Actress Cause Of Death Revealed | Child Found In Squalor | Bear Sparks Alarm: MD Top News

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Bear Sparks Alarm After Being Spotted In Downtown Frederick

Residents in downtown Frederick had a special appearance late Saturday from a black bear spotted wandering through the area.

Child Porn Charges Filed Against Former Harford Co. EMT

A Calvert County man who worked as a Harford County EMT has been indicted in connection with child sexual exploitation charges.

Maryland Adds New State Park, Giving Every County Its Own

Maryland officials celebrated the state's newest state park Tuesday, previewing the 445-acre Wetipquin Creek State Park, which will become Wicomico County's first state park when it opens.

Skeletal Remains Found In Maryland Belong To Missing NJ Woman: Police

The Baltimore County Police Department confirmed Thursday that the skeletal remains found earlier this month were those of a missing New Jersey woman.

Authorities Identify Body Of Missing Boater Recovered From Rock Creek

The body of a boater who went missing over the weekend in Rock Creek was recovered by search crews late Monday.

Trial Date Booked For MD Olympian Accused Of Vandalizing Reflecting Pool: Report

Accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., U.S. Olympian David Hearn is now scheduled to appear for trial in September, according to reports.

Super El Niño Could Combine With Rare Atlantic Niña: See MD Impacts

A rare Atlantic Niña developing as a powerful El Niño builds in the Pacific could help suppress Atlantic hurricanes and offer early clues about winter weather in Maryland, according to a recent analysis.

New Details Emerge In Case Of Gwynn Oak Siblings Killed At Home: Report

New details emerged Thursday in the case of two Gwynn Oak siblings who were found fatally shot inside their home.

Actress Kaylee Hottle's Cause Of Death Revealed After MD Crash

The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined the cause of death for Kaylee Hottle, the 18-year-old deaf actress who died in a car crash in Frederick County on Tuesday.

Cyclosporiasis Cases Increase In MD As Common Link Still Unknown

The Maryland Department of Health reported on Wednesday a new increase in cyclosporiasis in the state, with the confirmed number jumping to a total of 110 cases.

MD Couple Charged After Child Found Locked In Rodent-Infested Closet: Deputies

A St. Mary's County couple is facing child abuse and neglect charges after deputies said they found a 4-year-old child locked inside a closet where they were kept for about 12 hours each day.

More Top Headlines:

• Maryland Seeing Decline In Fatal Crashes This Year
• Armed Robbery Unfolds Near University Of Maryland Campus
• Mark Your Calendars: White Marsh Mall To Host Back-To-School Block Party
• 17 Vehicles Stolen In 6 Days Across Howard County
• Montgomery County Leaders, White's Ferry Owner To Announce Deal: Report
• 2 Masked Robbers Wanted For Armed 7-Eleven Theft In Glen Burnie
• Woman Hit By Amtrak Train Traveling 115 MPH
• Bowie Man Stalked MoCo Woman From Shopping Center To Her Home: Police
• $2M Scratch-Off Ticket Win Allows Grocery Store Worker To Retire, Travel
• Teacher Sues Howard Co. Board Of Education: Report
• Dundalk Couple Nearing Retirement Takes Home $500K In Scratch-Off Winnings
• New Speed Limits Are Coming To Montgomery County
• Baltimore Co. Man Facing Charges For Illegally Possessing Monkeys: Report
• Crews Working To Repair Massive Baltimore Sinkhole That Swallowed Car
• Moving Truck Crash Involving At Least 10 Vehicles Injures 10 In Montgomery County