The meeting began with an invocation led by Commissioner Ostrow, emphasizing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community, seeking guidance for making just and…
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Fire Safety Tips, Precautions and Facts for Back to College Campus Students
By The Citizen on August 28, 2024
By Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Vice President and Lieutenant Scot Best: Going to college is an exciting time for students and their parents. Living in…
First SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff the Bus” Event a Huge Success!
By The Citizen on August 26, 2024
UPDATE 8/26/2024: The first SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff The Bus” event was a huge success!!!! “Thanks to all of you, we collected a total…
UPDATE: Esperanza Middle School Set to Open on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
By The Citizen on August 26, 2024
UPDATE 8/26/2024: Esperanza Middle School will resume in-person instruction on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Working with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), ServPro was contracted…
From Dual Enrollment to Dual Success: The Inspiring Journey of Ashyia Higgins
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
Education and hard work are undeniably key ingredients for success. While hard work propels us forward on our journey, education provides the direction to reach…
Escalating Gun Violence in St. Mary’s County: Part One – A Community Under Siege
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
St. Mary’s County, once known for its peaceful and tight-knit communities, is now grappling with an alarming rise in gun violence. The surge in shootings…
Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for NAS Pax River August 22-September 6, 2024
By The Citizen on August 22, 2024
Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Aug. 22 – Sept. 6, 2024 from…
End of an Era: Hollidge Family Bids Farewell to Potomac Speedway After 16 Years of Dedication
By The Citizen on August 22, 2024
Denise and Ronnie Hollidge have been dedicated promoters at Potomac Speedway, leading the track through 16 seasons of racing history and released the following statement:…
NOISE ADVISORY: PyroJam Event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 in St. Leonard
By The Citizen on August 22, 2024
This Saturday, August 24, 2024, the PyroJam event will be held at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard, MD. The show is scheduled from 3…
Calvert County Marine Museum September 2024 Events!
By The Citizen on August 22, 2024
This September, 2024, the museum is excited to host a series of engaging events designed to inspire and delight. We invite friends and families to…
Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission Meeting Summary: August 19, 2024
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
The August 19, 2024, meeting of the Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission was particularly focused on the approval process for the Bay Ridge Estates townhouse…
Esparanza Middle School First Day of School Delayed Due to Mold Spores
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
As a result of air quality issues and the presence of mold spores in parts of the building, Esperanza Middle School (EMS) will remain closed…
Navy Completes Install of First MQ-25 Unmanned Air Warfare Center Aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
The Navy recently installed the world’s first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC) aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), where Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) will…
The Budweiser Clydesdales Are Coming to Southern Maryland!
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
To celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and families…
Final VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Delivered
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) and the Marine Corps accepted delivery of the final VH-92A helicopter, built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, in August.…