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Minister's Confession, Bel Air Fire Victim, Abandoned Baby Update + State Fair Preview: News Nearby
Some top Maryland posts include West Nile virus case, son stabs mom's boyfriend, pedestrian charged in driver's death and parking crackdown.

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- Minister Confesses to Wife’s Murder in Court: Report
- Maryland State Fair Begins with Ridemania
- Abandoned Baby Case: Lower Bail Denied for Alleged Father
- Fire Marshal Identifies Victim in Fatal Bel Air House Fire
- Bowie Resident May Have West Nile Virus
- Parking Police: Howard County Patrols Handicapped Spots
- Man Charged with Murder of Girlfriend’s 1-Year-Old Son
- Pedestrian Hit by Car Charged in Driver’s Death: Sheriff
- Woman’s Son Stabs Her Boyfriend, Flees: Police
- Cleaning Agents Clear Out Apartment Building
- Sketch Released of Suspect in Downtown Sexual Assault
- Name Released of Severn Woman Found Shot to Death
- Missing PG County Man Found Safe in Virginia
- Teen in Custody for Murder of Glenn Dale 17-Year-Old: Police
- Renaissance Festival Comes to Annapolis
- Pair Face Theft Charges from Construction Site: Police
- Officer Recovers Heroin During Traffic Stop: Police
- Middle School Student Shares 3 Tips for Academic Success
- Drinking Water Tests Positive for Contaminant: Public Works
- Towson Neighborhood Gets 23 New Trees
- Fire Engine Going on Assignment Overseas
- Traffic Held on Tydings Bridge During Morning Rush Hour
- Police Ask Public to Help Find Missing Girl
- Back-to-School: New Bell Times, Free Immunizations
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