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$2M Restaurant Fire | Arson Arrest | Injured Hiker Rescued: MD Weekend

A popular restaurant caught fire. A man was charged with arson and accused of setting a trash can ablaze. A helicopter rescued a hurt hiker.

Shortly after midnight Sept. 19, an employee of Rookies Hilltop Bar & Restaurant on Hilltop Road​ discovered smoke from the two-story restaurant's basement. The initial fire was extinguished, but it reignited, causing a four-alarm fire.
Shortly after midnight Sept. 19, an employee of Rookies Hilltop Bar & Restaurant on Hilltop Road​ discovered smoke from the two-story restaurant's basement. The initial fire was extinguished, but it reignited, causing a four-alarm fire. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the State Fire Marshal)

Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Here are some of Maryland's top stories from this weekend:

$2M Damage To Popular Restaurant Caused By Fire That Reignited

A popular Maryland restaurant and bar sustained $2 million in damage in a blaze that reignited, according to the state fire marshal's office.

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Man Sets Trash Can Ablaze, Burning Home's Porch: Officials

A man was charged with arson. Officials said he admitted to setting a trash can ablaze, burning a home's front porch.

State Police Helicopter Rescues Injured Hiker In Western MD

A Maryland State Police helicopter hoisted an injured hiker at the Maryland Heights Overlook cliff in Washington County to safety Saturday.

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Arrest Made After Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In Towson: Police

A woman was stabbed multiple times in Towson, police said. Officers arrested the suspect.

2 Dead, 6 Injured In 2 Weekend Crashes On Eastern Shore

Two people were killed and six others were injured in two separate vehicle crashes Saturday night on the Eastern Shore, state police said.

SUV Driver Killed When Vehicle Strikes House, Telephone Pole

A man died when his SUV veered off the road, striking a fence, telephone pole and house over the weekend, state police said.

Man Killed At Apartment Complex: Police

Detectives do not believe the shooting was random, according to police.

Man Killed, Found Dead In Apartment: Police

Police initially described the incident as a death investigation before later characterizing it as a homicide.

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