A partial solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024. In Calvert County, the eclipse will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. and end…
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Chaptico Man Charged with Murder of 26-Year-Old Man at Sheetz in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 26, 2024
Tavion Sommerville, 18, of Chaptico, is currently incarcerated in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center facing murder charges. Sommerville was charged with first degree murder,…
NAVAIR Leadership, Programs to Present at Annual Sea-Air-Space Expo on April 8, 2024
By The Citizen on March 26, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, MD – A discussion panel featuring Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) leaders Adm. Carl Chebi, Rear Adm. John Dougherty,…
St. Mary’s County Native Rachel LaBatt Returning as Finalist for Miss Maryland USA 2024 as Miss St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
St. Mary’s County native, Rachel LaBatt is excited to announce she is returning as a finalist for Miss Maryland USA 2024, as Miss St Mary’s…
Celebrating Maryland Day – March 25th, 2024
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
What is Maryland Day? On March 25, 1634, the Ark and the Dove, carrying 150 European settlers, landed on St. Clements Island. In 1916, the…
No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Flips in California
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of St. Andrews Church Road at FDR…
Rebels & Redcoats: A Southern Maryland Revolutionary War Family Event Kicks Off Multi-Year 250th Anniversary at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in coordination with the Southern Maryland 250th Committee, Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, and numerous Southern Maryland civic organizations,…
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet in May 2024
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2024 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 8, 2024,…
Noise Advisory – NAS PAX RIVER Sets Noise Advisory for Webster Outlying Field April 10-12, 2024
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
PATUXENT RIVER NAVAL AIR STATION, MD – Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place…
New Contract Award to Deliver 17 New Block III Super Hornet Aircraft and Critical Technical Data for Fleet
By The Citizen on March 25, 2024
The U.S. Navy awarded The Boeing Company a $1.3 billion contract March 19 for the purchase of 17 F/A-18 Super Hornets and delivery of a…
No Injuries Reported After Shed Fire Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 22, 2024
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Newburg, and Hughesville responded to the 29000 block of Rollins Lane…
Large Travel Trailer and Shed Destroyed by Fire in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 22, 2024
On Friday, March 22, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the 36000 block of Joan Drive in…
Police Investigating Reported Strong-Armed Robbery at St. Mary’s Square
By The Citizen on March 22, 2024
On Friday, March 22, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., police responded to St. Mary’s Square Located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for…
St. Mary’s County Board of Elections Announces Public Logic & Accuracy Demonstration and 2024 Primary Canvassing Dates
By The Citizen on March 21, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections will conduct a public logic and accuracy demonstration on the DS200 ballot scanner unit on Friday, April 12,…
2024 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Total $236,276
By The Citizen on March 21, 2024
Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 18 grants totaling $236,276 to be awarded for environmental education, community cleanup, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program. Grants through the…