Creepy Clown Threats: 4 Boys Charged | Patch PM

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New Poll: Maryland Voters Hate Trump, Love Hogan

He’s beaten non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, ordered school to start after Labor Day and categorically refuses to endorse Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Gov. Larry Hogan is a rarity in Maryland: a Republican that people from both political parties support, and a new poll shows the love affair with voters is going strong. >>> Read more.

4 Boys Charged for 'Creepy Clown' Threats on Social Media in Montgomery Co.

Four 13-year-olds have been charged as juveniles for allegedly making threats under the guise of “creepy clowns” on social media to kill everyone at a Montgomery County middle school.

School officials called police Monday, Oct. 3, to report general threats had been made on social media to many students who attend the school. Following what has become a national trend, the Instagram account used the word “clown” as part of the identifier and photographs of clowns were attached to the posts. >>> Read more.

Maryland Soldier Killed in Afghanistan By Roadside Bomb

• A Special Forces soldier from Takoma Park was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Gov. Hogan orders flags lowered.

Kayaks Surface Around City, Havre de Grace Seek Owners

• Boats have been recovered in different places in Havre de Grace over the past week, according to police.

Washington Nationals Host Game 1 of Playoffs 2016: Schedule, Tickets, Predictions

• After winning the NL East division, the Washington Nationals will host the LA Dodgers on Friday. Does a home field advantage help?

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