On Sunday, January 7, 2024, at approximately 1:26 p.m., 49 volunteer firefighters from Leonardtown, Hollywood, Seventh District, Second District, Mechanicsville and Bay District responded to…
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Firebaugh Charged with Arson After Intentionally Setting Fire in Mechanicsville Residence
By The Citizen on January 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Deputy State Fire Marshal Valles responded to assist firefighters and the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Deputies at a structure fire located…
Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on January 7, 2024
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,…
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…
Maryland Pursuing Actions to Control Invasive Catfish after Federal Fisheries Disaster Declined
By The Citizen on January 5, 2024
In December of 2023, U.S. Department of Commerce notified Maryland Gov. Wes Moore that it has declined Maryland’s request for a federal commercial fisheries disaster…
VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Camper Fire at Take It Easy Campground in Callaway
By The Citizen on January 5, 2024
On Friday, January 5, 2024, at approximately 10:35 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Take It Easy Campground located at 45285 Take It…
Maryland Department Of State Police Seeking Candidates For New State Fire Marshal
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
The Maryland Department of State Police is accepting applications for qualified individuals to serve as the new State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal, a…
FEMA Region 3 Encourages You to be Winter Ready
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
Do you know how to be Winter Ready? In preparation for this weekend’s inclement weather, FEMA Region 3 urges individuals and communities to prioritize safety…
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…
Grant Awarded to Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Partners to Restore Freshwater Mussels
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners have been awarded a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Watershed Investment for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake…
Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan Sets Path to a Zero Emissions Future
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
By Jason Aul, Strategic Communications Director – The Moore Administration released Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan, as required by the 2022 Climate Solutions Now Act,…
Police Seeking Assistance to Identify and Locate Two Individuals Connected With a Theft at Optimal Vapor in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 3, 2024
On Monday, December 18, 2023, at approximately 10:55 a.m., two subjects, one male and one female, entered Optimal Vapor on Three Notch Road in Lexington…
Oral Histories of Lexington Park “Flattops” Now Available Online!
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Historical Society, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Government is pleased to announce the digitization of the Lexington Manor Oral History…
First Baby Born at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in 2024, Meet River!
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
Welcome to the world, baby River! Born in the early hours of the New Year, River’s family has welcomed our first baby of 2024. Congratulations…