The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad has been awarded a generous $5,000 grant from Homes For Heroes, thanks to a nomination by Jimmy Hayden, a Homes…
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Ray Bivens Appointed Director of St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks
By The Citizen on January 31, 2025
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Bivens as the new Director of the Department of Recreation &…
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Invites Community Input on Proposed California Sports Complex at Public Meeting
By The Citizen on January 28, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will host a public meeting to gather resident input on a proposed Sports Complex, on…
CSM Celebrates Its 2025 Health Career Readiness Graduates
By The Citizen on January 25, 2025
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who have chosen to pursue careers in health care were lauded and celebrated Jan. 16 during the college’s Health…
50 CSM Students Receive Nursing Pins for Completing Degrees ‘With Hands to Care and Hearts to Serve’
By The Citizen on January 24, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 50 nursing graduates at the La Plata Campus last week with a time-honored pinning ceremony that allows CSM faculty…
Governor Moore Signs Proclamation to Enshrine Reproductive Freedom in Maryland’s Constitution
By The Citizen on January 21, 2025
Governor Wes Moore signed a proclamation officially enshrining into Maryland’s constitution “an individual’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” The constitutional amendment—sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne…
Bubby’s Christmas Farewell Brings in Over $320,000, Knott Family Donates All to Our Schools, Organizations and Volunteer Fire Departments
By The Citizen on January 11, 2025
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Knott family hosted a check presentation for our local nonprofits, organizations and three of our communities completely volunteer Fire/EMS…
Calvert County Man Claims Top Price in Bonus Match 5 Drawing
By The Citizen on January 10, 2025
A Southern Maryland resident who plays Lottery games every Friday for fun arrived at Lottery headquarters last week only days away from losing a $50,400…
St. Mary’s Ryken High School Sophomore Skyler Graham Selected for Prestigious HOBY Leadership Seminar
By The Citizen on January 9, 2025
St. Mary’s Ryken High School (SMR) is proud to announce that sophomore Skyler Graham has been selected as this year’s representative for the Hugh O’Brian…
“You Are My SON-Shine” 2025 Mother Son Dance Registration Now Open!
By The Citizen on December 31, 2024
Mark your calendars and polish your dancing shoes! St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is thrilled to announce that registration for…
UPDATE: Bubby’s Legacy Lives On – $320K Raised Through Knott Family’s Generosity and Community Support
By The Citizen on December 30, 2024
UPDATE: The spirit of giving reached new heights during “Bubby’s Christmas Farewell,” thanks to the incredible efforts and generosity of The Knott Family. The beloved…
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Proudly Places New Engine in Service and Dedicates Apparatus to Charter Members
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
On the morning of Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2024, at 10:13, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Engine 71 was placed In-Service, ready to serve St. Mary’s…
VIDEO: Spreading Holiday Cheer: A Grateful Message from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
By The Citizen on December 24, 2024
This holiday season, the Southern Maryland News Net would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible community of St. Mary’s County and the…
Happy Charles County Mom Gets Early Christmas with $50,000 Scratch-Off Win
By The Citizen on December 20, 2024
Southern Maryland player plans to use scratch-off prize to pay bills, enjoy the holidays A Southern Maryland woman sprang into action after discovering she was…
VIDEO: A Legacy of Light: Honoring Bubby by Giving Back to Our Community
By The Citizen on December 19, 2024
For decades, the late Joseph “Bubby” Knott brought Christmas magic to St. Mary’s County. Through his remarkable displays at Flat Iron Farm, he transformed a…