The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, July 26, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed…
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Maryland State Trooper Recognized As EMS Clinician of The Year by Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
By The Citizen on July 27, 2022
A 24-year-veteran of the Maryland State Police is recognized as the emergency medical service Clinician of the Year by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical…
State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Lusby, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at approximately 1:15 a.m., firefighters from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County responded to 50 Nursery Court in Lusby, for…
Mechanicsville Volunteers Mourn the Loss of Past Board of Director Francis Elliott “Sonny” Burch, Jr
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
Francis Elliott “Sonny” Burch, Jr., 88, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sonny…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in California, One Flown to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries
By The Citizen on July 24, 2022
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of St. Andrew’s Church Road and Wildewood…
Southern Maryland State Police Aviation Command Celebrates 35 Years Of Aviation Service
By The Citizen on July 22, 2022
This month marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of a permanent Maryland State Police Aviation Command helicopter base in Southern Maryland. On July 1,…
One Transported with Minor Injuries After Vehicle Rolls Over Multiple Times in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on July 19, 2022
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at approximately 12:25 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Merchants Lane…
UPDATE: Missing 10-Year-Old Victim Located Deceased at Camp Merryelande, Police Continuing Their Investigation
By The Citizen on July 18, 2022
UPDATE 7/18/2022 @ 2:37 p.m.: A 911 caller reported they located the victim near the beach of Camp Merryelande on the St. Mary’s River side.…
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival Postponed to Later To Be Determined Date in 2022
By The Citizen on July 18, 2022
On Sunday July 17, 2022, the Department held a special meeting to discuss the status of our Annual Carnival. In attendance along with the Members…
State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Lusby with Multiple Pets Killed
By The Citizen on July 18, 2022
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 4:05 p.m., firefighters from Solomons, Prince Frederick, Hollywood, Bay District, St. Leonard and Dunkirk responded to the 11500…
UPDATE: Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Child at Camp Merryelande Called Off Due to Weather, Searches to Resume Monday, July 18
By The Citizen on July 17, 2022
UPDATE 7/17/2022 @ 9:05 p.m.: All fire and rescue personnel have been placed in service. Searches will begin again Monday morning upon daylight. The U.S.…
St. Mary’s County Health Department and Serenity Place Announce Free Mental Health and Counseling Services on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in Hollywood
By The Citizen on July 16, 2022
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has announced that in a collaborative effort with the St. Mary’s County Health Department and Serenity Place, LLC, the…
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Cancelled for Remainder of Weekend
By The Citizen on July 16, 2022
The following information was released by the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department: Due to an incident that occurred on Friday evening in our Parking Lot, the…
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Cancels Carnival for Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17, 2022
By The Citizen on July 16, 2022
The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department has released the following statement over the shooting incident that occurred on Friday night, July 15, 2022. “Due to an…
Murder at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival – Suspect Arrested
By The Citizen on July 16, 2022
On Friday, July 15, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police responded to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department located at 24801 Three Notch Road in Hollywood,…