the unique challenges posed by sharing the road with the Amish and Mennonite communities. These groups…
Police in Calvert County Capture Convicted Rapist Arrested After Two Women Stabbed in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 3, 2024
UPDATE 8/3/2024: Terek Damaury Ross, 28, of Greensboro, North Carolina was arrested and charged with the following Attempted Murder First Degree (2 Counts) Attempted Murder…
No Injuries After Small Fire in Great Mills Townhouse, State Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on August 3, 2024
On Friday, August 2, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, and Hollywood responded to the 22000 block of St.…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Serious Collision with Entrapment in Chaptico
By The Citizen on August 3, 2024
On Friday, August 2, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Maddox Road and Rivendell Way…