Nationwide, in partnership with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) awarded 58 departments grain bin rescue equipment and training in 2022. This year,…
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Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Involved in Serious Motor Vehicle Collision While Responding to House Fire, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating
By The Citizen on August 5, 2022
On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at approximately 6:10 p.m., firefighters from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County responded to 8550 Patuxent Avenue in Bromes Island,…
One Victim Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries After Structure Collapse in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on August 5, 2022
On Thursday, August 4, 2022, at approximately 9:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 28000 block of Woodburn Hill Road in Mechanicsville,…
UPDATE: Townhouse Fire in Lexington Park Caused by Discarded Smoking Materials
By The Citizen on August 4, 2022
UPDATE: The Office of the State Fire Marshal ruled the preliminary cause of the fire to be accidental and caused by discarded smoking materials. 8/4/2022:…
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Announces Return of Annual Carnival – Held Friday, August 12 to Sunday, Aug. 14th
By The Citizen on August 4, 2022
The Membership of the Hollywood VFD is pleased to announce the return of our Annual Carnival. After several meetings and discussions with our Membership, Ladies…
St. Mary’s County Man Arrested by Deputy State Fire Marshals After Apartment Fire in March 2022
By The Citizen on August 3, 2022
A sprinkler system and pawned items stolen after a Lexington Park apartment fire are credited with leading investigators to their suspect. Deputy State Fire Marshals…
Governor Hogan Issues Update on State of Maryland’s Response to Human Monkeypox Outbreak
By The Citizen on August 3, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) issued an update on the state’s operational response to the human monkeypox outbreak, including efforts…
UPDATE: Missing Father and Son Recovered by Dive Teams During Search at Swan Point in Charles County
By The Citizen on August 3, 2022
UPDATE 8/3/2022: Calvert and Charles County Dive Teams along with firefighters from Charles and St. Mary’s County operated on the scene for over 6 hours…
First Responders to Continue Search for Missing Father and 10-Year-Old Son at Swan Point in Charles County, Three Victims Transported to Hospital
By The Citizen on August 2, 2022
On Monday, August 1, 2022, at approximately 4:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Swan Point in Charles County, for the water rescue.…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Double Stabbing in Lexington Park That Sends Man to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on August 1, 2022
On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 21600 block of Enterprise Road in Lexington Park,…
Man Flown to Trauma Center After Overturning Golf Cart at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City
By The Citizen on August 1, 2022
On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of the St Mary’s College Parish Hall…
Maryland State Police to Celebrate National Night Out With Communities Across The State
By The Citizen on August 1, 2022
Maryland State Police will join communities and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Established in…
UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 42-Year-Old Leonardtown Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle
By The Citizen on July 29, 2022
UPDATE: On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 3:18 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Route 5 and Cedar Lane…
Police Investigating Head-on Collision in Newburg, One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Area Hospital
By The Citizen on July 29, 2022
On Thursday, July 28, 2022, at approximately 7:25 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Sarum Manor…
One Flown to Trauma Center and One Transported to Hospital After Two Vehicle Collision in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on July 28, 2022
On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Goddard Road…