College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students pursuing careers in health care were celebrated May 8 at the La Plata Campus during the college’s Health Career…
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St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Crew Recognized After Saving Heart Attack Patient
By The Citizen on May 14, 2025
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services received a 9-1-1 call for a patient experiencing chest pains. The EMS crew…
More than 1,300 Hawks Soar into the Future Following CSM’s 66th Commencement
By The Citizen on May 12, 2025
It was a proud, reflective, and exciting day for College of Southern Maryland (CSM) as its faculty, staff, supporters, and community cheered for hundreds of…
Leonardtown Gears Up for the 2025 St. Mary’s Rod & Classic Car Show and 12th Annual Running of the Balls
By The Citizen on May 5, 2025
Hundreds of classic, vintage, restored cars, trucks, and hot rods will take over the streets of Historic Downtown Leonardtown during the annual St. Mary’s Rod…
St. Mary’s College to Host, Participate in 2025 College Sailing National Championships
By The Citizen on May 5, 2025
By Chuck Steenburgh: Field selections for the 2025 College Sailing Open and Women’s Fleet Race National Championships, to be hosted by St. Mary’s College of…
St. Mary’s County Man Wins $150,000 on April Fool’s Day at DJ’s One Stop on Scratch-Off
By The Citizen on April 30, 2025
A Maryland Lottery player experienced a life-changing April Fools’ Day, but this time, the surprise was no joke. The St. Mary’s County man purchased a…
St. Mary’s County Postal Worker Buys First-Ever Ticket and Wins $50,000 Prize
By The Citizen on April 22, 2025
A St. Mary’s County man is the latest to win a Big Money top prize. He told officials that his $50,000 ticket – delivered by…
Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust Acquires Their 56th Conservation Easement With 136-Acre Farm in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust has acquired its 56th conservation easement in St. Mary’s County with the addition of 136 acres on Flora Corner Rd. in…
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Celebrates Legislation Expanding Economic Growth and Heritage Tourism
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area and the Maryland Heritage Areas Coalition proudly celebrated the passage of SB0980, allowing more funds to support Maryland’s heritage…
Historic Preservation Commission Accepting Award Nominations
By The Citizen on April 4, 2025
The Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for outstanding achievements in Historic Preservation in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. These awards, first established in 1999, recognize…
St. Mary’s County 42nd Annual Easter Egg Festival in Leonardtown!
By The Citizen on April 4, 2025
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will host the 42nd Annual Easter Egg Festival at the…
MIL Corporation Gives Back to the Community with $15,000 Sponsorship to Leadership Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with The MIL Corporation. MIL has presented LSM with a $15,000 sponsorship…
CSM Hosts 35 Middle and High School Teams in ‘High Stakes’ Robotics Tournament
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted 35 teams of local and regional middle- and high-school students last weekend at the Southern Maryland VEX V5…
Cinderella Society: Giving New Life to Formalwear and Unforgettable Memories
By The Citizen on February 9, 2025
Cinderella Society originally started before COVID but faced challenges during the pandemic. Now, Brittany and Katrina are bringing the mission back to life, ensuring that…
SMECO Employees Raise $60,000 for Three Local Hospitals
By The Citizen on February 4, 2025
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees recently held a fund-raising event and donated $60,000 to three hospitals in Southern Maryland: CalvertHealth Medical Center, University of…