UPDATE: Charles Henry Thompson, 30, of Lexington Park, was arrested and is currently being held at the the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center…
Posts published in “Community”
Horrific Conditions Lead Over 150 Animal Cruelty Charges for Charlotte Hall Father and Daughter
By The Citizen on January 16, 2025
Kelvin Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall, were arrested following a joint investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and…
22-Year-Old Port Republic Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase from Calvert to St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on January 16, 2025
Dylan Michael Barbieri, 22, of Port Republic, was arrested on January 14, 2025, following a high-speed pursuit that spanned parts of Calvert and St. Mary’s…
VIDEO: Hollywood Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving, Cocaine Possession in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 15, 2025
Serinity Faith Byrd, 32, of Hollywood, was arrested on January 10, 2025, following a welfare check that revealed impaired driving and the discovery of suspected…
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Releases Statement Following Governor Moore’s $3 Billion Deficit Announcement, Tax Increases, and Budget Cuts
By The Citizen on January 15, 2025
In December 2024 the Department of Legislative Services reported a historic $2.95 billion General Fund projected shortfall for the State’s Fiscal Year 2026 (beginning July…
February 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum
By The Citizen on January 15, 2025
Celebrate February at the Calvert Marine Museum with exciting programs and events for all ages! From meeting Poppie the opossum to exploring local history and…
Mechanicsville Man Faces Fourth DUI After Stealing Lottery Money from Korner Karry Out
By The Citizen on January 14, 2025
Vance Harrison Deniston, 67, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on January 10, 2025, following an incident involving the theft of cash from a local business and…
Lothian Man Sentenced for Shoplifting Ribeye Steaks from Weis Grocery Store in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Brandon Lee Holdaway, 29, of Lothian, was sentenced in St. Mary’s County District Court after pleading guilty to theft of items…
St. Mary’s County – Free Workshop for Caregivers Announced; First Meeting on January 27, 2025
By The Citizen on January 13, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is pleased to announce the Building Better Caregivers workshop, an evidence-based program to equip…
St. Mary’s County EMS Chief Who Admitted to Stealing Fentanyl and Other Drugs Makes Plea Deal
By The Citizen on January 13, 2025
UPDATE 1/9/2024: Thomas Patrick Raley has accepted a plea deal in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court after facing multiple charges. He entered an Alford plea…
Bubby’s Christmas Farewell Brings in Over $320,000, Knott Family Donates All to Our Schools, Organizations and Volunteer Fire Departments
By The Citizen on January 11, 2025
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Knott family hosted a check presentation for our local nonprofits, organizations and three of our communities completely volunteer Fire/EMS…
St. Mary’s Ryken High School Sophomore Skyler Graham Selected for Prestigious HOBY Leadership Seminar
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
St. Mary’s Ryken High School (SMR) is proud to announce that sophomore Skyler Graham has been selected as this year’s representative for the Hugh O’Brian…
St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles County Weather and Public School Updates for Friday, January 10th, 2025
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
ST. MARY’S COUNTY: Due to high winds, blowing snow, and continued freezing, all SMCPS Schools will have a delayed opening of two hours on Friday,…
All Southern Maryland Schools are Closed on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
By The Citizen on January 7, 2025
School closings and delays in Maryland for Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Anne Arundel County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The school…
Southern Maryland School Closure Updates for Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
By The Citizen on January 7, 2025
UPDATE 1/7/2025 CALVERT COUNTY – Calvert County Public Schools is closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. All after school and evening activities scheduled for Tuesday,…