On Sunday, January 7, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 26725 North Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville,…
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UPDATE: St. Mary’s County Mourns Loss of Icon Joseph “Bubby” Knott, age 77
By The Citizen on January 6, 2024
UPDATE 1/6/2024: Lifelong resident, Joseph Duane (Bubby) Knott, 77 passed away at Medstar SMH in Leonardtown, Maryland with his beloved family by his side. Bubby…
UPDATE: GoFundMe Started to Assist Family After Devastating House Fire in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
UPDATE 1/4/2024: The Dorazio family lost their home and most of their belongings after an early morning house fire on Saturday, December 30th, 2023. Fortunately,…
St. Mary’s County Loses Pillar of Community Joseph “Bubby” Knott
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
We regret to announce that family members of Joseph “Bubby” Knott announced his passing on the morning of Thursday, January 4th, 2023. Family posted the…
Police Recover Another Loaded Weapon in St. Mary’s County After Traffic Stop
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
On Monday, January 1, 2024, James Richard Nelson Jr., 43, of Upper Marlboro, was apprehended for various offenses, including the possession of a loaded weapon.…
Top Stories for 2023 on Southern Maryland News Net; Year in Review
By The Citizen on December 31, 2023
Our top 15 most read stories for 2023. Great Mills Woman Arrested for Murdering Boyfriend and Disposing His Body Parts in Charles and St. Mary’s…
VIDEO: Occupants Escape Injury After Early Morning House Fire in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on December 30, 2023
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at approximately 4:45 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Ridge, Hollywood, and Second District responded to the 20500…
St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling’s Inaugural Year in Review
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling reflects on this past year, showcasing the office’s commitment to justice, transparency, and community engagement. New Leadership: On…
Three Transported After Head-on Collision in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and King James Road…
UPDATE: Police Investigating Single Vehicle Collision That Claims Life of Great Mills Man
By The Citizen on December 27, 2023
UPDATE: On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, police responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Willows Road and South Shangri La Drive in…
Christmas Day House Fire in Prince Frederick Under Investigation, One Dog Injured and One Killed
By The Citizen on December 26, 2023
On Monday, December 25, 2023, at approximately 11:10 a.m., firefighters from Calvert and St. Mary’s County responded to the 2900 block of Honey Cove Court…
Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci Retires After 50 Year Career
By The Citizen on December 23, 2023
State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci announced his retirement on December 21st, 2023, from the Office of the State Fire Marshal after a 50-year career,…
Lexington Park Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Felonies
By The Citizen on December 22, 2023
UPDATE 12/22/2023: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Dimitri Paul Brooks, 28, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 40 years in prison with…
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: State Police Conduct Stationary Traffic Safety Operation Followed by Roving Traffic Enforcement
By The Citizen on December 22, 2023
On December 21, 2023, troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, K-9 Unit, and the State Highway Administration conducted a…
Two Wild Animals Test Positive for Rabies in Northern St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on December 21, 2023
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) reports two animals collected in the Mechanicsville and Charlotte Hall areas have tested positive for rabies. On December…