The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced plans to stock 300,000 trout in Maryland waters. Preseason trout stocking begins this week. The annual stocking…
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Governor Hogan Announces Additional Actions to Address Rise in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
By The Citizen on December 13, 2021
As the state surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations today, Governor Larry Hogan announced a series of actions to ensure hospitals are prepared for current and future…
Water Temperatures Pose Danger to Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals
By The Citizen on December 8, 2021
As soon as water temperatures dip in the fall, sea turtles and some marine mammals that frequent the Chesapeake Bay are susceptible to cold-stunning or…
Upper Marlboro Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
By The Citizen on December 6, 2021
Charles Benjamin Stewart, Jr., age 46, of Upper Marlboro, pleaded guilty to federal charges for conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine; for illegally transporting a…
Police Investigating Serious Single Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville, One Flown to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on December 2, 2021
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, at approximately 12:25 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Golden Beach Road and Oak Acres…
Maryland State Police Warns Motorists of Dangers of Leaving Vehicles Running Unattended
By The Citizen on December 1, 2021
As the temperature begins to decrease, the chances of your vehicle being stolen increases, if you do not take the proper precautions, a case from…
Maryland’s Deer Firearms Hunting Season Set to Open on Saturday, November, 27, 2021
By The Citizen on November 23, 2021
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Saturday, Nov. 27 and runs through Saturday, Dec.…
Traveling Maryland Toll Roads This Thanksgiving?
By The Citizen on November 22, 2021
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reminds motorists to plan ahead for Thanksgiving holiday travel. By traveling off-peak, drivers can minimize delays during one of the…
Vaccine Milestone: Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Surpasses 9 Million Vaccinations
By The Citizen on November 19, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland has surpassed 9 million COVID-19 vaccinations. “We have now administered our nine millionth vaccine as part…
MDOT ‘IncenTrip’ Mobile App Encourages Maryland Commuters to Earn Rewards by Using Transit, Ridesharing, Biking and Walking
By The Citizen on November 17, 2021
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Commuter Choice Maryland is launching a program aimed at helping Maryland commuters save time and money, while also earning…
Six Displaced After House Fire in Helen, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on November 14, 2021
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, at approximately 11:45 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and Charles County responded to the 38300 block of…
Southern Maryland Welcomes 39 New Police Officers, 16 New Deputies in Charles, 13 in St. Mary’s, and 10 in Calvert
By The Citizen on November 14, 2021
Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is proud to announce sixteen new officers will join the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after their graduation from the…
Maryland Reports Early Deer Hunting Season 2021 Results
By The Citizen on November 12, 2021
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports that hunters harvested 16,281 deer during the early portion of the archery and muzzleloader seasons. The harvest was…
Waldorf Man Sentenced to 70 Years in Prison for Murder at Beer 4 U in 2017
By The Citizen on November 10, 2021
UPDATE 11/10/2021: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Amy J. Bragunier sentenced Anthony…
Royce Miller Enters Agreement to Reacquire Maryland International Raceway
By The Citizen on November 10, 2021
The Miller family owned and operated Maryland International Raceway for 25 years, from 1990 to 2014 and then sold the facility to IRG Sports &…