On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., firefighters in Calvert County responded to 3648 Valley Road in Port Republic, for the reported out…
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Governor Moore Requests Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration for Invasive Blue Catfish
By The Citizen on March 21, 2023
Governor Wes Moore is calling on the federal government to declare the expanding population of invasive fish species—including blue catfish, flathead catfish, and snakehead—to be…
Driver Sober This St. Patrick’s Day! “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” Safety Message
By The Citizen on March 16, 2023
This year, St. Patrick’s Day – March 17, 2023 – falls on a Friday. The celebratory day is one of the biggest drinking occasions of…
U.S. Marshals Service Initiate Fugitive Investigation for Former Maryland Governor’s Top Aide After Failure to Appear
By The Citizen on March 14, 2023
The U.S. Marshals Service has initiated an interstate fugitive investigation. It is now seeking to apprehend the former Maryland governor’s top aide after he failed…
Maryland State Police to Increase Patrols As St. Patrick’s Day Nears
By The Citizen on March 14, 2023
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Friday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to drink responsibly and avoid…
Maryland Comptroller Lierman Releases Statement on Updated Revenue Estimates
By The Citizen on March 13, 2023
Comptroller Brooke Lierman led her first meeting of the Board of Revenue Estimates and released the following statement regarding the Board of Revenue Estimates’ vote…
Daylight Saving Time “Spring Forward” Begins Sunday, March 12, 2023
By The Citizen on March 9, 2023
As the season changes, consumers should replace their batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to…
Maryland Department of Agriculture Expands Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone
By The Citizen on March 7, 2023
The Maryland Department of Agriculture today expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to include the following counties: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick,…
Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Urges Hyundai, Kia Owners to Get Free Updates Following TikTok Challenge Thefts
By The Citizen on March 3, 2023
The Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council is urging motorists who own certain makes and models of Hyundai and Kia cars to reach out to the…
Governor Moore Hosts Community Roundtable, Testifies in House Hearings in Support of the Fair Wage Act
By The Citizen on March 2, 2023
Governor Wes Moore hosted a community round table at the State House and testified in the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee Hearing in support of…
Charles County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Torch Run Fundraiser Raises Over $111,000
By The Citizen on February 24, 2023
That’s a wrap on our 2022 Torch Run fundraising! The final total raised in t-shirt and hat sales for 2022 by Charles County was over…
Prince Frederick VFD Hosting 76th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention
By The Citizen on February 23, 2023
The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department (PFVFD) is proud to announce that we will be hosting the 76th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SMVFA)…
University of Maryland Awards $30 Million to Projects Addressing Humanity’s Grand Challenges
By The Citizen on February 21, 2023
With an unprecedented $30 million investment, the University of Maryland (UMD) is accelerating solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems, including climate change,…
Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $5.1 Million for Gun Violence Prevention Programs
By The Citizen on February 21, 2023
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn…
Maryland Hunters Harvest 76,687 Deer for 2022-2023 Season
By The Citizen on February 20, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that deer hunters harvested 76,687 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 9,…