Tin Man's Custom Is On Fire

There is a working building fire at Tin Man's Custom, the old Dave's Sporting Goods building on Nanticoke Road. There are three stations that have been alerted. More to come...

Yorkie Found In Harbor Pointe UPDATE

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INFLUENTIAL?

Well, if there's one thing I think is really cool it's been the large volume of phone calls I have received in the past few weeks asking, "who should I vote for."

Fortunately, there are plenty of people who respect where we stand and I gladly gave them my strong suggestions as they checked off their list. I even sat down with two people so far and suggested who I'd vote for and why. I didn't just say, vote for this or that person. I wanted them to make sure they knew why I was suggesting each candidate.

This has never happened in the past and if there hadn't been as many calls as I received, I probably wouldn't have mentioned it. After the Shield's/Polk race, it could come down to 20 votes and I'll be happy knowing we helped make a difference.

Be sure to get out and vote tomorrow Folks. Don't you ever think someone is so far ahead they don't need your vote. Every single vote will count in this election, believe me. Think about it for a minute. Can ANYONE actually say they are sure one candidate will absolutely beat the other, NO! Unless you get out there and vote, you might seriously regret you didn't take the time.

I want to see a "I VOTED" sticker on everyone tomorrow.

O'Malley Attack Ad On Taxes/Fees

I just heard the O'Malley attack ad on taxes and fees for the fourth time in one hour. I have ONE question: What tax or fee did O'Malley repeal or roll back during his four years in office?? The answer of course is NONE! Stop the hypocrisy O'Malley, you have had four years and all you did was raise taxes. Your time is up. Read my vote tomorrow at the polls. Editors Note: Sent in by a loyal reader.

BREAKING NEWS: Critical Accident On Rt. 113

There has been a major accident on Rt. 113, in Newark, MD..... Four confirmed fatal and four sent by helicopters. Units are still on the scene. More to come.......

The image above is not from the scene.

Bob Ehrlich Wins Election By Two Votes!

The N. Salisbury School Mock Election results are in. Bob Ehrlich won by two votes. Congratulations Bob Ehrlich.

Mathias Election Day Schedule

Delegate Jim Mathias, Candidate for State Senate in District 38, to Vote in Ocean City and Hold Election Night Party in Pittsville

Berlin, MD – Below please find important details for Election Day activities for Delegate Mathias, Candidate for State Senate.

Voting
What: Delegate Jim Mathias casts his vote in his hometown
Where: Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City – Main Entrance
When: Tuesday, November 2nd from 6:45a.m. to 7:30a.m. (The delegate will vote at approximately 7:15a.m.)
Details: Delegate Mathias, who is running for State Senate in District 38, will cast his ballot in the 2010 election at 7:00a.m. on Tuesday November 2nd at the Ocean City Convention Center. Delegate Mathias' daughter, Lauren Mathias, voted during Early Voting but will join her dad at the polls tomorrow morning. Over 5,000 people are registered to vote at the Convention Center and Delegate Mathias will kick off Election Day by casting his vote in his hometown.

Election Night Party
What: Conway-Mathias Election Night Watch/Volunteer Thank You Appreciation Gathering
Where: Station 7 Restaurant, 7456 Gumboro Road, Pittsville, MD 21850
When: Starting at 8:30p.m. - Close, Tuesday, November 2nd
Details: Delegates Norm Conway and Jim Mathias will thank their friends, supporters and volunteers for all their hard work with free food and live music as Election Night results are announced. Please RSVP to Nicholas Blendy if you plan to attend or have any questions or needs.

Delegates Conway and Mathias will address supporters and likely be available for comment regarding Election Night results.

Today We Act ... Tomorrow We Vote

I’ve been astounded by the amazing support I’ve received in our race for Maryland’s First District. Your outpouring of support has been a motivator and kept me going throughout the campaign.

All of your hard work will finally pay off tomorrow.  Election Day is an amazing sign of our country’s greatness.  We the people will head to the polls and select who will represent us in Washington, D.C.  However, it’s been said that “the future is decided by those who show up.”  We need to make sure that all of our supporters cast their vote.

We have volunteers making the final phone calls, and we need your help.  Please spend a few hours today calling voters and asking them for your support.  You can find a directory of these phone centers here.

If you can’t make phone calls, please commit to talking to 3 people you know about why you support this campaign.  Your endorsement will mean more to your friends and family than any “talking head,” and will be a very effective tool.

We would also like to make sure you know where your polling location is.  This website will allow you to find your polling location, and will even give you directions.  The polls open at 7:00 am, so make sure you cast your vote early.

Again, this has been an amazing experience.  Thank you for joining me in this effort.

Andy Harris

Burning Combine On Rt. 50 W. In Hebron

Salisbury Police Department Press Release

On October 30, 2010 at approximately 9:51 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Emory Court Apartments for the report of the robbery of a food delivery person. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult male victim who advised that while delivering food to an apartment in the complex he was approached by two (2) unknown suspects, one of which produced a handgun. The suspects took an amount of U.S. currency from the victim along with the delivery food then fled from the area on foot. The victim was not injured. Officers of the Safe Streets Unit searched the area for the suspects and located the below suspects on St. Albans Drive. Suspect #2 was positively identified as one of the robbery suspects and was taken into custody. An interview with suspect #1 resulted in his arrest. Salisbury Police Detectives responded and executed two (2) search and seizure warrants on residences in Wicomico County. More arrests and charges are forthcoming.

ARRESTED #1: Juvenile male, 15 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Tyaire Rontez Donvell Bright, 18 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES (both): Robbery with a deadly weapon
Robbery
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Theft (under $ 100)
Conspiracy to rob with a deadly weapon
Conspiracy to commit robbery
Conspiracy to commit first degree assault

DISPOSITION: Suspect # 1 held by Juvenile Justice
Suspect # 2 released to Central Booking
CC # 201000043260

On October 29, 2010 at approximately 9:53 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on patrol in the area of the Emory Court Apartments and observed the below listed suspect. The officers made contact with the suspect and found that he was wanted on two (2) outstanding Delaware arrest warrants. The suspect was taken into custody and a search of his person, incident to arrest, resulted in the recovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine.

ARRESTED: Duane David Dismuke, 30 years of age
Frankford, Delaware
CHARGES: Delaware warrant –
Violation of Parole – Robbery
Delaware warrant –
Violation of probation – Robbery
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000043107/201000043112/201000043113

NOAA Issues Freeze Warning For Tonight

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...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A FREEZE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* LOCATIONS...THE FREEZE WARNING IS FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER
MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE.
* TEMPERATURE...FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM SATURDAY MORNING...TEMPERATURES
ARE EXPECTED TO DROP TO 30 TO 32 DEGREES.
* IMPACTS...SENSITIVE OR TENDER VEGETATION SHOULD BE BROUGHT
INDOORS TO BE PROTECTED FROM FREEZING TEMPERATURES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

Correcting A Big Lie

Fellow Citizens of Worcester County:

I’ve grown accustomed to the mud slinging in our political contests these days and the current battle for State’s Attorney in Worcester County is no different.  While this is the third time Beau Oglesby has challenged Joel Todd for the office, this time around is by far the one that has taken the cake when it comes to the depths of lies and deceit an incumbent will go to just to hang on to his job.  There are quite a few lies being thrown around about Beau.  Here are just a handful of some of the most outlandish lies:

1. Skipping out on paying for campaign debts.  Completely untrue.  Local businessman and printer, Tom Gulyas, offered to print mailers for Beau back in the 2006 election.  When it came time for payment, Tom wanted to donate his portion of the work to Beau’s campaign.  Gulyas claims this isn’t the case, but desperate men will do desperate things during desperate times.  Funny how Gulyas waits four years to file a claim.  This is totally politically motivated and the truth will come out in court.
2. Running afoul of Campaign Finance Laws.  A huge lie.  This is related to the Gulyas matter, but again, the facts presented by those trying to trash Beau make him look like he can’t manage the campaign budget and blows off finance laws.  In fact, if anyone bothers to call the board of elections and seek the truth, they’ll know that Beau properly closed his account; properly to reopened the account to deal with the Gulyas matter; and followed all of the laws in place.  Further, Beau is not on any kind of monthly repayment plan.  This is all nonsense and babble directed by Beau’s opponent to try to discredit Beau.
3. Trying to Fool Voters by Misrepresenting His Legal Career.  Just another lie. Beau’s 13 year legal career has been dominated by his public service as a career prosecutor – that is a fact.  Beau has never once tried to hide any part of his legal career.  Of course he’s going to highlight his prosecutorial experience – as would anyone running for State’s Attorney.  On the flipside, after losing the 2006 election, Beau did some defense work and civil practice in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties, often times without receiving payment for his legal work.  This broadened Beau’s experiences in the practice of law and gave Beau an appreciation for the rights of the accused that he would not have had otherwise.  How is this bad for Beau or bad for you, the citizens of Worcester County? 
4. Wants Voters to believe he doesn’t do plea bargains.  Another lie.  All prosecutors, in appropriate cases, allow the defendant to plead guilty in exchange for dismissing some charges or agreeing to less stringent sentencing.  Without this tool, prosecutors everywhere would be tied up trying traffic cases that are four years old!  The key here is to know when to allow for a plea and when to properly try a case.  High profile cases should be tried and not pleaded.  And even more importantly, high profile cases shouldn’t be tried in a different jurisdiction just because you don’t think the citizens of Worcester County can reach the right decision in a jury case.  Ask Joel Todd why he joined in a defense motion to move the Sifrit case out of Worcester County?  Talk about deceiving the voters of the county?  Todd didn’t trust the voters of this county to sit in judgment because he thought Sifrit wouldn’t get a fair trial.
5. Discredits a Victims Rights Group.  Just a lie to make Beau look like he doesn’t care about victims.  Beau stated that he wouldn’t allow the use of victims’ endorsements just to support his campaign.  This was Beau’s response when asked about Todd’s use of a victim’s facebook page, not a victims rights group, endorsing Todd.  Beau would rather that the victims not live through their grief once more for someone’s political gain.  While Todd wants to use victims’ endorsements as a means to promote himself, Beau has total respect for the rights of the victims to their privacy.  If a victim wants to post up a facebook page supporting Beau, that’s fine, you just won’t find a link from Beau’s page or a big deal being made about it in deference to that victim and their family.
6. That he was admonished by the Maryland Supreme Court.  ABSOLUTE LIE.  I should know.  I represented Beau in the matter of Oglesby vs. Williams, 372 Md. 360 (2002).  First of all, Maryland doesn’t have a supreme court, so anyone saying so obviously doesn’t have an understanding of how our court system works.  The highest court in this state is the Court of Appeals, which also handles attorney misconduct and the practice of law.  No where in the opinion did Beau Oglesby get admonished by the court for anything having to do with his attempt to justify his residency during the 2002 campaign.  But don’t take my word for it.  Instead, Google the court opinion on the internet and read it for yourself. 

One thing that isn’t a lie is Beau Oglesby’s endorsement by all of the Fraternal Orders of Police.  These groups represent ALL of the police officers in the county and each one had an open forum where members could come out and support one candidate or the other and ask the candidates questions.  This was a thorough vetting process that has gone the other way in past election contests.  Upon voting within each group, they determined, among themselves, who they would support.  Now, individual officers within each group may come out and support whomever they wish individually, but it is a fact that these groups as a whole support and endorse Beau.  Contact them and ask them about it:

Ocean City FOP Lodge 10 – (410) 723-7160

Berlin FOP Lodge 136 –  (410) 641-1333

Maryland State Police FOP – (410) 288-2244

Worcester County FOP Lodge 50 – http://www.worcesterfop.org/

The bottom line is that Beau has a ton of support from the community.  He’s honest, hard working, and will do the right thing by the citizens of Worcester County if elected.  Beau’s experienced, has handled many high profile cases, and is supported far and wide by the vast majority of law enforcement officers in the county.  If Joel was doing such a great job, don’t you think they’d line up behind him?  Don’t let the smear campaign by the incumbent cloud the issues.  The future safety of Worcester County citizens, like you, depends upon your vote. 

Steve Rakow

WalMart Steals From Customers

Isn't this interesting. If YOU or I went into WalMart and changed the pricing on an item, we'd be arrested. However, if WalMart charges you $18.89 per tank, (I bought three) and you go outside to collect those tanks, the price  says it should have been $1.07 less per tank.

It's no wonder Muir Boda, (WalMart Manager) wants to get into local politics so desperately.

Wicomico State’s Attorney – Matt Maciarello

While State’s Attorney is a down ticket race and usually pretty low key, all three Lower Shore counties have pushed the State’s Attorney race to “must watch” status.

With the defeat of incumbent State’s Attorney Davis Ruark in the Democrat primary, Wicomico voters now face a choice between Democrat Seth Mitchell and GOP candidate Matt Maciarello.  Each candidate is campaigning on different platforms, but the choice is simple – Matt Maciarello.

Mitchell emphasizes his experience.  It should definitely be considered.  However, Mitchell wants voters to ignore factors that are far more important.

A State’s Attorney is much more than a prosecutor.  Let’s face it, the State’s Attorney actually prosecutes a very small percentage of the actual cases handled by his or her office.  Leadership and managerial skill are actually far more important than the ability to prosecute a case.  Maciarello’s skills in these two areas outweigh Mitchell’s abilities to such an extent that it wouldn’t matter if Maciarello had never stepped into a courtroom.  To add to the mix, Maciarello is regarded by his peers as a pretty fair lawyer.

Maciarello speaks with ease about his pre-legal career as a manager in the Department of the Navy.  It’s clear that running a large office will not be an issue for him.  Anyone who has spent three minutes with the man knows that he is a natural leader.  His response as to how he would approach the upcoming Thomas Leggs murder trial shows the stark contrast between the two candidates.  Maciarello has no problem deferring to others if he believes that is best for the citizens of Wicomico County and the family of a crime victim.  Mitchell simply couldn’t bring himself to admit that others in the State’s Attorney’s office might be better able to handle a high profile case.  Maciarello showed leadership.  Mitchell showed ego.

Maciarello has taken special steps to insure that his campaign was always positive and above reproach.  Sadly, Mitchell’s campaign has degenerated into a “win at any cost” mentality.  Mitchell might be forgiven for running negative ads, but his attempts to draw the family of the late Sam Vincent into the campaign has shown isn’t fit to serve the people of Wicomico County.

Matt Maciarello is the clear choice to be our next State’s Attorney.  There is no comparison between the two men.

Oglesby For State's Attorney

Dear friends and neighbors,

I am writing this letter in reference to the impending election on November 2nd.  I have been in contact with several concerned citizens and members of the OC FOP Lodge 10.  In these conversations we discussed the Worcester County State’s Attorney race and the recent negative campaigning and political deception that have been spread throughout the county.

I am not in a position to debate the morality of political tactics and the manner in which one candidate chooses to run a campaign.  I believe virtually every voter is anxiously waiting for the election to finish so that everyone can return to their normal lives.  At this point I am sure every Worcester County voter has been made aware the 3 Fraternal Order of Police lodges in Worcester County and the Maryland State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police have all endorsed Beau Oglesby.  I would like to take just a moment to address some of the issues that Joel Todd has stated are important for voters to consider.

First, Mr. Todd states that the FOP endorsements are not as important as Beau Oglesby claims them to be.  Mr. Todd stated that the endorsements are a result of just a few members who have influenced the lodges to make them.  Mr. Todd also provides the names of individual police officers that support him.

Several months ago, I sat at dinner with Mr. Todd, at his request, when he asked for the Ocean City FOP’s endorsement for his campaign.  At that time, he stated to our lodge president and me, how influential and politically important the FOP’s endorsement would be.  Mr. Todd recognized that the campaigning the FOP did during the previous election had a great influence and asked that if we as a lodge could not endorse him, that we try and not make any endorsement at all.

This clearly shows that Mr. Todd recognizes the importance of a police organization’s political endorsement.  He wanted the FOP’s backing in the election, and after not receiving it, he has made several attempts to minimize its importance.  Contact with the FOP attorney’s in Baltimore was made by a private attorney.  This attorney, know to have a personal relationship with Mr. Todd, was made to determine if any lodge by-laws were violated during the vote in an attempt to have the vote overturned. 

Mr. Todd also states that he has the support of numerous police officers and the FOP endorsements are from a trivial number of members that have influenced the votes.  First, the Maryland State Lodge FOP endorsement was passed with a unanimous vote of over 400 delegates.  Also, like anything else in life, people have their own opinions and simply by the law of averages Mr. Todd is bound to have a few supports in the law enforcement community.  I do not fault a single supporter, as long as it is for the right reasons.  But a quick look at some of the names he mentions and it is clear that some of these administrators and other officers haven’t seen the inside of a courtroom, in person, in years.  Other supporters, at their own admission, have a loyalty to him not from a professional law enforcement perspective, but from a shared membership in a club or organization.  I repeat, they don’t support him because he is the best candidate for the job, but because they are friends.  Also, if Mr. Todd has as many supporters in the police department as he claims, why didn’t they attend the lodge meetings and vote the FOP to endorse him?

Mr. Todd claims that Beau Oglesby has never tried a case in Worcester County and his supporters have never seen him work.  That is not entirely true.  Beau’s supporters have seen the quality of work, and the amount of respect he has, in other counties he has been a prosecutor in for many years.  That is the dedication to the office that we want to see in Worcester County.  Beau will approach the State’s Attorney office with a fresh perspective and a willingness to prosecute those who deserve it, with an understanding that everyone will be held accountable for their actions.

It is time for Worcester County courtrooms to have an unbiased approach to enforcing the law.  It will no longer matter if you or your attorney went to the same high school as the prosecutor.  Or if a plea bargain is more likely because your defense attorney has given thousands of dollars to the State’s Attorney’s reelection campaign.

November 2^nd will be here and gone in no time.  Please make every effort to speak to as many people as you can before Election Day.  Success at the polls for Beau on Tuesday has been many years in the making, and it will usher in a safer, better Worcester County for us all to work and live in.

I appreciate you taking the time to read my letter and hope you can forward this message to others.

Joe Bushnell

Ocean City FOP 10 Executive Board member

Worcester County resident

Local law enforcement officer

THIS SAYS IT ALL!!! VOTE TOMORROW!!!!

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John Boehner Hits President Obama On 'Enemies'

The president said: “If Latinos sit out the election instead of saying, ‘We’re gonna punish our enemies, and we’re gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to us’ — if they don’t see that kind of upsurge in voting in this election — then I think it’s going to be harder. And that’s why I think it’s so important that people focus on voting on November 2nd.”

In remarks prepared for delivery to a rally in Cincinnati with Rob Portman, the GOP nominee for Senate in Ohio, and John Kasich, the GOP nominee for Ohio governor, Boehner says:

“Ladies and gentlemen, we have a president in the White House who referred to Americans who disagree with him as ‘our enemies.’ Think about that. He actually used that word. When Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush used the word ‘enemy,’ they reserved it for global terrorists and foreign dictators — enemies of the United States. Enemies of freedom. Enemies of our country.

“Today, sadly, we have president who uses the word ‘enemy’ for fellow Americans — fellow citizens. He uses it for people who disagree with his agenda of bigger government — people speaking out for a smaller, more accountable government that respects freedom and allows small businesses to create jobs.

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Another Letter To The Editor

Dear Joe,

First, I want to say how sorry I am to hear about your father-in-law. May he rest in peace and I hope God will give you, your wife and his entire family some comfort at this time. Semper Fi, Marine!

Now I hope you will forgive me for going from that to the ugly subject of Salisbury's city council president Louise Smith. I heard Bill Reddish's show this morning and I'm just lucky I didn't "lose it" and hit a tree!

Debbie Campbell and Terry Cohen were on talking about how Louise Smith has formed her very own crime group and she sent a letter to the mayor saying how they need to meet about it. Who the heck does this woman think she is? Queen of Salisbury? I guess Louise Smith knows more about crime than Mike Lewis or Ivan Barkley or all those people from the state and federal agencies the mayor brought together. I guess Louise Smith knows more than our police officers, the ones she keeps cutting funds for so she can have her little pet projects.

What the heck is wrong with Salisbury that it keeps electing egomaniacs like Louise Smith and Barrie Tilghman? There are many things I am upset with Mayor Ireton about, but I do have to give him some credit on this Safe Streets thing he is doing. I was at the Princeton block party for a little while and it was huge! I haven't seen that much positive life in that neighborhood in years. I heard on the show this morning they also busted a criminal house there.

I know you are really busy with the county, state and national elections, Joe, and with your family's sadness for which I again say you have my deepest sympathies. But could you help us little people do something about this nightmare Louise Smith after all that's behind you? I know we should write letters and stuff, but she just ignores us, her and those other two Shaney Shields and Gary Comegis.

Could I also take a moment to thank Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Cohen for their hard work? It must be very frustrating for them just like for us. I saw Mrs. Cohen at Superfresh and she was very nice to take time to talk with me and I told her she looked very tired. She just laughed and said she had a lot on her plate. Her kids sure have grown too because I got to see them and I remember pictures of them being small.

Anyway sorry to ramble. I'm trying to cram all this in qucik before I go "on the clock." Thank you for being there for us, Joe.

Interviews – Worcester County

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