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CSM Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 67 Nursing Graduates as Part of 2021 Commencement Activities
By The Citizen on May 20, 2021
The Spring 2021 College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 67 nursing candidates for graduation celebrated their achievements May 12 when they attended their nursing recognition and…
Man Assaulted Twice in Under Three Hours at Lexington Park Motel, Flown to Trauma Center with Serious Injuries
By The Citizen on May 17, 2021
On Friday, May 14, 2021, at approximately 1:48 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Pax River Inn (formerly the Motel 6) located…
Victim Transported to Hospital After Step-Father Attacks Him with Machete in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on May 17, 2021
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approximately 9:05 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Willows Road…
Woman Charged After Setting Piney Point Residence on Fire and Breaking Every Window of Residence
By The Citizen on May 17, 2021
Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged Jesse Marie Russell, 37, after determining she was responsible for intentionally setting curtains on fire in the living room…
Leonardtown Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Offense with Child
By The Citizen on May 16, 2021
David Matthew Dunn, 19, of Davenport, Florida, formerly of Leonardtown pled guilty to one count of 4th degree sex offence on Thursday, May 13, 2021.…
Threat of School Shooting at Leonardtown Middle School Deemed Non-Credible
By The Citizen on May 16, 2021
SMNEWSNET.COM will not be posting a copy of the threat or providing links to it, and ask that the public stop sharing the threat online.…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating One Shot at Motel 6 in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on May 16, 2021
On Sunday, May 16, 2021, at approximately 12:40 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Motel 6 located at 21847 Three Notch Road…
Two Transported to Hospital After Early Morning House Fire in Coltons Point, Fire Under Investigation
By The Citizen on May 15, 2021
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approximately 4:43 a.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District, and Second District responded to 20284 Park…
Governor Hogan Announces End of Statewide Mask Mandate
By The Citizen on May 14, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the end of the statewide mask mandate, aligning Maryland with new CDC guidance. This order will take effect Saturday, May…
Governor Hogan Lifts Capacity Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Venues, All Remaining Restrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Dining As of Saturday, May 15
By The Citizen on May 13, 2021
Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate To Be Lifted After 70% of Adults Receive Vaccine; Following CDC Approval, Vaccinations for Adolescents to Begin Tomorrow; Maryland Department of…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Identities of Three Burglary Suspects in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on May 13, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons shown in a burglary investigation. On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 6:56…
Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown Sends One to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on May 10, 2021
On Monday, May 10, 2021, at approximately 3:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Lawrence Avenue…
UPDATE: Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Fire Department Vehicle in Leonardtown Sends One to Trauma Center
By The Citizen on May 7, 2021
Update at 6:20 p.m., audio and photos of incident have been added. On Friday, May 7, 2021, at approximately 2:02 p.m., police, fire and rescue…
Arrest Video: Impaired Driver Arrested After Crashing Truck in Great Mills and Fleeing on Foot
By The Citizen on May 6, 2021
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, at approximately 1:50 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Clipper Drive and Chancellors Run Road…