It is with profound sadness that the Maryland State Police – Aviation Command announces the death of retired Sergeant Christopher Tappan after a courageous battle…
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Couch Fire at Hotel Charles, Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on April 9, 2025
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 5:27 a.m., firefighters responded to the Hotel Charles located at 15110 Burnt Store Road in Hughesville, for the…
Time to Care Coalition Decries Implementation Delay Introduced by Administration and Approved by Maryland General Assembly Postponing Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
By The Citizen on April 8, 2025
The Maryland Time to Care Coalition decries the 18-month implementation delay, proposed by Gov. West Moore, of the Time to Care Act, originally passed by…
‘Dating While Grieving’ Event Group Explores Finding Love After Loss
By The Citizen on April 7, 2025
The thought of dating again after the death of a spouse or life partner can feel overwhelming. How do you open your heart to someone…
Governor Moore Swears In New Executive Leadership to Key Positions Across State Government
By The Citizen on April 7, 2025
Governor Wes Moore this week swore in eight new executive leaders, each confirmed by the Senate during the 2025 legislative session, to fill key positions…
Secretary’s Message: A Tree Grows in Maryland – Every One Counts on the Way to 5 Million
By The Citizen on April 7, 2025
Maryland has just celebrated its own Arbor Day, well ahead of the national celebration on the last Friday of the month. This year, I’m glad to…
With Sonar and Some Patience, Maryland Geologists Paint a Picture of the Chesapeake Bay’s Bottom
By The Citizen on April 4, 2025
Not long after the sun came up, a team of Maryland geologists set out on the Patuxent River. As they approached the Upper Patuxent Sanctuary,…
CTG, a Division of Blue Raven Solutions, Partners with Leadership Southern Maryland to Strengthen Community Leadership
By The Citizen on April 2, 2025
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to announce a new partnership with CTG, a Division of Blue Raven Solutions, in support of the region’s community…
Hoyer, Governor Wes Moore Statements After Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Workers’ Collective Bargaining Rights
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order ending federal workers’ collective bargaining rights. “Maryland will always have the backs of…
Firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Hughesville
By The Citizen on March 30, 2025
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 4:10 p.m., firefighters responded to the 14000 block of Oaks Road in Hughesville, for the reported unknown fire.…
UPDATE: Missing Waldorf Man, Richard Wilson Jr, Located Deceased in Prince George’s County
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
UPDATE 3/27/2025: On March 27, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s detectives were notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department that Richard…
Maryland and Virginia Remain Under Special Weather Advisory Due to Fire Risk and Dry Weather
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
Special Weather Statement issued March 27th, 2025, by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. The combination of recent dry weather, relative humidity falling to 15 to 25…
Charles County Deputy Suspended After Assault Arrest in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 21, 2025
A deputy with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office has been suspended following his arrest for allegedly assaulting a relative at a Mechanicsville residence, according to…
Governor Wes Moore Announce Agreement on Final Budget Framework Which Proposes Massive Tax Hikes for Maryland
By The Citizen on March 21, 2025
Former Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement. “Today is a sad and unfortunate day for Maryland that was entirely avoidable. The tax hikes proposed…
ARREST PHOTOS: Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping, Armed Robbery
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
UPDATE 3/19/2025: William F. Dixon, 52, of Mechanicsville has been arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery that occurred on March 17, 2025,…