Due to the forecasted inclement weather, and in the interest of public safety, the Town of Leonardtown and Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department in coordination with…
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Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols As Motorists Take To The Road Ahead Of Thanksgiving
By The Citizen on November 23, 2022
With more than 1 million Marylanders expected to travel 50 or more miles over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Maryland State Police will be increasing patrols…
Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving a Dump Truck at County Line in Budds Creek
By The Citizen on November 22, 2022
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at approximately 4:20 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel from Charles and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s responded to the area…
State Fire Marshal Announces New Accelerant Detection Canine Team
By The Citizen on November 21, 2022
The Office of the State Fire Marshal added a new employee to the ranks yesterday, and while every newly minted Deputy State Fire Marshal is…
METCOM Advises of Utility Work in the Area of South Shangri-La Drive and Great Mills Road in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on November 16, 2022
Beginning Wednesday, November 16, 2022 MetCom crews will begin a lengthy water and sewer system upgrade on Shangri La Drive. This work is expected to…
Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Santa Run Schedule 2022
By The Citizen on November 16, 2022
The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will be bringing Santa Claus into your Neighborhood through the dates of December 2 to December 17.…
Callaway Man Flown to Burn Center After Attempting to Start Charcoal Grill Using Gasoline
By The Citizen on November 15, 2022
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, at approximately 1:48 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to 45285 Take It Easy Ranch Road in Callaway, for the…
Firefighters Remind Citizens of Home Heating Safety
By The Citizen on November 15, 2022
Heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in U.S. homes. Local fire departments responded to an estimated average of 48,530 fires involving heating equipment…
Hollywood Rescue Squad Auxiliary Picture Fundraiser (2 Representatives Going Door to Door)
By The Citizen on November 14, 2022
By Auxiliary President Katie Knott – The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, with the assistance of Volunteer Fundraising Dimensions, is offering Family portraits to the…
Loveville Motor Vehicle Collision Sends One to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on November 14, 2022
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at approximately 12:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Sunnyside Road…
No Injuries Reported After Commercial Structure Fire at Triton Metals in Hollywood
By The Citizen on November 10, 2022
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at approximately 9:05 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River and Leonardtown responded to the 43000 block of…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Stabbing in Callaway, Victim Flown to Area Trauma Center
By The Citizen on November 9, 2022
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at approximately 5:50 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 45000 block of Lady Lane in Callaway, for…
Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Cancelled Due to Weather on Friday, November 11, 2022
By The Citizen on November 9, 2022
UPDATE 11/9/2022: Town of Leonardtown has gone ahead and cancelled the parade due to a 80-100% chance of rain on Friday. An abbreviated version of…
UPDATE: GoFundMe Added to Assist Family Displaced After Losing Everything to Early Morning Structure Fire in California
By The Citizen on November 9, 2022
UPDATE 11/9/2022: GoFundMe link provided to assist the family. They have lost everything in their home. Please share! 11/8/2022: On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at…
Early Morning Structure Fire in California Displaces Two Adults and Two Children, State Fire Marshal Investigating
By The Citizen on November 8, 2022
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at approximately 12:48 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Valley Lee, and Seventh District responded to…