Weis Markets will celebrate the opening of its new Charlotte Hall, MD, store with a media preview event and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 20th,…
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Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Volumes Remained Above Average in July
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show an above average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l…
Hurricane Erin (2025) – Summary, Forecast and Key Messages:
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
Hurricane Erin (2025) – Summary & Forecast: Current Status & Forecast Evolution Rapid Intensification: Hurricane Erin began as Tropical Storm Erin on August 11, strengthened…
Three Suspects Face Burglary Charges After Alleged Unauthorized Stay in Vacant California, MD Home
By The Citizen on August 17, 2025
Three individuals are facing misdemeanor burglary charges after deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office discovered them allegedly living without permission in a vacant…
Is That Stream Healthy? Here’s How DNR Trains People to Survey Streams By Examining Wildlife and Habitats
By The Citizen on August 16, 2025
In some ways, the Maryland Biological Stream Survey Summer Training resembles other education programs. Participants sit through presentations and take tests. But some of those…
Mechanicsville Man Charged with Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Possession
By The Citizen on August 16, 2025
Allan Eugene Pulliam, 58, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with multiple firearm-related offenses following a search and seizure carried out by the St. Mary’s County…
Traffic Alert: Nighttime Lane Closures Coming to Southbound MD 5 in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on August 15, 2025
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin resurfacing a section of southbound MD 5 (Three Notch Road) between MD 6 (New Market Turner Road)…
No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes T-Mobile Store in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 11:50 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the T-Mobile located at 46320 Lexington Village Way…
St. Mary’s Alcohol Licensees Continue Strong ID-Checking Performance
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with the Responsible Retailing Forum to sponsor the 21 Matters™ program. This initiative assists local businesses…
CSM Welcomes Megan Allen as Executive Director of Compliance and Risk Management
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland is proud to announce Megan Allen as the Executive Director of Compliance and Risk Management, effective July 29th, 2025. Allen…
How Too Many Deer Are Harming Maryland’s Forests
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
Maryland is home to a diversity of native wildlife and plant species, and the balance between the two can sometimes be difficult to manage. Like…
U.S. Navy Names New TACAMO Aircraft the E-130J Phoenix II
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
The U.S. Navy’s Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271) and Strategic Communications Wing 1 (SCW-1) announced the official popular name for the…
Waldorf Man Charged with Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Offenses in St. Mary’s and Charles Counties
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
Terrod Lamar Branson, 39, of Waldorf, has been charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual abuse of a minor, and assault following allegations involving a…
Great Mills Man Charged in Connection to 11-Year-Olds Death That Occurred in May 2025
By The Citizen on August 12, 2025
UPDATE 8/12/2025: On Thursday, May 8, 2025, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office along with emergency medical services personnel responded to the 22000…
Fairfax Man Charged After Loaded Handgun, DUI Arrest at Maryland Raceway
By The Citizen on August 12, 2025
Jamere Andre Alexander, 37, of Fairfax, VA, is facing multiple firearm and traffic charges following an incident at the Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville on…