The Maryland Department of Agriculture is advising rural residents to anticipate a rise in low-flying airplanes, helicopters, and drones through October 10, 2024. Farmers participating…
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End of an Era: Hollidge Family Bids Farewell to Potomac Speedway After 16 Years of Dedication
By The Citizen on August 22, 2024
Denise and Ronnie Hollidge have been dedicated promoters at Potomac Speedway, leading the track through 16 seasons of racing history and released the following statement:…
NOISE ADVISORY: PyroJam Event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 in St. Leonard
By The Citizen on August 22, 2024
This Saturday, August 24, 2024, the PyroJam event will be held at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard, MD. The show is scheduled from 3…
La Plata Residence Completely Destroyed After Early Morning Fire, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on August 19, 2024
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., firefighters responded to 4490 Jimmy Greens Place in La Plata, for the reported house on fire.…
Firefighters from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County on Scene of House on Fire in Prince Frederick
By The Citizen on August 17, 2024
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 1:08 a.m., firefighters from Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, St. Leonard, Solomons, and Charles County were dispatched to the 4900…
UPDATE: No Injuries After House Fire in Prince Frederick, Cause Under Investigation
By The Citizen on August 17, 2024
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 1:08 a.m., firefighters from Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, St. Leonard, Solomons, and Charles County were dispatched to the 4900…
Could a Passenger Ferry System be the Answer to Crossing the Bay to the Eastern Shore and Ocean City
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
The Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium, comprising representatives from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties, released the findings of a feasibility…
Navy Jet Design Competition for Southern Maryland Students Launches Sept. 4
By The Citizen on August 15, 2024
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), in collaboration with the Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft, has launched an exciting initiative to ignite…
Back-to-School Traffic Safety: Protecting Our Children as the New School Year Begins
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
As summer comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins. However, the return to school also brings increased traffic, particularly around…
Understanding Phone Spoofing: How Scammers Deceive and How to Protect Yourself
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
Phone spoofing is a deceptive tactic where scammers manipulate the information transmitted to your caller ID to make it appear as though the call is…
Back-to-School Supply Events- Where to Get Free School Supplies for Those Needed in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on August 11, 2024
As the new school year approaches, communities across Southern Maryland are coming together to ensure that students have the supplies they need to start the…
MVA Distributing Free Catalytic Converter Labels for Theft Prevention
By The Citizen on August 6, 2024
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), in partnership with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, is offering customers catalytic converter labels at…
Maryland Casinos Generate $169.8 Million in Gaming Revenue During July 2024
By The Citizen on August 6, 2024
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $169,821,301 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2024, a decrease of $4,501,777 (-2.6%) compared to…
CSM Receives $375,000 Safety Grant from Maryland Higher Education Commission to Enhance Security Measures
By The Citizen on August 5, 2024
The Maryland Higher Education Commission in July awarded the College of Southern Maryland $375,000 from its Campus Safety Grant Program. This substantial investment will improve security…
State Police Ready For National Night Out Across Maryland on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
By The Citizen on August 5, 2024
The Maryland Department of State Police is eager to engage with communities across Maryland for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen bonds…