December 2024 marks the return of a beloved holiday tour, along with a fresh approach to celebration! Historic St. Mary’s City is thrilled to unveil…
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Cannabis-Related ER Visits Increased Ahead of Recreational Legalization, State Dashboard Shows
By The Citizen on November 25, 2024
by Danielle J. Brown, Maryland Matters November 24, 2024 Cannabis-related emergency room visits climbed steadily through July 2023, when recreational use was first legalized in…
No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Strikes St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on November 25, 2024
On Monday, November 25, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office advised a vehicle struck the building and was…
St. Mary’s County Museums to Host Free Family Holiday Events & Exhibits 2024
By The Citizen on November 25, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum is pleased to present…
Holidays and the Dangers of Impaired Driving: Maryland Laws and Recent Crash Data
By The Citizen on November 25, 2024
As families and friends gather for Thanksgiving celebrations, the holiday season also brings increased risks on Maryland’s roads due to impaired driving. Thanksgiving consistently ranks…
UPDATE: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in California – Drugs and Gun Recovered – Lexington Park Man Released Without Charges
By The Citizen on November 24, 2024
UPDATE 11/24/2024 – Sheriff’s Office Press Release: Early on November 24, 2024, members of the Prince George’s County Police Department contacted the St. Mary’s County…
Vacant Townhouse Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on November 24, 2024
On Sunday, November 24, 2024, at approximately 7:55 a.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County were dispatched to 11207 Barnswallow Place in Waldorf, for…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Early Morning Crash in Hughesville
By The Citizen on November 23, 2024
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at approximately 7:55 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Carrico Mill Road…
Police Investigating Shots Fired in Lexington Park on 11/21/2024
By The Citizen on November 23, 2024
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to the area of Hancock Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for numerous…
‘Thank You’ to Maryland First Responders: A Father’s Gratitude for Daughter’s Recovery
By The Citizen on November 22, 2024
On Wednesday, Sgt. Tyler Brice and TFC Patrick Nolan attended the George Washington University Hospital’s Trauma Survivors event in recognition of their treatment of Ms.…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Host 23rd Annual Silent Angel Memorial
By The Citizen on November 22, 2024
In a poignant commemoration of lives lost to homicide, community members are cordially invited to participate in the 23rd Annual Silent Angel Memorial hosted by…
Three Arrested After ATF Executes Search Warrants in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on November 22, 2024
Two adults and one juvenile were taken into custody Thursday, November 21, 2024, following a joint operation between local police and the Bureau of Alcohol,…
Police in St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Arrest Glen Burnie Man Who Shot 36-Year-Old Male in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on November 21, 2024
UPDATE -11/21/2024: On Thursday, November 21, 2024, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Eugene Terrill Harris, 32, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, in connection with…
Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia Report – 2024 Year End Summary
By The Citizen on November 21, 2024
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show the volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l oxygen—was generally…
Maryland State Police Teams Up for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Donation Drive
By The Citizen on November 21, 2024
The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack has joined forces with a local middle school student to organize a donation drive for the Charlotte Hall Veterans…