The Farmer’s Almanac calls the March full moon the “Worm Moon,” a name that originated among Native American tribes. The name marks the changing of…
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Firefighters Respond to Large Brush Fire in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 9, 2025
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown and Second District responded to the 23000 block of Point Lookout Road in…
Despite Severe Fall Fire Weather, Maryland Wildfire Damage Less Extensive During 2024 Than Previous Year
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
The number of wildfires in Maryland during 2024 was much higher than the ten-year average, but acreage burned was significantly lower, according to the Maryland Forest…
UPDATE: Richard Wilson Jr, age 86 Still Missing Months Later, Police Seeking Assistance
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
UPDATE 3/6/2025: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is continuing to search for Richard Wilson Jr., age 86, who has been missing from his Waldorf…
UPDATE: More Charges Added for Prince Frederick Man Who Filmed Firefighters for Social Media is Charged with Arson
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
UPDATE 3/5/2025: The social media creator arrested last Friday in Charles County was arrested today in St. Mary’s County on nearly identical charges. Joshua Christian-Stanley…
MDOT SHA Conducting Routine Inspection on Thomas Johnson Bridge, Sunday, March 9th, 2025
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will conduct a routine inspection on the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert and…
Maryland Stocking Up for Spring 2025 Trout Fishing Season
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
Maryland’s trout season officially opens March 29 at 6:30 a.m., and the Department of Natural Resources is set to release thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden,…
Southern Maryland Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
UPDATE 3/5/2025: This Afternoon and Tonight – A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will impact the region later this morning and continue into this…
Southern Maryland Under Elevated Fire Conditions, Possible Severe Weather and Strong Storms This Week
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Today and Tonight – Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. NWS advises of Elevated fire weather conditions are possible through this evening for St. Mary’s and Calvert…
Governor Moore Releases FY 2026 Supplemental Budget
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Governor Wes Moore today released the administration’s FY 2026 supplemental budget. The supplemental budget includes key adjustments to the proposed FY 2026 budget, reflecting a number of…
Hayes Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for The District of Maryland
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Today, Kelly O. Hayes was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. Prior to her appointment, she served as…
Governor Moore Announces Additional Actions to Support Maryland’s Federal Workforce
By The Citizen on March 3, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced a series of actions to help Marylanders impacted by federal workforce layoffs, firings, and changes to federal funding. After convening a…
Attorney General Brown Calls on Court to Keep Labor Board Functioning
By The Citizen on March 2, 2025
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Wilcox v. Trump in the U.S.…
Prince Frederick Man Who Filmed Firefighters for Social Media Arrested for Arson
By The Citizen on February 28, 2025
Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, who records fire department responses for social media was arrested earlier today after investigators determined he was responsible…
Multi-Generational Workforce Forum to Address Thriving across Generations in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on February 24, 2025
The public is invited to participate in the Southern Maryland Multi-Generational Workforce Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the…