The Metropolitan Commission is pleased to announce that the new 275 foot tall, 2 million gallon water tank is now in place with final painting…
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UPDATE: Man Found Guilty of Home Invasion and Kidnapping of Waldorf Woman
By The Citizen on June 4, 2021
UPDATE: 6/4/2021: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, June 3, 2021, a Charles County jury, after a 7-day trial and…
SMECO Awards Four Scholarships to High School Seniors
By The Citizen on June 4, 2021
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships for 2021 to high school seniors who live in the Cooperative’s service area. Scholarships are based…
Southern Maryland Folklife Center Presents Southern Maryland Folklife Summer Workshops at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
By The Citizen on June 2, 2021
The Southern Maryland Folklife Center will present the first annual Southern Maryland Folklife Summer Workshops at St. Mary’s College of Maryland this June 23-25, 2021.…
NAS Patuxent River Updates Select Programs Under New COVID Guidelines
By The Citizen on May 30, 2021
Naval Air Station’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), Commissary, Navy Exchange, and other services announced updates to some of their programming following new DoD COVID…
Maryland State Police To Target Impaired, Aggressive, Distracted Drivers Over Memorial Day Weekend
By The Citizen on May 27, 2021
With traffic expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Missing Man
By The Citizen on May 27, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Laughlin Statter, age 38 of Lexington Park. Statter was last seen on foot…
NAS Patuxent River to Reopen Commissary Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Following Pest Control Measures
By The Citizen on May 26, 2021
NAS Patuxent River reopened its base commissary beginning Wednesday, May 26, 2021 following a five-day closure for pest control measures. “Health protection and safety is…
Firefighters Save Cat & Dog From Burning Veterinary Medical Center in Solomons
By The Citizen on May 24, 2021
On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 10:39 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to 13860 H G Trueman Road in Solomons, for the reported structure on…
CSM Commemorates 62nd Spring Commencement During May 14 Virtual Graduation Ceremony and Watch Party
By The Citizen on May 20, 2021
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 466 candidates for 480 associate degrees and 271 certificates during its 62nd Spring Commencement Ceremony, held May 14.…
CSM Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 67 Nursing Graduates as Part of 2021 Commencement Activities
By The Citizen on May 20, 2021
The Spring 2021 College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 67 nursing candidates for graduation celebrated their achievements May 12 when they attended their nursing recognition and…
UPDATE: Standoff Ends Peacefully, Suspect in Custody After Hours Long Barricade in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on May 18, 2021
UPDATE 12:05 P.M., Suspect is in custody, medical personnel has been requested to the scene due to suspect having effects of tear gas. Firefighters have been…
Threat of School Shooting at Leonardtown Middle School Deemed Non-Credible
By The Citizen on May 16, 2021
SMNEWSNET.COM will not be posting a copy of the threat or providing links to it, and ask that the public stop sharing the threat online.…
Governor Hogan Announces End of Statewide Mask Mandate
By The Citizen on May 14, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the end of the statewide mask mandate, aligning Maryland with new CDC guidance. This order will take effect Saturday, May…
St. Mary’s County Public Schools Partner with Health Department on High School Prom Activities
By The Citizen on May 14, 2021
On May 15, 2021, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), in partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), will provide support to all prom…