On December 5th, 2023, Associate Professor Kelly Neiles spoke as an invited panelist at a committee meeting entitled “Equitable and Effective Teaching in Undergraduate STEM…
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PMA-271 Celebrates 50 Years of Women in Naval Aviation!
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD: This year marks the 50th anniversary of women in naval aviation, an anniversary that celebrates when the first women began…
Top Stories for 2023 on Southern Maryland News Net; Year in Review
By The Citizen on December 31, 2023
Our top 15 most read stories for 2023. Great Mills Woman Arrested for Murdering Boyfriend and Disposing His Body Parts in Charles and St. Mary’s…
Community Celebration of Life for Marcus Harris to be Held at Chancellors Run Park on Saturday, December 30th, 2023
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., a community celebration of life will be held at the Chancellors Run Regional Park located at 21905…
VIDEO of the Community Celebration of Life for Marcus Harris That Was Held at Chancellors Run Park
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., a community celebration of life was held at the Chancellors Run Regional Park located at 21905 Chancellors…
St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling’s Inaugural Year in Review
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling reflects on this past year, showcasing the office’s commitment to justice, transparency, and community engagement. New Leadership: On…
Maryland Property Values Rise 23.4% According to Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation’s 2024 Reassessment
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation today announced its 2024 reassessment of 767,226 “Group 3” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more…
Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols As New Year’s Eve Approaches
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching on Sunday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate to be safe and smart and avoid…
Maryland Minimum Wage Increases to $15 on Jan. 1, 2024
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
All Maryland employers will have to pay their hourly employees a minimum wage of $15 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2024. This requirement stems from…
Be The Driver – Who Saves Lives
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
For the first time ever, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office is launching an all-encompassing highway safety campaign…
St. Mary’s County Community Mourns Loss of Marcus Harris, A Longtime Parks and Recreation Employee
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
Sadly, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, First Responders were alerted to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Willows Road and South Shangri La…
Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust Ends 2023 with Protecting 94 Acres of St. Mary’s County Land
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we thank you for your invaluable support and the many good things you have made possible. We wish you…
Winter is Coming – Have you Checked Your Preparedness List?
By The Citizen on December 26, 2023
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Emergency Services encourages all residents to double check their emergency preparedness checklist to ensure they are ready for winter.…
Cold-Stunning Threatens Aquatic Wildlife – Marylanders Asked to Help
By The Citizen on December 26, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks those visiting the Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic Coast to be vigilant of sea turtles who exhibit signs of…
Maryland State Police Visiting Businesses During Holiday Season to Discuss Crime Prevention
By The Citizen on December 22, 2023
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Prevention methods and considerations for keeping your property/business safer by removing or minimizing the opportunity for a…