The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, set for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, provides several collection sites across…
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National School Bus Safety Week: October 21-25
By The Citizen on October 23, 2024
As we recognize National School Bus Safety Week from October 21 to 25, it’s a perfect time for drivers and students alike to brush up…
UPDATE: Police Misconduct Disclosures Lead to Sentencing Delay in St. Mary’s County Murder Case
By The Citizen on October 22, 2024
UPDATE 10/22/2024: The sentencing in the murder case of Latres Javontae Cockerham has been postponed due to the recent submission of additional evidence by the…
Make a Difference This Winter: Volunteer Drivers Needed for WARM in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 22, 2024
With colder weather settling in, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Aging & Human Services (DAHS) is seeking volunteer drivers for Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many…
Large Multi-Agency Investigation Ongoing After Shed Fire in Hollywood, Charges Pending
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
UPDATE 10/21/2024 – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement: On October 21st, 2024, Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded…
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones: Scammers Impersonating Local Law Enforcement in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
While the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has acknowledged receiving multiple reports of scammers impersonating deputies and demanding money, their public warning has provided limited…
Rural Legacy Farmers and Partners Celebrate 25 Years of Preserving Maryland’s Bucolic Landscape and Working Farms
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
Whether it’s waterfront farmland , culturally important land where Harriet Tubman resided, a working farm in Baltimore County, or a stretch of quiet woodlands in…
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Fire Chief Gould Honored with Hometown Hero Award
By The Citizen on October 20, 2024
The St. Mary’s County Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) has named Fire Chief Joe Gould the first recipient of its Hometown Hero Award in…
All Arrests and Criminal Summons Issued in St. Mary’s County 10/11/2024 to 10/17/2024
By The Citizen on October 18, 2024
Each week, SMNEWSNET.COM will provide a list of all arrests and criminal summonses issued in St. Mary’s County. In the spirit of transparency, we are…
Domestic Violence Awareness in St. Mary’s County: A Call for Action
By The Citizen on October 17, 2024
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the devastating impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families, and communities. Unfortunately, St.…
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Approve New Policies, Budget Revisions
By The Citizen on October 17, 2024
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Board of Trustees met on Oct. 11 and 12, working through an ambitious agenda. The Board approved items…
Probation Violation Leads to Major Drug Trafficking Arrest in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on October 17, 2024
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Emergency Services Team (EST), executed search…
Canceling Subscriptions Has to be as Easy as Signing up, FTC Says in a New Rule
By The Citizen on October 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The…
Second Domestic Violence Murder in St. Mary’s County in Nine Days
By The Citizen on October 16, 2024
Tragedy struck St. Mary’s County once again, marking the second fatal domestic violence incident within just nine days. On October 16, 2024, shortly before 11:00…
61-Year-Old Man Flown Out After Serious Machinery Accident in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on October 16, 2024
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 8:12 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County were dispatched to 13330 Olde…