UPDATE 7/7/2023: U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced Antione William Tuckson, age 38, of Waldorf, Maryland, to 37 months in federal prison, followed…
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Maryland State Police Ready For Increased Highway Enforcement Through Independence Day
By The Citizen on July 1, 2023
Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and save lives as more motorists are…
Funeral and Services Schedule for Fallen Firefighter Brice Trossbach
By The Citizen on June 30, 2023
PLEASE SHARE – Viewing will be held on Wednesday July 5th 2023, from 1:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., with Fireman’s Prayers at 7:00 p.m., at…
Southern Maryland Under Code Red Air Quality Alert Due to Canada Wildfires
By The Citizen on June 29, 2023
St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 29, 2023) – Smoke from the Canadian Wildfires is expected to cover parts of Maryland over the…
St. Mary’s and Charles County Independence Day Events
By The Citizen on June 29, 2023
St. Mary’s City on Friday, June 30, 2023, 7:00 p.m., at the St. Mary’s College – 2023 River Concert Series. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled to…
NAS Patuxent River Mourns Loss of Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach
By The Citizen on June 28, 2023
It is with profound sadness that NAS Patuxent River announces the tragic loss of one of our brave firefighters, Brice C. Trossbach, 25, who died…
Statements Released After NAS Patuxent River Firefighter is Killed in Leonardtown House Fire
By The Citizen on June 27, 2023
St. Mary’s County Commissioners, & The St. Mary’s County Emergency Services: At 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services…
UPDATE: Firefighter Succumbs to Injuries After Falling Through Floor at House Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on June 27, 2023
UPDATE @ 8:45 a.m.: We regret to announce that the firefighter who became trapped within the residence has succumbed to his injuries. We ask everyone…
CSM Robotics Team – the Talons – Rank 13th Worldwide; Earn Top Community College Status at Vex Competition
By The Citizen on June 27, 2023
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – wrapped up its 2022-23 season adding more world championship titles to its…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Revised Hunting License Price Structure
By The Citizen on June 26, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that legislation passed during the 2023 General Assembly will increase the price of hunting licenses and some associated stamps beginning with the…
Maryland Permanently Preserves 38 Working Farms with 4,097 Acres of Additional Farmland Protected Forever
By The Citizen on June 22, 2023
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved 38 new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation easements during their June 21 meeting. The easements will permanently preserve 4,097…
MDA Announces Cover Crop Sign-up Period to Open Wednesday, June 21, 2023
By The Citizen on June 21, 2023
The annual sign-up period for the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Cover Crop Program will take place from June 21 through July 17 at soil conservation…
Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors Welcomes Charles Roach
By The Citizen on June 20, 2023
In its June meeting, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors appointed Charles Roach, LSM ‘18 as a new board member. Charles Roach was…
Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles Recipient Of Investigator of The Year Award
By The Citizen on June 19, 2023
Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles is the recipient of the 2022 “James C. Robertson, Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year” award. “Deputy Valles…
Two Transported with Minor Injuries After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on June 19, 2023
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, at approximately 11:08 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Golden Beach Road at Laurel Ridge Drive…