On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 5:20 a.m., patrol deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 25000 block of Gallant…
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Lexington Park Man Accused of Multiple Thefts and Assaults in Flag Removal Incidents
By The Citizen on June 18, 2025
Jeffrey Austin Frye, 28, of Lexington Park, is facing a number of criminal charges in St. Mary’s County stemming from multiple incidents involving theft, assault,…
July 2025 Events at Historic St. Mary’s City
By The Citizen on June 18, 2025
Historic St. Mary’s City invites visitors of all ages to experience a summer of discovery, reflection, and hands-on fun. From immersive evening tours to teen…
St. Mary’s Freedom Fest Returns to Leonardtown with Fireworks, Fun, and Free Family Entertainment!
By The Citizen on June 18, 2025
Get ready to celebrate freedom in true American style at St. Mary’s Freedom Fest, the county’s official Independence Day celebration, happening at the St. Mary’s…
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Lexington Park Man Arrested Following Handgun Threat Incident
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
Police in St. Mary’s County responded to a residential neighborhood in Lexington Park on Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 2:10 p.m., for the report…
CSM Strengthens Support for Military Families with National Recognition and Community Resource Event
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues to expand its commitment to veterans and military-connected families, earning national recognition and hosting dedicated events designed to…
Attorney General Brown Preliminarily Agrees to Purdue/Sackler Settlement AG Brown Joins 54 Attorneys General in Settlement Agreement
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
(June 16, 2025) – Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, have preliminarily agreed to…
Justice Department Highlights Enforcement Efforts Protecting Older Americans from Transnational Fraud Schemes in Recognition of 2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
By The Citizen on June 17, 2025
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced that the Justice Department is reinvigorating efforts to protect older Americans from…
REMINDER! Naval Air Station Patuxent River Performing 100% ID Checks
By The Citizen on June 16, 2025
NAS Patuxent River began conducting 100% ID checks at all gates at 4:00 p.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025 until further notice. Personnel that are…
VX-23 “Salty Dogs” Welcome Zilberman as Newest Commander
By The Citizen on June 16, 2025
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD.: Col. Jay Zarra turned over command of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 “Salty…
Maryland Natural Resources Police Annual Awards Ceremony Honors Officers for Exceptional Service
By The Citizen on June 16, 2025
The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual award ceremony June 13th, 2025, to recognize the achievements made by conservation law enforcement officers and professional…
Marine Corps Squadron Awards High School Scholarships, Inspires STEM Careers in Naval Aviation
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
The Marine Corps Aviation Association, John Glenn Squadron (MCAA JGS) in Patuxent River recently recognized high school graduates in the Southern Maryland tri-county area who…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Rolling out New Licensing System, MD Outdoors
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will introduce its new online licensing system, MD Outdoors, on June 24, 2025. This centralized system replaces the current…
Maryland Attorney General Joins 21 Other States Opposing Trump’s Military Deployment in State of California
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
On June 12th, 2025, US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully federalized thousands of members of California’s National Guard and ordered…
Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause Raises More Than $305K
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
Style met substance on June 5, as Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause returned to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center. The…