Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,991,225 in contributions to the state from a handle of $431,528,137 during May 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the…
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Police Investigating Armed Carjacking at Waldorf Food Lion, Officers Searching for black 2019 Toyota Camry
By The Citizen on June 10, 2024
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m., police responded to the Food Lion located at 3200 Old Washington Road in Waldorf, for the…
SMECO Awards Scholarships for 2024 High School Seniors
By The Citizen on June 9, 2024
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships for 2024 to high school seniors who live in the cooperative’s service area. Recipients receive awards…
Maryland Department of Health announces first reported heat-related death of 2024
By The Citizen on June 9, 2024
The Maryland Department of Health today announced the first reported heat-related death of 2024 in Maryland. The death occurred in Prince George’s County; the decedent…
2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation
By The Citizen on June 8, 2024
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:32 a.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County responded to 6016 New Forest Court in Waldorf, for the…
St. Mary’s County Woman Hits $190,383 Jackpot in Her First Time Playing FAST PLAY Game
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
In an exciting turn of events, a first-time player from La Plata struck gold in a FAST PLAY game, winning a whopping $190,383 progressive jackpot prize. The…
Free Admission for Dads on Father’s Day at St. Mary’s County Museums
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
On Father’s Day, June 16, 2024, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will offer free museum…
Maryland Aquaculture Leases Produce Record Yield of Oysters in 2023
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
Maryland’s growing shellfish aquaculture operations harvested a record 94,286 bushels of oysters in 2023, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported. “Though the shellfish aquaculture…
Future Challenges, Opportunities Discussed at Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
The stars were out for over 200 attendees May 29 at the Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit in Lexington Park, Maryland. The evening’s theme was “Advancing…
Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Maryland’s Pollution Reduction Plan
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order to advance Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan. The order—one of the most comprehensive on climate change issued by a…
Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Stalking, After Threatening a Correction Officer and his Family
By The Citizen on June 6, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Mechanicsville, for the…
St. Mary’s County Administrator, David Weiskopf Recognized as Public Servant of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce
By The Citizen on June 5, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) is proud to announce that County Administrator, David Weiskopf was recognized as the Public Servant of the Year by the…
St. Mary Catholic Church, Newport Celebrates 350 Years
By The Citizen on June 5, 2024
St. Mary Catholic Church, Newport is celebrating a significant milestone in 2024: 350 years since its founding in 1674. It is the third oldest continuously…
Maryland Spring Turkey Hunters Harvest 4,959 Birds
By The Citizen on June 5, 2024
Maryland hunters harvested 4,959 wild turkeys during the 2024 spring regular and junior turkey seasons. This year’s harvest was 7% lower than the record amount…
Health Department Awarded $5 Million Grant to Continue Operations at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub
By The Citizen on June 4, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been awarded $5 million in grant funding through the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) Health Equity Resource…