On Tuesday, September 6, 2023, at approximately 5:50 p.m., a St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Employee witnessed a motor vehicle collision at Chancellors Run Road…
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Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Senior Member George Lee Franklin
By The Citizen on September 5, 2023
Obituary: George Lee Franklin, 84, of St. Inigoes MD passed away suddenly on August 28, 2023 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was…
House Fire in Mechanicsville Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on September 5, 2023
On Sunday, September 3, 2023, at approximately 9:07 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Hughesville, Hollywood, and Seventh District responded to the 41200 block of New…
UPDATE: House Fire in Mechanicsville Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on September 5, 2023
UPDATE from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office: The fire, which occurred on the inside of the single family residence, remains under investigation at this…
2023 Patriot Day 5K and Kids Fun Run to Honor Brice Trossbach and All Local Patriots
By The Citizen on September 2, 2023
This year, Little Flower School will be hosting the 8th Annual LFS Patriot Day 5K on September 9, 2023. Each year, this event is held…
UPDATE: Forestville Man Found Guilty in Murder of 53-Year-Old Great Mills Man Killed Across the Street From Police Station
By The Citizen on August 31, 2023
UPDATE 8/31/2023: A St. Mary’s County jury convicted Malcolm Carl Young, 47, of Forestville, Maryland, of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the…
Police Investigating Burglary to CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood Involving Vehicle
By The Citizen on August 29, 2023
On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at approximately 4:05 a.m., police responded to the CVS Pharmacy located at 24288 Three Notch Road in Hollywood, for the…
AUDIO: Police Investigating Two Dead After Suspected Overdose in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 27, 2023
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 11:56 p.m., police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the 46000 block of Frostburg Plains Road in…
No Injuries Reported After Large Shed Fire in La Plata
By The Citizen on August 26, 2023
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 11:33 a.m., the Charles County 911 Center received numerous calls for smoke in the area of the 12000…
International Overdose Awareness Day Recognizes Those Affected by Addiction
By The Citizen on August 25, 2023
This year on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st, St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center, a Program of…
Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?
By The Citizen on August 25, 2023
Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses as students return to class. Drivers must stop…
Aircraft Crash in Clements Under Investigation, No Serious Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 5:32 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 23614 Bayside Road in Clements, for…
Overturned Tow Truck in Mechanicsville Closes Southbound Three Notch Road
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 3:17 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Persimmon Creek Road…
Fire Department Vehicle Catches on Fire in Leonardtown While Responding to Structure Fire
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 9:53 p.m., firefighters from Ridge, Bay District, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Second…
Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Scotland, Firefighters Respond to Residence Twice in Under 2 Hours
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., firefighters from Ridge, Bay District, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Second…