Orioles top draft pick

Might Delmarva be on his route to Camden Yards? 

(Baltimore Sun)

Orioles agree to terms with first overall pick Jackson Holliday; record deal pending physical

By Andy Kostka

Baltimore Sun

•

Jul 21, 2022

The Orioles have reached an agreement with first overall draft pick Jackson Holliday, pending a physical, for $8.19 million, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Baltimore Sun.

The bonus for Holliday, a high school shortstop from Oklahoma and the son of former Major League Baseball All-Star Matt Holliday, is a record for a high school draft pick and narrowly edges the bonus top selection Adley Rutschman received in 2019 for the largest in team history.

The slot value for the first overall pick was $8,846,900, so Holliday’s agreed upon deal is slightly lower. The Orioles’ policy is to not comment on deals until they are official.

Holliday is the second top pick the Orioles have made under executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias and the third in the franchise’s history. The signing bonus the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to with outfielder Druw Jones, the second pick in the draft, was $8.189 million, according to multiple reports.  That broke the previous record for a high school draft pick, set in 2019 by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals.

Holliday was considered the third-best prospect in the draft by Baseball America and the second according to MLB Pipeline. The Orioles passed on Jones, an outfielder from Georgia and the son of former MLB All-Star Andruw Jones, and made Holliday the first high school position player Baltimore has chosen with its first pick since infielder Manny Machado in 2010.

“It’s hard to explain what it means,” Holliday said Sunday night. “It’s like a video game, honestly. Every video game you play, you’re the first pick, so that’s kind of what it felt like. Something that I’ll never forget, and it’s a true honor.

“I want to honor the Orioles for selecting me and I’m going to work as hard as I can to make it to the major leagues and have a great career for them and for their fans.”

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1973  ..  

1922  ..  In Pocomoke City

1954  ..  

1910  ..  Feature article-

                                   

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment about Horseshoe Crabs.

Thursday concert rescheduled

 

The “Halfway to Heaven” Concert in the Park in Pocomoke originally scheduled for Thursday night, 7/21, was postponed until Sept 1st due to the risk of thunderstorms. 🌩

The Concerts in the Park Summer Series continue next Thursday, July 28th with Uprizing! Hope to see you then!

The Wheels on the Waterfront (WOW Cruise In) Car Show returns  SATURDAY, JULY 23rd starting at 4pm! 

There will be plenty of cars and delicious food by the Crisfield Lions Club & Crisfield Lioness Lions, along with a few other vendors and our downtown restaurants.. and great views!

Cooling Centers

 (WBOC)

(View news story:)

Wicomico County, Somerset Counties Open Cooling Centers | Health News | wboc.com

Election results

 

Unofficial 2022 Election Results (maryland.gov)

(Scroll down at above site to select county results for all offices)

It's beginning to look a lot like...

 

Come out for Return to Goat Island, this Saturday, July 23rd, 9am-4pm at Byrd Park in Snow Hill. Register to participate in the paddle races at paddleguru.com. The Queen's Bishop will be live 12pm to 4pm, Riverside BBQ will have some finger lickin’ lip smackin’ food, Burnish Beer Co. will be serving delicious adult refreshments, Look Pretty Play Dirty Mobile Petting Farm will be on site, and Art by Olga Deshields will be offering face paintings! Vendors will be set up with lots of products for you to buy, and of course we’ll have corn hole and law games set up! Whether you are racing, or spectating, you won’t want to miss this event!!

2022 Chincoteague Pony Penning!

                                        

View the July 23rd to July 30th Chincoteague Pony Penning events schedule:

Official Chincoteague Pony Guide | Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce

Hit And Run vehicle located

 

State Police Locate Vehicle Suspected To Be Involved In Fatal Pedestrian Hit And Run In Worcester Co.

July 18, 2022

(BERLIN, MD) – Maryland State Police located the vehicle suspected to be involved with a fatal pedestrian hit and run crash that claimed the life of a fourteen-year-old boy in Worcester County last week.

The suspected vehicle is a 2011 black Mercedes sedan. Police located the vehicle at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at a residence in Worcester County. The damages on the Mercedes match the suspected damages consistent with the crash and the evidence left at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack for processing. 

On July 11, 2022 a 14-year-old boy, of Ocean Pines, Maryland was the victim of a hit and run pedestrian fatal. The incident occurred on Grays Corner Road at Riddle Lane in Berlin.  Investigators believe the victim was a pedestrian on Grays Corner Road when he was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling east on Grays Corner Road.

Maryland State Police continue the search for the individual operating the Mercedes at the time of the incident. Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who may have information about the operator of the suspected vehicle, is urged to contact Maryland State Police Corporal Kevin Moore of the Maryland State Police Crash Team at 410-819-4721. 

The investigation continues…

                    

Time Machine: 1822, 2002, 1940, 1914, 1890, plus local history author's TV segment about the old days of cycling on Delmarva.

 
Here's a two-hundred-year-old news item about an agricultural experiment in Worcester County.)  

February, 1822

Maryland Gazette

May, 2002

Somerset Herald

Restored Joshua Thomas Chapel

Photo: Maryland Sea Grant - University of Maryland

December, 1940

Salisbury Times

Footnote: Dr. Llewelyn was later in private practice in Pocomoke City.  When he left Pocomoke about midway through the 1950's to return to his native North Carolina he was succeeded in his practice by Dr. C. Stanford Hamilton.

Dr. Llewelyn's son Doug pursued a media career in television that included hosting the original People's Court TV program in the 1980's and 90's.  Dr. Hamilton, in his 40's, died in the early 1960's when the car in which he was a passenger was involved in a single vehicle crash on Route 50 returning from a Baltimore Colts game.  Accomplished actress Linda Hamilton is Dr. Hamilton's daughter.

*May, 1914

Baltimore Sun

Tasty times in Pocomoke City!

August, 1890

(Maybe their ad could have read "Tasting is Believing.")

The Eastern Shoreman

Cycling on Delmarva in the 1890's

Throwback Thursday With Jim Duffy - June 3, 2021 - YouTube

Arrest in Salisbury University threat

 

(WBOC)

Teen Arrested for Threat of Mass Violence Against Salisbury University

CHURCH HILL, Md.- An 18-year-old Queen Anne's County man is behind bars following accusations that he posted to social media a threat of mass violence against Salisbury University.

The Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office said that at around 9 p.m. Thursday, deputies were dispatched to a home on Price Station Road, in Church Hill, in regards to social media posts of a shooting threat against Salisbury University. The suspect threatened to harm himself as well, according to the sheriff's office.  The suspect, Harold Fink III, was quickly located at his home and was taken into custody after an investigation. Fink was charged with threat of mass violence and remains in custody.. 

Sheriff Gary Hofmann thanks everyone who supplied the sheriff's office with information. "

Keeping up with all the social media networks takes work and we thank all those that sent us tips last night leading to this arrest," Hofmann said. "Deputies were able to respond quickly and apprehend the suspect."

Upon learning of the social media threats, Salisbury University along with the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office were contacted. All agencies worked together to ensure that there was no threat to the public. 

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye: 

1822  ..  This 200-year-old news item tells about an agricultural experiment in Worcester County.

2002  ..  

1940  ..      

1914  ..  What is it?

1890  .. (A tasty Ad)

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment about cycling on Delmarva in the 1890's.

Atlantic General has new mobile app

 

Atlantic General Hospital has unveiled a new mobile app designed to make life a little easier for their patients and community members.

(View AGH news release:)

Atlantic General Hospital Launches New Community App

Pocomoke City's Hardwire in the news again: protection for FBI agents.

 

(WMDT)

The Department of Justice has awarded Hardwire, LLC in Pocomoke 7 million dollars to protect law enforcement.

(View news story:)

$7M awarded to Hardwire, LLC for law enforcement's protection gear - 47abc (wmdt.com)

New School Resource Officer positions approved for Somerset County schools

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 13, 2022

(Somerset County, MD) – The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the addition of five new School Resource Officer (SRO) positions.  

On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the Somerset County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve five new SRO positions.  This decision was made after weeks of deliberation between partner agencies in response to the increased violence within school systems across the country.  These positions will be funded through a collaborative effort between Somerset County, Somerset County Public Schools, and The Maryland Center for School Safety.  These five new positions are in addition to the four full-time SROs currently assigned to the Public School System.

With the addition of these positions, we anticipate placing SROs in the following schools:  Washington Academy & High School, Crisfield Academy & High School, Somerset Intermediate School, Woodson Elementary School, Deal Island Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School, and Princess Anne Elementary School.  Advertising for these positions will begin immediately in hopes of filling some or all of them during the beginning of the 22-23 school year.

The safety of our children and schools is paramount, and we believe that having full-time SROs in schools is one of many steps we can take to accomplish this goal.

Emergency Response Shields for every Worcester County school

 

At its July 12, meeting, the Worcester County Board of Education accepted a donation from Pocomoke City-based company Hardwire, LLC to fully outfit every school in Worcester County with the latest generation of its Emergency Response Shields. 

(View Board of Education news release:)

BOE Accepts School Safety Donation - Worcester County Public Schools (worcesterk12.org)

Hit And Run fatality

 

Pedestrian Fatal Hit And Run In Worcester Co. Under Investigation

July 12, 2022

(BERLIN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit and run crash that claimed the life of a fourteen year-old boy in Worcester County.

The deceased victim is a 14-year-old boy, of Ocean Pines, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased by hospital personnel at Atlantic General Hospital.

Last night at approximately 10:45 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the report of the crash on Grays Corner Road at Riddle Lane in Berlin.  The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was a pedestrian on Grays Corner Road when he was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling east on Grays Corner Road.

The victim was crossing the roadway to return to a passenger vehicle. As the victim was crossing the roadway he was struck by a motor vehicle, which fled the scene and did not return.

The parents of the victim have been notified. Attempts are being made to identify camera footage.  Some suspect vehicle information is known and has been shared with surrounding law enforcement.  

Based on evidence at the scene and their continuing investigation, troopers believe the vehicle that struck and killed the victim was a dark color Mercedes, likely a 2011 or 2012.  They believe the vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s side mirror and headlight damage.  

Maryland State Police continue the search for the vehicle that struck and killed the pedestrian.   Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who may have information about the suspect vehicle, is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Berlin Barracks at 410-641-3101, or Cpl. Kevin Moore of the Maryland State Police Crash Team at 410-819-4721. 

Beat the heat at the beach!

 

Think cool..

(Ocean City- January, 2018)