The deputies of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office are much more than just law enforcement officers. In responding to emergency calls, lives are often…
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First Responders Across Maryland Get Boost in Wireless Communications with Public Safety Communications Enhancements
By The Citizen on July 2, 2020
Maryland’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements statewide. This…
Maryland State Police Receives Large Donation of N95 Masks by California Lowe’s Home Improvement Store
By The Citizen on July 1, 2020
On June 30, 2020, the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division – Firearms Enforcement Section received a donation of 500 N95 Face Masks from the…
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille Coming to Wildewood Shopping Center
By The Citizen on June 20, 2020
The Greene Turtle is coming soon to California, Maryland, and just in time for football season! The owners of The Greene Turtle, Laplata are excited…
VIDEO: Volunteers from Bay District Assist Gentle Hands Wildlife Services with Ducklings Stuck in a Storm Drain
By The Citizen on June 13, 2020
On Friday, June 12, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Gentle Hands Wildlife Services received a call about ducklings in a storm drain. They arrived…
Former Director of the Special Olympics St. Mary’s County, Mary Lu Bucci Receives 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
By The Citizen on June 9, 2020
The St. Mary’s County Commission for Women is proud to award the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award to Mary Lu Bucci. Mary Lu Bucci, the former…
GoFundMe Stated for Founder of Southern MD Survivors, Kayce Kerr
By The Citizen on June 7, 2020
On Sunday, December 1, 2013, Kayce Kerr was in a near fatal car accident along I-95 returning from Thanksgiving weekend in Maryland with her family…
Another “Peace March” to be Held in Leonardtown on Friday, June 5th
By The Citizen on June 4, 2020
Following the successful peaceful demonstration held in Lexington Park on Monday, June 1st, and a much larger one on Wednesday, June 3rd in Leonardtown, another…
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Food Drive Collects Over 4,100 Food Items
By The Citizen on May 12, 2020
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced the final tally of food items from their Food Drive hosted at Regency Furniture Stadium on Friday, May 8th.…
Local Makers Join Forces with The Pax Museum to Create Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Community
By The Citizen on May 5, 2020
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum may be closed to the public due to the current pandemic, but they’ve opened their doors in a very…
Large Response to “Pizza Pick Up Special” at Nicolletti’s Pizza in California Backs up Traffic on Three Notch Road for Hours
By The Citizen on April 29, 2020
When Nicolletti’s Pizza on Three Notch Road, in California wanted to thank everyone who had supported them and every other small business through these difficult…
Letter to the Editor: A Thank You to First Responders, From the Historic St. Mary’s City
By The Citizen on April 27, 2020
Thank you to our First Responders! Though late in sending, this letter is a most sincere thank you to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad (MVRS),…
UPDATED: COVID-19 Response Feeding Programs Offered Through Community Partners in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on April 24, 2020
St. Mary’s County Public Schools will provide a drive-up lunch service Monday-Friday, from April 27 – May 15, 2020, at the locations listed below from…
McDonald’s Gives Free Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on April 22, 2020
The special meals will be available at no cost for those in uniform, or those with valid ID, during breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating…
Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Acquires a Half Million COVID-19 Tests From South Korea
By The Citizen on April 20, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has acquired 500,000 COVID-19 tests from South Korea’s LabGenomics. The governor was joined for today’s…