Alleged leader of cultlike Zizian group arrested in Maryland
Jack Lasota, 34, was arrested Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania.
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Jack Lasota, 34, was arrested Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania.
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Colder temperatures overnight in Maryland
Cold with chance of Wednesday afternoon snow in Maryland
Cold weather will continue across the area for the next couple of days, with temperatures tonight dipping even lower than last night. Overnight lows will drop into the teens and 20s across the region. High temperatures on Wednesday afternoon will only reach the upper 20s and lower 30s under mostly cloudy skies.
Colder temps filter in tonight. We are tracking the next storm system that will bring snow chances Wed. & Thu.
Arctic air is bringing freezing temperatures to Maryland Tuesday, but less wind will minimally add to the comfort level. A mix of sun and clouds are expected through the afternoon.
Colder temperatures overnight in Maryland
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