On Friday, July 23, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Maryland International Raceway located at 27861 Budds Creek…
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MedStar St. Mary’s Award Scholarships to Six Area Students
By The Citizen on July 23, 2021
For 20 years, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has supported students in the Southern Maryland region by providing scholarships to individuals pursing degrees in health care.…
New “Destructive” Severe Thunderstorm Warning Category to Trigger Wireless Emergency Alerts on Mobile Phones
By The Citizen on July 23, 2021
Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hail storms, and widespread straight-line winds…
Maryland Emergency Management Agency Awards $4 Million to Fire, EMS, and Rescue Departments
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced awards of $4 million in federal funding made available through the Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs,…
Traffic on Maryland Roads and Highways Begins to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
According to new data from state transportation officials, traffic on Maryland roads and highways has begun to approach and exceed pre-pandemic levels. “Holiday travel during…
Governor Hogan Announces Nearly $30 Million in Awards for Broadband Infrastructure
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced awards to expand broadband internet access to more than 12,000 households in 18 counties. Administered by the Maryland Department of…
Heat Advisory in Effect for Saturday July 16th
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
A Heat Advisory Alert in effect from noon to 8pm on Saturday July 16th. Heat index values up to 107 expected, in Calvert, Prince Georges,…
Heat Advisory in Effect for Saturday, July 17, 2021
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
A Heat Advisory Alert in effect from noon to 8pm on Saturday July 17th. Heat index values up to 107 expected, in Calvert, Prince Georges,…
U.S. Government Launches First One-Stop Ransomware Resource at StopRansomware.gov
By The Citizen on July 15, 2021
As part of the ongoing response, agencies across the U.S. government announced new resources and initiatives to protect American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks.…
30 Days Left to Renew Driver’s Licenses, Permits & ID Cards that Expired During the State of Emergency
By The Citizen on July 15, 2021
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding Marylanders that under Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order issued on May 12, 2021,…
Wild Birds Unlimited of La Plata Receives Prestigious Recognition
By The Citizen on July 13, 2021
Barbara and Chip Whipkey, owners of the local Wild Birds Unlimited, were recognized at the company’s annual Enterprise Leadership Conference for their hard work with…
VIDEO: Police Investigating Assault in Mechanicsville in Which Two Victims and Two Suspects Are Flown to Trauma Centers
By The Citizen on July 13, 2021
UPDATE 7/13/2021: On July 11, 2021, at approximately 8:03 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 40400 block of Kavanagh Road…
VIDEO: Police Investigating Subject Struck by Vehicle and Large Fight in Mechanicsville, Four Victims Flown to Trauma Centers
By The Citizen on July 12, 2021
On Sunday, July 11, 2021, at approximately 8:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of 40450 Kavanagh Road in Mechanicsville,…
Bird Illness Investigation Continues in Maryland and Eight Other States
By The Citizen on July 10, 2021
In late May, wildlife managers in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling…
Maryland State Police Warn Citizens of Fraud Scheme Using State Police Barrack Phone Number
By The Citizen on July 10, 2021
The Maryland State Police at the JFK Highway Barrack are issuing a warning about a fraud scheme being run today in which the caller is…