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UPDATE: Police Release Details of Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on August 24, 2020
UPDATE 8/24/2020 @ 8:45 P.M.: On Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at 9:12 p.m., officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor…
Hollywood, Hughesville, and Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Vital Grants from FEMA
By The Citizen on August 22, 2020
The Officers and Members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department are pleased to announce that we have been awarded an Assistance to Firefighter Grant from…
All 24 of Maryland’s Jurisdictions Fall Below 5% Positivity Rate Milestone, Over 1.7 Million Tests Conducted
By The Citizen on August 21, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, for the first time, the COVID-19 positivity rate for all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland has fallen below 5%, as…
FEMA Approves Maryland’s Application for Additional $300 Per Week In Federal Unemployment Benefits
By The Citizen on August 21, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday, August 18, 2020, the State of Maryland applied for additional $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits, and announced…
Southern Maryland Native LJay Newsome Makes His MLB Debut for the Seattle Mariners
By The Citizen on August 21, 2020
LJay Newsome is a 23-year-old La Plata native and current Mechanicsville resident who attended, and graduated from Chopticon High School. In five minor-league seasons, Newsome…
Maryland State Police Virtual Open House Trooper Flight Paramedic Recruitment
By The Citizen on August 18, 2020
The Maryland State Police Aviation Command Recruiting Staff will host a virtual open house for motivated and qualified paramedics seeking to join our team. On…
Governor Hogan Announces $10 Million in Grant Awards to Expand Broadband Access for Education
By The Citizen on August 17, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan announced $10 million in grant awards to support expanded broadband access for education. The Governor’s Office of Rural Broadband has awarded nearly…
Governor Hogan Announces 2020 Maryland Charity Campaign Vice Chairs
By The Citizen on August 17, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan announced the 2020 Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC) vice chairs: Jimmy Rhee, Special Secretary of Small, Minority, & Women Business Affairs, and Mary…
State Police Licensing Division Warns Firearms Dealers of Phishing Scam
By The Citizen on August 12, 2020
The Maryland State Police Licensing Division issued an advisory this afternoon to firearms dealers in the state, notifying them of an apparent email phishing scam…
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters to Shine Bright in 2020 – September 27 to October 4, 2020
By The Citizen on August 12, 2020
Communities and fire departments urged to participate in a week-long vigil before America’s Tribute to Fallen Firefighters. Every October, a grateful Nation honors its fallen…
Maryland Reports 93,806 COVID-19 Cases and 3,429 Deaths. An Increase of 801 Cases and 14 Deaths in 24 Last Hours
By The Citizen on August 7, 2020
As of Friday, August 7, 2020, Maryland reports 93,806 COVID-19 cases and 3,429 deaths. An increase of 801 cases and 14 deaths, in last 24…
Maryland Reports 93,005 COVID-19 Cases and 3,415 Deaths. An Increase of 572 Cases and 13 Deaths in 24 Last Hours
By The Citizen on August 6, 2020
As of Thursday, August 6, 2020, Maryland reports 93,005 COVID-19 cases and 3,415 deaths. An increase of 572 cases and 13 deaths, in last 24…
SMECO Works to Restore Power following Tropical Storm
By The Citizen on August 5, 2020
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is working to restore power following the damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. SMECO estimates that more than 40,000 homes…
First Responders Stay Busy Throughout Southern Maryland During Hurricane Isaias
By The Citizen on August 5, 2020
On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Southern Maryland suffered severe flooding, three confirmed separate Tornadoes, and the impacts from Hurricane Isaias. St. Mary’s County Volunteer Fire…