On Saturday, November 2, 2024, at approximately 1:10 a.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, Solomons, Second District, Seventh District, Mechanicsville and NAS Patuxent River…
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Two Suspects Apprehended in Lexington Park Shooting; Third Suspect Still at Large
By The Citizen on November 1, 2024
In a coordinated effort, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended two suspects on October 31,…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Enacts Statewide Burn Ban Effective Today, Nov.1st, 2024
By The Citizen on November 1, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective today, November 1st 2024, in all Maryland counties. Extremely…
Automatic Flight Refund Rule Takes Effect Across U.S. – Just in Time for the Holidays
By The Citizen on October 31, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has enacted a new regulation requiring airlines to automatically issue refunds to passengers for canceled flights or flights that…
November 2024 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum
By The Citizen on October 27, 2024
This November, a month dedicated to gratitude, the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) invites you to participate in a series of special events that encompass honoring…
Maryland State Police 158th Academy Class Graduation Welcomes 20 New Troopers
By The Citizen on October 25, 2024
The Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. and Major General (retired) Linda L. Singh, PhD, welcomed the graduates of the…
Founder of Thirty-One Announces Closure in December of 2024 After 21 Years of Business
By The Citizen on October 25, 2024
October 20, 2024 — Cindy Monroe, the founder of Thirty-One Gifts, announced that her popular direct-sales business will be closing its doors in December 2024.…
Elevated Fire Conditions Due to Dry Conditions Throughout Maryland
By The Citizen on October 24, 2024
Amid prolonged dry conditions and gusty winds, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement for elevated fire conditions across parts of…
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, provides several collection sites across…
National School Bus Safety Week: October 21-25
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
As we recognize National School Bus Safety Week from October 21 to 25, it’s a perfect time for drivers and students alike to brush up…
Large Multi-Agency Investigation Ongoing After Shed Fire in Hollywood, Charges Pending
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
UPDATE 10/21/2024 – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement: On October 21st, 2024, Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded…
Results of Chesapeake Bay 2024 Young-of-Year Striped Bass Survey Show Little Change
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
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 the Chesapeake…
Canceling Subscriptions Has to be as Easy as Signing up, FTC Says in a New Rule
By The Citizen on October 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The…
Southern Maryland Executives Have ‘Honest Conversation’ with Economic & Workforce Development Leaders
By The Citizen on October 15, 2024
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2024 met with regional economic development leaders at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, Md., on Oct.…
Maryland Voting Deadlines, Canvassing and Additional Information for the 2024 Election
By The Citizen on October 15, 2024
As the 2024 general election approaches, Maryland voters are encouraged to prepare by being aware of key deadlines and processes to ensure their voices are…