In the late 2000s, the outlook for blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay was grim. Known for its ups and downs, the blue crab harvest…
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Alumna Destiny Morgan ’15 Earns CSM Distinguished Alumni Award; Embraces ‘Each One, Teach One’
By The Citizen on June 19, 2024
“My [CSM] teachers, with their unwavering enthusiasm and flexibility, supported me wholeheartedly as I juggled full-time schooling and a demanding job.” La Plata resident and…
Maryland Natural Resources Police Regrets to Announce Passing of K9 Badger
By The Citizen on June 17, 2024
On June 6, 2024, the Maryland Natural Resources Police said goodbye to K9 Badger. He was the trusted, faithful partner and companion to Sgt. April…
Sports Wagering Only Contributes Nearly $7 Million to the State During May 2024
By The Citizen on June 10, 2024
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,991,225 in contributions to the state from a handle of $431,528,137 during May 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the…
SMECO Awards Scholarships for 2024 High School Seniors
By The Citizen on June 9, 2024
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships for 2024 to high school seniors who live in the cooperative’s service area. Recipients receive awards…
Maryland Department of Health announces first reported heat-related death of 2024
By The Citizen on June 9, 2024
The Maryland Department of Health today announced the first reported heat-related death of 2024 in Maryland. The death occurred in Prince George’s County; the decedent…
Maryland Aquaculture Leases Produce Record Yield of Oysters in 2023
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
Maryland’s growing shellfish aquaculture operations harvested a record 94,286 bushels of oysters in 2023, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported. “Though the shellfish aquaculture…
Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Maryland’s Pollution Reduction Plan
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order to advance Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan. The order—one of the most comprehensive on climate change issued by a…
Maryland Spring Turkey Hunters Harvest 4,959 Birds
By The Citizen on June 5, 2024
Maryland hunters harvested 4,959 wild turkeys during the 2024 spring regular and junior turkey seasons. This year’s harvest was 7% lower than the record amount…
Family Displaced After Large House Fire in Hughesville, Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Prince George’s County responded to the 6900 block of…
301 Derby Dames To Host Patuxant Roller Derby
By The Citizen on June 2, 2024
On Saturday, June 15th the 301 Derby Dames will host Patuxant Roller Derby at the Charles County Fairgrounds Grand Hall located at 8440 Fairground Road,…
CSM Faculty Welcomes 59 Graduates to Nursing Profession at Pinning Ceremony
By The Citizen on June 1, 2024
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Spring 2024 nursing graduates celebrated their achievements at the La Plata Campus with a time-honored pinning ceremony that allowed CSM faculty to welcome…
UPDATE: Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 12 years in Prison on Child Pornography Charges
By The Citizen on May 31, 2024
UPDATE 5/31/2024: Nathan S. Lindgren, 28, of Lexington Park, was sentenced on May 24, 2024, to 12 years in prison for possession and distribution of…
Maryland State Police Arrest Lexington Park Woman on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on May 31, 2024
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, TFC Black of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, conducted a traffic stop on Great Mills Road at South Shangri…
State Highway Administration Reminds Motorists of Enhanced Work Zone Safety Laws, Increased Fines Going into Effect June 1, 2024
By The Citizen on May 30, 2024
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is reminding motorists that changes to state law governing the use of automated speed enforcement in work…