By RVFD Vice President / Lieutenant Scot Best: Each year, children start many fires. Many of these fires are started with matches and lighters. Children…
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Fentanyl Theft Uncovered in St. Mary’s County Paramedic Narcotics Supply – Police Investigating
By The Citizen on July 19, 2024
UPDATE – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Press Release – 7/19/2024 @ 1:00 p.m.: On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Government Department…
2024 National Night Out – St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on July 19, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you, your family, and your community to the 2024 Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024,…
NOAA Announces $10 Million Grant for Oyster Sanctuary Reef Construction in Maryland
By The Citizen on July 19, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it has recommended awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of…
NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for August 1-16, 2024 for Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River
By The Citizen on July 19, 2024
PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field Webster and Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised of a scheduled increase in…
St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office Successfully Secures a $586,299 Competitive Grant to Continue Services for Crime Victims
By The Citizen on July 18, 2024
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling proudly announces the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) awarded the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County a…
Bubby Knott’s Legacy of Giving Lives On
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
The Great Mills Trading Post provided the following information from Karen Siebert, CFO: “As we try to move on in the light of our dad’s…
How to Stay Cool and Hydrated in the Heat: Essential Tips for Beating the Summer Sun
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
As the summer sun blazes and temperatures soar, staying cool and hydrated becomes crucial for your wellbeing. Whether you’re enjoying outdoor activities, working in the…
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $40,000 in Seed Grants to the Region
By The Citizen on July 16, 2024
The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce that nearly $40,000 in seed grants have been awarded to heritage tourism projects in Calvert,…
Public Cooling Centers Available in St. Mary’s County / Monday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By The Citizen on July 15, 2024
Due to extreme heat in the forecast for the beginning of this week, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for…
Lexington Park Man Charged with Theft Scheme Over $1,500 from Spyglass Apartments
By The Citizen on July 13, 2024
On Friday, May 24, 2024, police responded to the office of Spyglass Apartments in Lexington Park, for the report of an internal theft. Police met…
Clearway Pain Solutions Selects Lexington Exchange in California, Maryland for Newest Location
By The Citizen on July 12, 2024
Clearway Pain Solutions, a pain management medical practice currently operating in seven states, has chosen Lexington Exchange in California, Maryland as the site of its…
Launch of St. Mary’s County Public Health Corps
By The Citizen on July 9, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with Assisted Management Solutions and Data Research Group to launch the St. Mary’s County Public Health…
St. Mary’s County Continues to be Plagued by Shootings with Few Arrests Made
By The Citizen on July 8, 2024
On July 3, 2024, police in apprehended Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, on a search and seizure warrant. Mason was arrested for his…
Owners of Hill’s Country-Store Announce Closing of Store on September 29, 2024
By The Citizen on July 3, 2024
Hill’s Country-Store owners announced on Monday, July 1st, 2024, they plan to close the store this September. “It is with Great Sadness to inform you…