Summer is here and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to remind people that marine wildlife — dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, whales, and…
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Public Safety Alert Remains in Effect for June 24th to 26th, 2024 Due to Heat and Weather
By The Citizen on June 24, 2024
Due to forecasted high temperatures, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather including providing adequate shelter, water, space and…
Gift to CSM Archives Celebrates Alumna Margaret Mary Hampton from College’s First Nurse Graduation Class
By The Citizen on June 24, 2024
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently received extraordinary gifts from the estate of CSM alumna Margaret Mary Hampton as overseen by her daughter Carol…
Firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County Operating on Scene of Large Brush Fire in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on June 22, 2024
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 1:33 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville were dispatched to the 27000 block of Melrose Lane in Country Lakes, Mechanicsville,…
Governor Moore Signs State of Preparedness Declaration Ahead of Upcoming Heatwave
By The Citizen on June 21, 2024
Governor Wes Moore this morning signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of a potentially hazardous heat wave with dangerously high temperatures for much of Maryland. According…
Natural Resources Police Equips Officers with Body-Worn Cameras
By The Citizen on June 20, 2024
Following a 12-month pilot program, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has taken delivery of 275 Axon body-worn cameras, and has officially implemented an agency-wide program…
At Another Key Juncture for Blue Crabs, Scientists Look Back at Two Decades of Management
By The Citizen on June 20, 2024
In the late 2000s, the outlook for blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay was grim. Known for its ups and downs, the blue crab harvest…
Alumna Destiny Morgan ’15 Earns CSM Distinguished Alumni Award; Embraces ‘Each One, Teach One’
By The Citizen on June 19, 2024
“My [CSM] teachers, with their unwavering enthusiasm and flexibility, supported me wholeheartedly as I juggled full-time schooling and a demanding job.” La Plata resident and…
Maryland Natural Resources Police Regrets to Announce Passing of K9 Badger
By The Citizen on June 17, 2024
On June 6, 2024, the Maryland Natural Resources Police said goodbye to K9 Badger. He was the trusted, faithful partner and companion to Sgt. April…
Neighbors Save Two Trapped Residents in Mechanicsville Fire, State Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on June 11, 2024
UPDATE 6/11/2024: Neighbors used ladders to rescue both trapped occupants from the second floor prior to the arrival of firefighters. Three cats were also removed,…
UPDATE: 2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Waldorf Injures 2 Firefighters and Displaces 10 Residents
By The Citizen on June 10, 2024
UPDATE 6/10/2024: On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:32 a.m., firefighters responded to 6016 New Forest Court in Waldorf, for the structure fire, Firefighters located…
Sports Wagering Only Contributes Nearly $7 Million to the State During May 2024
By The Citizen on June 10, 2024
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,991,225 in contributions to the state from a handle of $431,528,137 during May 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the…
Police Investigating Armed Carjacking at Waldorf Food Lion, Officers Searching for black 2019 Toyota Camry
By The Citizen on June 10, 2024
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m., police responded to the Food Lion located at 3200 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the…
SMECO Awards Scholarships for 2024 High School Seniors
By The Citizen on June 9, 2024
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships for 2024 to high school seniors who live in the cooperative’s service area. Recipients receive awards…
Maryland Department of Health announces first reported heat-related death of 2024
By The Citizen on June 9, 2024
The Maryland Department of Health today announced the first reported heat-related death of 2024 in Maryland. The death occurred in Prince George’s County; the decedent…