Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently received a $10,000 contribution from CoBank to award to local organizations that SMECO has supported with matching funds. Each…
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Maryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins Oct. 19, 2023
By The Citizen on October 9, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season runs from Oct. 19-21 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fall Foliage Report – October 5, 2023
By The Citizen on October 9, 2023
Fall days are here – blue skies, clouds like giant marshmallows, and gobs of sunshine. The only thing missing is the cooler daytime temperatures characteristic…
Gov. Wes Moore Announces $10 Million Build Our Future Grant Program
By The Citizen on October 6, 2023
Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Build Our Future grant program, a financial resource for innovation infrastructure projects to support eligible technology…
UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in Double Stabbing / Murder of 62-Year-Old Man in Waldorf
By The Citizen on October 4, 2023
UPDATE 10/4/2023: Police have arrested Scott Anthony Goldsmith age 52 of Homosassa in Citrus County, Florida. On October 3 at 4:45 p.m., patrol officers were in…
September 2023: 52 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported
By The Citizen on October 4, 2023
Maryland transportation and safety officials are urging all travelers in the state to rededicate themselves to safety on our roadway as preliminary data for 2023…
UPDATE: Police Investigating Murder of 62-Year-Old Man in Waldorf
By The Citizen on October 3, 2023
UPDATE 10/3/2023: On October 3 at 12:17 a.m., officers responded to the 12700 block of Pearson Drive in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing.…
Maryland MVA and Department of Environment Implementing Modernized VEIP Regulations
By The Citizen on October 3, 2023
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland Department of Environment have announced that modernized Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) regulations adopted in…
One Dead and One Flown to Trauma Center After Stabbing in Charles County
By The Citizen on October 3, 2023
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at approximately 12:20 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 12000 block of Pearson Drive in Waldorf, for…
Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association Antique Fire Apparatus Muster on Sunday, October 15th, 2023
By The Citizen on October 2, 2023
The Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association will host an Antique Fire Apparatus Muster on Sunday the 15th of October at the Maryland Fire & Rescue…
K9 Kachina Retires from the Office of the State Fire Marshal After 8 Years of Service
By The Citizen on October 2, 2023
After eight years with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Kachina, one of Maryland’s most beloved arson detection dogs, is retiring. The ten-year-old black…
Maryland Hosts Fourth Annual Walktober Celebration to Promote Pedestrian Safety, Access and Health
By The Citizen on September 29, 2023
The Maryland Department of Transportation is joining partner agencies, nonprofits and communities across the state for the fourth annual Walktober celebration, a series of events…
UPDATE: Lexington Park Man in Custody After High Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle
By The Citizen on September 26, 2023
UPDATE: On September 21, 2023, police responded to a residence on Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported stolen vehicle. Upon making contact with…
Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4
By The Citizen on September 26, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have announced a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless…
Institute for American Apprenticeships Receives $1M Maryland Works Grant; Partners with CSM to Establish Youth Apprenticeships for Technical Trades
By The Citizen on September 25, 2023
The Institute for American Apprenticeships (IAA) and three partners were recently awarded a $1 million ($999,850.00) Maryland Works grant by the Maryland State Department of…