LIVE From Perdue Stadium

We're getting ready to start the game. Returning from their road trip where the Shorebirds won only one game and lost two. Hopefully tonight we'll see some great playing.

Lakewood is 3-4 for the season while the Shorebirds are 2-4. The players have taken the field and we're moments away from the start.

The Shorebirds are at bat, Angle walked and then stole second. Davis Cash just struck out and now Tyler Henson is up with one out. With a sacrifice fly and a man on 1st & 3rd, the runner from 3rd scores on a close play at the plate. The runner on 1st stole second. We're 1-0 with the inning coming to a close.

Top of the 2nd with the first batter striking out. Two down. Lakewood hits a double with a beautiful hit down the 1st base line. 3 down and we're in the bottom of the 2nd, Shorebirds 1, Lakewood 0.

That was quick. Shorebirds went 3 up, 3 down and we're now in the top of the 3rd, 1-0 Shorebirds. Lakewood starts off with a lead off double. Runner on second moved to third while the batter grounds out. One out and a man on third. RBI Grounder. Man from 3rd scores with 2 outs. score 1-1. Taylor smacks the ball right between the pitchers legs and Taylor easily gets a base hit. There's talking with the pitcher and we're back to playing ball. Ground ball and they tag second base, inning over. Lakewood 1, Shorebirds 1. Bottom of the 3rd, Matt Tucker starts off with a base hit. Pop up bunt, one out. Tucker tries to steal 2nd and is tagged out. Cash pops an infield fly, the inning is over.

We're in the top of the 4th, 3 up, 3 down, we're now in the bottom of the 4th, Shorebirds are up. So much for that, the inning is over, no score and we're heading into the top of the 5th. The most exciting part of the 4th inning was a foul ball that hit the upper deck wall and bounced back down towards the general admission seats and believe it or not went right into a trash can. I'll deliver photos later showing several kids with their heads inside the trash can looking for the ball.

Three up, three down. We're heading into the bottom of the 5th. We've got two outs but we also have a man on 1st & 2nd. 3 outs and the inning is over. Top of the 6th is over without any real excitement. 3 up, 3 down, the 6th inning is over, the score remains 1-1

OK, things are getting exciting now. The Shorebirds are up in the bottom of the bottom of the 7th and the Shorebirds have scored, man on second, one out! OK, Shorebirds have scored another run on an error and once again we have a man on second! 3-1 Shorebirds. Orioles are up 5-2 against Tampa Bay.

Catcher George Wolf who was hit in the head last week by a pitch came in the following day with slurred speech and they sent him off to Baltimore, Shock Trauma. OK, we're through 8 innings with the score still 3-1 Shorebirds.

ONE down. Two more outs and this game is over! 2 down, one out to go. Tonights attendance, 2,412. This Game Is Over! Shorebirds 3, Lakewood, 1!

Don't forget tomorrow nights game at 7:05 PM with FIREWORKS!

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS

BRANDON CURTIS IS IN CUTODY AND HAS BEEN ARRESTED. HE WAS FOUND IN SOMERSET COUNTY. WBI WANTS TO MAKE IT VERY CLEAR HE DID NOT TURN HIMSELF IN. THE POLICE SEARCHED HIM OUT AND FOUND HIM. GREAT WORK GUYS! THEY ACTUALLY FOUND HIM ONE BLOCK OUTSIDE THE TOWN LIMITS OF PRINCESS ANNE. THE PRINCESS ANNE POLICE DID ASSIST WBI IN THE ARREST. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THEY ARE CURRENTLY BRINGING HIM TO WICOMICO COUNTY AS I DRAFT THIS UPDATE AT 5:00 PM. MORE TO COME......

WCSO Press Release

Sherrell Marie Walker 17YOA Salisbury, Maryland

On 4-10-08 the WCSO was called into the 200 Block of Dove Street for a reported assault. Upon arrival Deputies met with a male victim with a laceration to his hand. It was determined the suspect Sherrell Walker attempted to stab Walker with a kitchen knife.

After locating the suspect, Walker was arrested on the felony charge. Because of the severity of the charge, Walker was arrested as an adult and taken to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center. Walker is being held on a $25,000 Bond.

ANTI-CANCER BENEFIT TONIGHT AT THE FOUNTAINS

TICKETS ARE $12 AT THE DOOR OR $10 AT KUHNS DOWNTOWN. THERE WILL BE THREE BANDS (HOT MEALS, WHOM ARE A JAM/FUNK BAND, PERMILLA PROJECT WHO ARE A LOCAL TRAVELING BAND, THEY PLAY FUNK/JAM, AND ALSO PASSAFIRE WHO ARE ON THE BRINK OF GOING HUGE. PASSAFIRE IS A BLEND OF PUNK, REGGAE, AND DUB. THEY HAVE OPENED FOR 311, TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS, THE WAILERS, AND WILL BE OPENING FOR VAN HALEN THIS MONTH!! THIS IS WORTH POSTING AND SUPPORTS A GOOD CAUSE. THERE WILL BE A BAR THERE STARTS AT 8:00 TILL 1:30 ISH.

Today's Wildlife Photo

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I just took this photo seconds ago in our pond out front. We have stocked our ponds with Gold Fish and this Great Blue Heron has a field day coming in every day, several times a day for a meal. Today, he became my target. I was determined to catch this guy catching one of them and this time I did. Enjoy!

REWARD! Murder Suspect Brandon Curtis Still On The Loose

Although this 18 year old has been on the loose for days now, those harboring him can also face very serious charges.

Crimesolvers is now offering a $1,000.00 REWARD for information leading to his arrest. If you have any information call Crimesolvers at, 410-548-1776.

Yesterday's Daily Times Article

Although we were honored to have The Daily Times actually place our direct Website Address in their article, honest to God, we had a zero increase in hits yesterday.

One of two things has happened. Either no one cares about this lawsuit between Chief Webster against me or we've completely saturated the market. My guess, it's a little of both.

One of the main reasons I didn't place links to the Daily Times, (truth be told) is because it takes so long on Dial Up to get to their site, (10 minutes for the home page and then an additional 5 minutes for every page thereafter) I'm just not going to take the time to wait.

Anyhow, I thought you might find it interesting that we didn't see a spike upwards from their placing our address within the article. However, I am very grateful for their putting it in there.

The Shorebirds Are Back In Town

This Friday be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gate and you'll receive a stylish Shorebirds Beanie cap. Plus it's another Fox 21 Friday Fun Pack Night where 4 friends or a family of 4 can get the Fun Pack of (4) General Admission Tickets, (4) Pepsi Value Meals, (4) Amusement Ride Coupons, a signed logo ball, and coupons for a FREE medium 1-topping pizza from Papa Johns, a FREE Super Deluxe Car Wash from Soft Tough and a FREE Meal from SALADWORKS! An $80 value for just $40! An ubeatable deal for a Friday Night of FUN!! Game time is 7:05pm with gates opening at 6:05pm.

Two Years Ago Today

While the Salisbury Police and State Police were conducting crowd control, the Hispanic Community was out in force letting everyone know they have a voice here in Salisbury.

Spells It Out For Me Good Enough!

Yes, a picture is worth a thousand words! I wonder if all three will sue me now, like Salisbury Police Chief Webster?

SPD Press Release

On April 8, 2008 at approximately 11:42 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the six hundred block of Baker St. for the report of a home invasion type robbery. Upon arrival, Officers were advised by the victim that minutes prior, two (2) suspects had forced their way into his residence and had take U.S. currency from the victim at gunpoint. The victim was able to provide a description of the suspects and approximately 45 minutes later, the below listed suspect was located in the area of the robbery and was identified by the victim as one of the suspects. The investigation is continuing as to the second suspect.

ARRESTED: Michael Andrew Dixon, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Robbery with a dangerous and deadly weapon
Robbery
Unlawful detention
Theft (under $500)
Possession a handgun with the intent to rob
Wearing and carrying a handgun on person
Breaking and entering a dwelling
B & E of a dwelling to commit a crime of violence
B & E of a dwelling to commit robbery

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800012183

Master Card Wedding

You got to love this guy... This is a true story about a recent wedding that took place at Clemson University . It was in the local newspaper and even Jay Leno mentioned it. It was a huge wedding with about 300 guests..

After the wedding, at the reception, the groom got up on stage with a microphone to talk to the crowd. He said he wanted to thank everyone for coming, many from long distances, to support them at their wedding.

He especially wanted to thank the bride's and his family and to thank his new father-in-law for providing such a lavish reception.

As a token of his deep appreciation he said he wanted to give everyone a special gift just from him.

So taped to the bottom of everyone's chair, including the wedding party was an envelope.

He said this was his gift to everyone, and asked them to open their envelope.

Inside each manila envelope was an 8x10 glossy of his bride having sex with the best man.

The groom had gotten suspicious of them weeks earlier and had hired a private detective to tail them. For a couple of minutes, he turned to the best man and
said, "F---you!" Then he turned to his bride and said, "F--- you!"

Then he turned to the dumbfounded crowd and said, "I'm outta here."

He had the marriage annulled first thing in the morning.

While most people would have canceled the wedding immediately after finding out
about the affair, this guy goes through with the charade, as if nothing were wrong.

His revenge--making the bride's parents pay over $32,000 for a 300-guest wedding and reception, and best of all, trashing the bride's and best man's reputations in front of 300 friends and family member s.

This guy has ba{{s the size of church bells.

Do you think we might get a MasterCard 'price less' commercial out of this?

Elegant wedding reception for 300 family members and friends: $32,000.

Wedding photographs commemorating the occasion: $3,000

Deluxe two-week honeymoon accommodations in Maui : $8,500.

The look on everyone's face when they see the 8x10 glossy of the bride humping the best man: Priceless.

There are some things money can't buy, for everything else there's MASTERCARD

A Mastercard Wedding

What About The Homeless?

Just what would YOU do if a homeless person came into your meeting and started crying, saying she's homeless and hadn't eaten all day, in front of a packed house?

Well, if it were Barrie Tilghman she'd say, We'll get back to you on that one. John, (Pick) take her name and address and send her a letter.

Actually, I was very proud of Rick Pollitt last night. He stood the entire time fielding questions from the audience. Some good, some bad and some heartbreaking. The woman in the wheelchair wasn't the only sad story there.

Nevertheless, most had their hands out pleading for more and or continued support and I'm just going to be very frank here Ladies & Gentlemen. If YOU haven't put two and two together recognizing we're in probably the most difficult economy 95 % of us have ever experienced, go see a doctor because you've got issues.

I personally thought it was a sad display of department heads, (for the most part) wanting more, mainly the Board of Education. Cut back, quit acting like we're in Rockville and cut the BS!

The County Executive will probably reach into the County's pocket first for the homeless woman because you know what, it hit her first and it hit her the hardest. Now if any of the rest of you crybabies finally hit ROCK BOTTOM, then is the time to plead your case. Till then, Wah, Wah, Wah!

Pittsville Fundraiser A Huge Success.

While Salisbury News brought in about 25% of the overall crowd to this fundraiser, around $3,000.00 was raised in one night. Much of the thanks has to go out to Todd Wampler, (owner of Station 7) and Doug Marshall who sponsored the event. $3,000.00 isn't chump change, especially in this economy. So why was this such a huge success? TURNOUT! The restaurant was packed the entire time. The very first hour of the event there was no more seating upstairs and downstairs was filling up fast.

It looks like Station 7 is the perfect place for these kind of events and let me tell you Ladies & Gentlemen, we ALL ate there and the food was fantastic, AGAIN! Give it a shot. If you haven't been there yet, try it, I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Doug Marshall & Pete Richardson Together?

While in Pittsville the other night I happened to notice Auctioneers Doug Marshall and Pete Richardson sitting at the same table and ultimately having drinks together. I said to myself, Self, what's up with that?

It turns out these guys were at the Fundraiser for a Maryland State Trooper's Son who is battling cancer and they were together to fight a bigger cause. I guess that would be like seeing Joe Albero and Bill Duvall sitting at the same table buying each other Shirley Temples, NOT! LOL

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE

Salisbury Police Officers have had enough. Their Chiefy has made a fool out of them by suing me, a local Blogger, for calling him Chief Jack & Coke. Well, I wasn't the one who started calling him that name but that's OK, I'll resolve that one in Court. The big question is, will Snow Hill take these defecting Officers?