Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently donated $55,700 to three local hospitals in Southern Maryland to support hospitals’ care providers and operations during the COVID-19…
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COVID-19 Relief Programs Now Available for Maryland Restaurants, Artists, and Entertainment Venues
By The Citizen on November 5, 2020
As part of Governor Hogan’s latest $250 million relief package for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, new financial assistance is now available to restaurants,…
St. Mary’s County Commissioners Approve Restaurant Relief Fund to Support Food Service Establishments Impacted by COVID-19
By The Citizen on November 4, 2020
The new grant program will have a maximum budget of $779,000. The goal is to provide grants to support restaurants (full meal preparation with on-site…
Student Life Team Distributes 800 Pounds of Food to College of Southern Maryland Students During Fourth Mobile Hawk Feeder Event
By The Citizen on October 28, 2020
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Student Life team recently held a drive-thru food distribution event at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus to help CSM students…
James ‘Jay’ Harold Hills Memorial Scholarship to Help Students in CSM’s Commercial Truck Driving Program
By The Citizen on October 27, 2020
A new scholarship set to honor the memory of James “Jay” Harold Hills will provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the Commercial Truck Driving…
UPDATE: SpongeBob is Doing Some Painting at Dyson Building Center in Callaway
By The Citizen on October 13, 2020
UPDATE 10/13/2020: SpongeBob at Dyson Building Center appeared over the weekend and is dressed up as Bob Ross, there are also a few “happy trees”…
The Cow & The Fish Restaurant Owners Announce New Italian Restaurant Coming Soon to Leonardtown
By The Citizen on October 12, 2020
The owners of The Cow and The Fish restaurant located in Hollywood, are excited to announce their new restaurant, Il Piccolo Morso, which will will…
Governor Hogan, Maryland State Police Announce All Aviation Command Bases Will Remain Open
By The Citizen on October 7, 2020
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…
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…