Somerset County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Juvenile arrested 10-27-10 at the Washington High School. Deputies were called to the Washington High School regarding a juvenile possessing a knife in school. The juvenile was arrested and charged with Deadly Weapon On School Property, and Disrupting School Operations. Charges were forwarded to juvenile court.

Donald Richard Judy 2nd of Pleasant Hall Pennsylvania, arrested 10-30-10 on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Judy was later held on a $250.00 bond.

Kenneth Arthur Lipsett of Princess Anne, arrested on charges regarding third degree sex offense, and second degree assault. Lipsett was later held on a $10,000 bond.

James Richard Arnold of Muncie IN, arrested 11-1-10 for a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Arnold was later released on $5,000 unsecured bond.

Andre Lamar Schoolfield of princess Anne, arrested 11-3-10  for a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Schoolfield was later held on a $50,000 bond.

London John Tilghman of York Pennsylvania, formerly of Crisfield, arrested 11-3-10 for warrants regarding violation of probation, and failure to appear in court. Tilghman was later held on a $175,000 bond.

Large Petroleum Spill In Pittsville

There's been a large petroleum spill behind Pittsville Pharmacy and Main Street Ext and Old OC Road. Hazmat and emergency management have been requested.

More to come......

Obama India Trip To Cost Taxpayers $200 Million A Day

The Press Trust of India reports that the Obamas lavish get out of town and mambo in Mumbai trip will lost U.S. taxpayers $200 million a day.

Mumbai: The US would be spending a whopping $200 million (Rs 900 crore approx) per day on President Barack Obama's visit to the city. "The huge amount of around $200 million would be spent on security, stay and other aspects of the Presidential visit," a top official of the Maharashtra Government privy to the arrangements for the high-profile visit said. About 3,000 people including Secret Service agents, US government officials and journalists would accompany the President. Several officials from the White House and US security agencies are already here.

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Iowans Dismiss Three Justices

Three Iowa Supreme Court justices lost their seats Tuesday in a historic upset fueled by their 2009 decision that allowed same-sex couples to marry.

Vote totals from 96 percent of Iowa's 1,774 precincts showed Chief Justice Marsha Ternus and Justices David Baker and Michael Streit with less than the simple majority needed to stay on the bench.

Their removal marked the first time an Iowa Supreme Court justice has not been retained since 1962, when the merit selection and retention system for judges was adopted.

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Voters Say They Cast Their Ballots Against Obama, Pelosi

Disenchantment with economy, health care swept GOP to victory

For Democrats, Election Day was judgment day, with voters acting as jurors — standing up and finding a rash of candidates guilty for their association with President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

1. 1. "People had to have somebody to blame," Chuck Drake, a voter in Clintonville, Ohio, said Wednesday morning in a snap assessment of midterm elections in which Republicans took back control of the U.S. House, picked up at least six seats in the Senate and assumed control of many state governments.

As the president himself was acknowledging Wednesday that his party took a "shellacking," voters said the reason was simple: It was all about "people being generally unhappy with the direction of Obama's administration," Drake said.

The guilt-by-association theme surfaced repeatedly in exit polls and interviews with voters.

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Horse Shot And Killed On Halloween

The killing of a horse might be related to a string of shootings on Halloween in Howard County, Md.

Three cars were damaged by gunshots at two different locations Sunday morning, the 14700 block of Triadelphia Road and the 13700 block of Tridelphia Mill Road in Dayton, police said.

An 11-year-old horse named "Triple" also was killed on Triadelphia Mill Road.

Police do not know if the shootings were related to Halloween.

The horse’s owner is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter.

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Grocery Prices Are Going Up

Demand for grain is higher. That means products you eat every day -- cereal, chicken, bread and pasta -- are rising in price.

Grocery chains, including Safeway, say they plan to pass the costs along to you, The Wall Street Journal reports.
 
Food makers, Kraft Foods, Sara Lee Corp. and General Mills, in August said prices would be going up. Now, Kellogg's is hinting the same thing.
 
Some food makers are targeting the $1 price point and then changing their package sizes to get you to buy.
Why are food prices going up?
 
Demand for meat in China, India and other markets is driving up prices for grain. That in turn leads to higher prices for chicken, steak, bread and pasta.

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Store Credit Cards Are An Even Worse Deal Than You Thought

Next time a checkout clerk offers you an "opportunity" to sign up for a store credit card so that you can get an instant 10% discount on that pack of gum or box of tissues you're buying, remember this: the price you'll pay for that deal is an interest rate as high as 25%. And, yeah, you're telling yourself that's no big deal, since you'll pay it off every month. But will you? And are you prepared for the other gotchas tied up in a bright ribbon by your friendly retailer?

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Fed Announces It Will Buy $600B In Treasuries

Today the Fed announces it will buy back $600 billion in Treasuries, a nuanced effort that aims to stimulate the economy by lowering interest rates.

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What Elections Could Do For The Foreclosure Crisis, FinReg, And Other Issues We’re Watching

As Americans go to the polls today, their votes will influence a number of issues that we’ve been watching, whether it be the foreclosure scandal or implementation of financial regulation and healthcare reform—some of our favorite topics. So here’s our attempt to parse some of the election coverage and bring these issues into sharper focus:

Foreclosure Crisis

In the wake of a foreclosure-documentation scandal that has grabbed headlines for more than a month, Elizabeth Warren, who’s leading the Obama administration’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, said, “Right now my money is on the attorneys general [1],” who in October launched a joint investigation in all 50 states.

Midterm elections, however, could present a complication for that investigation, given that 30 state attorneys general races are being decided today [2]. As the Washington Independent reported, some of the state attorneys general who’ve been most active in the investigation [3] are either engaged in close re-election contests or are set to leave their posts. More from the Independent:

Consider this: Of the 12 state attorneys general on the executive committee of the coordinated investigation, only two of them — Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Rob McKenna in Washington — aren’t up for re-election this year. Several of them — Jerry Brown in California, Richard Blumenthal in Connecticut, Terry Goddard in Arizona, Andrew Cuomo in New York and Bill McCollum in Florida — are running for higher office and will not return to their posts. And other races are closely contested.
Currently, 32 of the 50 attorneys general across the nation are Democrats, to 18 Republicans. According to Governing Magazine, the GOP is poised to pick up anywhere from six to 13 of those seats after November, dramatically changing the makeup of the attorneys general across the country — and potentially the nature of their investigation.

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New Democrat Coalition Loses Big In Midterms

Last week, ProPublica told the story [1] of the New Democrat Coalition, a group of 69 House lawmakers whose close relationship with several hundred Washington lobbyists has made them a powerful congressional force that has helped Wall Street and big Pharma win major legislative battles. We also suggested that the group could lose more than a third of its members to GOP candidates in the midterm elections.

As of now, 20 New Democrats have gone down in defeat while six others are locked in races that are too close to call. Many of those who lost come from conservative districts and are members of the Blue Dog Coalition, another conservative House coalition, but other New Democrats also fared poorly. Vice chair Melissa Bean, a critical player in the group's efforts to weaken the overhaul of the financial services industry, is trailing a Tea Party-backed opponent in her suburban Chicago district. Mike McMahon, who authored the group's derivatives proposal that was criticized for having big loopholes, was defeated. (A list of the New Democrats who have lost can be found below.)

GO HERE to read more.

What's Next For The Tea Party?

Multisource political news, world news, and entertainment news analysis by Newsy.com

With some wins and losses in the midterm election, Tea Party members of Congress hold the key to the future

New School Prayer

 Now I sit me down in school  

Where praying is against the rule  

For this great nation under God  

Finds mention of Him very odd.  

 

If scripture now the class recites,  

It violates the Bill of Rights.  

And anytime my head I bow  

Becomes a Federal matter now.

 

Our hair can be purple, orange or green,  

That's no offense; it's a freedom scene..

The law is specific, the law is precise.  

Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.  

 

For praying in a public hall  

Might offend someone with no faith at all..  

In silence alone we must meditate,  

God's name is prohibited by the state.  

 

We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,  

And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks...  

They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.  

To quote the Good Book makes me liable. 

 

 

We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,  

And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King.  

It's 'inappropriate' to teach right from wrong,  

We're taught that such 'judgments' do not belong...  

 

We can get our condoms and birth controls,  
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles..  

But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,  
No word of God must reach this crowd.  

 

It's scary here I must confess,  

When chaos reigns the school's a mess.  

So, Lord, this silent plea I make:  

Should I be shot; My soul please take!  

Amen

CITY OF SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Meeting #19 NOVEMBER 8, 2010 6:00 p.m.
City/County Government Office Building Room 301

Times shown for agenda items are estimates only.
6:00 p.m. CONVENE – LORD’S PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:04 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6:07 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA – City Clerk Brenda Colegrove
October 25, 2010 minutes
Resolution No. 1987 - reappointment of Patricia Layton and Dave Nemazie to the Board of Zoning Appeals
Resolution No. 1988 - accepting overtime reimbursement funding from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the Salisbury Police Department for the investigation and prosecution of violent firearms-related criminal offenses
6:10 p.m. AWARD OF BIDS – Internal Services Director Pam Oland
6:20 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING – City Attorney Paul Wilber
Ordinance No. 2126 - amending Ordinance No. 2058 Section A – Lot Rates to add a parking permit rate for parking lot #35 effective December 1, 2010
6:25 p.m. ORDINANCES – City Attorney Paul Wilber
Ordinance No. 2124 - 2nd reading - establishing a fee structure for the
Planning and Zoning Commission, the Salisbury Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Mayor and City Council relative to advertising fees for certain public hearings
Ordinance No. 2127 - 1st reading - authorizing City to issue and sell bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,100,000 (Milford Street water tank project)
Ordinance No. 2128 - 1st reading - amending Chapter 8.11, The Fire Prevention Code, of the Salisbury Municipal Code
Ordinance No. 2129 - 1st reading - amending Section 15.24.040, Referenced Standards, and Section 15.24.050, Applicability of Provisions, of the Salisbury Municipal Code
Ordinance No. 2130 - 1st reading - approving an amendment to the FY11 General Fund Budget to appropriate additional funds to pay the Humane Society of Wicomico County
Ordinance No. 2131 - 1st reading - accepting State Aid In Lieu Funds and to amend the FY11 General Fund Budget to fund the repaving of a portion of Beaglin Park Drive
7:25 p.m. RESOLUTIONS – City Administrator John Pick
Resolution No. 1989 - authorizing residential handicap permit parking on Taylor Street between Alabama Avenue and Winder Street
Resolution No. 1990 - approving an exemption from real property taxes for East Side Men’s Club for FY09, FY10 and FY11 real property taxes and all outstanding interest and penalties
Resolution No. 1991 - approving the reactivation of the existing well at 203 E. Vine Street
8:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8:15 p.m. ADJOURN

Notice Of Public Hearing On Towing Ordinance - November 29, 2010

The City Council has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed towing ordinance for Monday, November 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

The public hearing will be held in Council Chambers (Room 301) of the Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street).

Thank You For Your Support

Dear Supporter,

We did it!! After a long, hard-fought campaign, we have won the election for Maryland’s First Congressional District! I can't thank you enough. Your support is the reason we celebrated a victory last night. 

I also want to thank my family. Cookie has been incredibly patient and my children have been my campaign buddies. It's been a long three years for them and it was their support that kept me going. 

This election is proof the American Dream is still alive. That the son of immigrants can become a doctor, serve in the Navy, and now serve as Maryland’s First District Congressman is astounding and I am flattered to be living proof of this country’s greatness.

Last night, people in Maryland and across America spoke in loud opposition to the direction this country was headed. We've sent in a new team to bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington and to create jobs for Americans. I am honored to be a part of that team.

Once again, thank you for your hard work and unwavering support; winning this election would have been impossible without you. I'm excited to get to Washington, roll up my sleeves, and get to work!!

Andy Harris

GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO HOLD CABINET MEETING TODAY

ANNAPOLIS, MD – After securing a second term as Governor, Governor Martin O’Malley will convene Maryland’s Executive Cabinet this morning.  The meeting, to be held at 10:30 a.m. at the State House, will be open to press for the opening comments by the Governor only.

Taken Monday In WalMart

BOUNCING BALL

CLICK ON THE BALL AND IT WILL CHANGE COLOR.

Yes it does.  

 Ball 

OCPD’S PFC CHARLES “JOSH” KELLEY NAMED AMERICAN LEGION OFFICER OF THE YEAR

On Monday, October 25, Ocean City Police PFC Charles “Josh” Kelley was named Officer of the Year by the American Legion Post 166. In addition to PFC Kelley, Commander of Post 166, Sarge Garlitz, presented awards to Ocean City Emergency Services Paramedic of the Year, Derrick Simpson, Ocean Pines Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, Kevin Rosser and Ocean City Firefighter of the Year, Peter Kehne.

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Election Day

Friend --

Over the last four years, the Democratic House Majority that you made possible took courageous action on behalf of America's middle class to create jobs and save the country from the worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression.

Despite the outcome of last night's elections, please know that your grassroots support still made a difference.

There are many courageous Democrats who won close races last night because of your remarkable support.

The outcome of this election does not diminish the work we have done together for the American people. With so much at stake for our country, we must all strive to find common ground to support the middle class, create jobs, protect Social Security, reduce the deficit and move our nation forward. Today, all Democrats should hold their heads high.

Your support and dedication has made a positive difference in the lives of all Americans.

For that, I cannot thank you enough.

Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House

Troopers Respond To Two Bomb Threats Within An Hour

Locations: 

 

Location #1: Rite Aid Pharmacy, 2034 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE

Location #2: Emily P. Bissell Hospital, 3000 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE

 

Date of Occurrence:   Monday, November 01, 2010 at 2:50 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

 

Suspect:   Unknown male

 

Resume:   The Delaware State Police are investigating bomb threats that were called in to two separate locations this afternoon.

 

The first incident occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. as an unknown male suspect called the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 2034 New Castle Avenue and spoke to the pharmacist. The male caller advised the pharmacist that he had placed a bomb inside of the store, inside each of the store’s employee’s cars, and inside each of the store’s employee’s homes. The pharmacist then transferred the caller to the store manager. The caller then told the manager that he would not detonate the bombs that he has placed as long as he got the manager’s cooperation. The suspect, however, never made any demands. It was at this point that the manager called 9-1-1 and evacuated the building. Two Delaware State Police canines specifically trained in bomb detection and their handlers responded to the scene and conducted a search of both the interior and exterior of the store. No devices were located and the store was re-opened for business.

 

At 3:45 p.m. troopers responded to the Emily P. Bissell Hospital located at 3000 Newport Gap Pike, in Wilmington in reference to a bomb threat called in at that location. The responding troopers were advised that an unknown male suspect had called into the hospital kitchen and advised the call taker that he was going to respond to the hospital in fifteen minutes with a bomb. The call taker, an employee of the hospital, then notified hospital security who in turn contacted 9-1-1. A state police bomb trained canine and his handler then responded to the hospital and conducted a search of the exterior. No device was located. The hospital was not evacuated and no suspect arrived.

 

These incidents are both still under investigation. It is not known if the same suspect placed both calls to the Rite Aid and the hospital.

 

If anyone has any information in reference to either of these incidents, they are asked to contact State Police at either 302-834-2620 or 302-633-5000. They may also contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Tips may also be submitted online at http://www.tipsubmit.com/.

ATTENTION ALL FRUITLAND BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERS

No sooner are the elections over and we're right back into the investigative reporting we enjoy so much.

If you're a property or business owner in the City of Fruitland, you better sit tight and read this article in full detail.

As you can see from the first image in this Post, property and business owners who have a sign/signs on their building/buildings are about to get spanked with a new bill never seen before.

As if it wasn't bad enough that business and property owners had to pay for a permit to put up signs, now you're getting billed at least $50.00 PER SIGN on your property.

Oh, it gets a whole lot worse. If you have a sign on any of your vehicles, you're going to get billed $50.00 per sign on the vehicle too. Just when you think that's bad, how about this. If you put your home/business up for sale, that's $100.00 per sign. Mini billboards, they're $500.00, similar to Gary Pusey's sign on Rt. 13.

Today I had a special meeting with several business/property owners and I have to tell you Folks, they just can't afford it. The former Council came up with this new legislation without anyone ever knowing it had come about. While many of these people tried to contact the current sitting Council, there's nothing, (at this moment) they can do about it.

Now, let's say you own the building but you're renting it out to someone else. IF the renter doesn't pay the bill, it falls back on the property owner. IF you don't pay the bill on time, the City of Fruitland, (stated in this new law) will bill you $25.00 per day until the bill is paid! No, now wait a second, get this. If they property owner does not pay that bill, the City of Fruitland will then slap a lien on that property. Ultimately they could actually take the property away from you.

This is just more living proof that Maryland is an unfriendly business state. Municipalities are trying to be creative in how they can tack on additional billing. Some property owners can't even get the rent out of their tenants, let alone slap additional billing for these new costs.

I strongly recommend that ALL property owners get to the Council Meeting tomorrow night at 5:00 PM. Unfortunately, the Council has only allotted 30 minutes for the citizens to speak as they conveniently scheduled a tour of the waste water treatment plant at 6:00 PM.

It is my impression that quite a few of these business/property owners are looking to retain an outside attorney to possible sue the City of Fruitland and even their Council Members civily. If you want to learn more, be sure to make it to tomorrow night's meeting.

Now check this out. Businesses like a liquor store or grocery store will be charges for every single sign they have posted. Yes, even a Bud Light neon sign or buy one get one free signs.

The City of Fruitland will break many businesses because of this new ordinance and what will they get then! To the City Council Members reading this, you better be prepared for a HUGE crowd of very angry taxpayers tomorrow night. Enough Is Enough!

UPDATE:

Actual copy of ordnance #248:

http://www.cityoffruitland.com/Portals/CityOfFruitland/PDF/Scan-Doc0003.pdf

Revised Agenda for Nov 4th:

http://www.cityoffruitland.com/Portals/CityOfFruitland/PDF/CityCouncilAgendas/110410-revised.pdf   

States Attorney Davis Ruark Asks For Matt Maciarello To Be Sworn In Almost Right Away

Davis Ruark has asked Judge Beckstead to swear in Matt Maciarello as a temporary Deputy State's Attorney for Wicomico County pending his ascendency to the position of State's Attorney for Wicomico County on January 3, 2011.  The swearing in will take place in Courtroom 1 (in newer part of the Courthouse) on Monday, November 8, 2010, at 8:30 a.m.

How To Purchase Tickets To Upcoming Guerrero Fight In Atlantic City

Hello Everyone,

         I am asking all of our media friends to make public this procedure on their websites and on the air as well as in their print media. 

        People wanting go watch Fernando Guerrero fight, in Atlantic City N.J. on Nov. 20th at Boardwalk Hall can purchase seats on line and all sit in the same area of the arena.  The Main Event is Paul Williams Vs Sergio Martinez, a rematch that was the runner up of fight of the year in 2009.

      Ticketmaster has set up a block of tickets that fans can buy from on line. They are all $117.55 tickets. To purchase less expensive or more expensive seats, use the box above the "Friends of Fernando Guerrero" box    The procedure to get the tickets are as follows:

1. In your address box go to  http://www.ticketmaster.com/  (you should see a blue banner on top with "Ticketmaster" on the left side.

2. On the left side go down and click on  "all sports"

3. Then, in that same column click on "boxing"

4. Scroll down until to see the Sergio Martinez vs Paul Williams fight and click on "Find Seats"

5. You will see a Friends of Fernando Guerrero box inside the green lines select the number of tickets and then hit the "any price box and select the $117.55 tickets

6. Then scroll down and click,   Find Tickets

7. Fill in security box and hit,  Continue  Note:If there is more than one word put a space between the words.

8. You will see your seat information, then choose how you would like to take delivery of your tickets hit, continue/ Then fill out you credit card information

9.  Enjoy the fight

Anyone wishing to purchase ticket of a different price, can do so by using the box above the Friends of Fernando Guerrero, box.

Wicomico Republican Superbowl Headquarters

There's no denying the fact that the republican party won the Superbowl of elections last night across the country but Wicomico County Republican Headquarters was the place to be.

As the numbers came in it felt like a roller coaster ride the entire time. The only person we could confidently say was going to be a winner was Matt Maciarello. Well, that's not exactly true. Stevie Prettyman was pretty much a shoe in and her numbers proved such.

I'm going to get into more details some time later this morning. It was a late night for me and an early rise this morning, hence the slow start today.

I'll be back with much more very soon.

Power To The People!

Nothing short of a revolution. That's the only way to describe the public upheaval that took place yesterday.

Nancy Pelosi has been fired, the Senate is far more balanced and President Obama was resoundingly rebuked. Republican governors could control upwards of 30 statehouses when the smoke clears. That's what you call a consequential election.

As predicted, the explosion of government cost and the economic slump were the driving factors for voters. The results immediately reinvigorate the checks and balances inherent in the two-party system and bring a needed dose of fiscal sanity to Washington and the states.

Yet those are only the most obvious outcomes. The real meaning of yesterday is much more profound.

Let me put it this way: With apologies to Michelle Obama, I've never been more proud of my country. Millions of ordinary Americans rebuffed the harangues and lectures of their supposed betters and dared to take the future into their own hands.

GO HERE to read more.

MICHAEL REAGAN: My Dad, Ronald Reagan, Warned Us About National Health Care

Now that the elections are over the real work begins. My father, Ronald Reagan, warned us decades ago about “socialized medicine”. His words are as true today as they were in 1964.

If given the chance, he said then, the American people would reject a government take over of medicine and, by nearly every poll result, we did.

But Congress and the White House ran right over the will of the American people and enacted a takeover of a huge segment of our private economy. This is not the America directed by its citizens upon which our nation was founded. Instead, we have been misled, bamboozled and treated with utter contempt by elected officials drunk on power. Even faithful representation has been ignored:

- We were promised the health care act would not increase private insurance premiums or taxes but premium increases have already begun and new taxes are on the way.

- We were promised that senior citizens would not be harmed but with $500 billion in cuts to Medicare (to achieve patently phony “savings”), that cannot be true either and the elderly know it and now fear the future.

- It was promised that this legislation would finally control escalating health care costs but we got the opposite of cost controls. Without such controls, Congress has engineered increased demand against a finite supply of doctors and hospitals—a virtual guarantee that both the national debt and household bills will skyrocket.

GO HERE to read more.

Republicans Take Control Of House

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Republicans are celebrating a return to power in the House of Representatives.

Voters Toss Kratovil In Md.'s First District, Elect Harris

BALTIMORE (AP) - Republican Andy Harris defeated freshman Democratic Rep. Frank Kratovil on Tuesday with promises of a conservative approach to restoring America's economic vigor.

Beaming at chants of "USA! USA!" the conservative state senator told supporters at a Kent Island crab house that lower taxes and smaller government were the keys to job creation.

"We're going to make sure that America remains a land of opportunity," said Harris, an obstetric anesthesiologist who teaches at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University.

With 90 percent of precincts reporting, Harris had 54 percent of the vote to Kratovil's 42 percent.

Libertarian Richard Davis got 4 percent in a rematch of the 2008 election for all three candidates.

Harris will represent Maryland's 1st Congressional District, which includes the Eastern Shore and parts of the counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Harford.

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Republicans Ride Voter Unrest To Control Of House

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans reaped a windfall from independent voters and tea party activists to seize control of the House in midterm elections, gained seats in the Senate and served notice Wednesday they will confront President Barack Obama with a conservative agenda to cut government and spur private-sector jobs.

"We've been given a second chance and a golden opportunity," Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, No. 2 Republican in the House, said as his party prepared to usher in an era of divided government. He called the outcome a rejection of Obama more than an endorsement of the GOP, cautioning fellow Republicans they must to work to win public confidence.

"People want to see results," he said on CBS's "The Early Show." "They want to see the government go on a diet just like they have."

Republicans scored the biggest party turnover in more than 70 years Tuesday with their win in the House and, in doing so, will dethrone Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi _ a prime target of their campaign _ who had crashed a political glass ceiling and made history with her elevation to speaker four years ago.
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, overcame a tea party challenge from Republican Sharron Angle in one of the election's most brutally fought races.

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For Bob Ehrlich, ‘This Closes A Chapter In Our Life’

On the jumbo TV screen in the Exhibition Hall of the Timonium Fairgrounds Tuesday night, with the sound on mute, a clearly exuberant Gov. Martin O’Malley gave his victory speech as the crowd watched mostly silent and unbelieving.

Throughout the evening, as one news organization after another declared the incumbent Democrat the victor, members of Bob Ehrlich’s camp still believed he could somehow pull it out.  Told the disheartening news by a reporter, Ziggy Cirigliano, who for years had driven around in his pick-up truck with a huge “Bring Ehrlich Back” sign, said the numbers from Baltimore County had yet to come in. The reporter checked his laptop computer and gave him the bad news. Ehrlich and O’Malley were running neck and neck in Baltimore County, the home county where the former Republican governor needed at least 60% of the vote.

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NASA Wants To Send Robot To Moon

Money is tight in the federal government, so the Obama administration nixed a proposed $150 billion manned NASA flight back to the Moon. The backup plan: A robot who's willing to make the trip for $450 million.

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I Like The Times, But Not Enough To Pay Double The Subscription Fee

Newspaper workers like to think their news gathering skills keep readers interested in their product, but no matter how well they do their jobs, crummy billing and delivery execution drive readers away from the struggling industry.

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Who Got Stimulated?

Budgets do not come from the White House. They come from Congress, and the party that controlled Congress since January 2007 is the Democrat Party. They controlled the budget process for FY 2008 and FY 2009, as well as FY 2010 and FY 2011. In that first year, they had to contend with George Bush, which caused them to compromise on spending, when Bush somewhat belatedly got tough on spending increases.

For FY 2009 though, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid bypassed George Bush entirely, passing continuing resolutions to keep government running until Barack Obama could take office. At that time, they passed a massive omnibus spending bill to complete the FY 2009 budgets.

And where was Barack Obama during this time? He was a member of that very Congress that passed all of these massive spending bills, and he signed the omnibus bill as President to complete FY 2009. Let's remember what the deficits looked like during that period:    (below)

If the Democrats inherited any deficit, it was the FY 2007 deficit, the last of the Republican budgets.  That deficit was the lowest in five years, and the fourth straight decline in deficit spending. After that, Democrats in Congress took control of spending, and that includes Barack Obama, who voted for the budgets. If Obama inherited anything, he inherited it from himself.

In a nutshell, what Obama is saying is I inherited a deficit that I voted for and then I voted to expand that deficit four-fold since January 20th.

Images Of Wreckage On Rt. 113 In Newark

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On October 30, 2010 at approximately 12:10 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of East Church Street and stopped a vehicle for traffic violations. During the traffic stop the officer detected the scent of suspected marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The vehicle was checked and a quantity of suspected "crack"/cocaine was located beside suspect # 1 on the rear seat. As the officer continued to check the occupants of the vehicle, suspect # 2 was found to be in possession of a bag of suspected marijuana.

ARRESTED #1: T’maya Jenny Fletcher, 19 years of age
Laurel, Delaware
CHARGES: Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
ARRESTED #2: Kybria Lolita Newman, 19 years of age
Georgetown, Delaware
CHARGES: Possession of marijuana

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000043129

On October 30, 2010 at approximately 1:14 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Lowes Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a theft. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that the below listed suspects had taken property from the store without making payment, then had returned the property to the store for a store credit. An investigation revealed that the suspects then utilized the store credit to purchase merchandise from the store which the suspects then pawned at a local pawn shop.

ARRESTED #1: Woodrow Lee Manning, 47 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Myrtle Lott Vernon, 32 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 1000) – 2 counts
Theft scheme – 2 counts
Theft (under $ 100)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000043199

On November 1, 2010 at approximately 8:45 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on Ard Brac Court for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival the officers met with the victim who advised that he had observed a subject entering his residence through an unsecure rear door. The victim heard a noise and when he investigated, he observed the suspect entering the residence. The suspect observed the victim then fled from the area on a bicycle. Officers located the suspect a short distance away and took the suspect into custody.

ARRESTED: Victor Jerome Ryback, 42 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Breaking and entering
Trespassing
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000043511

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Andy Harris Wins Congressional Seat In A Landslide

GRASONVILLE, Md. – Andy Harris yesterday won the Congressional seat for Maryland’s First District with 55 percent of the vote, in a decided landslide.

“Tonight is proof that Maryland and America are ready to bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington,” said Andy Harris. “I can’t thank my family, supporters, and staff enough for making this win possible. I find it a privilege to serve in the 112^th Congress, and I’m honored to celebrate this moment with my friends and family. I’m excited to get to Washington, roll up my sleeves, and start representing Maryland’s First District.”

“I want to thank Frank Kratovil for devoting his last two years to serving the First District and for running a hard-fought race,” said Harris.

Harris celebrated his victory at Harris Crab House on Kent Narrows with family, friends, and supporters.

Andy Harris is the Congressman-Elect for Maryland’s First Congressional District.  Harris, a practicing physician, and his wife Cookie have five children.

MDGOP Statement On The Harris Win

Maryland Republican Party Chairman Audrey Scott released the following statement on Dr. Andy Harris’ victory:

“I want to congratulate Andy Harris for running a successful campaign to return the First Congressional District back to the GOP. First District residents spoke loud and clear, rejecting the tax-and-spend policies of Congressional Democrats by electing Andy Harris as their next congressman.

“I’m thrilled the Maryland Republican Party could do our part to ensure Republicans would take back the United States House of Representatives. Our unprecedented get-out-the-vote effort in the district combined with Andy Harris’ strong leadership and commonsense solutions bucked the Maryland Democrat Machine to send another Maryland Republican to Washington. On this historic Election Day for Republicans nationwide, I’m proud that Maryland Republicans could do our part to return checks and balances to Capitol Hill by electing Andy Harris and reelecting Roscoe Bartlett.

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY ON ELECTION RESULT

Baltimore, MD -- Following last night's election result, Governor Martin O'Malley issued the following statement:

"I am humbled by the strong showing of support from people from across Maryland.  Maryland voters tonight sent a clear and decisive message: they want to move forward, not back.  These past four years have not been easy for Maryland families, but together we have made the tough but necessary decisions to cut state spending in the face of a devastating national recession while protecting core priorities like job creation, public education funding, a four-year college tuition freeze, and public safety.  Marylanders know it is not by accident, but by choice that Maryland is weathering the storm better than our neighbors and stands poised to emerge stronger than before.  Tonight Maryland took a step forward.

"This campaign belongs to the thousands of Marylanders who made phone calls, knocked on doors, and talked to their neighbors about moving our great state forward."

Missing Cat, Please HELP! UPDATE

Joe,

      

Our two & a half year old cat has been missing since Saturday, October 30, 2010. He is all white with green eyes, has been neutered and goes by the name of "Sox". He is not wearing a collar, as he is an indoor/outdoor cat & typically stays around our home or the neighbors. He has never just "ran off" before, so we are now getting worried. He usually sleeps all day & goes out venturing at nights but unfortunately he didn't return home Sunday morning. He is missing from Brown Road in Salisbury, Md (behind the state police) off of Dagsboro Road. Attached are a couple recent pictures of him. If anyone has seen Sox, please contact his owners at 443-859-4385 or 443-880-0223. Thank you!!

STATEMENT FROM RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE ON THE MARYLAND ELECTIONS

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement on the Maryland election results:

“Tonight, Maryland voters sent a clear message to President Obama by electing Republican Andy Harris as their next Congressman from Maryland’s First District.  This critical victory for our Party shows clearly that Marylanders have rejected the reckless tax, borrow and spend agenda of President Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.  Andy Harris provides strong Republican leadership for Maryland and will fight for job creation and common sense, pro-growth policies.

“I would like to congratulate all of our Republican candidates on their successful campaigns, as well as recognize the hard work of the Maryland Republican Party and our grassroots activists across the state that helped make these critical Republican victories possible. In addition, I want to thank former governor Bob Ehrlich and his running mate, Mary Kane, for a strong campaign effort and for their leadership and commitment to the state of Maryland.  It is time for our nation and Maryland to get back to work and tonight the voters chose to do just that by electing Republican leaders such as Andy Harris.”

STATEMENT FROM MARYLAND DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR SUSAN TURNBULL ON LAST NIGHT'S ELECTION RESULTS

Annapolis, MD -- The Maryland Democratic Party tonight released the following statement following tonight's election results:

“Today, voters in Maryland sent a very important message: We want to keep moving Maryland forward with Democratic leadership.

The re-election of Maryland’s Democratic team highlights the values that Marylanders hold dear: We want leadership that will make getting a quality and affordable education a reality for every child, we want leadership committed to creating, saving and maintaining jobs in Maryland, not outsourcing them to other countries, we want leadership committed to making healthcare more affordable and accessible for our families, and we want leadership committed to Moving Maryland Forward by putting the people’s interests above those of special interests.

As we celebrate tonight’s victory we want to thank each and every person who helped us by canvassing, phone-banking, putting up yard signs, and working at the polls. These volunteers have been a critical part of tonight’s success and we know that we would not be celebrating tonight if not for them.

Tonight, as we look forward to continued leadership from Senator Barbara Mikulski, Governor Martin O’Malley, Lieutenant Governor Brown, Attorney General Doug Gansler, Comptroller Peter Franchot, Congressman Steny Hoyer, Congressman Elijah Cummings, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Congressman John Sarbanes and Congresswoman Donna Edwards and the rest of Team Maryland, we remember that there is still a great deal of work to do. With Democrats in office in our state we know that we will continue to Move Maryland Forward.”