Overdoses Rising, Evictions Ordered, Monuments Removed: Maryland News

Here are some of the top headlines from the week on Maryland Patch sites:

Oldest Christopher Columbus Monument In U.S. Destroyed With Sledgehammer

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Runaway Bus Driver Arrested At Toll Plaza: Police

Mass Evictions At Temple Hills Condo Complex Imminent Due To Fire Code Violations: Officials

Heroin Overdoses In Harford Surpass 2016 Year-End Total: Sheriff

Confederate Monument Removed From Howard County Courthouse Grounds

Mother, 2 Children Killed In Hillendale Apartment Fire: Officials

Former School Aide Gets 75 Years In Prison For Child Sex Abuse In Prince George's County

Rockville Man Texting Rear Ends State Trooper In Prince George's County

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Bel Air Woman Charged In Boyfriend's Murder: Police

Man Makes False Bomb Threat At BWI Airport

Annapolis Police Identify Burglar Who Jumped Out 3rd-Floor Window

Maryland State Fair 2017: Schedule, Tickets, Parking

Soccer Star, Brother Deported 'Don't Have A Future' In El Salvador

'Best-Dressed Burglar' Wanted: Baltimore County Police

Man Charged With Murdering Pastor On Liberty Road: Report

Fort Meade Marine's Death Sends Crofton Speeder To Prison

Double Crash Leads To DUI Arrest Of Windsor Mill Man: Police

2 Suspects Arrested In Fatal Oxon Hill Shooting

Child Sex Offender Planned Facebook Meetup In Bel Air: DA

Bail Bondsman Used Drugs, Helped Counselor Cover Up Probation Violations

Highway Shooting Suspect Arrested In Prince George's County Incident

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