Naval Air Station Patuxent River held a ceremony Jan. 10 in which Capt. Douglas Burfield assumed command of the installation from outgoing Commanding Officer Capt.…
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Police Seeking Identity of Woman Who Stole from Optimal Vapor in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 13, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) is seeking assistance to identify and locate an individual connected with a theft from a local business. At…
Prince George’s County Police Arrest Man in Connection to String of Armed Robberies Targeting Taxi Service Drivers
By The Citizen on January 11, 2024
Hyattsville Division I detectives identified and arrested a man in connection with a string of recent armed robberies targeting independent taxi service drivers. The suspect…
Chesapeake Bay 2023 Fall Oyster Survey Records Outstanding Spatfall
By The Citizen on January 11, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Fall Oyster Survey recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers and a widespread distribution…
Maryland’s 2024 Winter Turkey Season Opens Jan. 18th to 20th
By The Citizen on January 11, 2024
Maryland hunters who did not harvest a turkey during the fall will have another chance to do so during winter season, which runs statewide from…
Expect Traffic Delays in St. Mary’s County for Large Funeral Procession
By The Citizen on January 11, 2024
Please respect the family and friends as they lay Joseph “Bubby” Knott to rest. Intersections and multiple roadway will be closed by First Responders as…
20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
By The Citizen on January 10, 2024
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at St.…
Traffic Stop in Lexington Park Results in Drug Arrest of Wanted Dameron Man
By The Citizen on January 10, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Deputy Tyler Westphal, initiated a traffic stop in Lexington Park that led to a drug-related arrest. At approximately 2:33 a.m.,…
Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Helen
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at approximately 9:08 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville and Leonardtown responded to 29720 Point Lookout Road in Helen, for a Reduced…
Thomas Johnson Bridge OPEN with Restrictions
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration has implemented the following restrictions for the Thomas Johnson Bridge due to sustained winds in excess of…
Governor Moore Declares First State of Preparedness Ahead of Dangerous Winter Weather System
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
Governor Wes Moore this morning signed the State’s first State of Preparedness declaration ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring damaging winds,…
Two Residents Escape Injury After Smoke Alarms Alert Them to Fire
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at approximately 2.50 a.m., firefighters from Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Second District and Leonardtown responded to the 45000 block…
Calvert County Public Schools Closing 2-Hours Early, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Due to Weather
By The Citizen on January 9, 2024
Inclement Weather Notice – All Calvert County Public Schools will close two hours early and all after school and evening activities are cancelled on Tuesday,…
House Fire in Valley Lee Believed to Be Accidental Due to Improperly Discard Smoking Materials
By The Citizen on January 8, 2024
On Monday, January 8, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m., firefighters from Second District, Bay District, NAS Patuxent River, Leonardtown and Hollywood responded to the 46000…
St. Mary’s County Public Schools Dismissing Early Due to Weather on Tues, January 9, 2024
By The Citizen on January 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Public Schools has announced that due to forecasted heavy rains, deteriorating road conditions, and heavy winds, All St. Mary’s County Public Schools…