Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at St.…
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Oral Histories of Lexington Park “Flattops” Now Available Online!
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Historical Society, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Government is pleased to announce the digitization of the Lexington Manor Oral History…
First Baby Born at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in 2024, Meet River!
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
Welcome to the world, baby River! Born in the early hours of the New Year, River’s family has welcomed our first baby of 2024. Congratulations…
St. Mary’s College Women’s Soccer Earns Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Silver Award
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the third year in a row, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team has received the United Soccer Coaches…
Top Stories for 2023 on Southern Maryland News Net; Year in Review
By The Citizen on December 31, 2023
Our top 15 most read stories for 2023. Great Mills Woman Arrested for Murdering Boyfriend and Disposing His Body Parts in Charles and St. Mary’s…
Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust Ends 2023 with Protecting 94 Acres of St. Mary’s County Land
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we thank you for your invaluable support and the many good things you have made possible. We wish you…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing Unit Perform County-Wide Canvas of Unhoused Residents to Provide Cold Weather Assistance and Resources
By The Citizen on December 23, 2023
Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing Unit (COPs) undertook a comprehensive outreach initiative across the north and south ends of…
VIDEO: Santa Claus is Coming to Leonardtown
By The Citizen on December 20, 2023
Featuring: Robbie Boothe, Donovan Farrell, Phillip Michael Parsons, Donald Quade, Tara Rae, Wes Ryce, LaKeisha Smith, and Brandi Sydnor. Filmed by: Ed Winson Delmoro from…
St. Mary’s County Commission on the Environment Seeking Nominations for 2023 Sustainability Awards
By The Citizen on December 20, 2023
The Commission on the Environment (CoE) invites you to participate in the 2023 Sustainability Awards Program. The goal of these awards is to recognize outstanding…
Maryland Forest Service Awards 52 Fire Departments with Assistance Grants for 2023
By The Citizen on December 15, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to 52 volunteer fire departments across the state to enhance wildland fire…
Santa Claus to Fly Over Southern Maryland TODAY! Dec. 15, 2023
By The Citizen on December 15, 2023
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD: Good boys and girls of all ages across Southern Maryland should look to the skies as Adm.…
St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services Introduces EMS Chief Thomas Raley
By The Citizen on December 14, 2023
Introducing our EMS Chief Thomas “Tom” Raley Raley has been acting as our EMS Chief since January 2023. He also served as a Medical Duty…
State Revitalization Program Awards To Bring $470,000 to Community Development Projects in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on December 13, 2023
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that Southern Maryland counties have received a combined $470,000 through the state’s seven State…
UPDATE: Merry Christmas from Bluey Claus at Dyson Building Center in Callaway
By The Citizen on December 6, 2023
UPDATE 12/6/2023: Merry Christmas from Bluey Claus and the Dyson crew!! Be sure to stop by and get your picture! We have loved seeing them!…
St. Mary’s County Woman Wins $108,910 During Coffee Run
By The Citizen on December 5, 2023
She is seventh progressive jackpot winner on FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game A thirsty St. Mary’s County woman went into a store for a…