Man Falls In Septic Tank | Cheese Recalled | Drought Watch Issued: 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.

Civil Trial For Key Bridge Collapse Indefinitely Delayed: Report

The civil trial over the March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was postponed Monday after a slew of last-minute settlements, according to the Associated Press.

New Flight Service Coming To BWI Marshall Airport

New flight service is coming to travelers flying out of BWI Marshall Airport.

Priest Axed As Archdiocese's Exorcist After Linking UFOs, Demons

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, who acted as an exorcist for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was removed from his posting after he linked UFOs to the presence of demons.

Drought Watch In Maryland Prompts Call For Careful Water Use

Officials have issued a regional drought watch covering nearly 6 million residents in the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia following months of unusually dry weather and worsening water conditions.

7 New MD Laws Taking Effect July 1

From a gas tax spike to overtime pay compensation and greater transparency on student harassment, hundreds of new laws and amendments that cleared the Maryland General Assembly will take effect July 1.

Family Of Geese Herded Off Interstate To Safety By Officer, Others

An Aberdeen police officer and other good Samaritans hopped out to help herd a flock of geese off busy I-95 on Tuesday morning.

Man Rescued After Falling In Septic Tank Hole In MD

A man was rescued this week after authorities said he fell into a septic tank hole while walking his dog in Charles County.

MD Dairy Recalls Ricotta Products Over Listeria Risk

Residents are being urged not to consume certain soft ricotta cheese products from Clover Hill Dairy due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Firefighter Dies Following 24-Hour Shift

A firefighter and paramedic with the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department died after a 24-hour shift, officials disclosed.

Escaped Emu Captured After Eastern Shore Mayhem

An escaped emu was safely returned to its owners over the weekend after sending state troopers on a unique chase.

More Top Headlines:

• $1M Worth Of Memberships Awarded To Students For Academic Achievement
• 2 MD Spots Named Among Best In U.S. For A 'Slow Sunday'
• 5 Injured After Car Rollover Near Beltway
• GOP Panel Picks Replacement For Vacant 3rd District Seat
• Middle Schoolers Make History Placing 10th In National Science Tournament
• Burst Pipe Spills Over 16K Gallons Of Sewage In Severna Park
• Explicit Photos, Videos Sent By Girls Lands Man In Prison
• 2 Grand Slams By Orioles Win Harford Co. Woman $10K
• MD Man Charged In Sexual Assault Of Teens In 2 States
• Man Charged After Making Threats Against Crash Survivor's Family: Police
• MCPD Addresses Viral Video Of Man Being Detained
• Horse Crashes Through Park Bridge, Rescued By Emergency Crews
• 500 Smoke Alarms Donated In Honor Of 9-Year-Old Fire Victim
• Severna Park Spill Dumped Over 2K Gallons Of Sewage Into Creek
• Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest While Biking Capital Crescent Trail: MCFRS
• Oil-Soaked Rags Prompt Thousands In Damages After Garage Fire
• 2 Howard Co. Musicians Named To National Youth Orchestra
• Over 400 MCPS Jobs Cut After Board Adopts Budget