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Maryland State Trooper Recognized As EMS Clinician of The Year by Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
By The Citizen on July 27, 2022
A 24-year-veteran of the Maryland State Police is recognized as the emergency medical service Clinician of the Year by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical…
State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Lusby, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at approximately 1:15 a.m., firefighters from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County responded to 50 Nursery Court in Lusby, for…
Mechanicsville Volunteers Mourn the Loss of Past Board of Director Francis Elliott “Sonny” Burch, Jr
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
Francis Elliott “Sonny” Burch, Jr., 88, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sonny…
Governor Hogan Announces $10 Million in Grant Awards to Combat Opioid Epidemic, Expand Access to Treatment and Community-Based Recovery Programs
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) today announced $10 million in block and competitive grant awards to help support programs around…
Maryland Senators Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in introducing the Expanding Access to Family…
Pax Firefighters Build Skills for Firefighting at Sea
By The Citizen on July 26, 2022
“Every Sailor a Damage Controlman,” goes thee adage for seagoing personnel, referring to every Sailor’s responsibility in responding to emergencies aboard ship. Firefighters at NAS…
Maryland Senator Hollen and Representative Beyer Introduce to Legislation to Improve ATF, Strengthen Gun Violence Prevention
By The Citizen on July 25, 2022
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representative Don Beyer (D-Va.) introduced legislation to improve and modernize the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives…
Lexington Park Woman Stunned by $25,000 Pick 5 Prize at Canopy Liquors
By The Citizen on July 25, 2022
A lucky Lexington Park woman who began playing Pick 5 a few months ago used some very special numbers to pave the way to an…
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in California, One Flown to Trauma Center with Life-Threatening Injuries
By The Citizen on July 24, 2022
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of St. Andrew’s Church Road and Wildewood…
Calvert Public Safety Issues Animal Safety Alert Due to Severe Heat – July 21 to July 24, 2022
By The Citizen on July 22, 2022
The Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert due to forecasted high temperatures and heat index values for Thursday, July 21 through…
NAS Pax River Lowers Speed Limits with Eyes on Improving Driver, Pedestrian Safety
By The Citizen on July 22, 2022
Drivers on NAS Patuxent River can observe speed limits being generally been lowered on base in an effort to curb speeding and improve driver safety.…
Southern Maryland State Police Aviation Command Celebrates 35 Years Of Aviation Service
By The Citizen on July 22, 2022
This month marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of a permanent Maryland State Police Aviation Command helicopter base in Southern Maryland. On July 1,…
Mechanicsville Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography After Downloading and Viewing Images at Library of Congress
By The Citizen on July 21, 2022
Gary Lee Peksa, age 56 of Mechanicsville, Maryland, a former federal employee, was sentenced to eight years in prison for repeatedly connecting his cellphone to…
Unofficial 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Saint Mary’s County
By The Citizen on July 20, 2022
Last updated: 07/20/2022 10:57:00 AM Governor / Lt. Governor Republican Candidates Name Party Early Voting Election Day Mail-In Ballot / Provisional Total Percentage Dan Cox…