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The Medal of Valor was awarded to Cpl. Cody Thorne.  NRP News

June 13, 2025, "Thorne was first on scene to a vehicle accident in April 2024 in which a 17-year-old driver’s vehicle overturned and caught fire. Thorne put himself in harm’s way – later being treated for smoke inhalation, lacerations to his hands and arms, and blood exposure – to rescue the injured driver from the burning car."

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 State enacts striped bass emergency regulations     SoMdNews

February 10, 2024, "There will be new limits on rockfish this year in Maryland waters."

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