The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced almost $87 million in funding to combat human trafficking, provide supportive services to trafficking victims throughout…
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Police Arrest Mechanicsville Man for Burglary and Recover Stolen Mini-Bike
By The Citizen on January 14, 2022
On January 13, 2022, at 2:15 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the 3700 block of Crain Highway…
Governor Hogan Announces $4.6 Billion Tax Relief Package for Hardworking Maryland Families, Small Businesses, and Retirees
By The Citizen on January 12, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan announced the largest tax relief package in state history to deliver more than $4.6 billion in much-needed relief for hardworking Maryland families,…
Maryland 9-1-1 Board Warns that 3G Network Mobile Phones May Cease Operating in 2022
By The Citizen on January 12, 2022
The Maryland 9-1-1 Board is issuing a warning to consumers that older phones may cease operating in early 2022 due to the retirement of 3G…
Governor Hogan Announces Expanded, $500 Million Re-Fund The Police Initiative, Reintroduction of Major Crime Legislation
By The Citizen on January 11, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the expansion of his Re-Fund The Police Initiative to a three-year, $500 million investment in increased support for law enforcement,…
UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 50-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man
By The Citizen on January 9, 2022
UPDATE 1/10/2022 @ 9:35 a.m.: On Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at approximately 8:43 pm, patrol deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched…
No Injuries Reported After Firefighter Respond to Vehicle Fire Threatening Residence in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on January 8, 2022
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at approximately 1:25 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Hughesville, and Bay District responded to the 27000 block…
SMECO January 7, 2021 Update – Power Restoration to be Completed by Saturday!
By The Citizen on January 7, 2022
As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 7, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has nearly all of its crews and contractors working in the Nanjemoy, Grayton,…
Two Dead and One Transported with Life-Threatening Injuries After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Brandywine
By The Citizen on January 7, 2022
Prince George’s County First Responders responded to the 14000 block of South Springfield Road in Brandywine, for an investigation. Crews arrived on the scene and…
Maryland Deer Firearms Season Reopens January 7th
By The Citizen on January 6, 2022
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the January firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 7, 2022, in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state…
School/Government Delays and Closures for Friday, January 7, 2022
By The Citizen on January 6, 2022
Due to inclement weather conditions the following closures and delays have been announced for Friday, January 7, 2022. Check back for updates. LAST UPDATE: 1/7/2022…
State Highway Administration Prepares for Next Round of Winter Weather in Maryland
By The Citizen on January 5, 2022
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for the next round of winter weather poised to affect the state. The…
UPDATE: SMECO Continues Power Restoration & Nears Completion
By The Citizen on January 5, 2022
As of 9 p.m. Thursday, January 6, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has substantially completed power restoration in Calvert, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties.…
SMECO Continues Power Restoration Work
By The Citizen on January 5, 2022
As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has about 2,468 members without electric service following the storm that hit the…
Governor Hogan Declares 30-Day State of Emergency, Mobilizes 1,000 Members of Maryland National Guard to Respond to COVID-19 Surge
By The Citizen on January 4, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today declared a 30-day state of emergency to take urgent short-term actions to combat the current COVID-19 surge and mobilized 1,000 members of the…