The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective today, November 1st 2024, in all Maryland counties. Extremely…
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Automatic Flight Refund Rule Takes Effect Across U.S. – Just in Time for the Holidays
By The Citizen on October 31, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has enacted a new regulation requiring airlines to automatically issue refunds to passengers for canceled flights or flights that…
Maryland State Police 158th Academy Class Graduation Welcomes 20 New Troopers
By The Citizen on October 25, 2024
The Maryland Department of State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. and Major General (retired) Linda L. Singh, PhD, welcomed the graduates of the…
Founder of Thirty-One Announces Closure in December of 2024 After 21 Years of Business
By The Citizen on October 25, 2024
October 20, 2024 — Cindy Monroe, the founder of Thirty-One Gifts, announced that her popular direct-sales business will be closing its doors in December 2024.…
Elevated Fire Conditions Due to Dry Conditions Throughout Maryland
By The Citizen on October 24, 2024
Amid prolonged dry conditions and gusty winds, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement for elevated fire conditions across parts of…
National School Bus Safety Week: October 21-25
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
As we recognize National School Bus Safety Week from October 21 to 25, it’s a perfect time for drivers and students alike to brush up…
Results of Chesapeake Bay 2024 Young-of-Year Striped Bass Survey Show Little Change
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced results of this year’s juvenile striped bass survey, which tracks the reproductive success of Maryland’s state fish in the Chesapeake…
Canceling Subscriptions Has to be as Easy as Signing up, FTC Says in a New Rule
By The Citizen on October 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The…
Man Murders 25-Year-Old Woman in Lexington Park, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase Before Killing Himself
By The Citizen on October 16, 2024
UPDATE 10/16/2024 @ 4:30 p.m.: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic assault today at approximately 10:54 a.m. at…
61-Year-Old Man Flown Out After Serious Machinery Accident in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on October 16, 2024
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 8:12 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County were dispatched to 13330 Olde…
Southern Maryland Executives Have ‘Honest Conversation’ with Economic & Workforce Development Leaders
By The Citizen on October 15, 2024
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2024 met with regional economic development leaders at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, Md., on Oct.…
Maryland Voting Deadlines, Canvassing and Additional Information for the 2024 Election
By The Citizen on October 15, 2024
As the 2024 general election approaches, Maryland voters are encouraged to prepare by being aware of key deadlines and processes to ensure their voices are…
AUDIO: Child Flown to Trauma Center After Being Struck by Vehicle on Route 5 in Charles County, Police Searching for Vehicle
By The Citizen on October 12, 2024
UPDATE: Audio of Maryland State Police Vehicle Information Broadcast added below. 10/12/2024: On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 7:13 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency…
CSM’s Cybersecurity Associate Degree Program Ranks in the Top 10 Nationwide for 2025
By The Citizen on October 11, 2024
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) cybersecurity associate degree program ranks among the best in the United States for 2025, according to Intelligent.com. The college…
Grants Awarded to Maryland Department of Natural Resources to Conserve Native Brook Trout and Sunfish and Restore Their Habitat
By The Citizen on October 11, 2024
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have awarded the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) two grants through the Chesapeake Watershed…