On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at approximately 5:10 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, and Charles County responded to 36975 Dixie Lyon Road…
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program is Currently Seeking Applicants
By The Citizen on August 16, 2019
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding under…
State Fire Marshals Office Investigating Camper Fire in Coltons Point
By The Citizen on August 15, 2019
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at approximately 2:55 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to 38095 Graves Road in…
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week Begins, The USM Doubles Top Scholarship Prize
By The Citizen on August 13, 2019
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is underway, meaning big savings for shoppers and a chance for students attending a Maryland college or trade school to win…
UPDATE: CRITICAL MISSING PERSON LOCATED – Charles County
By The Citizen on August 11, 2019
UPDATE from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office: Mr. Knott has been located in Issue, He’s safe and unharmed. We thank ALL OF YOU on social…
FEMA and FCC Conducting Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By The Citizen on August 7, 2019
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS)…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Tractor-Trailer Overturns in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on August 5, 2019
On Monday, August 5, 2019, at approximately 6:55 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to 27845 Budds Creek Road and Thompson Corner Road in…
Cat Perishes in Hughesville House Fire Caused by Lightning Strike
By The Citizen on August 2, 2019
On Friday, August 2, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m., volunteer firefighters from Hughesville and surrounding departments responded to 5675 Brandywine Road in Hughesville, for the…
CDC, FDA Tell Dog Owners to Throw Out All Pig Ear Treats
By The Citizen on August 2, 2019
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to contact…
SMADC Launches Dynamic New Website A Fresh New Look for Southern Maryland Agriculture
By The Citizen on August 1, 2019
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is pleased to announce the launch of their recently…
The Leonardtown Business Association of Leonardtown Invites the Public to the First Friday Event on August 2
By The Citizen on July 29, 2019
The Leonardtown Business Association and The Commissioners of Leonardtown invite you out to their monthly First Friday event. August First Friday is all about our…
Maryland State Police Warns Public About Telephone Scams
By The Citizen on July 26, 2019
The Maryland State Police are warning the public about telephone scams in which the caller has cloned, or, “spoofed” a Maryland State Police telephone number…
More Than 3 Million State Tax Returns Processed and Nearly $2.2 Billion in Refunds Issued to Maryland Taxpayers
By The Citizen on July 26, 2019
Comptroller Peter Franchot announced that his agency has processed more than 3 million state tax returns for the 2018 tax year, with more than 2.6…
Elevation Foods Recalls Packaged Egg Salad, Tuna Salad, Thai Lobster Salad, and Archer Farms Deviled Egg Sandwiches Due to Possible Health Risk
By The Citizen on July 25, 2019
The Elevation Foods company is voluntarily recalling containers of Archer Farms-brand egg salad; Freskëtbrand egg salad, tuna salad, and Thai lobster salad; and Archer Farms-brand…
First Responder Friday in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 25, 2019
On the first Friday of every month, historic Leonardtown’s art galleries, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, antique shops, bookstores, etc. open their doors to showcase local…