Little Flower School will host its ninth annual Patriot Day 5K run/walk September 7 to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11 and honor local patriots:…
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St. Mary’s County’s Unique Approach to Police Accountability Raises Concerns Over Oversight and Public Trust
By The Citizen on August 20, 2024
St. Mary’s County in Maryland is taking a different approach when it comes to holding police officers accountable for their actions, and some people are…
UPDATE: SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff the Bus” Event Moved to Saturday, August 24th, 2024!
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
UPDATE 8/16/2024: We regret to inform you that due to the forecasted inclement weather this Sunday, we have decided to reschedule the event. It will now…
Could a Passenger Ferry System be the Answer to Crossing the Bay to the Eastern Shore and Ocean City
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
The Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium, comprising representatives from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties, released the findings of a feasibility…
NAS Patuxent River and Webster Field Main Gate Maintenance on Friday, August 16th, 2024
By The Citizen on August 15, 2024
Pax River Gate 1, Webster Field Main Gate Maintenance Friday, Aug. 16 – NAS Patuxent River will close Gate 1 on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024…
Piney Point Elementary School First Day of School Delayed Due to Well Pump Failure
By The Citizen on August 15, 2024
Leonardtown, MD – As a result of well pump failure at Piney Point Elementary School, the opening school schedule for this site is impacted, with the first…
St. Mary’s Goes Purple Hosts 3rd Annual Walk for Recovery
By The Citizen on August 15, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host the third annual St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00…
Back-to-School Traffic Safety: Protecting Our Children as the New School Year Begins
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
As summer comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins. However, the return to school also brings increased traffic, particularly around…
Understanding Phone Spoofing: How Scammers Deceive and How to Protect Yourself
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
Phone spoofing is a deceptive tactic where scammers manipulate the information transmitted to your caller ID to make it appear as though the call is…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Incident Leads to Ammunition Possession Charge, Raising Questions on Resource Allocation
By The Citizen on August 14, 2024
On August 12, 2024, an intense law enforcement response in Lexington Park resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Dametries L. Jennings. The operation, initiated after…
VIDEO: Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission Meeting on August 12, 2024
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
The Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission held its meeting on August 12th, covering various important topics, including the review of a significant townhouse development project…
St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Issues Letters About Medication Mix-Up During Emergency Treatment
By The Citizen on August 12, 2024
In a concerning incident that recently came to light, the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has acknowledged what they are calling a medication…
Back-to-School Supply Events- Where to Get Free School Supplies for Those Needed in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on August 11, 2024
As the new school year approaches, communities across Southern Maryland are coming together to ensure that students have the supplies they need to start the…
“Bubby’s Christmas Farewell” at Flat Iron Farm Are Looking for Artificial Christmas Trees of Various Sizes
By The Citizen on August 10, 2024
UPDATE 8/10/2024: Flat Iron Farm are looking for artificial christmas trees of various sizes. They don’t need to be perfect condition. They can drop off at…
Small Businesses’ Unexplored Talents Are Key to Innovation
By The Citizen on August 8, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD.: Delivering outcomes that matter to the warfighter takes an environment of engagement and partnership created by both naval…