The Saint Mary’s County Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) has ruled that sheriff’s deputies acted lawfully and within department policy during a dog shooting incident that…
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Celebrate Spring at Historic St. Mary’s City: Free Admission and a Day of Engaging Activities
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) is excited to announce a celebration of its spring opening on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00…
Celebrate Maryland Day at the State’s Birthplace – Tuesday, March 25, 2025
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, “Maryland Day,” the public is encouraged to celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state’s birthplace, St. Clement’s Island. St.…
Firefighters Throughout Southern Maryland Responding to Large Woods Fire in Calvert County
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:53 p.m., firefighters responded to the area of 1715 Weems Road in Port Republic, for the reported brush…
Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, 2025
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks,…
Charlotte Hall Man Arrested with Loaded Handgun During Traffic Stop
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Pernell Maddox, 20, of Charlotte Hall, remains in custody after being arrested on multiple firearm-related charges following a traffic stop in St. Mary’s County, according…
Attorney General Brown Secures Early Court Decision Stopping Trump Administration’s Unlawful Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s unlawful…
Felix Martinez Named Finalist “Campus Safety” Director of the Year
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Director of Public Safety Felix Martinez was named a finalist for “Campus Safety” magazine’s Director of the Year. Through this…
Leonardtown Man Accused of Bribing Victim/Witness to Avoid Stabbing Conviction
By The Citizen on March 11, 2025
A local man facing trial for a 2024 stabbing incident is now accused of attempting to bribe a witness into altering testimony, according to court…
Country Star Sam Hunt Coming to Calvert Marine Musuem This August, 2025
By The Citizen on March 11, 2025
Multi-platinum, award-winning country star Sam Hunt will bring his chart-topping hits to the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion on Saturday, August 16,…
Maryland’s Fishing Season Springs Into Action
By The Citizen on March 10, 2025
The Farmer’s Almanac calls the March full moon the “Worm Moon,” a name that originated among Native American tribes. The name marks the changing of…
Navy Precision Strike Weapons Program Office Welcomes New Leadership
By The Citizen on March 10, 2025
Capt. Sarah Abbott assumed command of the Navy’s Precision Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA-201) from Capt. Richard Gensley during a formal change of command ceremony…
Firefighters Respond to Large Brush Fire in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on March 9, 2025
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at approximately 3:05 p.m., firefighters from Leonardtown and Second District responded to the 23000 block of Point Lookout Road in…
Despite Severe Fall Fire Weather, Maryland Wildfire Damage Less Extensive During 2024 Than Previous Year
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
The number of wildfires in Maryland during 2024 was much higher than the ten-year average, but acreage burned was significantly lower, according to the Maryland Forest…
UPDATE: Richard Wilson Jr, age 86 Still Missing Months Later, Police Seeking Assistance
By The Citizen on March 7, 2025
UPDATE 3/6/2025: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is continuing to search for Richard Wilson Jr., age 86, who has been missing from his Waldorf…