Gentle Hands Wildlife Services Posted the following information about an osprey rescue on their Facebook page. The post stated the osprey that was hanging upside…
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New School-Based Health Centers in St. Mary’s County Recognized by State Commission and Awarded $650,000 Grant to Address Health Equity
By The Citizen on May 4, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force is pleased to announce official state recognition of the two new school-based health centers (SBHCs) in the county,…
NAS Patuxent River to Re-Open Gate 3 on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
By The Citizen on May 2, 2021
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will reopen Gate 3 beginning Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Gate 3 will be open from 5:30 a.m., to 6:00 p.m.…
Effective Immediately, Naval District Washington Returns to Health Protection Condition Bravo / Bravo Plus
By The Citizen on May 2, 2021
Installations under Bravo include Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Naval Support Activity Washington, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity South Potomac while Naval Support…
Construction of CSM’s New Center for Health Sciences Building Now Underway at Regional Hughesville Campus
By The Citizen on April 30, 2021
Construction of the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) new Center for Health Sciences building is underway at the college’s Regional Hughesville Campus. Construction is currently…
Governor Hogan Statement on State Board of Education Vote to Require Full In-Person Learning for 2021-22 School Year
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement welcoming the Maryland State Board of Education’s unanimous vote requiring Maryland school systems to offer full in-person learning…
St. Mary’s County April 27, 2021 Commissioner Meeting Rollup
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. The Commissioners recognized important…
Local Author, Meredith Johnson, Announces the Publication of Her Children’s Book – Just Momma
By The Citizen on April 22, 2021
Local author, Meredith Johnson, announces the publication of her children’s book Just Momma. Meredith is a self-published children’s author who loves to encourage kids to…
Two Animals Test Positive for Rabies in the Piney Point Area
By The Citizen on April 20, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) reports two animals in the Piney Point area have tested positive for rabies. On April 1, 2021, a…
30 Residents Displaced After Firefighters Find Staircase Compromised in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on April 19, 2021
On Monday, April 19, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Valley Lee, and Hollywood responded to 46860 Hilton Drive…
Maryland State Police Arrest St. Mary’s County Man On Child Pornography Charges
By The Citizen on April 19, 2021
Maryland State Police arrested a St. Mary’s County man today on child pornography charges. The suspect, Nathan Lindgren, 25, of Lexington Park, is charged with…
Maryland Lawmakers Wrap up Session with Pandemic aid; Reforms to Police, Betting
By The Citizen on April 16, 2021
The Maryland General Assembly operated like never before in 2021 but still passed significant measures that included a multi-billion dollar COVID-19 relief plan, historic police…
Official Statement From the Family of Peyton Ham, the 16-Year-Old Shot and Killed by Police in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on April 14, 2021
This is the official statement provided by Mr. Christopher T. Longmore, attorney for the Boyle family, for distribution on behalf of Peyton Ham’s Family, Michael…
Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
By The Citizen on April 12, 2021
Description: This recall involves Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots imported by Franklin Wireless Corp. The recalled Jetpacks are dark navy plastic oval devices that are about…
Live Virtual Announcement: Joint COVID-19 Vaccination Initiatives for St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on April 12, 2021
The Office of Delegate Brian Crosby, Safeway, Inc., the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), and St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) will host a…