John Kelly, the founder and administrator of the popular Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Alert Facebook page, suddenly passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age…
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Swing for a Cause at Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Golf Tournament
By The Citizen on August 11, 2025
The Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of the Chesapeake is one of the region’s most popular charity golf event. It’s held at a spectacular time,…
New Members Sought for St. Mary’s County Boards, Commissions & Committees
By The Citizen on August 11, 2025
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on a local Board, Committee, or Commission. Volunteering to…
U.S Navy and Marines Demo Range of Long Range UAS for Future Operations
By The Citizen on August 11, 2025
The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PMA-263) program team put Long Range Tactical (LRT) systems through their paces during a two-week…
3rd Annual Beach Party at the Second District Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department This August 23rd, 2025
By The Citizen on August 11, 2025
Join the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad for our Third Annual Beach Party! We’re bringing the community together for an afternoon of…
Two Injured After Head-on Collision with Entrapment in Great mills
By The Citizen on August 10, 2025
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Chancellors Run Road and FDR…
UPDATE: Missing Person Alert Cancelled – Cassandra Located Unharmed
By The Citizen on August 9, 2025
UPDATE 8/9/2025 @ 10:45 P.M.: Per the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cassandra has been located unharmed – thank you for sharing. The St. Mary’s…
CSM Establishes AI Task Force to Guide Integration of Artificial Intelligence Across Campus
By The Citizen on August 9, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has formed a cross-functional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force to lead the strategic integration of AI in teaching, learning, and…
St. Mary’s College Hovland Hosts National Association of Scientific Materials Managers Annual Meeting
By The Citizen on August 8, 2025
Doug Hovland, coordinator of laboratory support for chemistry and biochemistry, served as the local host for the National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) annual…
Books, Boardwalk, and the Big Apple: St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Announces Upcoming Bus Trips
By The Citizen on August 8, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to offer three exciting bus day trips in the coming months: Washington, D.C.,…
Maryland Reports Slight Loss in Underwater Grass Abundance in Chesapeake Bay for 2024
By The Citizen on August 7, 2025
Underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay – a key indicator of water quality – fell from 38,188 acres in 2023 to…
Maryland Casinos Generate $165.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During July
By The Citizen on August 7, 2025
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%)…
Man Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on August 6, 2025
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 12:43 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Potato…
Maryland Department of the Environment Revokes 1,400 Lead Paint Inspection Certificates Issued by Suspended Inspector to Protect Children and Families
By The Citizen on August 6, 2025
The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state, requiring any tenant-occupied rental properties to be reinspected…
Find Your New Best Friend: Adoption Fees Waived During August at the St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resource Center
By The Citizen on August 5, 2025
The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resources Center is proud to join animal shelters across the state in the return of the Maryland 3,000…