On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at approximately 6:48 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Solomons, Second District, and Prince Frederick were dispatched to the…
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Plan Ahead, Prepare Early: Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1, 2024 Through November 30th
By The Citizen on May 3, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Emergency Services (DES) urges community members to be prepared for the next Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June…
6-Year-Old Flown to Children’s Center After Being Struck by Vehicle in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on May 3, 2024
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 9:53 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 25000 block of Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville,…
Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts for Cinco de Mayo Weekend
By The Citizen on May 2, 2024
Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers throughout the…
St. Mary’s County Strategic Plan for Overdose Response Updated
By The Citizen on May 1, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Strategic Plan for Overdose Response is now updated and available online. The 2023 update describes progress and new goals since the…
First Responders from Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert County Respond to Multiple Motor Vehicle Collisions in Hughesville
By The Citizen on April 29, 2024
UPDATE @ 10:33 a.m.: Ambulance from Cavlert, and St. Mary’s responding to the scene, all other fire department services cancelled. Roadwill will be open within…
K9 Taylor Joins the Office of the State Fire Marshal
By The Citizen on April 29, 2024
When K9 Sky retired in March, she probably hoped she could kick back and take it easy, but little did she know she would turn…
One Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Classic Car in Callaway
By The Citizen on April 29, 2024
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Piney Point Road and Take It…
UPDATE: 19-Year-Old Killed After Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on April 28, 2024
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 5:06 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported 2-car collision at the…
77th Annual Southern Maryland Convention Parade Called Off – Event Now Held at Blue Crabs Stadium in Waldorf, Sunday April 28th, 2024
By The Citizen on April 27, 2024
Unfortunately the Southern Maryland Convention Parade this year has been called off due to Charles County Officials not signing off on the permits for parade…
Budds Creek Road at Mechanicsville Road Closed Due to Fatal Crash
By The Citizen on April 27, 2024
UPDATE @ 5:25 p.m. – Medics have pronounced one victim deceased on the scene. 4/27/2024: On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 5:08 p.m., police, fire…
Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Hollywood
By The Citizen on April 25, 2024
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Firefighters from the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the 25500 block of Vista Road,…
Second 2-Alarm Fire in St. Mary’s County Destroys Residence, Damages Two Others
By The Citizen on April 24, 2024
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 3:55 a.m., firefighters from Second District, Bay District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and NAS Patuxent River were dispatched to the 17500…
UPDATE: One Flown to Burn Center After 2-Alarm Fire at Champion Auto Parts in Valley Lee
By The Citizen on April 23, 2024
UPDATE 4/23/2024 @ 6:30 p.m.: The fire is out. Firefighters remain on the scene hitting hot spots, removing debris and assisting fire marshals with their…
UPDATE: 2-Alarm Fire at Champion Auto Parts in Valley Lee Ruled Accidental by Fire Marshal
By The Citizen on April 23, 2024
UPDATE 4/24/2024 @ 9:50 a.m.: The Office of the State Fire Marshal estimated the total financial loss at $1,100,000. The loss of the strucure was…