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There was plenty of news across Maryland on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Threats Against Two Schools Investigated By Police

Multiple social media threats made against Westland Middle School and Bethesda Chevy Chase High School prompted extra Montgomery County Police to be sent to both schools Friday morning.

White Marsh Mall Mob: Council Urges Safety Rules

Baltimore County Council officials voted unanimously in favor of a resolution urging the White Marsh Mall to take certain security measures, such as having teens accompanied by adults on weekends, reports say. The decision comes after an August incident at the mall which led to nine arrests.

Maryland Sears Store Closing In Latest Round

Sears has announced yet another round of store closings, less than a month after it slated 150 stores nationwide for closure, including five in Maryland. The once-iconic retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, but its struggles started long ago.

Ousted Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's Letter To Baltimore

Recently ousted Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter was fired after a rough 47-115 season. But he's not bitter and recently wrote a heartfelt description of his time in Baltimore, his respect for the city's love for baseball and of the people he misses.

John Waters Joins Fight For Drag Queen Mural

Controversy over a "Divine" mural in Baltimore's Mount Vernon has renowned director and native son John Waters involved. The three-story mural was painted without a city permit, according to BizJournals.

Late HdG Veteran, Citizen To Be Honored Sunday

Veterans Day in Havre de Grace this year will see the dedication of a flagpole in honor of a beloved citizen who passed away this year. Noble Mentzer, who lived to 90, was a veteran of both the Army and Navy.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Free Parking For Holiday Shoppers In Bel Air
• 3 Armed Teens Charged After Apartment Standoff
• Who's Your Hero: Military Bowl, Budweiser Ask
• Carrol's Creek Donates $35,000 to Seven Area Nonprofits
• MD Weekend Events: Veterans Day, Comic Con, Craft Beer Festival
• Accused Heroin Dealer Arrested In Pasadena: Police
• Rockville Council Member Resigns After Winning MD Election
• Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Turkey Sickens Maryland Consumers

Across America

• $3,500 Reward For Zeus, Kiteboarding Canine
• California Wildfire Updates In Photos
• CA Bar Shooting: 5 Things To Know About Ian Long
• Trump Was Central In Hush-Money Payoffs: WSJ
• Man Impales Self On Chainsaw

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