On Friday, July 9, 2021, at approximately 6:23 p.m., firefighters responded to 15485 Christina Place, for the reported structure on fire. Dispatchers advised they received…
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Using a Generator Safely During a Power Outage
By The Citizen on July 8, 2021
Using alternative sources of power, such as a generator, can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and…
New Federal Safety Standard for Upholstered Furniture Fires in Effect As of June 25, 2021
By The Citizen on July 5, 2021
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) new mandatory federal flammability standard for upholstered furniture went into effect on June 25, 2021. Upholstered furniture manufactured,…
MDOT MVA Reminds Marylanders of Expired Product Deadlines
By The Citizen on July 5, 2021
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding Marylanders of deadlines for products that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Activated for Southern Maryland Until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021
By The Citizen on July 1, 2021
The National Weather Service has posted a Severe Thunderstorm watch as of 12:40 p.m., on Thursday, July 1, 2021, until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July…
Safe Boating Tips from the U.S. Coast Guard Ahead of July 4!
By The Citizen on July 1, 2021
With the July 4th holiday quickly approaching, the U.S. Coast Guard wants to provide a few tips for staying safe out on the water. Always…
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Becomes First Healthcare Facility in Southern Maryland to be Recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
By The Citizen on June 29, 2021
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is the first healthcare facility in the Southern Maryland area to be recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers…
NAS Patuxent River Updates Health Protection Condition Alpha, Expands Base Access and Programs
By The Citizen on June 29, 2021
Naval Air Station announced June 25 that the installation is now in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha. Commanders and public health personnel use HPCON levels…
Maryland State Fire Marshals Office Encourages Citizens to Attend Public Firework Displays
By The Citizen on June 29, 2021
With the arrival of summer and the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci suggests that Marylanders attend public fireworks…
State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Mechanicsville, One Victim Flown to Burn Center
By The Citizen on June 26, 2021
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at approximately 12:14 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Bay District, and Charles County responded to 27374 Birch…
Off-Duty Navy Fire Inspector Pulls Motorist From Burning Vehicle
By The Citizen on June 24, 2021
Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire Inspector Karen Montgomery, assigned to Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP), had just passed through a construction zone June 16…
KIX Frontman Steve Whiteman to Release First Solo Album Titled ‘You’re Welcome’
By The Citizen on June 24, 2021
For the first time in his 35+ year history of as the lead singer and front man of KIX, Steve Whiteman will release his first…
UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in Murder of 19-Year-Old Shot and Killed at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park
By The Citizen on June 23, 2021
UPDATE 6/23/2021 @ 9:40 p.m.: On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force arrested James…
Maryland Bear Sightings Increase During Summer Months
By The Citizen on June 22, 2021
Throughout June and July, visitors and residents of Maryland’s bear country may encounter more bear sightings than they would at other times of the year.…
Maryland Detects Over 500,000 Potentially Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Since May 2021
By The Citizen on June 22, 2021
The Maryland Department of Labor (Labor) announced that the department has detected over 508,000 fraudulent new unemployment insurance claims since the beginning of May. “With…