Spy Community Media, the partner organization of the Chestertown Spy and Talbot Spy, has announced that John Griep has been appointed as the Talbot Spy’s public affairs editor.
“I am thrilled to join the Spy as we look to expand our public affairs content in Talbot and nearby counties,” Griep said.
Griep served Talbot County and Mid-Shore residents as a reporter and editor at The Star Democrat for more than 25 years, including nearly seven years as executive editor. During that time, he reported on county and town governments in Talbot County, public safety and the courts, education, the state legislature, and numerous other topics.
Dave Wheelan, C.E.O. of Spy Community Media, noted that “adding John to the Spy team is a special moment for the Talbot Spy. John has served the community so well, and for so long, we are extremely honored to have him with us.”
He earned Best in Show for editorial in the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association editorial contests in 2013 and 2015, beating out editorials from larger newspapers such as The Washington Post and The Sun.
A graduate of Colonel Richardson High School and Washington College, Griep is a lifelong Mid-Shore resident.
Bishop Joel Marcus Johnson says
Way to go! What a marvelous addition to the Spy. I have known John for as long as he has been a reporter and editor – a man who knows his facts and gets them right. This is good news for the whole Shore.
Paul Christopher says
I am an avid reader of your many on line articles, and have been a behind the scenes fan of John Griep through the years with his work at the Star Democrat. I had the privilege long ago of knowing John as a close friend and colleague, working with him on our school newspaper in high school at Colonel Richardson. It was there that I grew very fond of him as a friend, as well as his writing talent, ( among many other academic capacities ) and have been enthusiastic about reading his work ever since. I am delighted to see him as part of your journalistic team, as I am a fan of The Tabot Spy and the positive attention you bring to our Talbot community.
Kathy Bosin says
This is fantastic news!
Carol Voyles says
Yeah! Go John!
Helen Chappell says
Excellent decision. John is very good at what he does.
Jim Franke says
Great!
Wilson Wyatt says
Great news. Welcome to John Griep as Spy’s Public Affairs Editor.