Governor Larry Hogan today declared a 30-day state of emergency to take urgent short-term actions to combat the current COVID-19 surge and mobilized 1,000 members of the…
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SMECO Winter Storm Power Restoration Update
By The Citizen on January 4, 2022
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has been working throughout the day to restore electric service to members who were affected by weather-related power outages. According…
National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook for Tuesday, January 4, to Friday, January 7, 2022
By The Citizen on January 4, 2022
National Weather Service has posted a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland,…
Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Southern Maryland on Monday, January 3, 2021
By The Citizen on January 2, 2022
Winter Weather Warning is in effect for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties from 1:00 a.m., Monday morning through 1:00 p.m., Monday afternoon. WHAT…Heavy snow.…
Maryland Awarded Grant to Give $10,000 in Rideshare Credits During Holiday Season
By The Citizen on December 31, 2021
CODE: MAKEAPLANNYE VALID 4:00 P.M. DECEMBER 31, 2021 – 7:00 A.M. JANUARY 1, 2022 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT…
Authorities Searching for Missing 44-Year-Old Ernie Sigmon in Calvert County / Dares Beach Area
By The Citizen on December 31, 2021
On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at approximately 7:07 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to the 40000 block of Waterview Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported…
Police Investigating Shooting in Lexington Park, No Known Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on December 30, 2021
On Thursday, December 30, 2021, at approximately 1:52 p.m., police responded to the 46000 block of Robert Leon Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported…
No Injuries Reported After Large Barn Fire in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on December 29, 2021
On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at approximately 8:20 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, Seventh District, and Charles County responded to the 31500…
RESISTING ARREST VIDEO: Wanted Career Criminal Arrested at Target Again for Theft, Property Destruction, and Other Charges
By The Citizen on December 27, 2021
On Sunday, December 26, 2021, at approximately 5:19 p.m., police responded to the Target located at 45155 First Colony Way in California, for the reported…
Police in St. Mary’s County Arrest Juvenile on Gun Charges – Charge Him as Adult
By The Citizen on December 27, 2021
On December 22, 2021, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit and Emergency Services…
No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Drives Into the Pegg Road Shell
By The Citizen on December 26, 2021
On Sunday, December 26, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Pegg Road Shell located at 22141 Three Notch…
VIDEO: Barricade Situation in Lexington Park Ends Peacefully, No Injuries Reported and Multiple Weapons Recovered
By The Citizen on December 24, 2021
On Friday, December 24, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police responded to the 21000 block of Mayfaire Lane in Lexington Park, for a check the…
Barricade Situation in Lexington Park Ends Peacefully, No Injuries Reported and Multiple Weapons Recovered
By The Citizen on December 24, 2021
On Friday, December 24, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police responded to the 21000 block of Mayfaire Lane in Lexington Park, for a check the…
Police Investigating Shooting in Lexington Park, No Injuries Reported After Residence and Multiple Vehicles Are Struck
By The Citizen on December 24, 2021
On Sunday, December 19, 2021, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police responded to the 46400 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for multiple 911 callers…
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Great Mills Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges
By The Citizen on December 23, 2021
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Daiquan Malik Barnett, age 25, of Great Mills, to 78 months in federal prison, followed by five years of…