The number of wildfires in Maryland during 2024 was much higher than the ten-year average, but acreage burned was significantly lower, according to the Maryland Forest…
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UPDATE: Richard Wilson Jr, age 86 Still Missing Months Later, Police Seeking Assistance
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
UPDATE 3/6/2025: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is continuing to search for Richard Wilson Jr., age 86, who has been missing from his Waldorf…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Strikes Pole and Flips in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on March 6, 2025
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at approximately 9:24 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Marion…
MDOT SHA Conducting Routine Inspection on Thomas Johnson Bridge, Sunday, March 9th, 2025
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will conduct a routine inspection on the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge) at the Calvert and…
Maryland Stocking Up for Spring 2025 Trout Fishing Season
By The Citizen on March 5, 2025
Maryland’s trout season officially opens March 29 at 6:30 a.m., and the Department of Natural Resources is set to release thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden,…
Deputies Arrest Leonardtown Woman Accused of Forcing Her Way into Lexington Park Residence
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Terrie Lynn Carter, 57, of Leonardtown, was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary and disorderly conduct following an incident in Lexington Park. Carter was taken…
Governor Moore Releases FY 2026 Supplemental Budget
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Governor Wes Moore today released the administration’s FY 2026 supplemental budget. The supplemental budget includes key adjustments to the proposed FY 2026 budget, reflecting a number of…
Hayes Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for The District of Maryland
By The Citizen on March 4, 2025
Today, Kelly O. Hayes was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. Prior to her appointment, she served as…
Attorney General Brown Calls on Court to Keep Labor Board Functioning
By The Citizen on March 2, 2025
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Wilcox v. Trump in the U.S.…
St. Mary’s Alcohol Licensees Receive 100% Pass Rate for Checking IDs
By The Citizen on February 28, 2025
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has partnered with the Responsible Retailing Forum to sponsor the 21 Matters™ program. This initiative assists local businesses…
VIDEO: Lusby Man Facing Multiple Traffic Charges Following DUI Incident in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on February 28, 2025
Troy Rinaldo Cannegieter, 28, of Lusby, is facing multiple traffic-related charges after allegedly driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in St. Mary’s County…
Local Robotics Team Advances to VEX IQ World Championship in Texas
By The Citizen on February 27, 2025
A local robotics team is advancing to the VEX IQ World Championship in Dallas, Texas, after an impressive performance at the Maryland State Championship this…
No Children Injured After School Bus Accident in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on February 26, 2025
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 3:16 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Medleys Neck Road and Watson…
Free Vegetable and Plant Seeds Available at CSM Library in La Plata Starting in March
By The Citizen on February 26, 2025
Starting in March, a visit to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Dr. Elaine Ryan Library located at the CSM La Plata Campus will get…
Lexington Park Couple Charged with Theft After Shoplifting from Ollie’s in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on February 26, 2025
A man and woman were charged with theft after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in St. Mary’s Square on Great Mills Road,…