MD Couple Burned By Volcano Explosion In New Zealand | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Monday. 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.

Navy, Army Investigation Finds Hand Gestures Weren't Racist

Military officials have wrapped up their investigation into hand gestures flashed by West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen during the televised Army-Navy football game. Investigators concluded that students were engaging in a "sophomoric game" that had no racist intent.

Delegate Charged In Bribery Scandal: Prosecutors

After a Baltimore delegate resigned from the Maryland General Assembly last week, federal prosecutors announced Monday they were unsealing federal charges filed against her.

Two Men Involved In Deadly Nightclub Fight

Two Harford County men were involved in a deadly fight over the weekend outside Excape Nightclub in Baltimore County, according to police.

Fundraiser For Couple Caught In NZ Volcanic Eruption

The community is rallying around a Maryland couple who were injured in New Zealand's deadly volcanic eruption this month, according to multiple media outlets. Ivy Kohn Reed and Rick Reed "suffered severe burns" after getting caught in the volcanic eruption.

Capital Gazette Shooter Ramos Was Concerned About His Sanity

The justice system now has its eyes focused on whether Jarrod Ramos is sane — and therefore criminally responsible for the Capital Gazette murders. Ramos will face his plea of not criminally responsible at a trial now set to begin on March 4.

Extra Maryland State Police Target Drunk Drivers Over Holidays

Extra troopers will be on Maryland roads during the Christmas and New Year's holiday period looking for drunk and distracted drivers.

Best Holiday Lights In Maryland For 2019

Here's where to find the best holiday lights in the Maryland, according to Patch readers.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Maryland Governor Declares Dec. 24 A State Holiday
• Annapolis Teen Shot In Finger Along Newtowne Drive: Police
• Man Behind 47 Storage Unit Burglaries In One Night: Police
• Christmas Day 2019 Weather Forecast Released For Maryland
• Christmas Eve Mall Hours, Last-Minute Shopping Hours In Maryland
• Chesapeake Bay Restoration Gets A Boost In Federal Funding
• Christmas Toys: Here Are The Most Popular Gifts In Maryland
• Pedestrian Hurt, Car Sought In Towson Hit-And-Run: Police
• Maryland Holiday Travel Traffic Jams 2019: Worst Times To Drive
• Train Derails In Western Maryland Near Harpers Ferry
• Woman Killed After Being Struck By SUV: Police
• Annapolis Man Arrested, Charged With Murder: Police
• Whole Foods, Safeway, Giant: Christmas Hours Around Silver Spring
• State Police Investigate Crash That Killed Man
• Harris Teeter, Giant, Safeway: Christmas Hours Around Bethesda

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