The Saint Mary’s County Commissioners held a comprehensive meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, to address various county matters ranging from infrastructure improvements to policy…
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Marylanders Shine at Paris 2024 Olympics
By The Citizen on July 27, 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics have become a showcase for athletic talent from around the world, and Maryland is well-represented with several standout athletes competing in…
St. Mary’s County Board of Education Discusses Cell Phone Use in Schools
By The Citizen on July 27, 2024
In a recent meeting of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, board members and attendees tackled the contentious issue of cell phone use in…
YMCA Expansion in Saint Mary’s County Celebrated with $850,000 Federal Grant
By The Citizen on July 27, 2024
In a gathering marked by a sense of community and celebration, local leaders, dignitaries, and residents came together to commemorate a significant milestone: the establishment…
Understanding Arrests and Criminal Summons in Maryland: A Closer Look
By The Citizen on July 26, 2024
In Maryland, the distinction between being arrested and receiving a criminal summons can significantly impact an individual’s legal experience. The decision between these two legal…
CSM Travel Study Students Put Education into Action to Aid Horseshoe Crab Conservation Efforts
By The Citizen on July 26, 2024
“The fact that their lineage is so ancient, and their biology differs so dramatically from humans makes them seem almost alien.” It’s a cycle that…
Big Lots Announces Lexington Park and Two Other Maryland Stores to Close Following $205 Million Quarterly Loss
By The Citizen on July 25, 2024
Big Lots, the discount retail chain, is set to close several stores nationwide, including three in Maryland, after reporting substantial financial losses for the first…
SOMD Cars & Coffee “Stuff the Bus” Event on Sunday, August 18, 2024!
By The Citizen on July 25, 2024
In collaboration with The Green Turtle in California, MD, SOMD Cars & Coffee event is excited to announce the “Stuff the Bus” edition! This event…
Natural Resources Police, Special Olympics Maryland Host Safety Training Event
By The Citizen on July 25, 2024
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – July 23, 2024
By The Citizen on July 25, 2024
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The…
Understanding Delays in Bringing Charges for a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
By The Citizen on July 24, 2024
In the aftermath of a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the time it takes for police…
Preserving Harrier History: Retired AV-8B II+ Finds New Home at North Carolina Air Museum
By The Citizen on July 24, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: A retired and demilitarized AV-8B Harrier II+ was inducted into the Hickory Aviation Museum in the “First in…
Nursing Professors Kathy Parsons and Lisa Gonzalez Excel with Nurse Support Program; Recognized for Leadership
By The Citizen on July 24, 2024
Ensuring that our region has top-quality nurses starts with ensuring that they’re taught by the best possible professors. College of Southern Maryland (CSM) nursing faculty…
Is EMS Chief of St. Mary’s County Who Admitted to Stealing Drugs in the Past at it Again?
By The Citizen on July 23, 2024
On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to suspected tampering with the security seal on a narcotics box in…
New Contract Award to Help Train Fleet to Counter Electronic Warfare
By The Citizen on July 23, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD: The U.S. Navy awarded the Phoenix Air Group Inc. a $165 million contract June 28 for Contracted Air…