BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 14, 2024

LINDEN MAN ARRESTED FOR TWO SEXUAL ASSAULTS

A man from Linden is in custody after he was arrested for allegedly raping an unconscious woman September 26th in Williamsport, as well as having chares filed against him for having inappropriate contact with a woman with cognitive disabilities.  According to Sun Gazette,  65 year old James Anthony Esposito Jr, was previously hired by one victim to trim trees on her property and later approached her in a social setting when he saw her at a bar in the city’s East End.  At the end of  the evening Esposito followed the victim to her home where she agreed to let him in her home for a beer.  Police say the woman reported losing consciousness and awoke later saying she sexually assaulted  Esposito was arrested two days later and then charged for the other assault from Sullivan County.  He is in Lycoming County Prison on no bail.

KCSD EMPLOYEES TO BE SENTENCED FOR CORRUPTION OF MINORS

The two women accused of sex-related offenses with minors when they were staff at Keystone Central School District have pleaded guilty in the case.  According to the Lock Haven Express, 36 year old Dana Ann Kitchen engaged in photo and file sharing with two juvenile males on the Snapchat platform and was charged with felony corruption of minors and two counts of unlawful contact with minors.  29 year old Brittany Kay Koch, of Beech Creek was also charged with the third degree felonies.  Sentencing for Kitchen could result in 20 years, for Koch a maximum of 14 years.  Both women will be required to register as Megan’s Law Offenders for at least 25 years.

LIHEAP APPLICATIONS TO BE ACCEPTED THROUGH APRIL 2025

Assistance for winter energy bills is available and the application process has begun for the federal grant program LIHEAP.  According to the Lock Haven Express, PPL Electric Utilities customers can apply for up to $2000 assistance through April of 2025, but are encouraged to act early while funds are still available. PPL provides other assistance for customers facing a tight budget, including  OnTrack offers fixed monthly payments and referrals to energy-saving programs for income-eligible customers, and other payment arrangements. Go online to find out more pplelectric.com/billhelp or call 1-800-342-5775.

BURN BAN IN MONTOUR COUNTY

Montour County Commissioners have implemented a burn ban this week over high fire risk and dry conditions in North Central PA.  According to media outlets, it was a unanimous vote Tuesday passing a resolution and imposing a ban on any and all outdoor burning. Fines could be imposed if the ordinance is violated.  Fines are set at $100 for the first offense adding one hundred dollars for each offense thereafter.  Burn bands remain in effect for areas of Northumberland, Sullivan, and Lycoming Counties – including a camp fire ban at state parks and burn ban on Pennsylvania Game lands.

CORRECTION:  VICTIM IN SHOOTING DID NOT HAVE A FIREARM

It was erroneously reported this week that the victim in a Friday night shooting of Daughterys Run Road in Woodward Township had also been armed but according to state police only the suspect in the shooting had been armed in the incident.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 28 year old Tyler Whyte and 33 year old Shawn Shipton were involved in a vehicle transaction on Friday during which Shipton allegedly damaged the axle of the car he planned to purchase.  Investigators say when Shipton and two others returned to the property off of Wither Hollow Lane later to repair the damage, Whyte was there yelling and mocking them.  Moments later those on the scene said Whyte produced a gun and shot nine times at the victim. According to an affidavit, Shipton was taken to UPMC Williamsport with five gunshot wounds to the left side of his chest and a collapsed lung.  Whyte was arraigned early Saturday on felony charges of attempted homicide and aggravated assault.

AUTOMATIC RECOUNT TRIGGERED IN PENNSYLVANIA

An automatic recount has been triggered for the Nov. 5 general election race for U.S. Senate.  According to Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt the vote totals for Senator Bob Casey and Dave McCormick are within the one-half of 1 percent margin that calls for the recount under state law. The recount will begin November 20th and must be complete by noon on Nov. 26th  the results will then be published after the 27th .  The unofficial returns at his time reflect that McCormick leads with 48.93% of the count with 48.5% for Casey . A recount uses over $1 million of taxpayer funds.

BUCKNELL SURVEY AVAILABLE FOR LEWISBURG RESIDENTS

Two educators from Bucknell University are seeking public input on community needs at Wolfe Field in Lewisburg by conducting a survey that was constructed by a team of stakeholders in the community and then given to students to create a survey based approved by the Bucknell University Institutional Review Board.  The students in the Integrated Perspectives course will be able to take the survey results and analyze how communities are building resilience and capacity to address problems complicated by climate change.  To find out more about the survey go to lewisburgneighborhoods.org before this Sunday.

SPORTS

NBA
Celtics  139          Nets  114
Bulls 124              Knicks  123
Cavaliers  114      76ers  106
Bucks  127                     Pistons  120  /OT
Spurs 139            Wizards  130
Lakers  128          Grizzlies  123
NBA Tonight
Dallas Mavericks  vs Utah Jazz 9pm NBAtv

NHL
Red Wings 3         Penguins  2
Maple Leafs  4     Capitals  3
Utah  4                 Hurricanes  1
NHL Tonight
Flyers  vs Senators  7pm
Devils  vs Panthers 7pm
Sharks vs Rangers  7pm
Blues vs Sabres  7:30pm  Hulu
Islanders  vs Canucks 10pm ESPN+

NFL Thursday Night Football
Commanders vs Eagles 8:15pm PrimeVid

HS Football State Playoffs  Friday
PIAA First Round
Class 6A
State College vs Williamsport
BYB Game of the Week/Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network
Quad A Juniata vs Shamokin
Class A  Muncy vs Lackawanna Trail @ Scranton
District 4 Championships  Friday
AAA – Lewisburg vs Danville
AA – Warrior Run vs Troy @ Mansfield U

American Legion Post 617 Dinner

FISH OR MEATLOAF DINNER DINNER FROM 4:30PM TO 7:30PM AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 617, 901 SOUTH MARKET STREET IN SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Unityville Vol. Fire Co. All You Can Eat Buckwheat Cake & Sausage Supper

THE UNITYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY’S ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUCKWHEAT CAKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER WILL BE ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29 & SAT NOVEMBER 30 FROM 6AM-10PM AND SUN DECEMBER 1 FROM 6AM-8PM.  THIS IS AN ALL YOU CAN EAT, HOMESTYLE MEAL.  UNITYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, 6187 STATE ROUTE 42.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 13, 2024

OLD LYCO SUPERVISOR STEPS DOWN

Old Lycoming Township Supervisor David W. Shirn resigned as board Chairman as of Monday and a resignation letter was read by Supervisor Justin Kastner at Tuesday’s meeting.  According to the Sun Gazette, Shirn’s letter thanked the taxpayers and noted that an environment of disrespect and threats from previous employees led to the decision to step down after 6 years as supervisor and 47 years with the fire department.  Kastner said they appreciated Shirn’s contribution to the township. A third supervisor is expected to be appointed within the next two weeks.

SALLADASBURG ELEMENTARY TO CLOSE

Even with public and online support of keeping the building open, Jersey Shore School Board voted 6-3 in favor of closing Salladasburg Elementary School Monday night.  According to WNEP, in an effort to save money, the students will be moved to Jersey Shore Elementary.  Last year, the school board voted not to close Salladasburg Elementary School, instead choosing to redistribute class size, but after a cooling off period in August, the decision to close has happened  According to the Sun Gazette, parents and community members at the meeting Monday expressed disappointment and sadness at the decision, saying concerns should be about the children and the school board seems to think only about the costs.

HEATING OIL THEFT IN CENTRE COUNTY

Police are investigating the theft of home heating oil earlier this month in Centre County.  According to Pennsylvania State police in Rockview, 125 gallons of heating oil was stolen sometime between October 31st and November 1st from a home on Lower Gyp Road in Benner Township.  Police are seeking leads and information about the theft or any suspects.  Call stae police if you can assist the investigation 814-355-7545.

TROUT RUN SEEKING DONATIONS FOR CLAM STEAM FUNDRAISER

After devastating flood damage from Tropical Storm Debby, the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Company continues to work toward funding the restoration of their facilities.  They will be holding their 65th annual Clam Steam on Sunday, December 1st in a new location, 98 Upper Powy’s Road in Cogan Station.  The fundraising event will feature raffles consisting of various items and the company is seeking donations from the community to help support them, either through merchandise, in-kind donations, gift baskets or other gifts.  Email TRVFC16 @ icloud.com and find out how you can help keep Trout Run fire trucks rolling.

SUNBURY MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO ABDUCT WOMAN

A man from Sunbury is in custody after police say he attempted to abduct a female from the city.  According to the Daily Item, police reports say the victim mistook the car of 66-year-old Leroy Benner for an acquaintance and got in the vehicle about 9:30am last Friday.  Benner allegedly grabbed the woman and would not let her out of the car, driving to an area near Shikellamy High School where he attempted a sexual assault, but she escaped and rand tyo a nearby house.  Police are investigating several reports of a man attempting to get women to get into his car along all near Fourth and Market Street, which could be related to Benner.  He is in Benner in Northumberland County Jail awaiting an arraignment today.  Call Northumberland County 911 if you have information or video footage of the incident near Route 890 or Cider Press Road.

GALETON MAN ARRESTED FOR GUN THREAT

A man from Galeton is in county jail after threatening the mother of his child with a gun.  According to state police, 33 year old Jamie Lee Hignutt pointed a gun at the woman October 31st around 9:45pm saying he wanted to kill her in their West Main Street home.  Police were called and charged Hignutt with  terroristic threats, simple assault, and harassment. He is awaiting a preliminary hearing in Potter County Jail, unable to post bail, according to court records.

MCCORMICK INVITED TO WASHINGTON NOW

A spokesperson for Senator Chuck Schumer says David McCOrmick along with Democrat Ruben Gallego of Arizona have now been invited to attend freshman orientation.  According to the Tribune Review, some media outlets declared McCormick the winner in an upset victory Friday, but his opponent, Senator Bob Casey, has not yet not conceded.  At last count 59 year old McCormick, of Pittsburgh, leads by 40,000 votes with a margin of 49% to 48.4% over Casey.

CRIME WATCH IN SUBURY TO RETURN

A Crime Watch program will return to Sunbury after city officials approved a new plan for the city this week.  According to  Police Chief Travis Bremigen, his plan is to form various Crime Watch groups across the city and assign a police officer to be in charge of the sections.  Training would be provided so that volunteers would also help address code issues. The public will be updated soon about how to submit a letter so they can get involved in 2025.  The program would identify where privately owned cameras are located and also foster relationships with city businesses so that timely issues can be addressed.

SPORTS

NBA
Magic  114                     Hornets  89
Hawks  117          Celtics  116
Pistons  123         Heat  121
Knicks  111                   76ers  99
Suns  120             Jazz  112
Warriors  120       Mavericks  117
NBA Tonight
Celtics vs Nets  7:30pm
Bulls  vs Knicks  7:30pm
Cavaliers vs 76ers  7:30pm
Pelicans vs Thunder  7:30pm ESPN
Grizzlies vs Lakers  10pm ESPN

NHL
Jets  6                   Rangers  3
Devils  4               Panthers  1
Oilers  4               Islanders  3
NHL Tonight
Red Wings vs Penguins  7:30pm TNT
Kings vs Avalanche  10pm TNT/Max
NHL News
The Winnipeg Jets made NHL history with their 6-3 victory at the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, becoming the first team to win 15 of its first 16 games in a season.NFL Thursday Night Football
Commanders vs Eagles 8:15pm PrimeVid

HS Football State Playoffs  Friday
PIAA First Round
Class 6A
State College vs Williamsport
BYB Game of the Week/Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network
Quad A Juniata vs Shamokin
Class A  Muncy vs Lackawanna Trail @ Scranton
District 4 Championships  Friday
AAA – Lewisburg vs Danville
AA – Warrior Run vs Troy @ Mansfield U

Trinity United Methodist Church Donut Sale

FRESH HOMEMADE DONUT SALE ON THURSDAY, NOV. 21ST FROM 7AM UNTIL 4PM OR SOLD OUT AT THE TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1407 ALLEGHENY STREET IN JERSEY SHORE.  USE THE GLOVER STREET ENTRANCE.  TO PRE-ORDER, PLEASE CALL 570-398-2913 FROM 9AM TO 2PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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