Angela Marie Hanson, 52, of California, Maryland, has been indicted on charges of embezzlement and theft following allegations of financial misconduct during her tenure as…
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Newburg Man Charged with Assault, Reckless Endangerment in School Bus Incident
By The Citizen on December 24, 2024
Richard William Ellis, 47, of Newburg, is facing 51 criminal charges, including 16 counts of first-degree assault, after allegedly pointing a firearm at a school…
VIDEO: Spreading Holiday Cheer: A Grateful Message from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
By The Citizen on December 24, 2024
This holiday season, the Southern Maryland News Net would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible community of St. Mary’s County and the…
As Jackpot Surpasses $1 Billion, Maryland Players Win Mega Millions Prizes
By The Citizen on December 24, 2024
With the Mega Millions jackpot going over one billion dollars this week, player attention is focused on the multi-state jackpot games, resulting in five Mega…
House Fire in Mechanicsville Under Investigation, Teen Flown to Children’s Center
By The Citizen on December 24, 2024
On Monday, December 23, 2024, at approximately 8:07 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Hughesville, Bay District and Seventh District responded to the 26800 block…
UPDATE: Three Saint Inigoes Brothers Charged with Firearm Violations After High-Speed Chase and Crash
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
UPDATE 12/23/2024: Tireke Allen Straughn, 21, and Tywon Deontae Straughn, 23, both of Saint Inigoes, and Howard Anthony Straughn Jr., 25, of Easton, were arrested…
UPDATE: Waldorf Man Sentenced to 104 Years in Prison for Arson Resulting in Death of Woman and Her 18-Month-Old Daughter
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
UPDATE 12/24/2024: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, December 19, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced…
State Police Arrest Driver for DUI, Three Others Face Drug and Weapon Charges in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
On December 22, 2024, a routine welfare check at a gas station in Lexington Park led to the arrests of four individuals on charges ranging…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death Following Unreported Vehicle Crash in Bushwood
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) are investigating a death preliminarily linked to an unreported traffic collision. On Sunday, December 22, 2024,…
January 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
Kick off the New Year with an exciting lineup of events at the Calvert Marine Museum! Get your tickets for the first Maritime Performance Series…
Maryland Hunters Harvest 30,833 Deer during Two-Week Firearms Season
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
Maryland hunters reported harvesting 30,833 deer during the two-week firearm season from Nov. 30 through Dec. 14. The firearms season harvest was almost 9% higher…
Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Leads to Drug Arrests and Felony Charges
By The Citizen on December 21, 2024
On December 19, 2024, a traffic stop in Lexington Park resulted in the arrests of two individuals, Zuri Kali Harrison, 22, of Great Mills, and…
Sports Wagering Contributes $11.8 Million to the State During November 2024
By The Citizen on December 21, 2024
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $11,798,035 in contributions to the state during November 2024, the largest single-month total the program has produced since its launch…
Happy Charles County Mom Gets Early Christmas with $50,000 Scratch-Off Win
By The Citizen on December 20, 2024
Southern Maryland player plans to use scratch-off prize to pay bills, enjoy the holidays A Southern Maryland woman sprang into action after discovering she was…
VIDEO: A Legacy of Light: Honoring Bubby by Giving Back to Our Community
By The Citizen on December 19, 2024
For decades, the late Joseph “Bubby” Knott brought Christmas magic to St. Mary’s County. Through his remarkable displays at Flat Iron Farm, he transformed a…