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Kids Made Up Reports of Creepy Clowns: Annapolis Police

Annapolis Police said Tuesday that several children who reported seeing people dressed in clown costumes and wearing face paint have now admitted they made up the reports.

The wave of menacing clown reports first took hold in Georgia and the Carolinas, say authorities, who believe they may have been spurred by news and social media attention. >>> Read more.

Swear Word License Plate Debated at Maryland's Highest Court

The Maryland Court of Appeals recently heard arguments as it considers whether the state’s Motor Vehicle Administration acted unconstitutionally in recalling vanity license plates sporting a Spanish scatological word.

In 2009, John T. Mitchell of Accokeek requested and received vanity license plates from the Maryland MVA that read “MIERDA,” a Spanish term that translates to “s---” or “junk.” It was not until December 2011 that he received a letter from the Motor Vehicle Administration stating that his plates were issued in error and asking that Mitchell return them. >>> Read more.

Eggo Waffles Recalled in Maryland Because of Listeria Risk

• Kellogg has issued a limited recall of 10,000 cases of its Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles in 25 states, including Maryland.

Americans Are Wasting $2.1 Billion A Year On Premium Gasoline, Study Says

• Analysis from AAA says you're just fine using regular fuel if your car takes it.

'You Can Do It': County Police Chief to Addicts Seeking Treatment

• Anne Arundel County Police Chief Timothy Altomare has a message of hope with phone number to call for treatment given to addicts.

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