The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center reported on May 29th, a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for June…
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Southern Maryland Placed Under Tornado Watch and Flood Watch As Severe Thunderstorms Head Our Way
By The Citizen on May 30, 2025
TODAY, Friday, May 30th, 2025. The National Weather Service has placed St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Anne Arundel, Prince George’s Counties under a Tornado Watch is…
UPDATE: 79-Year-Old Chaptico Woman Killed After Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on May 30, 2025
UPDATE 5/30/2025: On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a…
Maryland Oyster Stock Assessment Records Long-Term Increase In Oyster Abundance
By The Citizen on May 27, 2025
The population of Maryland’s oysters has grown significantly in the past 20 years, according to the results of the latest benchmark stock assessment for the…
Maryland State Police Bolster Patrols for a Safer Memorial Day Weekend
By The Citizen on May 22, 2025
Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Memorial Day weekend. To combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving, troopers from each of…
CSM Congratulates 80 Health Career Readiness Graduates
By The Citizen on May 19, 2025
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students pursuing careers in health care were celebrated May 8 at the La Plata Campus during the college’s Health Career…
Citizens Fortunately Escape Injury After Large Tree Falls Into Residence
By The Citizen on May 19, 2025
On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 11:37 p.m., firefighter and emergency medical services responded to the 27000 block of Birch Manor Circle in Mechanicsville,…
UPDATE: Six First Responders Airlifted, Three Others Hospitalized After Fatal CO Exposure in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on May 17, 2025
UPDATE 5/17/2025 @ 10:55 a.m.: Emergency medical personnel were dispatched at approximately 3:56 a.m., for a male resident experiencing difficulty breathing. Firefighters were dispatched to…
Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating For First Time in Over 50 Years, Gov Moore Releases Statement Blaming Trump
By The Citizen on May 15, 2025
Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating for first time in over 50 years, ending a historic run of fiscal stability that stretched back to 1973. Statement…
More than 1,300 Hawks Soar into the Future Following CSM’s 66th Commencement
By The Citizen on May 12, 2025
It was a proud, reflective, and exciting day for College of Southern Maryland (CSM) as its faculty, staff, supporters, and community cheered for hundreds of…
Celebrate Mom with a $1 Italian Ice This Mother’s Day at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard!
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
WHAT: In celebration of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 11, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a $1 Small Italian Ice with a…
Study Reveals Emerging Cases of Babesiosis from Tick Bites in Mid-Atlantic Region
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
Annapolis, MD; April 29, 2025 – A newly published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology provides critical insights into the emergence of babesiosis in…
Maryland State Fire Marshal Warns of Social Media Trend Leading to Fires
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is alerting the public to a concerning new trend circulating on social media. Students insert electrically conductive objects…
Department of Natural Resources Reminds Marylanders to Keep Deer Fawns Wild
By The Citizen on May 8, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn that is alone to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle…
UPDATE: Public Meeting TODAY – Statements Released Following The Proposed Crisis Stabilization Center in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on May 6, 2025
Maryland Delegate Matt Morgan released the following statement on May 5th, 2025. “This post is designed as a PSA for residents of Northern St. Mary’s.…