Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland State Police (MSP) Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III today announced that all Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) bases will…
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Reading for St. Mary’s Heroes Initiative Announced, a Partnership with St. Mary’s County College, Sheriff’s Office and Libraries
By The Citizen on October 6, 2020
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, announces the Reading for St.…
Governor Hogan Announces New Attendance Record For Maryland State Parks, 17.1 Million and Counting
By The Citizen on October 5, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Park Service is reporting a total of 17.1 million visitors to date in 2020, already surpassing the…
Sabre Systems, Inc. Contributes $5,000 to Patuxent River Science and Technology Scholarship Fund
By The Citizen on September 15, 2020
Sabre Systems, Inc. contributed $5,000 towards the Patuxent River Science & Technology (PRS&T) Consortium Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund provides financial assistance to local students…
Letter to Editor: Bustin’ Out of the Barn Livestock Auction to be Held on Saturday, September 26, 2020
By The Citizen on September 11, 2020
Letter to Editor: It’s been a year of disappointment and challenges for the St. Mary’s County youth with livestock. Shows were cancelled. Maryland 4-H cancelled…
Patuxent Habitat Celebrates Starting 21st Home Build
By The Citizen on September 7, 2020
The Toye family will be the recipients of Patuxent Habitat’s 21st new home. We are proud to partner with the community in building this new…
Come Out and Support Your Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments While Getting Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinners!
By The Citizen on September 3, 2020
Thursday, September 3, 2020 – Kona Ice at Ridge Volunteer Fire Department from 5:00 p.m., to dark! Friday, September 4, 2020 – Food Truck Friday…
16-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot Taking Flights to Deliver Much Needed PPE and Other Medical Supplies to Hospitals
By The Citizen on September 2, 2020
TJ Kim, a 16-year-old aspiring pilot who has been delivering personal protective equipment (PPE) to critical access hospitals in rural Virginia, expanded his efforts into…
St. Mary’s County Commissioners Honor Daryl Estep After Helping EMT’s Across Flood Waters to Access Patient After a Medical Emergency
By The Citizen on September 2, 2020
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County were proud to Honor Daryl Estep from the Department of Public Works & Transportation at their Sept. 1 meeting.…
Hollywood, Hughesville, and Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Vital Grants from FEMA
By The Citizen on August 22, 2020
The Officers and Members of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department are pleased to announce that we have been awarded an Assistance to Firefighter Grant from…
Southern Maryland Native LJay Newsome Makes His MLB Debut for the Seattle Mariners
By The Citizen on August 21, 2020
LJay Newsome is a 23-year-old La Plata native and current Mechanicsville resident who attended, and graduated from Chopticon High School. In five minor-league seasons, Newsome…
Emergency Services Launches Text-to-911 Messaging
By The Citizen on August 19, 2020
The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has launched the Text-to-911 emergency notification system. Available statewide, this service provides an additional way for residents…
Maryland State Police Virtual Open House Trooper Flight Paramedic Recruitment
By The Citizen on August 18, 2020
The Maryland State Police Aviation Command Recruiting Staff will host a virtual open house for motivated and qualified paramedics seeking to join our team. On…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office COPS Unit Joins The Mission in Cleaning up New Property in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on August 18, 2020
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Lexington Park COPs Unit joined members of The Mission on Saturday to facilitate a cleanup effort of their newly…
UPDATE: The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille in Wildewood Shopping Center is Now Hiring
By The Citizen on August 18, 2020
UPDATE: The Greene Turtle in the Wildewood Shopping Center is now hiring! Stop by the location Monday – Friday 9am-6pm to see Manny & Shelby…