UPDATE 5/24/2024: On Friday, May 24th, 2024, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) responded to the 20000 block…
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Testing of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens on June 3rd, 2024 at Noon
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties on Monday, June 3, 2024, at…
June 2024 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
Summer is in full swing at the museum! From lighthouse tours and cruises on the river to animals and a special celebration at Lore Oyster…
St. Mary’s County Jury Convicts Man for Kidnapping and False Imprisonment of Local Car Dealership Employee
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that a St. Mary’s County Jury found Joshua Terrell Trippett, 28, of Lusby, Maryland, guilty of kidnapping and false…
Residents Honored for Local Historic Preservation Efforts
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) presented the annual Historic Preservation Awards. Established…
Maryland State Police Bolster Patrols For A Safer Memorial Day Weekend 2024
By The Citizen on May 23, 2024
Maryland State Police beginning Friday will increase enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through the Memorial Day weekend. State troopers from all 23…
Knife Recovered From Student at Piney Point Elementary School
By The Citizen on May 22, 2024
On May 22, 2024, the administration at Piney Point Elementary School were informed by a student, that another student had brought a hunting knife to…
Maryland Motor Vehicle Registration Rates Increase on July 1, 2024
By The Citizen on May 22, 2024
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) today announced adjusted vehicle registration rates for Fiscal Year 2025 renewals. The new rates are a result of legislation…
Horseshoe Crabs Begin 2024 Migration Onto Maryland Beaches
By The Citizen on May 22, 2024
Something ancient is making its way onto the shores of Maryland – the annual spawning migration of horseshoe crabs, Limulus polyphemus. The migration usually takes place…
Governor Moore Announces $19.6 Million in Broadband Awards to Provide Internet Access to 2,400 Maryland Households
By The Citizen on May 21, 2024
Governor Moore announced $19.6 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards through a new Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development program to help more Marylanders…
Deputies Make Arrest Following Lexington Park Hit and Run
By The Citizen on May 21, 2024
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a motor vehicle accident with injuries in…
Congratulations to the 2024-25 Maryland Local Teachers of the Year!
By The Citizen on May 21, 2024
Today, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education held a special recognition ceremony for the 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year…
UPDATE: PG County Man Released on Recognizance After High Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle
By The Citizen on May 21, 2024
UPDATE 5/21/2024: Judge Karen Christy Holt released Cordell Marquis Green on his own recognizance on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. Cordell Marquis Green age 22 of…
Three Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Cause High Speed Crash in Charlotte Hall That Injures Two
By The Citizen on May 20, 2024
On Monday, May 20, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported their stolen vehicle, a white Acura MDX was currently travelling Northbound in…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – May 14th 2024
By The Citizen on May 20, 2024
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The…