Southern Maryland residents young and old should look skyward on Tuesday, Dec. 9, between 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. ET as Adm. Saint Nicholas takes…
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All Aboard the Holiday Fun Express! Join Santa & Mrs. Claus for a Festive Storytime at the USCT Interpretive Center
By The Citizen on November 25, 2025
Experience the magic of the season with our Museum Division! Families are invited to don their coziest Christmas jammies or festive holiday outfits and head…
Lottery Player in St. Mary’s Breaks Her Lottery Fast with $50,000 Win
By The Citizen on November 21, 2025
A St. Mary’s County woman, and lottery enthusiast, had taken a break from playing but on a recent day while at a store buying soda,…
St. Mary’s County Teacher Becomes $459,932 Richer After FAST PLAY Win
By The Citizen on November 19, 2025
A St. Mary’s County man went to the store to buy a FAST PLAY Fat Wallet ticket. After the purchase, he is going to need…
Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Leonardtown on Friday, November 28, 2025
By The Citizen on November 19, 2025
The holiday season begins in Leonardtown when Santa arrives for Christmas on the Square & the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Town Square on…
Professor Koch Authors Case Study Collection
By The Citizen on November 19, 2025
Associate Professor of Special Education Katherine Koch, MEd, Ph.D., NRP, recently published a new book, “Case Studies in EMS: A Reflective Approach.” The collection explores…
College Student and Mechanicsville Retiree Win Cash, Scratch-Offs in Maryland Lottery Finale
By The Citizen on November 19, 2025
Aarchi Patel from Perry Hall and Garry Davis from Mechanicsville recently visit Lottery headquarters to participate in the final Unlock the Cash Second-Chance Promotion Live…
2025 St. Mary’s Splash to Take Place at Point Lookout State Park on Saturday, December 6th, 2025
By The Citizen on November 16, 2025
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you to the coolest event in Southern Maryland, the 2025 St. Mary’s Splash, on Saturday, December 6, 2025,…
Boone’s Bagels & Market – Grand Opening in Leonardtown November 22nd, 2025
By The Citizen on November 16, 2025
Nestled in the heart of Leonardtown, Maryland, Boone’s Bagels & Market is your destination for delicious, Bagels So Fresh, They’re Ready Whenever You Are ,…
Chesapeake Ghost Announces ‘Ghost Holiday Home Run’ Equipment Drive to Benefit Local Youth Leagues
By The Citizen on November 13, 2025
The Chesapeake Ghost organization is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Ghost Holiday Home Run Baseball & Softball Equipment Drive. The community-focused initiative aims to collect…
St. Mary’s County Woman ‘Breaks the Bank’ with $50,000 Lottery Win in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on November 13, 2025
A St. Mary’s County woman is celebrating a flooring win after claiming a $50,000 top prize on the $5 Break the Bank scratch-off. The regular…
Memory Kits Now Available to Support Cognitive Wellness in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on November 11, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS), in proud collaboration with St. Mary’s County Library, is excited to announce the launch…
Sec. Josh Kurtz and Dr. Bill Dennison: Revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement Reaffirms Partnership and Protects the Bay’s Future
By The Citizen on November 10, 2025
Last month, Maryland representatives joined officials from around the Mid-Atlantic region to put forth a revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement that includes firm timelines, required…
Bay District VFD Donates 55 Sets of Fire Gear to Support Firefighters in the Philippines
By The Citizen on November 7, 2025
Demonstrating a continued commitment to helping those in need – both at home and abroad – the members of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department…
4th Annual “No Hunger November” Food Drive Underway in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on November 5, 2025
The 4th Annual No Hunger November Food Drive, organized by the Maryland State Police – La Plata Barrack, began on Saturday, November 1. The initiative…