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…
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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,…
Governor Moore Announces Additional Support for Federal Workers Through New Partnership with Work for America
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
Governor Wes Moore this evening announced a new partnership with Work for America to advance the Moore-Miller Administration’s initiatives to support federal workers. Through Work for America’s Civic…
Police Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Suspect in Attempted Kidnapping, Assault and Armed Robbery in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 17, 2025
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery that occurred…
Governor Moore Announces Expanded Access to More Affordable Prescription Drugs Through Innovative Partnership with SIRUM and Good Pill Pharmacy
By The Citizen on March 17, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced a new partnership with SIRUM—the nation’s largest redistributor of surplus medications—to make prescription drugs more affordable for Marylanders. Through its partner…
Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Large Woods, Shed Fire in Avenue
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 5:55 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Bay District and Charles County responded to the 38000…
MIL Corporation Gives Back to the Community with $15,000 Sponsorship to Leadership Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with The MIL Corporation. MIL has presented LSM with a $15,000 sponsorship…
Firefighters Throughout Southern Maryland Responding to Large Woods Fire in Calvert County
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:53 p.m., firefighters responded to the area of 1715 Weems Road in Port Republic, for the reported brush…
Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, 2025
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks,…
Attorney General Brown Secures Early Court Decision Stopping Trump Administration’s Unlawful Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s unlawful…
Maryland’s Fishing Season Springs Into Action
By The Citizen on March 10, 2025
The Farmer’s Almanac calls the March full moon the “Worm Moon,” a name that originated among Native American tribes. The name marks the changing of…
Despite Severe Fall Fire Weather, Maryland Wildfire Damage Less Extensive During 2024 Than Previous Year
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
The number of wildfires in Maryland during 2024 was much higher than the ten-year average, but acreage burned was significantly lower, according to the Maryland Forest…