On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 12:47 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of North Essex Drive and Saratoga Drive…
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226 Fallen Firefighters to be Honored at NASCAR Xfinity Series Race in Daytona, August 2024
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
Release and all photos taken by and thanks to Whelen, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Racing: We were extremely proud and honored to bring so many…
Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
UPDATE 5/8/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Devron Ny’Quez Murray, 20, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to life in prison plus five…
Celebrate the Start of Summer at the Great Mills Splash Bash Pool Party!
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) has the announced the upcoming temporary closure of the Great Mills Swimming Pool in preparation…
Two 2-Year-Olds Flown to Children’s Center After Accidental Overdose in Great Mills
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 19000 block of Summerwood Court in Great Mills,…
Villaruel Named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for NAS Patuxent River
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government recognized Cpl. Marc Villaruel for his exceptional work as a Department of Defense Police Officer at NAS Patuxent River at the…
UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Family of Five After California House Fire Displaces Them, Fire Deemed Accidental
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
UPDATE 5/8/2024: Fire Marshal Report and GoFundMe added. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6:47 p.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Calvert County responded to 21880 Magnolia Drive…
Boy Scouts of America to Become Scouting America
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
The Boy Scouts of America have announced that it will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family…
Report Dolphin Sightings and Help Scientists with Chesapeake Bay Research
By The Citizen on May 7, 2024
Thousands of residents and visitors with their eyes on the water have helped scientists understand when bottlenose dolphins are visiting the Chesapeake Bay. Are you…
Maryland Delegation Members Announce Nearly $30 Million to Replace Lead Water Pipes Across Maryland
By The Citizen on May 7, 2024
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume…
Marine’s New CH-53K Helicopter Transports F-35 Airframe Between Test Sites in Maryland and New Jersey
By The Citizen on May 7, 2024
U.S. Marines flying a CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter transported an F-35C Lightning II airframe from the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Patuxent River (Pax…
St. Mary’s County Farmers Markets Open for the 2024 Season!
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
St. Mary’s County is home to three county-sponsored farmers markets, where you can shop for fresh produce, locally raised meats and seafood, flowers, baked goods,…
Naval Test Pilot School Students Evaluate Orion Handling Qualities at NASA
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD: As part of a technical exchange with NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, 24 test…
Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities on Friday, May 17, 2024
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. FREE EVENT. The Calvert Marine Museum…
One Firefighter Injured, Family Displaced and House Destroyed After Fire in California
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at approximately 6:48 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Solomons, Second District, and Prince Frederick were dispatched to the…