by Danielle J. Brown, Maryland Matters November 24, 2024 Cannabis-related emergency room visits climbed steadily through July 2023, when recreational use was first legalized in…
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Holidays and the Dangers of Impaired Driving: Maryland Laws and Recent Crash Data
By The Citizen on November 25, 2024
As families and friends gather for Thanksgiving celebrations, the holiday season also brings increased risks on Maryland’s roads due to impaired driving. Thanksgiving consistently ranks…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Host 23rd Annual Silent Angel Memorial
By The Citizen on November 22, 2024
In a poignant commemoration of lives lost to homicide, community members are cordially invited to participate in the 23rd Annual Silent Angel Memorial hosted by…
Three Arrested After ATF Executes Search Warrants in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on November 22, 2024
Two adults and one juvenile were taken into custody Thursday, November 21, 2024, following a joint operation between local police and the Bureau of Alcohol,…
Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia Report – 2024 Year End Summary
By The Citizen on November 21, 2024
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show the volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l oxygen—was generally…
Maryland State Police Teams Up for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Donation Drive
By The Citizen on November 21, 2024
The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack has joined forces with a local middle school student to organize a donation drive for the Charlotte Hall Veterans…
St. Mary’s County Elementary School Teacher Arrested on Assault Charge After Domestic Incident
By The Citizen on November 19, 2024
Lisa Christine Nassuk, 41, of California, Maryland, who listed her occupation as a St. Mary’s County Public Schools Teacher in court documents at the time…
19-Year-OLd Shot in Hollywood: Two Weeks Later, No Arrests and Growing Concerns
By The Citizen on November 18, 2024
It has been over two weeks since a 19-year-old male was shot in Hollywood, prompting a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies, yet no…
New Holiday Event ‘Evening Tides’ Brings Candlelight Christmas to Piney Point
By The Citizen on November 15, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, is excited to present a brand-new event this holiday season,…
National History Day Empowers 48 Teachers and Their Students to Research Untold Stories from Veterans of the Korean War
By The Citizen on November 12, 2024
In honor of Veterans Day, National History Day® (NHD) is proud to announce the 48 teachers selected for its newest Silent Heroes® program, Untold Stories from the…
NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Nighttime FCLP Flights November 13, 2024
By The Citizen on November 12, 2024
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place November 13, 2024 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Pilots at…
UPDATE: Felony Charge Dropped for Bushwood Man Following Shooting of 19-Year-Old Male in Hollywood
By The Citizen on November 4, 2024
11/4/2024: The felony charge of accessory after the fact against John Curtis Reeves IV, initially filed in St. Mary’s County District Court, has been removed…
November Weddings in Southern Maryland: Driving Safely Around Amish Buggies
By The Citizen on November 3, 2024
As November arrives, Southern Maryland’s Amish communities, particularly in St. Mary’s and Charles counties, observe their traditional wedding season. Weddings are typically held on Tuesdays…
Bushwood Man Charged with Felony Following Shooting of 19-Year-Old Male in Hollywood
By The Citizen on November 2, 2024
A high-speed police chase on Friday night, November 1, 2024, concluded in the arrest of John Curtis Reeves IV, 23, of Bushwood, following a reported…
Is Your Child’s Safety Seat Installed Correctly? Find Out at Our Free Safety Seat Check Event!
By The Citizen on November 2, 2024
Ensuring your child’s safety while on the road starts with a properly installed car seat. But did you know that a large percentage of car…