1/15/2024: As of 8:30 p.m., on 1/15/2024, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles and Anne Arundel County Schools will all be delayed opening by 2 hours on…
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Chesapeake Bay 2023 Fall Oyster Survey Records Outstanding Spatfall
By The Citizen on January 11, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Oyster Survey recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers and a widespread distribution…
Maryland’s 2024 Winter Turkey Season Opens Jan. 18th to 20th
By The Citizen on January 11, 2024
Maryland hunters who did not harvest a turkey during the fall will have another chance to do so during winter season, which runs statewide from…
Governor Moore Declares First State of Preparedness Ahead of Dangerous Winter Weather System
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
Governor Wes Moore this morning signed the State’s first State of Preparedness declaration ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring damaging winds,…
Firebaugh Charged with Arson After Intentionally Setting Fire in Mechanicsville Residence
By The Citizen on January 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Deputy State Fire Marshal Valles responded to assist firefighters and the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Deputies at a structure fire located…
Maryland Pursuing Actions to Control Invasive Catfish after Federal Fisheries Disaster Declined
By The Citizen on January 5, 2024
In December of 2023, U.S. Department of Commerce notified Maryland Gov. Wes Moore that it has declined Maryland’s request for a federal commercial fisheries disaster…
Maryland Department Of State Police Seeking Candidates For New State Fire Marshal
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
The Maryland Department of State Police is accepting applications for qualified individuals to serve as the new State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal, a…
FEMA Region 3 Encourages You to be Winter Ready
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
Do you know how to be Winter Ready? In preparation for this weekend’s inclement weather, FEMA Region 3 urges individuals and communities to prioritize safety…
Grant Awarded to Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Partners to Restore Freshwater Mussels
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners have been awarded a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Watershed Investment for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake…
Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan Sets Path to a Zero Emissions Future
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
By Jason Aul, Strategic Communications Director – The Moore Administration released Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan, as required by the 2022 Climate Solutions Now Act,…
Fire Marshal Investigating Reported Arson in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, at approximately 8:40 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to the 40000 block of Duke Road in…
Top Stories for 2023 on Southern Maryland News Net; Year in Review
By The Citizen on December 31, 2023
Our top 15 most read stories for 2023. Great Mills Woman Arrested for Murdering Boyfriend and Disposing His Body Parts in Charles and St. Mary’s…
Maryland Property Values Rise 23.4% According to Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation’s 2024 Reassessment
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation today announced its 2024 reassessment of 767,226 “Group 3” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more…
Firearm Hunting for Deer Resumes in Maryland January 5, 2024
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the January firearm deer hunting season on Jan. 5, 2024 in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the…
Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols As New Year’s Eve Approaches
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching on Sunday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate to be safe and smart and avoid…