At the September 4th meeting of the Animal Control Advisory Board (ACAB), important updates were discussed, covering shelter operations, staff additions, adoption initiatives, and community…
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Summary of the St. Mary’s County Animal Control Advisory Board Meeting – 9/4/2024
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
At the September 4th meeting of the Animal Control Advisory Board (ACAB), important updates were discussed, covering shelter operations, staff additions, adoption initiatives, and community…
UPDATE: Kevin Bonnie in Custody, Vehicle Recovered in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
UPDATE 9/5/2024: Bonnie is in custody, police have also recovered the suspects vehicle in Hollywood, located in St. Mary’s County. 9/5/2024: The St. Mary’s County…
$700,000 in Federal Funding Approved for 7 Fire Departments in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
In a major win for Southern Maryland’s fire departments, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, along with Congressman Steny Hoyer, have announced that…
One Bullet Was Enough to a Send a Lexington Park Man to Jail for Violating Protective Order
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
Justin Tyler Chapman, 20, of Lexington Park, was arrested on September 5, 2024, after allegedly possessing ammunition illegally and violating a protective order. The arrest…
Taking a Second Look at the Impact of the Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry System
By The Citizen on September 4, 2024
Southern Maryland, comprising Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties, stands on the brink of significant transformation with the proposed Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry System. Announced…
U.S. Navy Awards $24 Million Contract to BAE Systems for Redesign of AN/UPX-50 Assemblies
By The Citizen on September 4, 2024
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, MD: The U.S. Navy awarded a $24 million contract to BAE Systems for the continued redesign of the AN/UPX-50(C)…
Leonardtown Native Ruthie Hornbuckle Serves The U.S. Navy Osprey Squadron
By The Citizen on September 4, 2024
By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach: Lieutenant Ruthie Hornbuckle, a native of Leonardtown, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission…
16-Year-Old Transported to Hospital After Dirt Bike Crash in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on September 4, 2024
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 47000 block of Silver Slate Drive in…
Join us for the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Fall Carnival!
By The Citizen on September 3, 2024
Mark your calendars for a fantastic family event! The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is thrilled to host our annual Fall Carnival from September 13th to…
No Injuries Reported After House Fire in Clements, Cause Remains Under Investigation
By The Citizen on September 3, 2024
On Monday, September 2, 2024, at approximately 7:18 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Hughesville, and Mechanicsville responded to the 24000 block of Long…
The Alarming Rise of Roadway Deaths in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
As we move through 2024, Southern Maryland is facing a troubling increase in deadly accidents on our roads. This past Labor Day weekend, instead of…
SMECO Helps Stock Food Bank
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
SMECO recently helped fight hunger in the region by supporting the Southern Maryland Food Bank. Through donations of food and cash by its employees, the…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Supporting Our Community Together
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the complexities of suicide and promoting resources for prevention. Suicide is…
Get Ready for the 77th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair!
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
The much anticipated 77th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair is just around the corner, taking place from September 19th to 22nd, 2024, at the St.…