MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) -
Maj. General Michael Walsh, President of the Mississippi River Commission, says he has decided to operate the floodway project at Birds Point - New Madrid Floodway.
The Army Corps of Engineers will begin blasting at 9 p.m. Monday. The corps expects to see water flowing into the floodplain area around midnight.
There will be a five minutes horn blast warning and then a one minute warning before the blast
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They will work through the night, breaking another section of the levee in the southern part from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday. This would be a smaller outflow breach.
The final execution of the project will be in the upper portion between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Monday, May 02, 2011
A Situation Unfolding
Let's start at the beginning. Cairo, Ill. is in danger of flooding if their levees break due to the fact that the Mississippi River is now over 61 feet above flood stage. The Army Corp of Engineers has positioned 250 tons of explosives into position to blow 2 miles of levee on the missouri side to save Illinois. This will flood approx. 130,000 acres of farmland in a state that is already experiencing an unemployment rate of 12%. AND the soil will likely be unusable as farmland for the forseeable future because as the water rushes over the soil it will deposit 2-3 feet of sand and silt. The state of Missouri exhausted every legal avenue and the US Supreme Sourt said yesterday that it will not stop the Corp from the planned blast. It will also flood two towns in Missouri where the residents have been FORCED to evacua te.
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Are Americans Really Buying Osama bin Laden Was Killed?
So, I'd like to hear what you've heard and I'd like to know if YOU are buying this whole thing. The Donald Trump name has created quite a stir, forcing Obama to produce an alleged birth certificate many are still challenging. Is this a ploy to take attention away from from Obama?
So, lets hear what you have to say. Are you a believer, or not?
From CNN: "The disposal of -- the burial of bin Laden's remains was done in strict conformance with Islamic precepts and practices. It was prepared in accordance with the Islamic requirements,"
"We early on made provisions for that type of burial and we wanted to make sure that it was going to be done, again, in strictest conformance."
The religious rites were conducted on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea, with the ceremony starting at 1:10 a.m. and finishing at 2:10 a.m. ET, according to a senior Defense official.
"The body was washed and placed in a white sheet. A military official read prepared remarks, which were then translated into Arabic by a native speaker, The body of Osama bin Laden was placed on a flat board, which was then tipped up, and allowed to slide into the sea," the official said.
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Wicomico County Council Meeting–Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The May evening meeting of the Wicomico County Council will be held in the Midway Room of the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. The meeting will begin at 6PM.
The highlight of tomorrow’s meeting will be the public hearing for the FY 2012 county budget.
SbyNEWS will be covering the meeting LIVE! If you can’t be there in person, tune in on PAC-14 and read about the meeting here at SbyNEWS.
AGENDA
COUNTY COUNCIL OF WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND
Midway Room of the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland
LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2011-09
May 3, 2011 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Gail M. Bartkovich, President
Call meeting to order
Opening Prayer
6:03 p.m. Approval of Minutes of April 19, 2011
6:05 p.m. Proclamation:
Education Achievement Month
National Tourism Week
Matthew E. Creamer: Council Administrator:
1. Resolution 60-2011-To appoint the Board of Managers of various Public Drainage Associations within Wicomico County
2. Resolution 61-2011-To certify the Drainage Tax Roll to the Director of Finance as requested by the Board of Managers of the Public Drainage Associations
3. Resolution 62-2011-Making a supplemental appropriation from Contingency to the Department of Law in the amount of Six Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($6,537.50)
4. Resolution 63-2011-To make an appropriation of funds to the Department of Corrections from unanticipated revenues received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) as reimbursement for winter storm damage in the amount of Two Thousand, One Hundred Five Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($2,105.34)
5. Resolution 64-2011-Making a supplemental appropriation from Contingency to the State’s Attorney’s Office in the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand, Eight Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($33,822,.68)
6:30 p.m. Edgar A. Baker, Jr., County Attorney:
a. Public Hearing and Adoption: Legislative Bill 2011-03-An act to amend Chapter 197, entitled “Streets and Addressing System” adding Section 197-3.1 entitled “Mailbox and Incidental Damage Policy” to add a provision that will allow for the adoption and incorporation of a Wicomico County mailbox and incidental damage policy
b. Introduction: Legislative Bill 2011-05-An act to amend Chapter 197, titled “Streets and Addressing System” by the addition Article VI, titled “School Zones and Speed Monitoring Systems” sections 197-36, titled “School Zones” and 197-37, titled “Speed Monitoring Systems” to permit the establishment of school zones and authorize the use of speed monitoring systems in accordance with State Law
c. Public Hearing: Legislative Bill 2011-04-Budget and Appropriation Bill
7:15 p.m. Public Comments-Please limit all public comments to five minutes or less; any presented material may be submitted to Council members-Please include eight copies.
7:20 p.m. Council Comments
7:30 p.m. Council President’s Comments
The County Council reserves the right to close a portion of this meeting as authorized by Section 10-(508)a of the State Government Articles of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On April 30, 2011 at approximately 2:55 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of South Salisbury Boulevard and West College Avenue and stopped a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. The initial contact with the suspect revealed that the suspect was driving the vehicle without a license. As the officer met with the operator, the officer detected a strong scent of suspected marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The vehicle was checked and resulted in the discovery of a large amount of suspected marijuana packaged in several large individual bags. The total amount located was in excess of one hundred (100) grams.
ARRESTED: Levar Kinte Campbell, 33 years of age Crisfield, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016424
On April 30, 2011 at approximately 4:43 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the seven hundred (700) block of Ramsey Court for the report of loud noises. Upon arrival the officers met with a resident of the area who indicated that subjects inside of the apartment were causing loud noises which made it impossible for neighbors to sleep. The officers made contact with the suspect residence and met with an adult female victim of an assault. A witness was interviewed and advised the officers that during an argument, the below listed suspect had assaulted the female victim. The assault resulted in the victim sustaining injuries to her facial area and her left ankle. The victim was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment and was released. During the investigation of the assault the officers observed quantities of suspected marijuana, suspected cocaine, and related paraphernalia inside of the residence in plain view.
ARRESTED: Daniel Charles Brooks, 29 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Possession of marijuana
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/Paraphernalia (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016433
On May 1, 2011 at approximately 12:37 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on patrol in the area of South Division Street and Market Street to assist with a call for a large crowd. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect in the intersection yelling profanities. Officers attempted to calm the suspect but were unable to do so. The suspect was placed under arrest without incident.
ARRESTED: Layo Null Moridon, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Disorderly conduct
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016569
On May 1, 2011 at approximately 2:48 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of East Lincoln Avenue and Jackson Street and stopped a vehicle occupied by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. During the traffic stop the officers detected the scent of suspected marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The vehicle was checked and resulted in the discovery of a plastic bag containing a quantity of suspected marijuana. The suspected marijuana was found to be the property of the below listed suspect.
ARRESTED: Torrey Berkley Bischoff, 23 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/marijuana
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016585
On May 1, 2011 at approximately 11:42 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding warrant charging the suspect with child abuse as a result of an incident that occurred on April 29. On that date, Officers of the Salisbury Police responded to a residence on Smith Street to assist the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, the officers found that three (3) small children had been left alone in the residence with a number of large dogs. The children had been exposed to conditions found to be both unsafe and unsanitary. The children’s ages were five (5) months and one (1) year and ten (10) months (twins).
ARRESTED: William Alvin Hitchens, 24 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Unattended children (3 counts)
Reckless endangerment (3 counts)
Unsafe conditions for child (3 counts)
Second degree child abuse (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016274
On May 1, 2011 at approximately 10:44 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant charging the suspect with a burglary and assault that occurred earlier the same day. At approximately 10:00 am, the officers were called to respond to a residence on the six hundred (600) block of Fitzwater Street in reference to an assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult male victim who advised that he had been inside of the residence when he heard loud banging on his front door. The victim responded and was confronted by the below listed suspect, who was known to the victim. The victim refused entry to the suspect, who became enraged and made entry by breaking the front door. The suspect then assaulted the victim. The suspect initially held the victim, but the victim was able to escape the suspect and notified the police. The victim did not require medical assistance.
ARRESTED: Connie Francis Stevens, 30 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Third degree burglary
Fourth degree burglary
Second degree assault
False imprisonment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016614
ARRESTED: Levar Kinte Campbell, 33 years of age Crisfield, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016424
On April 30, 2011 at approximately 4:43 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the seven hundred (700) block of Ramsey Court for the report of loud noises. Upon arrival the officers met with a resident of the area who indicated that subjects inside of the apartment were causing loud noises which made it impossible for neighbors to sleep. The officers made contact with the suspect residence and met with an adult female victim of an assault. A witness was interviewed and advised the officers that during an argument, the below listed suspect had assaulted the female victim. The assault resulted in the victim sustaining injuries to her facial area and her left ankle. The victim was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment and was released. During the investigation of the assault the officers observed quantities of suspected marijuana, suspected cocaine, and related paraphernalia inside of the residence in plain view.
ARRESTED: Daniel Charles Brooks, 29 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Possession of marijuana
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/Paraphernalia (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016433
On May 1, 2011 at approximately 12:37 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on patrol in the area of South Division Street and Market Street to assist with a call for a large crowd. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect in the intersection yelling profanities. Officers attempted to calm the suspect but were unable to do so. The suspect was placed under arrest without incident.
ARRESTED: Layo Null Moridon, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Disorderly conduct
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016569
On May 1, 2011 at approximately 2:48 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of East Lincoln Avenue and Jackson Street and stopped a vehicle occupied by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. During the traffic stop the officers detected the scent of suspected marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The vehicle was checked and resulted in the discovery of a plastic bag containing a quantity of suspected marijuana. The suspected marijuana was found to be the property of the below listed suspect.
ARRESTED: Torrey Berkley Bischoff, 23 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/marijuana
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016585
On May 1, 2011 at approximately 11:42 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding warrant charging the suspect with child abuse as a result of an incident that occurred on April 29. On that date, Officers of the Salisbury Police responded to a residence on Smith Street to assist the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, the officers found that three (3) small children had been left alone in the residence with a number of large dogs. The children had been exposed to conditions found to be both unsafe and unsanitary. The children’s ages were five (5) months and one (1) year and ten (10) months (twins).
ARRESTED: William Alvin Hitchens, 24 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Unattended children (3 counts)
Reckless endangerment (3 counts)
Unsafe conditions for child (3 counts)
Second degree child abuse (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016274
On May 1, 2011 at approximately 10:44 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant charging the suspect with a burglary and assault that occurred earlier the same day. At approximately 10:00 am, the officers were called to respond to a residence on the six hundred (600) block of Fitzwater Street in reference to an assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult male victim who advised that he had been inside of the residence when he heard loud banging on his front door. The victim responded and was confronted by the below listed suspect, who was known to the victim. The victim refused entry to the suspect, who became enraged and made entry by breaking the front door. The suspect then assaulted the victim. The suspect initially held the victim, but the victim was able to escape the suspect and notified the police. The victim did not require medical assistance.
ARRESTED: Connie Francis Stevens, 30 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Third degree burglary
Fourth degree burglary
Second degree assault
False imprisonment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016614
How bin Laden Was Hunted Down
How the US tracked couriers to elaborate bin Laden compound
First intelligence of a courier, then an extraordinary house with high walls — and no telephone or Internet. Bin Laden and a son are among five killed in a firefight.
It started with an unnamed courier.
Senior White House officials said Monday that the trail that led to Osama bin Laden began before 9/11, before the terror attacks that brought bin Laden to prominence. The trail warmed up last fall, when U.S. intelligence discovered an elaborate compound in Pakistan.
"From the time that we first recognized bin Laden as a threat, the U.S. gathered information on people in bin Laden's circle, including his personal couriers," a senior official in the Obama administration said in a background briefing from the White House.
After the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, "detainees gave us information on couriers. One courier in particular had our constant attention. Detainees gave us his nom de guerre, his pseudonym, and also identified this man as one of the few couriers trusted by bin Laden."
In 2007, the U.S. learned the man's name.
In 2009, "we identified areas in Pakistan where the courier and his brother operated. They were very careful, reinforcing belief we were on the right track."
In August 2010, "we found their home in Abbottabad," not in a cave, not right along the Afghanistan border, but in an affluent suburb less than 40 miles from the capital.
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County Executive Rick Pollitt Speaks Out About The Death Of Osama bin Laden
“I am extremely proud of our President and our outstanding military for finally scraping this human garbage off the face of the earth. While we realize the War on Terror will never be over, I pray we can now look forward to our local men and women serving overseas returning home soon to the families who love them.”
Rick Pollitt
Craft Beer Tasting Event Brings In All Kinds
Salisbury Festival 2011
There was only one arrest, a teenage female who was trying to pick a fight and refused to calm down after Police instructed her to do so.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION
The City Council’s May 3, 2011 budget session (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) will be held in Conference Room 306 of the Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street) instead of the training room at Fire Station #16.
SU Professor Thown Through Window At Flavors Over Weekend
When I asked SPD Officers if they knew about it, several looked at me with confusion and knew nothing about it.
Statement From Rep. Andy Harris, M.D., About Osama bin Laden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Rep. Andy Harris regarding Osama bin Laden:
“Last night, President Obama announced that American forces had killed terrorist and 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden. This is great news for the security of America, as well as for our troops at home and overseas who continue to protect us from terrorism every day. I want to thank and congratulate all of our men and women in the Armed Forces – their hard work and bravery made this possible. This is a great day for the United States of America.”
Bin Laden Shot In The Head By Navy Seals
Osama Bin Laden, the world's most wanted terrorist and mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, is dead. Four helicopters swooped in early Monday and killed Osama bin Laden in a fierce fire fight with American forces at his fortress-like compound in Pakistan. U.S. officials say the CIA tracked bin Laden's location, then sent in elite troops from the Navy SEALS to attack the hideout. Bin Laden was reportedly shot in the head.
Maryland's Judges Slash Sentences
Off-duty D.C. police officer Oliver Wendell Smith Jr. was fatally shot in Prince George's County 14 years ago.
The killers were caught and sentenced to long prison sentences. But Smith's family and other survivors of violence in Maryland say they are being repeatedly victimized by an obscure law that allows offenders to ask the trial judge to reopen their cases in an effort to have their sentences reduced.
Judges can choose to release offenders or drastically reduce their sentences even if they've been denied parole and have lost all court appeals.
"Every time I get one of these letters, I think, 'When will we get our reconsideration?' " said Oliver Smith Sr. "We were sentenced to life, life without my son, with no possibility of parole or reconsideration."
Murders, kidnappers and child molesters are among those who have gotten their time behind bars reduced under the Maryland law.
The results can sometimes be devastating.
Shawn M. Henderson stabbed three people yet had his sentence of 12 years shaved to 10. The judge's action, plus good-time credits, allowed Henderson to get out of prison after six years, despite the fact he had been denied parole. Two years after he was released in 2008, he shot and killed a Gaithersburg woman.
Of the 100 persons convicted of violent crimes whose sentences have been reduced since 2002, 78 were in Prince George's County, according to documents provided by the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy. Ten more came out of Montgomery County.
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The killers were caught and sentenced to long prison sentences. But Smith's family and other survivors of violence in Maryland say they are being repeatedly victimized by an obscure law that allows offenders to ask the trial judge to reopen their cases in an effort to have their sentences reduced.
Judges can choose to release offenders or drastically reduce their sentences even if they've been denied parole and have lost all court appeals.
"Every time I get one of these letters, I think, 'When will we get our reconsideration?' " said Oliver Smith Sr. "We were sentenced to life, life without my son, with no possibility of parole or reconsideration."
Murders, kidnappers and child molesters are among those who have gotten their time behind bars reduced under the Maryland law.
The results can sometimes be devastating.
Shawn M. Henderson stabbed three people yet had his sentence of 12 years shaved to 10. The judge's action, plus good-time credits, allowed Henderson to get out of prison after six years, despite the fact he had been denied parole. Two years after he was released in 2008, he shot and killed a Gaithersburg woman.
Of the 100 persons convicted of violent crimes whose sentences have been reduced since 2002, 78 were in Prince George's County, according to documents provided by the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy. Ten more came out of Montgomery County.
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Legislative Battles Reveal Cracks In ‘One Maryland’
Gov. Martin O’Malley, a Democrat, throughout his tenure has spoken of “One Maryland,” in which lawmakers and residents work across party and jurisdictional lines to accomplish common goals.
Yet the concept is proving easier said than done, as rural legislators frequently accuse the governor and legislators from larger districts of imposing their will on the entire state.
The state’s rural-urban divide was on display many times throughout this year’s 90-day legislative session, but was especially evident in the session’s final days as the House debated a proposed increase in the state’s alcohol sales tax.
Many rural Republicans saw the bill as a two-pronged assault on their districts: It would hurt businesses that have long relied on customers from bordering states such as Delaware and West Virginia, while returning most of the generated revenue to larger, more urban districts, including the city of Baltimore and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Maryland’s six largest jurisdictions — Baltimore city and Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel and Howard counties — stood to receive $64 million of the tax’s first-year revenue for schools and school construction, while the remaining 18 counties — in more rural, conservative regions such as the Eastern Shore and Western and Southern Maryland — would split about $6.1 million, even though they make up 30 percent of the state’s population.
“It is a tyranny of the majority. They have the votes, and they couldn’t care less,” said Delegate Michael D. Smigiel Sr., who, along with Sen. E.J. Pipkin, a fellow Cecil Republican, runs the blog War on Rural Maryland.
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Yet the concept is proving easier said than done, as rural legislators frequently accuse the governor and legislators from larger districts of imposing their will on the entire state.
The state’s rural-urban divide was on display many times throughout this year’s 90-day legislative session, but was especially evident in the session’s final days as the House debated a proposed increase in the state’s alcohol sales tax.
Many rural Republicans saw the bill as a two-pronged assault on their districts: It would hurt businesses that have long relied on customers from bordering states such as Delaware and West Virginia, while returning most of the generated revenue to larger, more urban districts, including the city of Baltimore and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Maryland’s six largest jurisdictions — Baltimore city and Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel and Howard counties — stood to receive $64 million of the tax’s first-year revenue for schools and school construction, while the remaining 18 counties — in more rural, conservative regions such as the Eastern Shore and Western and Southern Maryland — would split about $6.1 million, even though they make up 30 percent of the state’s population.
“It is a tyranny of the majority. They have the votes, and they couldn’t care less,” said Delegate Michael D. Smigiel Sr., who, along with Sen. E.J. Pipkin, a fellow Cecil Republican, runs the blog War on Rural Maryland.
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Eastern Shore Iris Society
There will be Judging, and a sale of cut iris for Mother's Day, Additional information call Anne at 410-742-5410.
Teen Joblessness May Hit Record This Summer
CHICAGO — A record-low one in four U.S. teenagers will land a summer job in the coming months as a result of a still-poor job market and lost federal funding, according to a report issued on Monday.
As a consequence, urban studies experts said cities like Chicago -- where summer unemployment among African-Americans aged 16 to 19 years approaches 90 percent -- could experience a rise in street violence.
"Both national and local leadership continue to ignore the plight of youth who are most at risk for potential violence as a result of being left on the streets in the summer months when crime is at its most explosive," Chicago Urban League President Andrea Zopp said in a statement.
The summer employment rate among U.S. teen-agers this year was projected at between 25 percent and 27 percent, based on an analysis of four decades of employment trends by Andrew Sum of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University in Boston. That would be a post-World War Two low, while as recently as 2006 the teen summer employment rate was 37 percent.
Major Companies To Hike Prices To Offset Gas Prices
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Get ready for even higher bills. This week, several major companies say they’re hiking prices to make up for the rising cost of gas.
Adam May reports you’re about to feel the impact.
Brace yourself the next time you head to supermarket. Grocery shopping is getting more expensive. And gas is getting the blame.
Beef and pork prices are expected to rise 6-8 percent this year, fruits and vegetables up 5 percent cereals and grains up more than 4 percent. Others products from shampoo to toilet paper are climbing too.
“Ridiculous,” said one consumer. That’s the feeling among many now stuck paying at least $4 a gallon for gas.
“It kills my budget; it soaks up a lot of my money,” said a Maryland driver.
And even more frustrating for drivers: Major oil companies announce billions in record breaking profits.
Ocean City's Springfest Is This Weekend
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City is hosting its big Springfest celebration this weekend.
"George Jones will be here to perform, who is certainly a country legend," says Mayor Rick Meehan.
Jones will be playing Friday night, but that show is sold out.
Also performing will be Richard Marx, as well as concerts hosted by Radio Disney.
But it's not just music.
"Downtown, right on the inlet. A lot of great entertainment, a lot of good eastern shore food, a lot of arts and crafts," says Meehan.
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"George Jones will be here to perform, who is certainly a country legend," says Mayor Rick Meehan.
Jones will be playing Friday night, but that show is sold out.
Also performing will be Richard Marx, as well as concerts hosted by Radio Disney.
But it's not just music.
"Downtown, right on the inlet. A lot of great entertainment, a lot of good eastern shore food, a lot of arts and crafts," says Meehan.
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Maryland Officials Praise Raid That Killed Bin Laden
WASHINGTON (AP) - Members of Maryland's congressional delegation are praising a U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden, but say the country must remain vigilant.
Sen. Barbara Mikulski said in a statement early Monday that bin Laden's death marks "a historic day for our country." She added, however, that "the hateful ideology he espouses will persist" and that "terrorists will continue to harbor predatory intent toward the United States."
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Sen. Barbara Mikulski said in a statement early Monday that bin Laden's death marks "a historic day for our country." She added, however, that "the hateful ideology he espouses will persist" and that "terrorists will continue to harbor predatory intent toward the United States."
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TomTom Sold Speeding Data To Police, Cops Used It To Bust Drivers
GPS-maker TomTom has had to apologize for selling speeding data gathered from consumers' navigation devices to Dutch police, who used the info to set speed traps for drivers. The Amsterdam-based company says that it didn't know that the cops would use the information for law enforcement, and that no personal information tied to specific drivers was shared with police.
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ping Your Debit Card At The Pump Could Put A Huge Hold On Your Checking Account
When customers pay by debit card, it's a common practice in the hotel and restaurant business to put a hold on their account for an estimated amount of the purchase. That way, there is still flexibility for you to write in a tip or to cover any other ancillary costs. Now, more and more gas stations are taking this approach for debit card customers who swipe at the pump, putting holds in the range of $50 to $100 that can linger on your account for days.
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Walmart CEO: Our Customers Are Running Out Of Cash
Walmart CEO Mike Duke says the company is continuing to slash prices, but the chain's quest to remain the cheapest big-box store may not matter to many of its customers, who are running out of money faster than usual, thanks to higher gas prices and the sluggish economy.
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How To Save On Medical Care For Your Pet
There have been amazing advances in veterinary care in the last few decades, and amazing advances in cost along with them. An animal's serious illness can cost thousands of dollars, more out of pocket than their owner's medical treatment. (Well, assuming that the owner has health insurance.) Routine vaccinations and preventive care aren't cheap, either. The New York Times recently offered some advice for people who love their pets, but don't have a fortune to spend.
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Breaking News: Bomb Squad on Rt. 611
The Bomb Squad is at Rt. 611 by Wendy's. This information is just in, so we're not sure of the details just yet.
Sony Apologizes For PlayStation Network Outage, Says 10 Million Credit Cards May Be At Risk
At a press conference in Tokyo over the weekend, executives for Sony issued a public apology for the ongoing PlayStation Network outage and admitted that upwards of 10 million users' credit card information could possibly have been breached.
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Was Qaddafi The Real Target Of The Strike That Killed His Son?
Benghazi, Libya - A NATO airstrike reportedly narrowly missed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi Saturday night, killing his youngest son and three grandchildren instead, according to a government spokesman, marking the coalition's most aggressive effort to end the regime.
That NATO forces may have killed four members of Gadhafi's family who had no ties to the government or military will likely renew questions about the legality and legitimacy of the international effort here, sanctioned by a United Nations resolution to protect civilians from a Gadhafi attack.
Throughout the month-long air campaign, NATO members who abstained from the resolution vote have said they were concerned that resolution was instead a subversive attempt by the U.S. and Europe to topple the regime. China called the strikes a violation of international law; Russia, India and Turkey have also condemned various NATO strikes here.
Regime officials said that Gadhafi and his wife were at the Tripoli home of their son, Saif al Arab, 29, Saturday when strike took place, but both escaped unharmed. In addition to Saif al Arab, three of Gadhafi's grandsons were killed, a government spokesman said.
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That NATO forces may have killed four members of Gadhafi's family who had no ties to the government or military will likely renew questions about the legality and legitimacy of the international effort here, sanctioned by a United Nations resolution to protect civilians from a Gadhafi attack.
Throughout the month-long air campaign, NATO members who abstained from the resolution vote have said they were concerned that resolution was instead a subversive attempt by the U.S. and Europe to topple the regime. China called the strikes a violation of international law; Russia, India and Turkey have also condemned various NATO strikes here.
Regime officials said that Gadhafi and his wife were at the Tripoli home of their son, Saif al Arab, 29, Saturday when strike took place, but both escaped unharmed. In addition to Saif al Arab, three of Gadhafi's grandsons were killed, a government spokesman said.
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Corporate America's War On Political Transparency
It’s a modest notion.
Companies that bid for government contracts should disclose their campaign spending, in order to diminish the likelihood that contracts are a payoff for political expenditures.
The Obama administration has indicated that it plans to impose such a rule, through an executive order. Ideally, the rule would prohibit contractors and lobbyists from campaign spending, but a disclosure standard is a very positive if modest step.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the trade association for big business, however, takes a somewhat different view.
“We will fight it through all available means,” Bruce Josten, the chief lobbyist for the Chamber, told the New York Times. “To quote what they say every day on Libya, all options are on the table.”
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Companies that bid for government contracts should disclose their campaign spending, in order to diminish the likelihood that contracts are a payoff for political expenditures.
The Obama administration has indicated that it plans to impose such a rule, through an executive order. Ideally, the rule would prohibit contractors and lobbyists from campaign spending, but a disclosure standard is a very positive if modest step.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the trade association for big business, however, takes a somewhat different view.
“We will fight it through all available means,” Bruce Josten, the chief lobbyist for the Chamber, told the New York Times. “To quote what they say every day on Libya, all options are on the table.”
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UPDATE: TANEYTOWN DEATH INVESTIGATION
(TANEYTOWN, MD) – An autopsy conducted on a Taneytown man found dead in his townhouse yesterday indicates he may have died as a result of an explosion, but the investigation continues into how and why the explosion occurred.
An autopsy was conducted today at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore on the body of Carey M. Landskroner, 44, of the 400-block of Red Tulip Court, Taneytown, Md. The medical examiner ruled Landskroner died from ‘mobile trauma’ which can result from an explosion. The medical examiner has not ruled definitively on a manner of death, but did narrow it to either accidental, or suicide.
Just before 5:00 p.m. yesterday, Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barrack received a 911 call from a neighbor of Landskroner who said he had gone to check on the man after not seeing him for a couple of days. The neighbor reported he saw an open window covered by a blind. He moved the blind aside and saw Landskroner lying on the floor.
Maryland state troopers and Taneytown Police Department officers responded to the scene. Upon entering the home, police found the victim deceased and observed that he had sustained trauma to his left arm, leg and side.
Troopers also observed evidence that indicated some type of explosion may have occurred in the home. There were holes in the wall and the chair near Landskroner had what appeared to be charring on it.
Crime scene technicians recovered what appear to be shrapnel pieces of metal pipe from holes in the walls. Similar metal pipe shrapnel was recovered from Landskroner’s body today during the autopsy.
Investigators learned through further interviews with neighbors that some of them heard a loud bang Wednesday night from the area of Landskroner’s home. He was not seen for a couple of days, which is what prompted a neighbor to check on him yesterday. The medical examiner told investigators today Landskroner could have been dead since Wednesday night.
A thorough search of the home was conducted by explosives experts from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and State Police investigators. No explosive material was found in the home, nor were any materials found that would indicate other explosive devices had been or were about to be constructed.
The investigation is continuing.
An autopsy was conducted today at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore on the body of Carey M. Landskroner, 44, of the 400-block of Red Tulip Court, Taneytown, Md. The medical examiner ruled Landskroner died from ‘mobile trauma’ which can result from an explosion. The medical examiner has not ruled definitively on a manner of death, but did narrow it to either accidental, or suicide.
Just before 5:00 p.m. yesterday, Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barrack received a 911 call from a neighbor of Landskroner who said he had gone to check on the man after not seeing him for a couple of days. The neighbor reported he saw an open window covered by a blind. He moved the blind aside and saw Landskroner lying on the floor.
Maryland state troopers and Taneytown Police Department officers responded to the scene. Upon entering the home, police found the victim deceased and observed that he had sustained trauma to his left arm, leg and side.
Troopers also observed evidence that indicated some type of explosion may have occurred in the home. There were holes in the wall and the chair near Landskroner had what appeared to be charring on it.
Crime scene technicians recovered what appear to be shrapnel pieces of metal pipe from holes in the walls. Similar metal pipe shrapnel was recovered from Landskroner’s body today during the autopsy.
Investigators learned through further interviews with neighbors that some of them heard a loud bang Wednesday night from the area of Landskroner’s home. He was not seen for a couple of days, which is what prompted a neighbor to check on him yesterday. The medical examiner told investigators today Landskroner could have been dead since Wednesday night.
A thorough search of the home was conducted by explosives experts from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and State Police investigators. No explosive material was found in the home, nor were any materials found that would indicate other explosive devices had been or were about to be constructed.
The investigation is continuing.
Check Out These Spring Concerts And Programs In Wicomico Schools
Tuesday, May 3
The Wicomico County 5th Grade Orchestra (made up of 5th graders from several elementary schools), the Middle School Orchestra (from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle), and High School Orchestra (Wicomico High, Parkside High and James M. Bennett High) will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the Wicomico High School auditorium, under the direction of Sarah Burton and Ashley Burton. Admission is free. Call each school for information.
Wednesday, May 4
Salisbury Middle School 8th Grade Chorus presents its spring concert, “Season of Love,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the cafeteria of Salisbury Middle School. The 8th Grade Chorus, under the direction of Toni Cropper, performs a collection of songs representing the various aspects of love, including "Seasons of Love," "Put a Little Love in Your Heart (with Love Train)," "We Are the World," and "The Beatles in Revue." Admission is free. 410-677-5149.
Thursday, May 5
Parkside High School’s Small Ensembles (Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble) will present a concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Parkside Auditorium. Donations accepted. For information please call Director Kevin Zaczkiewicz at 410-677-5161.
"Bitten by the Beat" with Bennett Middle School's 6th and 7th Grade Choirs, Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the newly reopened Bennett Auditorium. $2 admission, no tickets will be sold at the door. Come join us for a night of singing, dancing and lots of fun! For more info, please contact Krista M. Perdue at 410-677-5140
The Mardela Middle & High School Spring Concert, featuring Mardela Middle School Festival Band, High School Symphonic Band and Warrior Marching Band & Bandfront, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Mardela School cafetorium. Admission is free. For information please call Cory Boltz, Band Director, at 410-677-5142.
The Wicomico High School Concert and Intermediate Choirs will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium. The concert will include festival music and music of the ‘80s. Admission $3. For information please call Choral Director Jeffrey Baer at 410-677-5146.
The Wicomico County 5th Grade Orchestra (made up of 5th graders from several elementary schools), the Middle School Orchestra (from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle), and High School Orchestra (Wicomico High, Parkside High and James M. Bennett High) will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the Wicomico High School auditorium, under the direction of Sarah Burton and Ashley Burton. Admission is free. Call each school for information.
Wednesday, May 4
Salisbury Middle School 8th Grade Chorus presents its spring concert, “Season of Love,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the cafeteria of Salisbury Middle School. The 8th Grade Chorus, under the direction of Toni Cropper, performs a collection of songs representing the various aspects of love, including "Seasons of Love," "Put a Little Love in Your Heart (with Love Train)," "We Are the World," and "The Beatles in Revue." Admission is free. 410-677-5149.
Thursday, May 5
Parkside High School’s Small Ensembles (Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble) will present a concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Parkside Auditorium. Donations accepted. For information please call Director Kevin Zaczkiewicz at 410-677-5161.
"Bitten by the Beat" with Bennett Middle School's 6th and 7th Grade Choirs, Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the newly reopened Bennett Auditorium. $2 admission, no tickets will be sold at the door. Come join us for a night of singing, dancing and lots of fun! For more info, please contact Krista M. Perdue at 410-677-5140
The Mardela Middle & High School Spring Concert, featuring Mardela Middle School Festival Band, High School Symphonic Band and Warrior Marching Band & Bandfront, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Mardela School cafetorium. Admission is free. For information please call Cory Boltz, Band Director, at 410-677-5142.
The Wicomico High School Concert and Intermediate Choirs will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium. The concert will include festival music and music of the ‘80s. Admission $3. For information please call Choral Director Jeffrey Baer at 410-677-5146.