St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) has officially opened registration for Mother-Son and Father-Daughter Kickball! The original mother-son kickball game is…
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UPDATE: Another Teenager Shot and Killed in St. Mary’s County on the Streets of Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 14, 2024
UPDATE 9/14/2024: Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of Midway Drive and Wasp Drive in…
The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals Discuss Signs at New Royal Farms Coming to Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Board of Appeals convened to review and deliberate on conditional use and variance requests submitted by Royal Farms for signage at…
Another Murder in St. Mary’s County – Man in His 20’s Shot and Killed on the Streets of Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
On Friday, September 13, 2024, at approximately 9:53 p.m., police responded to the area of Midway Drive and Wasp Drive in Lexington Park, where they…
Concerns Raised Over Delayed Arrest and Public Safety After Leonardtown EMS Chief was Finaly Arrested for Theft of Fentanyl, Ketamine, and Midazolam
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
A troubling investigation into narcotics theft and tampering within St. Mary’s County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has led to the arrest of Thomas Patrick Raley,…
Keep Maryland Beautiful 2024-25 Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
The Maryland Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation, and Agriculture, along with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, are partnering to accept applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful…
Justice Department Announces More Than $690 Million in Violence Against Women Act Funding
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
Today, the Justice Department announced the awards of over $690 million in grant funding administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding…
‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Offered September 26, 2024
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged…
UPDATE: Police Finally Arrest EMS Chief of St. Mary’s County Who Admitted to Stealing Fentanyl
By The Citizen on September 11, 2024
UPDATE 9/11/2024: Following an investigation into allegations of tampering with Emergency Medical Services narcotic boxes and vials of fentanyl, deputies from the St. Mary’s County…
St. Mary’s County Commissioners Discuss the Proposed Childcare Facility Next to Leonard Hall
By The Citizen on September 11, 2024
During the September 10, 2024, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County meeting, they discussed the proposed childcare facility next to Leonard Hall was complex, and addressed…
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Meeting Summary – September 10, 2024
By The Citizen on September 11, 2024
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County convened on September 10, 2024, for a session covering a wide range of topics, from annual recognitions to budget…
Bushwood Man Arrested Again After Years of Drug Dealing Across St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 9, 2024
Deandre Terille Taylor, 35, of Bushwood, was arrested on September 6, 2024, after an extensive drug investigation and traffic stop led to the discovery of…
Traffic Safety: A Comprehensive Five-Year Crash Data Analysis – Part 3, St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 7, 2024
As St. Mary’s County continues to expand and develop, traffic safety remains a critical issue for local residents, law enforcement, and policymakers. Understanding the patterns…
UPDATE: All Children Accounted for and Out of Storm Drain in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on September 7, 2024
UPDATE 9/7/2024 : All children have been accounted for as of 4:46 p.m. No injuries reported. Units returning to service. 9/7/2024 @ 3:48 p.m.: On…
Summary of the St. Mary’s County Animal Control Advisory Board 9/4/2024
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
At the September 4th meeting of the Animal Control Advisory Board (ACAB), important updates were discussed, covering shelter operations, staff additions, adoption initiatives, and community…