The Officers & Members of L-734 & Baltimore Fire Officers IAFF Local 964 regretfully announce the line of duty deaths of: Lt Paul Butrim FFPM…
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Governor Announces Extension Of Open Enrollment Through Maryland Health Connection After A Record Season
By The Citizen on January 20, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan announced that open enrollment will continue on Maryland Health Connection through February in light of the ongoing public health emergency. A record number of…
College of Southern Maryland Welcomes New Faculty
By The Citizen on January 20, 2022
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed several new faculty members last fall, all of whom have already made their mark on students and the…
CSM Enters Partnership with Arizona State University to Make Transfer Process Easier
By The Citizen on January 18, 2022
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who choose to head to Arizona State University (ASU) to complete their degree can now look forward to an…
Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Continues Fight Against Human Trafficking, January Recognized as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
By The Citizen on January 18, 2022
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As a founding member of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office pledges to continue…
Maryland Judiciary Extends Phase III Operations Through March 6, 2022
By The Citizen on January 18, 2022
The Maryland Judiciary announced that, due to the continued surge of positive COVID-19 cases and high rate of community transmission, Phase III operations will continue through…
Justice Department Awards Nearly $87 Million to Combat Human Trafficking and Help Victims
By The Citizen on January 17, 2022
The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced almost $87 million in funding to combat human trafficking, provide supportive services to trafficking victims throughout…
Police Arrest Mechanicsville Man for Burglary and Recover Stolen Mini-Bike
By The Citizen on January 14, 2022
On January 13, 2022, at 2:15 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the 3700 block of Crain Highway…
Governor Hogan Announces $4.6 Billion Tax Relief Package for Hardworking Maryland Families, Small Businesses, and Retirees
By The Citizen on January 12, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan announced the largest tax relief package in state history to deliver more than $4.6 billion in much-needed relief for hardworking Maryland families,…
Maryland 9-1-1 Board Warns that 3G Network Mobile Phones May Cease Operating in 2022
By The Citizen on January 12, 2022
The Maryland 9-1-1 Board is issuing a warning to consumers that older phones may cease operating in early 2022 due to the retirement of 3G…
Governor Hogan Announces Expanded, $500 Million Re-Fund The Police Initiative, Reintroduction of Major Crime Legislation
By The Citizen on January 11, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the expansion of his Re-Fund The Police Initiative to a three-year, $500 million investment in increased support for law enforcement,…
UPDATE: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed 50-Year-Old Mechanicsville Man
By The Citizen on January 9, 2022
UPDATE 1/10/2022 @ 9:35 a.m.: On Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at approximately 8:43 pm, patrol deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched…
No Injuries Reported After Firefighter Respond to Vehicle Fire Threatening Residence in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on January 8, 2022
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at approximately 1:25 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Hughesville, and Bay District responded to the 27000 block…
SMECO January 7, 2021 Update – Power Restoration to be Completed by Saturday!
By The Citizen on January 7, 2022
As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 7, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has nearly all of its crews and contractors working in the Nanjemoy, Grayton,…
Two Dead and One Transported with Life-Threatening Injuries After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Brandywine
By The Citizen on January 7, 2022
Prince George’s County First Responders responded to the 14000 block of South Springfield Road in Brandywine, for an investigation. Crews arrived on the scene and…