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Wandering Toddler, Child Falls From Window, Drownings, Drones Over Maryland: MD Top News
Patch rounds up some of this week's top headlines from around Maryland.
A new initiative aims to create a new state made up of Maryland's five Western counties, including Carroll. Read more on Westminster Patch.
Family of Wandering Toddler Thank Police, Off-Duty Firefighter
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A three-year-old was reunited with his family after he was found walking down a street in Linthicum at 3:45 a.m. Read more on Glen Burnie Patch.
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On Sunday evening, after more than 12 hours, a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run—Edgewater mom Rachelle Synoracki crossed the finish line in Lake Placid, NY, and heard the words she had been waiting for: “Rachelle Synoracki, you are an Ironman.” Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners recently discussed drones and their potential use in Carroll County. Three candidates running for Sheriff in 2014 weighed in with their opinion on the potential use of drones to police the county. Read more on Eldersburg Patch.
Takoma Park's Washington Adventist Ranked Among Top Surgical Hospitals
Two Montgomery County hospitals—including Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park—ranked among the top surgical hospitals in the nation, according to recently released ratings by Consumer Reports. Read more on Takoma Park Patch.
Police Investigate Body Found Outside Hillcrest Elementary School
A person walking a dog discovered the scene in Catonsville, according to Baltimore County police. Read more on Catonsville Patch.
UMBC to Build $85M Athletic Facility, President Says
Ground-breaking for a new arena could come in 2015, with the grand opening about two years later, UMBC officials said recently. Read more on Catonsville Patch.
Is Poverty to Blame for MSA Score Gaps in Prince George's?
County officials see poverty as culprit behind geographic disparities in recent standardized tests. Read more on Hyattsville Patch.
2 Children Hospitalized Following Pit Bull Attack
The dog's owner, Drew Byron, has been arrested and is facing charges related to the incident. Read more on Upper Marlboro Patch.
10 Years Later: Merriweather Thrives After Nearly Shutting Down
Merriweather Post Pavilion was recently named the best outdoor amphitheater on the East Coast by Rolling Stone Magazine, but only ten years ago, Howard County officials had considered shutting down the concert venue for good. Read more on Columbia Patch.
NOAA Contractor May Lay Off 106 in College Park, Silver Spring
A contractor that provides security services for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's facilities in College Park and Silver Spring may lay off 106 workers this fall. Read more on College Park Patch.
Towson University Names Athletic Director
The new hire takes over for former director Mike Waddell, who left the university following controversial cuts to the athletics program. Read more on Towson Patch.
OSHA Alleges Safety Violations at Proving Ground Super Pond
Federal regulators site serious violations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground facility where two Navy divers and a civilian technician have died this year. Read more on Aberdeen Patch.
Bradley Manning Supporters React to Verdict
Former Army intelligence worker Bradley Manning was acquitted on charges that he aided the enemy but was convicted of numerous other crimes and still could face a lengthy prison sentence. See how his supporters reacted outside the gates of Fort Meade in Maryland. Read More in Odenton-Severn Patch.
Police identified the intruder who was killed after he forced his way into the home of a man he intended to rob. After being shot several times by the intruder, the resident of the home struck the intruder in the head with a blunt object, killing him. Read more on Essex Patch.
After Susquehanna River Fatality, Governor Issues Warning
Six people drowned in Maryland waters in the past month, Maryland Natural Resources Police said. Read more on Havre de Grace Patch.
6-year-old Falls from Bedroom Window in Arnold
A young girl fell from her window and ended up hospitalized in serious condition, police said. Read more on Broadneck Patch.
Suspects Commit Smash-and-Grabs in Broad Daylight
A patch employee watched as a man walked down a row of cars at Centennial Park in Howard County, smashed in windows and stole items. Read more on Ellicott City Patch.
Former Seagram's Property Fire Remains Under Investigation
The fire that significantly damaged a four-story building on the former Seagram's Distillery campus in Dundalk remains under investigation, according to Baltimore County Police Department officials. Read more on Dundalk Patch.
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