It is with profound sadness that NAS Patuxent River announces the tragic loss of one of our brave firefighters, Brice C. Trossbach, 25, who died…
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Statements Released After NAS Patuxent River Firefighter is Killed in Leonardtown House Fire
By The Citizen on June 27, 2023
St. Mary’s County Commissioners, & The St. Mary’s County Emergency Services: At 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services…
UPDATE: Firefighter Succumbs to Injuries After Falling Through Floor at House Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on June 27, 2023
UPDATE @ 8:45 a.m.: We regret to announce that the firefighter who became trapped within the residence has succumbed to his injuries. We ask everyone…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Revised Hunting License Price Structure
By The Citizen on June 26, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that legislation passed during the 2023 General Assembly will increase the price of hunting licenses and some associated stamps beginning with the…
MDA Announces Cover Crop Sign-up Period to Open Wednesday, June 21, 2023
By The Citizen on June 21, 2023
The annual sign-up period for the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Cover Crop Program will take place from June 21 through July 17 at soil conservation…
Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles Recipient Of Investigator of The Year Award
By The Citizen on June 19, 2023
Deputy State Fire Marshal Helys Valles is the recipient of the 2022 “James C. Robertson, Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year” award. “Deputy Valles…
Maryland DNR – Native Plant Profile: The Latest for Lawn Lovers
By The Citizen on June 19, 2023
Perhaps one of the most common criticisms of the movement to fill our properties with native trees and gardens is that people miss lawns! There…
Maryland Department of The Environment Issues a Code RED Air Quality Alert for Maryland Counties
By The Citizen on June 7, 2023
The Maryland Dept. Of The Environment has issued a Code RED Air Quality Alert today for the Baltimore, Eastern Shore, Annapolis, and Southern Maryland regions.…
UPDATE: State Fire Marshal and Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Double Fatal Fire in Huntingtown
By The Citizen on June 7, 2023
UPDATE 6/7/2023: A team of investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office continue investigating the origin and…
Longtime Bomb Tech and Hero Dog Handler Nominated For Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year
By The Citizen on June 6, 2023
Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Michael Redding has been selected as the Bomb Squad nominee for Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year. He will…
Maryland Department of Commerce Announces Applications Open for Cannabis Business Assistance Fund
By The Citizen on June 5, 2023
The Maryland Department of Commerce today announced that applications are now open for the first round of funding available through the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund.…
Annual Horseshoe Crab Migration Returning to Maryland
By The Citizen on June 4, 2023
The annual spawning migration of horseshoe crabs – Limulus polyphemus – is now returning to Maryland beaches, providing an opportunity to view one of nature’s…
Maryland State Police Warn Public About Possible Phone Scam Fraud By Police Impersonators
By The Citizen on June 2, 2023
Maryland State Police are warning residents to be aware of a phone scam involving police impersonators that is currently active in Maryland. Maryland State Police…
Maryland Attorney General Brown Sues 3M, Dupont, and Other Chemical Manufacturers for PFAS Contamination of Maryland’s Waters and Other Natural Resources
By The Citizen on May 31, 2023
(May 30, 2023) – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced two lawsuits, filed on behalf of the State of Maryland, the Maryland Department of…
MDOT Helping Partners Pursue Federal Grants to Advance Maryland’s Electric Vehicle Network
By The Citizen on May 30, 2023
The federal government has put money on the table to help states and local jurisdictions build the nation’s electric vehicle infrastructure, and the Maryland Department…