This July, join St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how St. Mary’s County…
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New Mobile Crisis Services Announced for Charles and St. Mary’s Counties
By The Citizen on July 17, 2025
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and Charles County Health Department (CCHD) announce the launch of a new mobile crisis team serving St. Mary’s…
Multiple Bystanders and First Responders Recognized After Saving Man’s Life in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on July 14, 2025
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, bystanders and first responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge last month. On June 17th,…
Red Knights MD Chapter 4 – 1st Annual Charity Poker Run to Support Clements Cuties Foundation
By The Citizen on July 11, 2025
The Red Knights MD Chapter 4 is excited to announce their 1st Annual Charity Poker Run held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, to benefit an…
A Soaring Success: Maryland’s Bald Eagle Population Recovery!
By The Citizen on July 4, 2025
For 18 years, Glenn Therres watched the recovery of Maryland’s bald eagles from the window of a four-seater plane. The long-time bald eagle biologist for…
Two Local Boys Proudly Continue Their Birthday Tradition and Donate to Seventh District VFD
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
Keeping up with their birthday tradition, Austin (soon to be 10) and Ryan age 4, has continued asking for water and Gatorade instead of traditional…
Leadership Southern Maryland’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament Tees Up for Thursday, June 26, 2025
By The Citizen on June 24, 2025
Driving, putting, fun, and networking are back again this year as Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) celebrates its 12th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 26,…
EXTREME HEAT ALERT: St. Mary’s County Cooling Centers Open Today to Thursday, June 26th
By The Citizen on June 23, 2025
Cooling Centers Open June 23rd to June 26th. With heat indexes expected to reach over 105°F, cooling centers will be open starting today, June 23rd…
St. Mary’s Freedom Fest Returns to Leonardtown with Fireworks, Fun, and Free Family Entertainment!
By The Citizen on June 18, 2025
Get ready to celebrate freedom in true American style at St. Mary’s Freedom Fest, the county’s official Independence Day celebration, happening at the St. Mary’s…
Maryland Natural Resources Police Annual Awards Ceremony Honors Officers for Exceptional Service
By The Citizen on June 16, 2025
The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual award ceremony June 13th, 2025, to recognize the achievements made by conservation law enforcement officers and professional…
Marine Corps Squadron Awards High School Scholarships, Inspires STEM Careers in Naval Aviation
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
The Marine Corps Aviation Association, John Glenn Squadron (MCAA JGS) in Patuxent River recently recognized high school graduates in the Southern Maryland tri-county area who…
Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause Raises More Than $305K
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
Style met substance on June 5, as Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause returned to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center. The…
St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy Celebrates a Successful 2024–2025 Season
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy (SMGA) is proud to announce the conclusion of a remarkable 2024–2025 gymnastics season. Throughout the year, SMGA gymnasts showcased exceptional…
Maryland Park Service Reinstates Maryland Conservation Corps After Federal Cuts Threatened Program
By The Citizen on June 6, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Park Service have reactivated 17 members of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC), who were demobilized in late…
Great Mills High Students Shine Bright in STEM Pitch Competition Sponsored by Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
By The Citizen on May 27, 2025
In a night filled with boundless potential, innovation, and hope, students from Great Mills High School lit up the room at the Pitch for Your Pocket, STEM…