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.…
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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…
VIDEO: Gentle Hands Wildlife Rescues Osprey on Naval Air Station Patuxent River
By The Citizen on August 14, 2020
Early morning on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, while investigating an electrical problem throughout a building, firefighters and building security noticed a seemingly unwell osprey, sitting…
St. Mary’s County Native on Front Lines of U.S. Navy Coronavirus Fight
By The Citizen on August 11, 2020
Hosptialman Melodie Abell, a native of California, Maryland, is playing a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to maintain a healthy and ready fighting…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies Help Save the Lives of Two People in 48 Hours
By The Citizen on July 8, 2020
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…
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…