January 3, 2023, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding his swearing in for a second term to serve the people…
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Anthony G. Brown Sworn In As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General – January 3, 2023
By The Citizen on January 3, 2023
On January 3, 2023, Attorney General-Elect Brown was sworn in at 12:00 p.m. Acknowledgements Good afternoon and welcome First, let me thank my family, my…
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Announces First Baby of 2023!
By The Citizen on January 3, 2023
A nurse in the Women’s Health & Family Birthing Center at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has a new favorite number for 2023—one. Jamie Peabody gave…
Maryland Firearm Deer Hunting Resumes January 6, 2023
By The Citizen on December 31, 2022
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the January firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 6, 2023, in Deer Management Region B, which includes all…
Maryland State Police Increase Patrols for New Year’s Eve
By The Citizen on December 31, 2022
With New Year’s Eve here, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and smart and avoid impaired,…
Re-Fund The Police: Governor Hogan Announces Additional $10 Million For Neighborhood Safety Grant Awards
By The Citizen on December 30, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan announced nearly $10 million in grant awards through the Community Safety Works program to more than 150 business districts, neighborhood associations, local governments…
State Fire Marshal Investigating Barn Fire at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on December 25, 2022
UPDATE 12/25/2022: Budds Creek Motocross owners released the following statement. “Tonight at about 6:30, our barn caught fire. The current thinking is that the wind…
Firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County Operating on Scene of Large Building Fire at Potomac Motor Speedway in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on December 24, 2022
Police have been requested for traffic control at Aviation Yacht Club Road and Army Navy Drive, use caution in the area and expect delays. Salt…
Department of Emergency Services Encourages Community Members to Prepare for Power Outages and Extreme Cold
By The Citizen on December 23, 2022
The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services encourages citizens to prepare for power outages, and to take steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. When…
Maryland Deer Harvest Up 10% in 2022 Firearm Season, Hunters Harvest 29,124 Deer in First 2 Weeks
By The Citizen on December 23, 2022
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters harvested 29,124 deer during the two-week firearms season from Nov. 26 through Dec. 10. The firearms season harvest…
Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Cold Weather – December 24th to 25th
By The Citizen on December 23, 2022
Due to severe cold temperatures forecast for Calvert County this weekend, the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert for Saturday, Dec.…
VIDEO: Governor Hogan’s Address to the 155th Trooper Candidate Class of the Maryland State Police
By The Citizen on December 23, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan delivered remarks and presented diplomas to the 24 graduates of the 155th Trooper Candidate Class of the Maryland State Police (MSP)—the 12th…
Groundbreaking Wild Turkey Research Project Set to Begin in Maryland, January 2023
By The Citizen on December 21, 2022
This winter, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is kicking off the first comprehensive study of wild turkeys ever conducted in the state. The 3-year research…
VIDEO: Police Remind Citizens of School Bus and Flashing Lights Laws After Child is Nearly Struck by Vehicle Passing Bus
By The Citizen on December 21, 2022
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens if you see a stopped school bus with its red flashing lights activated, you must stop (IN EITHER…
DNR Sponsors National Archery In The Schools Program in Maryland
By The Citizen on December 20, 2022
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) will once again be sponsored by the…