On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 5:55 p.m., emergency medical personnel at Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad requested a medic and helicopter after a patient…
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Piney Point Road Closed Due to Crash Involving Multiple Utility Poles Broken/Lines Down
By The Citizen on July 8, 2025
UPDATE @1:30 P.M.: SMECO Remains on scene along with firefighters, MDOT and police. The fire is ongoing, but contained, due to the downed live power…
One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Bushwood
By The Citizen on July 6, 2025
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 9:38 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 23281 Maddox Road in Bushwood,…
Death Investigation Ongoing After Man Found Deceased in Drayden
By The Citizen on July 6, 2025
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 10:36 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 18000 block of Elmos Way in Drayden,…
One Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Rollover in Hollywood
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 24214 Half Pone Point Road…
Three Flown to Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 10:21 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Mattapany Road…
Public Notice: Solomons Fireworks Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Plan
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
As we gear up for the upcoming Fireworks celebration, please be aware of the following Traffic Operations and Pedestrian Safety Plan in place to help…
National Weather Service Confirms Touchdown of EF-0 Tornado in St. Mary’s County During Severe Storms
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC – Wed Jul 2 2025: NWS Damage Survey for July 1, 2025, Beauvue Tornado Event. Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak…
Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at approximately 7:47 a.m., firefighters from Leonardtown, Second District, Bay District, Hollywood, NAS Patuxent River and Seventh District were dispatched to…
Two Local Boys Proudly Continue Their Birthday Tradition and Donate to Seventh District VFD
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
Keeping up with their birthday tradition, Austin (soon to be 10) and Ryan age 4, has continued asking for water and Gatorade instead of traditional…
Motorcyclist Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Mechanicsville Crash
By The Citizen on June 28, 2025
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at approximately 1:57 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Thompson…
Office of the State Fire Marshal Urge Marylanders to Celebrate Safely with Public Fireworks Displays
By The Citizen on June 27, 2025
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Office of the State Fire Marshal joined the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and…
One Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown, State Police Investigating
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 4:02 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Leonardtown High School on…
Man Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Tubing Accident in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 7:42 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Wicomico Shores Landing on Army Navy Drive in…
First Responders Rescue Man Found Adrift Off Point Lookout State Park Shoreline
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:10 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Point Lookout State Park located in Scotland,…