On Saturday, February 22, 2025, 8:53 p.m., firefighters responded to 12535 Crain Highway in Newburg, Charles County, for the reported building fire. Crews arrived on…
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Firefighters from Maryland and Virginia Respond to Commerical Structure Fire in Newburg
By The Citizen on February 22, 2025
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at approximately 8:58 p.m., firefighters from King George, Virginia, Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County were dispatched to the…
Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Past Chief and Life Member John Bean
By The Citizen on February 21, 2025
The Second District VFD&RS, Inc. regrets to announce the passing of Past Chief and Life Member John (Johnny) R. Bean on Thursday, February 20, 2025.…
Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions with Injuries Reported Throughout St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
UPDATE 5:35 P.M.: Willows Road still closed due to multiple motor vehicle collisions. On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 4:25 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency…
Police Investigating Two Subjects Found Deceased in Mechanicsville Residence
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 4:15 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to a residence in the 28000 block of Livingston…
Southern Maryland Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought and Excessive Heat; Emergency Farm Loans Available
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
Triggering Disaster: Drought and Excessive Heat that occurred 6/22/2024 through 10/22/2024 Application Deadline: 9/15/2025 Primary Counties Eligible: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Prince…
Leadership Maryland Announces Executive Program Class of 2025
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
Leadership Maryland officially announces the Executive Program’s Class of 2025, consisting of 53 business and community leaders from across the state chosen to participate in…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision with Entrapment in Wildewood
By The Citizen on February 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 2:22 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Wildewood Parkway and Green Acre…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Flips in Avenue During Snowstorm
By The Citizen on February 12, 2025
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at approximately 4:41 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Colton Point Road and River…
No Injuries Reported After Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions Across St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on February 11, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:51 p.m., First Responders were dispatched to the area of Piney Point Road and Glebe Road in Valley Lee, for…
Snow Emergency Plans in Effect for St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties
By The Citizen on February 11, 2025
The Maryland State Police has activated the Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert County effective at 2:30 p.m. on February 11, 2025. Current weather conditions and/or…
School Weather Updates – Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Have Early Dismissal on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
ST. MARY’S COUNTY: February 11, 2025 – School Day begins on time with 2-Hour Early Dismissal Tuesday, February 11, 2025: All schools begin the day…
Lexington Park Man Arrested for Interfering with Police at Fatal Crash Scene on Great Mills Road
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
Corey A. McDowney, 46, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following a series of disruptive actions at the site of a…
Chesapeake Life Center Offers Healing for Those Experiencing Loss after DCA tragedy
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
The Chesapeake Life Center will offer “Healing Our Community: Navigating Grief in the Aftermath of the DCA Tragedy” to support those affected by the Jan.…
Great Mills Road Closed Due to Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision, Police Investigating
By The Citizen on February 9, 2025
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at approximately 2:33 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to 21401 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for…