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Department Stores, Lighthouse Sold + Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse: MD Top News

Two department store sites and a lighthouse were sold recently in Maryland. Plus, a priest was accused of sexual abuse. Here's the top news.

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The Hooper Island Lighthouse, pictured above in the Chesapeake Bay, was recently sold at auction. This was one of Maryland's biggest stories of the week.
The Hooper Island Lighthouse, pictured above in the Chesapeake Bay, was recently sold at auction. This was one of Maryland's biggest stories of the week. (Courtesy of the U.S. General Services Administration)

MARYLAND — Two department store locations and a lighthouse were sold recently. Plus, a Maryland priest was accused of sexual abuse. In other news, Old Bay introduced a new snack. A medic was honored, state employees got a raise and cheese was recalled.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

JCPenney At Mall In Columbia Sold As Part of Package Deal

The JCPenney location at the Mall in Columbia has been sold along with the retail location at Westfield Annapolis.

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Historic Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Sold At Auction, Beacon Must Stay In Service

A Chesapeake Bay lighthouse was recently sold at auction. The lighthouse, which is a protected historic landmark, must stay in service.

Montgomery County Priest Suspended Over Sexual Abuse Allegations

A Maryland priest has been suspended over allegations of sexual abuse of minors in Northern Virginia prior to him becoming a priest.

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Old Bay's Newest Product, Bagel Chips, Now On Sale Online

Maryland's favorite spice maker, Old Bay, has another new product. Customers can now try Old Bay bagel chips.

Volunteer Medic Wins Rookie Of Year Award For Service To Anne Arundel County

A Navy sailor volunteers as a medic in Anne Arundel County. She won the county's rookie of the year award for her hundreds of service hours.

Hogan Announces 4.5% Cost of Living Raise For All State Workers

Firefighters, law enforcement officers, nurses and all other state employees will receive a 4.5 percent cost-of-living raise on Nov. 1.

Listeria-Contaminated Cheese Impacts 25 Brands: What To Know In MD

Numerous cheese brands were contaminated and are part of a recall that includes Food Lion, Trader Joe's, Lidl and Giant Food stores in MD.

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