As part of its ongoing commitment to prevent vehicle crashes and save lives on Maryland roads, the Hogan Administration has announced the statewide distribution of…
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Firefighters Currently Fighting Large Brush Fire in La Plata After a High Tension Power Cable Line Fell
By The Citizen on September 11, 2019
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at approximately 5:05 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert, Prince George, and St. Mary’s County responded to the area of La…
West Nile Virus Detected in Maryland Resident
By The Citizen on September 11, 2019
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Maryland this year. The infected individual is an adult…
Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims September as International Underground Railroad Month for Maryland
By The Citizen on September 4, 2019
Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed September as International Underground Railroad Month, which recognizes Maryland as the most powerful destination for authentic Underground Railroad history. It also…
SMECO Holds 81st Annual Meeting and Announces Election Results
By The Citizen on September 1, 2019
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held its 81st Annual Meeting on August 29, 2019, at Middleton Hall in Waldorf. The Board of Directors election was…
Maryland Department of Health Investigating Cases of Severe Lung Illness in People Using e-Cigarettes
By The Citizen on August 30, 2019
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy have identified five individuals who in…
Commuter Connections and The University of Maryland Launches App incenTrip to Help Commuters Avoid Traffic, Save Fuel, and Earn Rewards
By The Citizen on August 30, 2019
Today, Commuter Connections and the Maryland Transportation Institute at the University of Maryland launched incenTrip, a new mobile app that allows commuters in the Washington…
Maryland State Police Prepare For Labor Day and Will Have Additional Troopers on Patrol
By The Citizen on August 29, 2019
Maryland State Police are gearing up for the Labor Day holiday, Maryland State Police will have additional troopers on patrol who will be using a…
SMECO Seeking Applications for 2020 Contribution for Local Organizations Working to End Opioid Crisis
By The Citizen on August 24, 2019
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), through its charitable foundation, is inviting local organizations that are working to end the opioid crisis in Southern Maryland to…
U.S Department of Justice and The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reports Record Low of Juvenile Arrests
By The Citizen on August 21, 2019
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the National Institute of Justice today released Juvenile Arrests, 2017, which documents recent trends by analyzing…
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program is Currently Seeking Applicants
By The Citizen on August 16, 2019
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding under…
Previously Convicted Lexington Park Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison After Distributing Drugs that Resulted in Victims Death
By The Citizen on August 14, 2019
U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Keino Ferrez Dorsey, a/k/a B, 46, of Lexington Park, to 186 months in federal prison, followed by three…
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week Begins, The USM Doubles Top Scholarship Prize
By The Citizen on August 13, 2019
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is underway, meaning big savings for shoppers and a chance for students attending a Maryland college or trade school to win…
FEMA and FCC Conducting Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By The Citizen on August 7, 2019
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS)…
Hogan Administration Unveils New Financial Transparency Web Application
By The Citizen on August 4, 2019
Governor Larry Hogan and the heads of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) announced the launch of…