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The Week in Winners: $1 Million Prize in Columbia, $100,000 Big Spin Win Highlight the Week
By The Citizen on May 14, 2024
The biggest Maryland Lottery prize of the past week was a $1 million scratch-off win on a ticket sold in Columbia. But perhaps the Lottery’s…
CSM Commemorates 65th Spring Commencement with 449 Candidates Receiving 367 Degrees, 111 Certificates
By The Citizen on May 13, 2024
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated its time-honored graduation ceremonies in front of a packed house during its 65th Spring Commencement May 10. The college…
Indoor Pickleball is Coming to Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on May 13, 2024
Dill Dinkers Pickleball, an established leader of dedicated indoor pickleball, known for its fun, friendly, and welcoming environment, announced today the addition of its 16th…
Firefighters Respond to Reported Structure Fire and Find Vehicle Into Residence, One Flown with Serious Injuries
By The Citizen on May 13, 2024
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:40 a.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County responded to the 28400 block of St. Mary’s Avenue in…
St. Mary’s County Man Wins $50,000 on Scratch-Off at Sheetz in California
By The Citizen on May 11, 2024
A Maryland Lottery player from Southern Maryland recently topped his personal best Lottery win of $500 by a factor of 100, claiming a $50,000 top…
UPDATE: Jury Convicts Man for First-Degree Murder of Teenager and Attempted Murder of Five Additional Teens in Drive-By Shooting
By The Citizen on May 10, 2024
5/10/2024: Latres Javontae Cockerham, 26, of California, was convicted of the first-degree murder of Joseph James Oakes, 19 of Lexington Park, and the attempted first-degree…
Police Investigating a Motor Vehicle Accident Involving a Mini-Bike
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 12:47 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of North Essex Drive and Saratoga Drive…
226 Fallen Firefighters to be Honored at NASCAR Xfinity Series Race in Daytona, August 2024
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
Release and all photos taken by and thanks to Whelen, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Racing: We were extremely proud and honored to bring so many…
Lexington Park Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
UPDATE 5/8/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Devron Ny’Quez Murray, 20, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to life in prison plus five…
Celebrate the Start of Summer at the Great Mills Splash Bash Pool Party!
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) has the announced the upcoming temporary closure of the Great Mills Swimming Pool in preparation…
Two 2-Year-Olds Flown to Children’s Center After Accidental Overdose in Great Mills
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 19000 block of Summerwood Court in Great Mills,…
Villaruel Named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for NAS Patuxent River
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government recognized Cpl. Marc Villaruel for his exceptional work as a Department of Defense Police Officer at NAS Patuxent River at the…
UPDATE: GoFundMe Started for Family of Five After California House Fire Displaces Them, Fire Deemed Accidental
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
UPDATE 5/8/2024: Fire Marshal Report and GoFundMe added. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6:47 p.m., firefighters from St. Mary’s and Calvert County responded to 21880 Magnolia Drive…
Boy Scouts of America to Become Scouting America
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
The Boy Scouts of America have announced that it will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family…