Officer Airlifted After Shooting; Arrest in Trail Murder; Slain Firefighter's Funeral: News Nearby

Patch has sites across Maryland. Here are some of the top posts from the past 24 hours.

• Baltimore County Officer Airlifted After Deputy-Involved Shooting: Sheriff
• Arrest Made in Murder Along Trail in Briggs Chaney
• Man Stabbed After Basketball Game in Columbia: Police

Havre de Grace to Light Up Purple for Prince

In a city north of Baltimore along the Susquehanna River, there will be a street shining purple in honor of Prince, the rock icon whose death was announced Thursday.

The Havre de Grace Office of Tourism announced Thursday afternoon that it would be illuminating one of its downtown thoroughfares purple as a tribute to the musician, whose hit "Purple Rain"—released in 1984—crystallized his status as one of the greatest artists of his generation. He earned two Grammys and an Oscar for that work. >>> Read more.

Slain Firefighter's Wife: Daughter 'Will Know the Hero' Dad Was

A fallen Prince George’s County firefighter – who said he couldn’t sleep if he didn’t help at least one person every day – was laid to rest Wednesday.

Firefighter/paramedic John “Skillet” Ulmschneider, 37, died Friday night at Southern Maryland Hospital Center from a gunshot wound to the upper body suffered on a call to check on a diabetic man who wasn’t responding to family members. >>> Read more.

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Adorable Rare Baby Lemurs Born at National Zoo [VIDEO]

• The Small Mammals House welcomed three critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs to the world.

Season for Hot Car Deaths Is Here: What You Should Know

• A toddler in Annandale died Wednesday after being left in a car. Tips for parents and caregivers to prevent deaths.

3 Minutes on a Park Bench with Dr. Scott Culpepper

• Dr. Culpepper offers three simple tips to help protect your teeth and discusses what inspired him to pursue a career in dentistry.

• Target Parking Lot Shooter Wants to Rescind Guilty Plea
• $10K Reward Offered for Tips in Gaithersburg Fire Death
• Suspect Arrested in Silver Spring Sheraton Hotel Rape
• Child Porn Charges Filed Against Greenbelt Man
• Woman's Purse Grabbed at Knifepoint at Casino
• Drunk, Drowsy Neighbor Crashes on Woman's Couch: Police

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