UPDATE 8/2/2021: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, a Charles County jury convicted Anthony Dangelo Wilkins, 37,…
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NAS Pax River Requires Masks for All Following CDC, DoD Guidelines
By The Citizen on July 30, 2021
NAS Patuxent River leadership announced July 29 the requirement for all on the installation to wear face masks while in buildings on base and government…
NAS Patuxent River Transitions Back to Health Protection Condition Bravo Beginning July 28
By The Citizen on July 29, 2021
NAS Patuxent River transitioned from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo as of 5 p.m. July 28. NAS Patuxent River joins other installations…
Fox Tests Positive for Rabies in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) reports that a fox captured near Hilton Drive in the Lexington Park area has tested positive for rabies.…
Remembering Retired St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Margaret “Peggy” Smolarsky
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
It is with profound grief and sadness that we announce the passing of retired Corporal Margaret “Peggy” Ann Smolarsky, of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s…
Maryland Emergency Management Agency Awards $4 Million to Fire, EMS, and Rescue Departments
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced awards of $4 million in federal funding made available through the Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs,…
Traffic on Maryland Roads and Highways Begins to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
According to new data from state transportation officials, traffic on Maryland roads and highways has begun to approach and exceed pre-pandemic levels. “Holiday travel during…
Governor Hogan Announces Nearly $30 Million in Awards for Broadband Infrastructure
By The Citizen on July 21, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced awards to expand broadband internet access to more than 12,000 households in 18 counties. Administered by the Maryland Department of…
Department of Recreation and Parks Park Announces Temporary Closure at Elms Beach Park
By The Citizen on July 20, 2021
The Department of Recreation and Parks announces that Elms Beach Park will be closed during the weekdays beginning Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The park’s closure…
Heat Advisory in Effect for Saturday July 16th
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
A Heat Advisory Alert in effect from noon to 8pm on Saturday July 16th. Heat index values up to 107 expected, in Calvert, Prince Georges,…
Heat Advisory in Effect for Saturday, July 17, 2021
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
A Heat Advisory Alert in effect from noon to 8pm on Saturday July 17th. Heat index values up to 107 expected, in Calvert, Prince Georges,…
Gentle Hands Wildlife Services Rescues a Blue Heron After Being Struck by a Vehicle
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
Cpl. Julie Yingling of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office happened upon a blue heron on Friday morning on St. John’s Road shortly after it…
United States Naval Test Pilot School Welcomes 50th Commander
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
Cmdr. Jeremy “Silas” DeBons took command of United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) from Lt. Col. Rory “Pikey” Feely during an airborne change of…
Scammers Imitating St. Mary’s County Senior Activity Center Staff
By The Citizen on July 16, 2021
The Department of Aging & Human Services has been alerted to a scam involving individuals claiming to represent St. Mary’s County Senior Activity Center Staff.…
U.S. Government Launches First One-Stop Ransomware Resource at StopRansomware.gov
By The Citizen on July 15, 2021
As part of the ongoing response, agencies across the U.S. government announced new resources and initiatives to protect American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks.…