On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at approximately 1:22 a.m., a worker for the State Highway Administration called 911 to report a vehicle attempted to drive…
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Maryland State Police Warn of Online Frauds and Scams Involving Puppies
By The Citizen on July 6, 2020
We have seen a recent increase in online scams related to puppies (Yorkies & Pomeranians) for sale on various websites such as Facebook, Craigslist, etc.,…
Southern Maryland Agriculture Development Commision Introduces Farmer Mini Grant Program
By The Citizen on July 6, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic virus affecting all aspects of life, and certain agriculture/farm businesses severely, the SMADC board has committed a round of the…
VIDEO: Eight Firefighters Injured After Structure Fire in Great Mills, State Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on July 4, 2020
On Saturday, July 4, 2020, at approximately 2:25 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Solomons, St. Leonard, and Ridge responded to…
UPDATE: Eight Firefighters Injured After Structure Fire in Great Mills, Cause of Fire Remains Under Investigation
By The Citizen on July 4, 2020
UPDATE 7/6/2020: On Saturday, July 4, 2020, at 3:19 p.m., 43 firefighters from St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties responded to 22360 Douglas Court in Great…
MDOT MVA Offices Closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in Observance of Independence Day
By The Citizen on July 3, 2020
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance…
Police in Calvert County Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Thomas Johnson Bridge
By The Citizen on July 3, 2020
On Friday, July 3, 2020, at approximately 12:12 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from St. Mary’s and Calvert County responded to the Thomas Johnson…
UPDATE: Lusby Man Killed and Port Republic Man Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision on Thomas Johnson Bridge
By The Citizen on July 3, 2020
UPDATE 10:00 A.M: On July 3, 2020 at approximately 12:10 a.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team were…
First Responders Across Maryland Get Boost in Wireless Communications with Public Safety Communications Enhancements
By The Citizen on July 2, 2020
Maryland’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements statewide. This…
Troopers To Continue Increased Enforcement Through The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
By The Citizen on July 2, 2020
Maryland state troopers will be extra vigilant looking for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers this Independence Day weekend to ensure travelers get to their holiday…
St. Mary’s and Calvert County Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
By The Citizen on July 1, 2020
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East central St. Marys County and Southeastern Calvert County until 1:15…
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs to Host More Youth Baseball Day Camps Coached by MLB Veterans on July 6, and July 20, 2020
By The Citizen on June 30, 2020
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced their plans to host two more Youth Baseball Day Camps, the week of July 6th, and the week of…
Maryland State Police Announces All Pending Firearm Purchase Background Investigations Complete
By The Citizen on June 30, 2020
Four days of around-the-clock work resulted in the completion of all pending background investigations for regulated firearm purchase applicants that had been delayed due to…
Governor Hogan and Superintendent Salmon Announce $210 Million in COVID-19 Relief For Remote Learning and Targeted Tutoring
By The Citizen on June 29, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Karen Salmon today announced $210 million in additional funding to help Maryland schools and students most affected by the…
Governor Hogan Proclaims Freedom of the Press Day
By The Citizen on June 28, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed June 28 “Freedom of the Press Day” in honor of the five Capital Gazette employees who were murdered in the…