Federal laboratory testing confirmed cases of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from black vultures initially found sick and dead on April…
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College of Southern Maryland’s Robotics Team – The Talons, Place 10th in World Competition
By The Citizen on May 11, 2022
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – headed to Dallas last week for the VEX Robotics World Championship where…
Governor Hogan Proclaims May 11-17 as National Police Week in Maryland
By The Citizen on May 11, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today proclaimed May 11-17 as National Police Week in Maryland to recognize the critical work that police officers do to keep our communities safe…
VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Donation of Medical Supplies and Body Armor to Ukraine
By The Citizen on May 11, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan announced the shipment of a multimillion dollar aid package, including medical supplies and body armor, to support the people of Odesa, Ukraine—a…
UPDATE: Newburg Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Assault and False Imprisonment After Attempted Rape of St. Mary’s Hospital Nurse
By The Citizen on May 6, 2022
UPDATE 5/5/2022: State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announces that on May 4, 2022, Ezekiel Jedidiah Thomas (DOB August 29, 1997) pled guilty to false imprisonment and felony…
Maryland State Police, NHTSA Spread Awareness: ‘Move Over’ To Protect First Responders, Road Workers
By The Citizen on May 6, 2022
The Maryland State Police will be joining law enforcement agencies across the country by participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety…
The Maryland Department of Health and the Opioid Operational Command Center Thank Marylanders for Participating in National Drug Take Back Day
By The Citizen on May 5, 2022
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) are thanking Marylanders across the state for taking part in National Prescription…
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Shutout the Barnstormers in Their 10th Straight Win
By The Citizen on May 5, 2022
The Blue Crabs’ pitchers allowed five total hits in tonight’s shutout victory, as Southern Maryland won 3-0. With tonight’s win, the Blue Crabs extend their…
SMECO Honors Outstanding Teachers from St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles Counties
By The Citizen on May 3, 2022
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 23 educators with Outstanding…
The Maryland State Police Aviation Command to Host Trooper/Flight Paramedic Virtual Open House On May 23, 2022 May 2, 2022
By The Citizen on May 3, 2022
The Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) is excited to announce the changes to the Department’s tattoo policy, as well as recent raises, service credit…
Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Associations’ Annual Convention and Parade in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on May 1, 2022
The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is excited to announce that we will be hosting the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Associations’ Annual Convention and…
2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Lexington Park Leaves Over 50 Displaced, State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause
By The Citizen on April 28, 2022
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:11 a.m., firefighters from NAS Patuxent River, Bay District, Hollywood and Leonardtown responded to the 46500 block of Valley…
3-Alarm Apartment Fire in Lexington Park Leaves 26 Displaced, Causes $1 Million in Damage
By The Citizen on April 28, 2022
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:10 a.m., firefighters from NAS Patuxent River, Bay District, Hollywood and Leonardtown responded to 46593 Valley Court in Lexington…
Governor Hogan Signs More Than 100 Bipartisan Bills Into Law, Including More Jobs for Marylanders Act and Judicial Transparency Act
By The Citizen on April 22, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today signed an additional 103 bipartisan bills into law, including measures to advance key administration initiatives, such as the More Jobs for…
Maryland Wildfires – Safety, Tips, and Tools for Our Citizens as Calls for Brush Fires Increase
By The Citizen on April 20, 2022
By Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Lieutenant Scot Best, April 20, 2022. “Every year, wildfires burn across the United States, and a growing number of people…