Spooky Insect, Cummings Funeral, Son-In-Law Shot: News Nearby

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.

• New Greek Restaurant Celebrates With Ribbon Cutting Oct. 30
• 4 Hospitalized After Belair Road Crash, Officials Say

Silver Spring Man Nails Halloween With Creepy, Crawly Display

When it comes to spooky lawn decorations, Chris Pabon doesn't mess around. His front yard features a witch, lots of skulls, and a GIANT praying mantis.

Man Fatally Shoots Son-In-Law: Police

A man is in custody after he fatally shot his son-in-law at their Montgomery Village home, authorities said. Both men suffered gunshot wounds, but the younger man died.

Minimum Age Increase Proposed For Buying Tobacco Products

One county will consider legislation that would raise the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes or vaping devices from 18 to 21 years old.

Presidents, Family And Friends Praise Cummings' Faith, Friendship

Three days of commemorations for the late Rep. Elijah Cummings concluded Friday with a funeral service marked by eloquence, tears, laughter and pointed political commentary at New Psalmist Baptist Church. "People will look back at this moment and they will ask questions," said former President Barack Obama. "What did you do? And hearing him, we would be reminded that it falls upon each of us to give voice to the voiceless and comfort to the sick, and opportunity to those not born to it, and to preserve and nurture our democracy."

Rep. Elijah Cummings Remembered: Watch The Service Again

Thousands flowed into a church in Baltimore to pay their respects to U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, remembered as a "good man with a good heart" who fought for justice and was a "public servant and a man of the people." Cummings wrote his own funeral program, the pastor said, which explained why some people were not a part of the event.

2 Former Presidents Pay Tribute To Rep. Elijah Cummings: Photos

Two former presidents, along with past cabinet members and current Democratic presidential candidates, paid tribute Friday to U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings during his funeral service.

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