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…
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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…
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…
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…
Maryland Welcomes More Than 43.5 Million Visitors in 2022
By The Citizen on November 10, 2023
Visitor volume, spending top pre-pandemic levels with more than 43.5 million people visiting Maryland in 2022 and spent $19.4 billion, topping pre-pandemic levels, according to…
LSM Launches Free Lecture Series with Dr. David Steiner Discussing the Restoration of America’s Schools Nov. 16, 2023
By The Citizen on November 7, 2023
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) invites the public to join them for breakfast and hear from celebrated scholar, author and executive director of the Johns Hopkins…
Researchers Enlist Community Help in Studying Increase of Ticks in Western Maryland
By The Citizen on November 6, 2023
Ticks were once rare in Western Maryland, but the disease-carrying arachnids are on the rise in the region. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and…
October 2023: 40 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported
By The Citizen on November 2, 2023
Maryland transportation and safety officials are urging all travelers in the state to rededicate themselves to safety on our roadway as preliminary data for 2023…
Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Remind Motorists About Tips to Reduce Vehicle Thefts
By The Citizen on November 2, 2023
As the weather begins to get colder, and as the holiday season approaches, it is more important than ever that motorists take proper precautions to…
Youth, Veteran, and Military Waterfowl Hunting Days Announced for 2023-24
By The Citizen on October 31, 2023
Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel will be afforded a great opportunity to experience the tradition of waterfowl hunting on two special hunt days:…
Maryland State Police to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct.28th
By The Citizen on October 25, 2023
Maryland State Police are asking people to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during national drug take back day. Citizens can drop off unused prescription…
The Week in Winners: Big Winning Tickets Remain Unclaimed in St. Mary’s, Charles and Anne Arundel County
By The Citizen on October 24, 2023
A $510,000 Multi-Match jackpot won on a ticket sold in Hagerstown, and two FAST PLAY tickets worth $124,754 and $121,527 sold in Leonardtown and Glen Burnie, respectively, were the…
Warm Winters, Low Water Flow Are Leading Factors in Poor Striped Bass Spawn
By The Citizen on October 22, 2023
Environmental factors such as warmer, drier winters and decreased spring water flow rates are likely driving forces behind the diminished spawning success of striped bass…
Highest Number of NAVAIR Employees Ever Recognized in The Women of Color STEM Awards
By The Citizen on October 22, 2023
Thirteen employees from across Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) – the highest number of employees ever awarded – were recognized at the annual Women of…
Chesapeake Bay 2023 Young-of-Year Striped Bass Survey Results Announced
By The Citizen on October 22, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced results of this year’s juvenile striped bass survey, which tracks the reproductive success of Maryland’s state fish in…