While all Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) branch offices remain under an appointment-only operation, the agency is announcing a new feature…
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UPDATE: Couple Killed by Speeding Driver in Charlotte Hall Identified
By The Citizen on August 10, 2021
UPDATE 8/10/2021: The deceased couple were identified as Melody Ann Russell, 29, of Clements, and Shawn Douglas Bailey, 27, of Loveville. Melody Russell and Shawn…
Governor Hogan Announces Additional $3.4 Million in Relief Funds for Maryland Fishing Industry
By The Citizen on August 10, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced an additional $3.4 million in economic relief funds for the state’s…
College of Southern Maryland Announces Millions in Scholarships/Relief Funds Available for New, Existing, Returning Students
By The Citizen on August 10, 2021
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it has millions of dollars in scholarships and COVID-19 relief funds available this Fall Semester to assist anyone…
No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Respond to Kitchen Fire in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on August 9, 2021
On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at approximately 5:05 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Hughesville, Leonardtown, and Seventh District responded to 37500 Anderson Lane in Mechanicsville,…
Franchot Reminds Taxpayers of Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week August 8-14
By The Citizen on August 5, 2021
Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds taxpayers that Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns August 8-14 with significant savings for consumers, scholarship opportunities for college and trade school…
Governor Hogan Announces $6 Million in Grants to Address Heroin and Opioid Crisis
By The Citizen on August 3, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced $6 million in new awards to support the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network and heroin coordinators. “The work of our heroin…
Waldorf Man Found Guilty of Murdering Lexington Park Woman at Waldorf Bar
By The Citizen on August 2, 2021
UPDATE 8/2/2021: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, a Charles County jury convicted Anthony Dangelo Wilkins, 37,…
Lingering Impacts from Extreme Weather Events Affect Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses in 2020
By The Citizen on August 1, 2021
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports a third consecutive year of underwater grass loss in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay in 2020.…
Lexington Park Man Runs Red Light at High Speed Killing Two People in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on July 31, 2021
UPDATE 7/31/21 @ 2:30 p.m.: On July 30, 2021, at approximately 11:08 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported…
Two Dead and One Flown to Area Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Motor Vehicle Collision in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on July 30, 2021
On Friday, July 30, 2021, at approximately 11:09 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Golden Beach…
Maryland State Police to Participate In Annual National Night Out Events on Tuesday, August 3, 2021
By The Citizen on July 28, 2021
Maryland State Troopers will join communities and other law enforcement agencies across the state on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in support of National Night Out.…
UPDATE: Police Investigating Robbery and Firebombing of Mechanicsville 7-Eleven, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on July 27, 2021
UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: On July 25, 2021, at approximately 4:39 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office…
Preparing Your Children to Stay Home Alone – Fire Safety and Beyond
By The Citizen on July 26, 2021
Story courtesy of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department / PIO / Fire Prevention Officer Scot Best At some point during the school year and summer,…
Police Investigating Robbery and Firebombing of Mechanicsville 7-Eleven, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on July 25, 2021
On Sunday, July 25, 2021, at approximately 4:40 a.m., police responded to the 7-Eleven located at 28240 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported…