BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 4, 2024

LEWISBURG WOMAN ARRESTED FOR IDENTITY THEFT OF SISTER

A Lewisburg woman has been charged with forgery, identity theft and more in Union County after she attempted to cash checks and make transactions in her sister’s name.  According to the Daily Item, 33 year old Stephanie Elise Riebman is facing the five felony counts after she was originally arrested under her sister’s name, Samantha Lauren Riebman,  who lives in Orlando, Fla.  Buffalo Valley Regional Police say the suspect has an extensive criminal history using fake identities and social security numbers and was caught attempting to cash the checks at Jersey Shore State Banks in Danville, Lewisburg, Bellefonte and Centre Hall on July 22. She’s in prison under 75 thousand dollars bail.

MAN INJURED WHEN ROCK GOES THROUGH WINDSHIELD

State Police in Bloomsburg say a large rock crashed into the windshield of an SUV driven by a man from Conyngham Township. According to the Shenendoah Sentinel, 41-year-old Eric Feese was injured by the rock that crashed into the windshield of his Ford Escape and continued through the vehicle landing in the middle of Wilburton Road, at about 3:30pm on September 16th.  Feese was then transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Montour County.  State troopers are investigating the accident, seeking the vehicle that lost the rock.  They could be cited for failing to secure their load.  If you have information call Bloomsburg State Police barracks 570-387-4261.

BILL TO BAN LAB-GROWN MEAT INTRODUCED IN PA HOUSE

A lawmaker in Towanda has sponsored legislation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that would ban the sale and manufacturing of lab-grown meat.  According to the Sun Gazette, Representative Tina Pickett of Towanda is joined by Representative Clint Owlett in support of the bill that recognizes the need to protect local agriculture, local meat production and the livelihood of farmers in our state. Other states that have banned the sale of lab-grown meat include Florida and Alabama.

LOCAL COLLECTIONS FOR HURRICAN HELENE VICTIMS

A supervisor at Hepburn Township, Heath Heller, along with an executive at NuWeld Michelle March, are two of many helping to coordinate donations and relief that are set to be sent to parts of North Carolina hit by Hurricane Helene.  According to the Sun Gazette, Heller’s social media pages list area businesses and locations who are helping efforts and where donations are being accepted including Spectrum Business Forms of Williamsport, Wayne Township Landfill and Recycling Center in McElhattan, NuWeld on Reach Road in Williamsport,  Eastern Lycoming YMCA in Muncy Township,  The Potting Bench and other locations.  Truckloads of supplies will head to a central point in Marion, North Carolina where people they know have sent word on the things that are needed; such as hygiene products, toiletries, baby food, formula and baby products.

BELLEFONTE MAN TRESSPASSES WHILE NAKED

A Bellefonte man has been charged with indecent exposure, open lewdness, and loitering after he admitted to entering a neighbor’s porch naked and touching himself in front of the victim.  According to State police, 46 year old Shaun Thomas McMurtrie was in his own home but walked to the neighbor’s porch at 150 Cole Street that was enclosed with drapes where the victim was sitting. The victim called police and McMurtrie was identified by a tattoo on his shoulder.  He was arraigned and is free today on 25 thousand dollars bail.

DISCRIMINATION SUIT SETTLED WITH JERSEY SHORE SCHOOLS

Jersey Shore area School District has settled the 2022 federal lawsuit filed by the parents of a student who they say was racially discriminated against and it went unaddressed by school officials.  According to the Sun Gazette, it was alleged the 17 year old bi-racial girl was subject to bullying and repeated racial harassment, however, the district does not admit liability as part of the terms of the settlement.  After fees and court costs, the 50 thousand dollar settlement will be available to the girl when she turns 18 years old.

ROUTE 220 SOUTH REROUTED IN WOODWARD TOWNSHIP

Traffic patterns on Route 220 in Woodward Township are set to be different today after contractors for PennDOT will return southbound traffic to the recently completed southbound side of the roadway by this afternoon.  According to the department, work continues in the replacement of the northbound bridge structure carrying Route 220 over the Fourth Street off ramp.  Next week, on Route 220 in both directions, expect milling and paving of the roadway as well as applying an epoxy overlay on the bridge deck. Work is expected to be done between 7am and 3pm depending on the weather.

SEWER LINE BREAK IN SELINSGROVE REPAIRED

There’s an update to the sewer line break repair project that was required after a 20 inch pipe burst at the Eastern Snyder County Regional Authority’s sewage treatment plant in Selinsgrove on September 22nd.  According to the Eastern Snyder County Regional Authority, they told the DEP that the down-stream concern over the 459,000 gallons of screened wastewater that dumped into the Susquehanna River has subsided after permanent repairs were put in place.  Ten feet of new pipe was installed to repair the damage in the previous pipe that was in poor condition and hadn’t been replaced in about 50 years.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports
Boys Soccer
Millville                       Muncy
South Wmsprt 5        Sullivan Co    0         
Benton                        Montgomery

Girls Soccer
Williamsport 6           Central Mnt  0
Jersey Shore                Midd West
NE Bradford              Troy
Athens NP                  Mansfield
Mifflinburg                 Selinsgrove
Mt Carmel                   Hughesville
Shikellamy                  Danville
Central Col                  Shamokin
Bloomsburg                 Loyalsock
So Columbia               Montoursville
Lewisburg                   Milton

HS Football BYB Game of the Week 
Sayre @ South Williamsport
6:30 pre-game/7pm Kick-off
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network

NFL Thursday Night Football
Falcons  36                    Buccaneers  30

MLB Wild Card
Mets  4                 Brewers  2  Mets win the series

American League Division Series Saturday
Tigers vs Guardians 1:08pm TBS
Royals vs Yankees  6:38pm TBS
National League Division Series Saturday
Mets vs Phillies  4:08pm FOX
Padres vs Dodgers  8:38pm FS1

WNBA Semi-finals Game 3 Friday
Lynx vs Sun 7:30pm ESPN2
Liberty  vs Aces  9:30pm  ESPN2

NCAA Football Saturday
UCLA vs Penn State Noon FOXNASCAR Sunday
Yellawood 400 Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Alabama
1pm pre-race/2pm Green flag racing
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 3, 2024

18 YEAR OLD CHARGED WITH CAR THEFT, ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

A man from Williamsport already facing felony charges in Montoursville, was arraigned in district court Tuesday for allegedly stealing a car and attempting to break into a Muncy Creek Township gun shop on September 26th.  According to the Sun Gazette, 18 year old Khanif Carter is accused of stealing a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander in Muncy and with an unidentified suspect, was seen on surveillance video attempting the break-in at R&J Welch Firearms on John Brady Drive with a baseball bat.  Police recovered the Outlander September 27th on Sherman street and arrested Carter who was remanded to Lycoming Count Prison on 100 thousand dollars bail.  No word if this crime is related to the recent theft at the Blued Barrel gun Shop in Hughesville September 21st.

JERSEY SHORE MAN SENTENCED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE

A Williamsport judge sentenced a Jersey Shore man this week after he plead guilty to sexual assault against a minor in 2021, to 42 to 84 months in prison.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 38 year old Brian Allen Smith was charged with having a non-consensual relationship with the underage girl in Porter Township.  According to court records, impact statements from the victim and her family led to Smith being required to register as a sex offender for life and he will remain under a period of supervised probation for three years after release.

COAL TOWNSHIP TO REPAY NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

Money owed to Northumberland County is coming their way after Coal Township commissioners last month voted to pay back $290,000 that Commissioner Sam Schiccatano said was illegally taken money, after third party inspection fees were paid around 2017 for the new county jail in Coal Township. According to court records, a lawsuit was filed by the county to recoup the fees they claimed were unreasonable, not enforceable by law, unconstitutional and invalid.   In 2022, a commonwealth court judge upheld the Lycoming County Senior Judge’s order to pay back the fees to Northumberland County with statutory interests and costs. The commissioners there recently accepted the 290 thousand dollar payback offer from Coal Township.

LYCOMING COLLEGE OFFERING ENROLLMENT TO AREA SENIORS

Qualified seniors from any Lycoming County high school can benefit from a direct admissions initiative being extended by Lycoming College for the Fall of 2025.  According to college administrators, students with a 3.0 GPA or higher will be accepted for the class of 2029, and will then be eligible for academic scholarships and merit scholarships based on test score, class ranking and GPA. Each high school around Lycoming County will be invited to the college for several upcoming Instant Decision Days.  For more information, email [email protected].

DANVILLE COUPLE IN JAIL OVER CORRUPTION OF MINOR

A Danville woman and her boyfriend are in jail after the woman set up a sexual encounter with an underage girl for her boyfriend.  According to the Press Enterprise, 38-year-old Bethany Landis has new felony charges added to her case including sexual exploitation of children and corruption of minors.  Court records say the victim who is now 14 reported being assaulted by 43-year-old Dennis Aikey of Danville who faces 4 felony offenses involving illegal contact with the minor.  Both Aikey and Landis are in the Montour County jail in lieu of bail.

SENTENCE HANDED OUT FOR PENN STATE HAZING CASE

The last two Penn State fraternity brothers involved in the 2017 hazing death of Timothy Piazza were sentenced in Centre County Court Tuesday morning.  According to North Central PA dot com, Brendan Young and Daniel Casey were each given two to four months in Centre County Prison with work release, along with court costs and fines, 3 years’ probation, community service and restitution to the family after they had plead guilty in July to the charges.  The victim, 19 year old Timothy Piazza, was a sophomore who died from injuries sustained at a fraternity ritual after being given 18 alcoholic drinks in under an hour and half.  Officials say his BAC was.36

CURVE WARNING SYSTEM INSTALLATION THIS WEEK ON ROUTE 15

Work will continue through the rest of this week as a contractor for PennDOT will keep working to place the sequential light up chevrons along the Route15 southbound ramp to 180 eastbound in Williamsport.  Watch for single lane conditions approaching the spur and to maintain a lower speed when heading through the work zone.  The advanced curve warning system project should be complete within the week.  Got to 511PA dot com for traffic and travel information.

NEW LICENSE PLATE TO HELP OUTDOORS PROGRAMS FOR PA YOUTH

A new license plate design will allow Pennsylvania drivers to support youth hunting and fishing in the Commonwealth.  According to the Center Square, the plate was created by Act 51 and approved in July and will cost will cost $40 plus fees with 14 dollars from each plate going toward youth activities.  The design features a woodland scene with a buck in the foreground and a ruffed grouse flying away in the background as two anglers in life jackets fish in a kayak.  Pennsylvania Fish and Boat officials say the plate helps fund the protection and conservation of the PA Wilds, playing an active role in helping youth become aware of conserving fish and wildlife, and their habitats.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports
Boys Soccer
Lewisburg  4        Danville  0
Warrior  Run 1     Hughesville  0
Selinsgrove  2       Jersey Shore  1
NP Liberty  3       Troy  1
Wellsboro  7         Galeton  1
Girls Soccer
Muncy  5              Montgomery  1
Hughesville  9      Mount Carmel  0
Athens  4              Wellsboro  1
Girls Tennis 
Montoursville 5    Shikellamy  0

MLB Wild Card Series
AL
Tigers 5      Astros  2  Detroit wins series 2-0
Royals  2    Orioles  1  Kansas City wins series 2-0
NL
Brewers  5  Mets  3  tied 1-1
Padres  5     Braves  4  San Diego wins series 2-0
MLB Wild Card NL Game 3
Mets vs Brewers 7pm ESPN

NFL Thursday night 10/3
Buccaneers  vs   Falcons 8:15 PrimeVid

WNBA Semi-finals Game 3 Friday
Lynx vs Sun 7:30pm ESPN2
Liberty  vs Aces  9:30pm  ESPN2


NCAA Football Saturday
UCLA vs Penn State Noon FOX

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 2, 2024

MAN STRANGLES WIFE, TELLS POLICE IT WAS ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

A man from Williamsport was arrested this week on charges that he attempted to kill his wife earlier this year by strangulation but tried to make it look like a suicide.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say during an argument in January, an enraged Dane Christopher Kay strangled his wife to unconsciousness as she was attempting to leave, and then staged a hanging in an upstairs bathroom at their duplex on Trenton Avenue, before he called 911 and lied about the circumstances.  Kay’s wife was hospitalized and after regaining consciousness a few days later, told police her account of what happened.  Following the investigation, Kay was taken into custody and charged with homicide, aggravated assault and strangulation plus other misdemeanors.  He has been denied bail and is in the Lycoming County Prison

SHIKELLAMY IN SESSION, STRIKE AVERTED

The strike was averted and school is in session at Shikellamy this week after the Shikellamy Education Association announced a tentative agreement between them and the Shikellamy school Board Monday afternoon.  According to the Daily Item, negotiations were held Monday but no word on the contents of the new 6-year deal for the teachers has been disclosed.  School board members say the new agreement will be reviewed and they will release details to the public before the October 10th meeting where the new contract is expected to be ratified.

NO DECISION YET ON THE CITY & PAJAMA FACTORY SAGA

The hearing over an Order to Vacate based on a fire inspection report, between the City and the owner of the Pajama Factory, was held yesterday to a room at capacity.  City officials along with representatives for a third party fire inspection company were in attendance and testified on the issues of fire safety at the building and the process to be taken to bring the building up to code.  No ruling was made at the hearing which will now require more discussion during an executive session about the fate of the 300 thousand square foot building.

GOOD ATTENDANCE AT THE 169TH BLOOMSBURG FAIR

The Bloomsburg fair has announced that the attendance of the 169th Bloomsburg Fair was the highest it’s been since before the pandemic shuttered the annual event in 2020. According to the Bloomsburg Fair Association the total number for the fair attendance was 398,214 – the closest number of guests to the 411 thousand who attended in 2019.  The largest agricultural fair in the state hosted close to 1000 vendors and donated 7 thousand dollars to the Ronald McDonald House in Danville.  The 170th edition of the Bloomsburg Fair is on tap for next September 2025.

CARJACKING LEADS TO JAIL TIME FOR ACQUANTENCE OF VICTIM

A Williamsport man  who was accused of carjacking and kidnapping a woman he knew in the Newberry neighborhood September 17th has been denied bail in Lycoming County Court.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say Tyree Moy flagged down the victim in her car as she was driving at West Fourth Street and Funston Avenue about 1pm, showing a gun.  Moy refused to leave the car when repeatedly asked to, and forced the woman to pick up another man who then assaulted her and took the keys to the car, driving to Wildwood Cemetery.  Moy and the other suspect left the injured woman there and fled the scene before paramedics were called and treated the woman at the scene.  Moy was apprehended and charged with felony kidnapping, robbery and other misdemeanors.  He is Lycoming County Prison with a preliminary hearing next week.

POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING ON SECOND AVENUE

Police have not made any arrests after witnesses say a person in a car and a pedestrian exchanged gunfire on Second Avenue in Williamsport Saturday around noon.  According to the Sun Gazette, a family having a yard sale ran for cover when shots rang out, but no one was injured.  Police say the video evidence collected from cameras near the scene suggests there was only one shooter, contradicting witness accounts. But that there were 4 to 6 gunshots heard by neighbors who also reported the gunman may have hid in the bushes nearby.  Police searched but found no suspects at the scene. 

MILK TRUCKS OK TO DRIVE, DELIVER DURING DECLARED DISASTERS

Senator Gene Yaw and Senator Judy Ward of Blair County announced that legislation exempting milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency has been passed in the PA Senate. According to a press release, the proposal allows milk haulers to be the exception to travel bans due to the perishable nature of the product they carry. The senator said that Senate Bill 153 is commonsense legislation that makes it easier for our dairy farmers to continue farming in spite of weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans. The bill heads to the House for approval.

LYCO ALZHEIMER’S WALK RAISED OVER 25 THOUSAND DOLLARS

The Lycoming County Walk to End Alzheimer’s was successful this past weekend in Montoursville’s Indian Park raising over 25 thousand dollars to support the care, support, and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.  According to a press release, over 100 people participated in this year’s walk and the top fundraising team was from Home Instead of Lewisburg, raising over 10 thousand dollars. The fundraising campaign for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2024 continues through December 31st of this year.  

The Lycoming County Walk to End Alzheimer’s was successful this past weekend in Montoursville’s Indian Park raising over 25 thousand dollars to support the care, support, and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.  According to a press release, over 100 people participated in this year’s walk and the top fundraising team was from Home Instead of Lewisburg, raising over 10 thousand dollars. The fundraising campaign for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2024 continues through December 31st of this year.  

PIAA HS Sports

Boys Soccer 
Montgomery  1    South Wmsprt  0
Muncy 0               Sullivan County 0 2OT
Lewisburg 4         Milton  3
Girls Soccer
Warrior  Run  2    Milton  2  2OT
Loyalsock 2          Lewisburg 2  2OT
Williamson  2       NP Mansfield 0
Bloomsburg  1     Hughesville  0
Williamsport  6    Shamokin  0

Girls Tennis 
Hughesville  4      Lewisburg  1
South Wmsprt 5  Wellsboro  0
Danville 4             Milton  1
Volleyball
Central Mntn  3    Williamsport  0
Troy  3                 NP Liberty  1

MLB
Wild Card Game 1
American League
Tigers 3      Astros 1
Royals  1    Orioles  0
National League
Mets  8       Brewers  4
Padres  4     Braves  0
MLB Today  Game 2
AL
Tigers vs Astros 2:30pm ABC
Royals vs Orioles 4:30pm ESPN
NL
Mets vs Brewers  7:30pm  ESPN
Braves vs Padres 8:30pm  ESPN2

WNBA Semi-finals
Liberty 88  Aces  84 NY up 2
Lynx 77      Sun  70  tied 1-1
Game 3 Friday 10/4
Lynx vs Sun 7:30pm ESPN2
Liberty  vs Aces  9:30pm  ESPN2

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2024

POSSIBLE VANDALISM IN EMPTY LOYALSOCK RESIDENCE

Authorities were called to a home in Loyalsock Township yesterday to investigate a potential fire, but instead found a destroyed home allegedly an intentional act of vandalism.  According to the Sun Gazette, Tenants at the home at 1544 Randall Circle were evicted by the Lycoming County Housing Authority about two weeks ago, but recently a hot water valve was left on.   When Loyalsock Township firefighters arrived they discovered that steam had likely tripped the alarm system to the home that was now flooded and covered in mold and mildew.  State Police are investigating the incident that caused extensive damage to the unit.

SCRAP METAL FIRE IN WILLIAMSPORT

Officials have not names a cause of the fire, but Williamsport firefighters were on the scene at Penn Recycling Sunday morning when fire and smoke was coming from  a large pile of shredded scrap metal.  According to the Sun Gazette, Old Lycoming Township firefighters also responded to the Trenton Avenue facility just after 10am and worked for two hours to extinguish the blaze under the fifteen foot high and fifty foot wide scrap pile.

APPRECIATION DINNER FOR PA VETERANS

Geisinger’s annual Veteran’s tribute and appreciation dinner is coming on November 7th and Veterans are encouraged to sign up for free.  According to the hospital, the dinners are available to U.S. military veterans and one guest at no cost in a contactless drive-thru setting from 3-5. Go online to register by Friday November 1st – go.geisinger.org/vets dinner 2024  or call 570-293-7200. Participating locations for free veteran appreciation dinners include; Jersey Shore, Muncy, Shamokin, Danville, Bloomsburg Lewistown and Wilkes-Barre as well as more locations around the state. 

UPCOMING WALK IN PENN’S WOODS

There will be a Walk in Penn’s Woods this Sunday as part of a statewide initiative by the PA Forestry Association.  According to Rider park officials, their walk is just one of many in Pennsylvania , starting at 9am Sunday October 6th in an area where Rider Park was given a grant from the Pennsylvania Society of Ornithology enhancing the American Woodcock habitat.  The 2.5 mile loop goes along the new green trail to a vista put in by Rider park with Penn College and Larson Design. There are other events happening at the park this week including a Star party October 4th and a family nature adventure October 5th with the James V Brown Library.  Register for the walk in Penn’s Woods by emailing [email protected] or by calling 570-321-1500.

ACCIDENT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE SNARLS TRAFFIC

Traffic was backed up several miles on Route 220 South before noon yesterday after driver had an accident at the entrance way to the one-lane construction zone area in Woodward Township around 10:15am.  According to the Sun Gazette, the driver of a Toyota RAV4 suffered minor injuries after he hit the temporary barrier and overturned, landing upright.  The car was unable to be moved until a tow-truck arrived on the scene after 11am.  The injured driver was transported to UPMC Williamsport.

DRIVER ABANDONS TRUCK FLEES SOUTHSIDE POLICE ON FOOT

A 21 year old man from Williamsport, who ran a red light on the south side, was charged with fleeing from the law after he was spotted  by South Williamsport police at West Central and Hastings Street before he took off on foot.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say they saw Enzo Kerwood abandon his pickup truck and run through several yards while they began a pursuit that lasted over 2 hours, starting at around 2:45am September 22nd.  Kerwood told police he was scared of capture since he had drank alcohol and smoked marijuana earlier in the night.  Kerwood was also charged with DUI and possession of drugs, but posted 15 thousand dollars bail and was released. 

PAJAMA FACTORY TENANT FILES INJUNCTION FOR FALSE NARRATIVE

A tenant at the Pajama Factory asked for an injunction order against the owners of the facility in county court Friday alleging Mark and Suzanne Winkleman created a false narrative that tenants were facing eviction after failing a codes inspection in July, when in fact, there is no imminent threat as they are paying for safety measures as required.  According to the Sun Gazette, court records state that attorneys for Susquehanna Legal Aid for Adults and Youth took the civil action last week, prior to the hearing with the Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals, over the city’s inspection results.  The is scheduled for today at 1pm at the Community Theater League. Other points of the injunction include the Winklemans not yet obtaining a cost estimate for the work needed to bring the building up to code as well as the plaintiff seeking proof in bank statements that the security deposits of the tenants are accounted for.

SOFT OPENING WITH DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER

Thanks to money raised through their capital campaign, the Danville Area Community Center (DACC) opened their newly renovated locker rooms with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting yesterday.  According to North Central PA dot com, $400,000 from its $1.5 million capital campaign was invested in the locker room project that started June 17th, which will now be utilized for swim lessons, recreational swimming, and birthday parties.  The DACC campaign raised 1.3 million so far which is also set to be used for future projects like a preschool program for children ages 3-5, a group exercise studio, outdoor sports courts and more.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports


Boys Soccer
Montoursville 3    Bloomsburg 0
Cntrl Columbia  6  Hughesville  2
NP Liberty         5  Northern Potter 3
Warrior Run  3     South Wmspt  0
Girls Soccer 
South Wmspt  9  Montgomery  0

Girls Tennis 
Jersey Shore  4     Central Columbia  1
Hughesville  5      Loyalsock  0
Bloomsburg  3     Montoursville  2
South Wmspt  5  Bucktail 0

NFL Monday Night Football
Titans  31  Dolphins  12
Lions  42    Seahawks  29
NFL Thursday night 10/3
Buccaneers  vs   Falcons 8:15 PrimeVid
NCAA Football Saturday
UCLA vs Penn State Noon FOX

MLB
Game 1 –     Mets  8       Braves 7
Game 2 –     Braves 3     Mets  0
MLB Wild Card Series Today
American League
Tigers vs Astros  2:30 pm ABC
Royals vs Orioles  4pm  ESPN2
National League
Mets vs Brewers  5:30pm ESPN
Braves vs Padres  8:30pm ESPN

MLB News
*Pete Rose, one of baseball’s greatest players who earned glory as the game’s hit king and shame as a gambler died yesterday. He was 83.
*His death was confirmed by the Cincinnati Reds, the team with which he spent most of his career. No cause was given.
*On Sept. 11, 1985, playing for Cincinnati, Rose became the career hits leader, eclipsing the total of the great Ty Cobb with No. 4,192, a looping single to left-center field off Eric Show of the San Diego Padres. 

WNBA Semi-finals Game 2 Tonight
Las Vegas Aces vs NY Liberty 7:30pm ESPN2
Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx 9:30pm

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

FATAL CAR ACCIDENT ON ROUTE 15 FRIDAY

A woman from Hughesville was killed in a car accident on Route 15 a few miles north of Williamsport Friday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 83 year old Betty Little was traveling on Route 15 south in a 2013 Chevy Equinox just before 8pm and lost control of the car around a right hand curve.  The Chevy went into the median and overturned striking a 2010 Ford Pickup truck driven in the northbound lane of Route 15 by 32 year old Joseph Friel IV of Millerton with debris from the Equinox hitting another car.  Little was transported to UPMC Williamsport where the Lycoming County Coroner said she succumbed to multiple injuries in the emergency room around 10pm.  Friel was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.  Little was not wearing her seatbelt.

WOMAN WITH MACHETE BREAKS IN, ASSAULTS VICTIM

A Williamsport woman was taken into custody after she broke into an ex boyfriend’s home and threatened a victim inside.  According to NorthcentralPA.com, police say 32 year old Dominique Shareese Jones, accompanied by a group of about 5 people, carried a machete and entered the home using an old key after being denied entry earlier in the evening of September 10th.  Jones struck the victim and threatened her before police arrived and charged her with burglary, criminal trespassing, assault, terroristic threats, and harassment.  Jones posted 25 thousand dollars bail.

SHIKELLAMY STRIKE LOOMS

The strike planned for Friday at Shikellamy school district that was pending after negotiations, is now scheduled for Tuesday. Education association representatives say talks that went on for hours were favorable Thursday. More talks were scheduled Friday and Saturday.  If a strike is to occur, Shikellamy Superintendent Jason Bendle  says it will be announced today.

DCNR ENCOURAGING TREE STAND SAFETY FOR BOW SEASON

on reminders for hunters to make sure tree stand safety is a priority.  According to Department of Natural Resource officials, tree stand falls, not firearm accidents, are the largest source of hunting-related injuries and deaths in the US, and that there are 350,000 bowhunters gearing up to hunt in the commonwealth in October.  Some reminders include checking your stand for missing parts, selecting sturdy trees, to always hunt with a partner, and carry a whistle or signaling device in case of emergency.  Hunters are also encouraged to always wear a full-body safety harness when their feet leave the ground.  Licenses are still available at huntfish.pa.gov.

COUPLE INJURED IN RUSH TOWNSHIP ACCIDENT

Two people were injured in Rush Township when there was a vehicles collision August 30th along Route 54 at Boyd Station Road. According to State Police at Stonington, the driver, 58 year old Owen Kelly of Saltsburg suffered serious injuries; and his wife, 54 year old Joy Owen,  was a passenger who was also injured. Both were transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after the 8:45pm crash.  Seventy five year old Douglas D. Hawkins Jr of Catawissa was the other driver but was not injured.  Police did not say whether charges would be filed in the wreck.

PPL CREWS HEAD TO SOUTHERN STATES FOR HURRICANE RELIEF

Crews from Sunbury’s PPL Service center are heading to the southern states to help restore power in the wake of Hurricane Helene.  According to administrators at PPL, 60-line workers and 80 contractors from PPL are heading to Georgia to help restore power  and 50 more-line workers will go to Kentucky to assist Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company with recovery efforts.

OVERNIGHT WORK STARTS THIS WEEK ON I-80 AND I-99

Overnight work on I-80 that was scheduled to start earlier in September begins this week.  According to PennDOT, work on the High-Speed Interchange project between Interstates 80 and 99 that includes shoulder reconstruction and widening between mile markers 158 and 163 started last night on the westbound side and will continue through October weather permitting.  Work will then switch to the eastbound side of I-80.  Work will ultimately bring about new and rebuilding of existing roadways and ramps, drainage improvements, installation of Intelligent Transportation Devices, new guide rail lighting, pavement marking, stream improvements, and other miscellaneous construction.  Work is set to continue through the next six construction seasons, ending in 2030.

AVIATION CONFERENCE COMING TO WILLIAMSPORT

Pennsylvania’s 44th Annual Pennsylvania Aviation Conference is set to begin next month, hosted by the Williamsport Regional Airport.  According to the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania, the three-day conference and trade show will start October 7th  and will bring together the people and companies that utilize airport services to generate $23.6 billion of  annual economic impact in Pennsylvania.  Keynote speakers on October 8th include PennDOT Secretary Michael Carroll, Shannon Massey, Senior Vice President, Lycoming Engines, and Dr. Michael Reed, President of the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

SPORTS

NCAA Football Saturday
Penn State 21  Illinois  7

NFL Sunday
Colts  27              Steelers  24
Vikings 31            Packers  29
Broncos  10         Jets  9
Buccaneers  33     Eagles  16
Chiefs  17             Chargers  10
Ravens  35            Bills  10
NFL Monday Night Football
Titans vs Dolphins  7:30pm ESPN
Seahawks  vs Lions  8:15pm  ABC/ESPN+

MLB
Phillies  6    Nationals  3
Yankees  6  Pirates  4
Orioles  6    Twins  2
Mets 5        Brewers 0
MLB Today
Mets vs Braves  1:10pm & 4:40pm  ESPN2
MLB Wild Card Series Tuesday
American League
Tigers vs Astros  2:30 pm ABC
Royals vs Orioles  4pm  ESPN2
National League
TBD vs Brewers  5:30pm ESPN
TBD vs Padres  8:30pm ESPNNASCAR Sunday
Hollywood Casino 400 presented by ESPN Bet
* Ross Chastain got the checkered flag at Kansas Motor Speedway Sunday followed by William Byron, Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Blaney and Ty Gibbs rounding out the top 5.
* William Byron’s second-place run was the best among the 12 drivers going on to the second round of the playoffs.
Round of 12
12. Austin Cindric 11. Chase Briscoe 10. Daniel Suarez 9. Tyler Reddick   8. Joey Logano 7. Chase Elliot 6.  Alex Bowman 5. Denny Hamlin  4. Kyle Larson 3.Christopher Bell  2. Ryan Blaney  1 William Byron

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

CITY CARJACKING SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CARBON COUNTY

The man seen on surveillance cameras carjacking a victim in Williamsport Sunday afternoon was arrested for another carjacking Monday September 23rd.  According to the Sun Gazette, 27 year old Tiler Martin Wood, a homeless man formerly of Muncy, was identified and charged with numerous felonies in Lycoming County Sunday, but was then taken into custody by state troopers in Carbon County Monday for another robbery of a motor vehicle.  Wood has been incarcerated there in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail and was arraigned for the Williamsport carjacking via video.  An additional 150 thousand dollars bail was added.  Wood had been on parole since August for a simple assault charge from 2023.

SECOND ACCIDENT IN TWO WEEKS INVOLVING A CITY BUS

A second instance where a motorist ran a stop sign in downtown Williamsport and hit a River Valley Transit bus happened Thursday and police report an injury.  According to the Sun Gazette, one woman passenger was injured at about 1:50pm when a Jeep collided with the bus at Park Avenue and Rose Street.  She was transported to UPMC Williamsport.  The Jeep was heading south on Rose street when the accident occurred.  No word if any charges were filed in the incident.

TRUMP TO RALLY IN BUTLER, PA AGAIN

The Trump-Vance campaign will be in Butler, PA for a rally next week in the same place where a would-be assassin tried to strike the former president in July.  According to the Daily Item, the Republican presidential nominee will visit the Butler Farm Show grounds October 5th which will include a tribute for the man who lost his life in the prior shooting, 50 year old Corey Comperatore, a former Butler Township fire chief.  Two others were injured that day, but have since recovered from their injuries.

ART AND ESSAY COMPETITION FOR SENIORS IN LYCOMING COUNTY

High school seniors from Lycoming County are invited to submit photographs, mixed media, digital art, essays, poetry or other entries for The League of Women Voters of Lycoming County art and writing competition titled “The Power of Every Vote”.  The League of women voters encourages informed and active participation through research and advocacy of government, taking positions on governmental, social, and environmental issues.  The deadline for submissions is October 29th and the two top entries will win a $400 prize.  Get details online at palwv.org.

PENN COLLEGE STUDENT ARRESTED FOR CHECK SCAM

A 19 year old man from Penn College was taken into custody after an investigation showed him involved in a check cashing scam and forcibly involving a classmate.  According to North Central PA dot com, Kahsan Tahir Youk of Spring City advertised a fraudulent money making opportunity that a classmate responded to and eventually tried to back out of when he realized the scam.  The victim did relent bank information after receiving threats over the matter, but the transactions beginning September 16th were flagged by M&T Bank.  Youk is being charged with robbery, kidnapping, terroristic threats, harassment and more. He is being held at the Lycoming County Prison on $50,000 monetary bail with an upcoming preliminary hearing.

MAN JAILED AFTER REFUSING TO TALK TO POLICE, JUDGE

A Williamsport man stopped by police for an expired license plate and window tint on September 12th, is in custody after refusing to answer questions or cooperate with officers when they found his suspended license and car’s obliterated VIN number on his 2017 Cadillac XTS.  According to the Sun Gazette, 62 year old George Henry Whaley, Jr. refused to identify himself or allow himself to be fingerprinted at the state police barracks.  Whaley, facing misdemeanor obstruction, a felony altering a VIN, plus two summary violations, also refused to answer questions during his arraignment in front of Judge Denise Dieter.  He was sent to county lock-up on no bail.

PENNDOT WORK CONTINUES MONDAY

Work continues in two spots in Lycoming County next week.  According to PennDOT, embankment and shoulder repairs will continue again Monday at various locations on Route 287 in Pine and Cummings townships.  In addition, reconstruction and bridge replacement will continues again starting Monday on Lycoming Mall Drive and Fairfield Road in Fairfield Township working on the new structure over Bennett’s Run.  Watch for periodic flagging and single lane conditions as work is being performed.

ALZHEIMER’S WALK IN MONTOURSVILLE SATURDAY

Indian Park in Montoursville will be host of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event this Saturday.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, they invite all Lycoming County residents to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the walk.  Go online to act.alz.org to join a team or get information for tomorrow’s walk that starts at 10am with a ceremony to honor those lost to Alzheimer’s with the walk beginning at 10:30.   Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports
Girls Soccer
Williamsport 3     Mifflinburg 2  OT
Milton 3               Loyalsock 2
NE Bradford  3    NP Mansfield 2
Warrior  Run  5    Southern  1
Hughesville  6      Lewisburg  1


Boys  Soccer
Williamsport  2    Jersey Shore  0
Muncy  3              Mdwbrk Christian  1
Benton  4             South Wmspt  1
Milton  3              Hughesville  0
Volleyball 
Williamsport 3     Danville 0
Girls Tennis
Montoursville  4  Mifflinburg 1

HS Football – BYB Game of the Week – Mifflinburg vs Milton 6:30 pre-game/7pm kick-off

NFL Thursday night football
Cowboys  20        NY Giants  15
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Buccaneers 1pm FOX
Steelers vs Colts  1pm CBS
Chiefs vs Chargers  4:25pm CBS
Bills vs Ravens  8:20pm NBC/Peacock

MLB
Brewers  5                      Pirates  2
Royals  7              Nationals 4
Yankees  10         Orioles  1
Mets vs Braves Make-up game Monday
MLB Tonight
Phillies vs Nationals  6:45pm
Pirates vs Yankees  7:05pm ESPN+
Orioles vs Twins  8:10pm
Mets vs Brewers  8:10pm


NCAA Football
Army 42     Temple  14
Tonight –       Virginia Tech vs Miami  7:30pm  ESPN
                        Washington vs Rutgers  8pm FOX
Saturday –     Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
                        Illinois @ Penn State  7:30pm NBC

NASCAR Sunday
Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET
Kansas Motor Speedway
2pm Pre-Race/3pm Green Flag Racing
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network WILQ’s HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

WILLIAMSPORT STUDENT FOUND WITH GUN IN BACKPACK

A student at Williamsport area high school was taken into custody Wednesday by state police after school officials conducted a drug search based on reasonable suspicion and discovered a handgun in the student’s backpack.  According to an email from superintendent, Dr. Timothy S. Bowers, there were never any threats made to students or staff, and the student did not display the weapon.  Bowers said there will be increased police presence at the school for the next several days, and that the student will face the most aggressive disciplinary actions allowed by the Pennsylvania School Code and applicable laws. 

POLICE SEEK HUGHESVILLE GUN THIEF

State police are seeking information about a burglary at a Hughesville gun shop last weekend.  According to the Sun Gazette, a theft occurred early Saturday September 21st at the Blued Barrel Gun Shop on Railroad Street.  Police say person of interest may have inquired about several of the guns that were taken in the incident a few days before the burglary.  Call Montoursville state police if you have information 570-368-5700 or the toll-free tips line 1-800-4PA TIPS.

PAJAMA FACTORY FACING CODES VIOLATIONS

Tenants at the Pajama Factory 1307 Park Avenue in Williamsport could face an order to vacate after a July report from the City of Williamsport Bureau of Codes that assessed violations at the building that constitute an unsafe space.  According to North Central PA dot com, Williamsport Bureau of Fire Chief Sam Aungst said they have met with the owner of the Pajama Factory Mark Winkelman addressing concerns about the building in the past, but recent concerns are at the forefront now.  Winkleman says the buildings are safer now than they have been in the past with automatic fire protection in the building.   The matter will go before the city Board of Appeals at a hearing scheduled for Tuesday, October 1.

SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS VIGIL RESCHEDULED

September isNational Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and UPMC announced that their candlelight vigil this week will now be tonight after inclement weather yesterday. The group will gather on UPMC Williamsport’s front lawn at 700 High St. Williamsport at 6pm.  If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

SEWER REPAIRS IN SNYDER COUNTY COMPLETE

Repairs were completed on the broken sewer line at the Eastern Snyder County Authority treatment plant in Penn Township yesterday afternoon.  According to the Daily Item, a break in a 20 inch pipe at the treatment facility near Selinsgrove Sunday caused a spill of raw sewage into the Susquehanna River, which authorities quickly attempted to contain but still advised residents to avoid contact with the water 20 miles down stream from Middle Creek.  The drinking water supply was not affected.  The new pipe replaced a 50 year old one that had sustained a 2-inch break at about 6am Sunday morning when the alarm sounded at the Isle of Que alerting officials to the emergency.

MAN JAILED FOR FIGHTING WITH MINOR

A 39 year old man from Williamsport who tried to get a juvenile to fight him at the 800 block of Wilson Street on September 17th was jailed on assault charges and more.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say Jonathan Pace threatened the juvenile and family members, and was seen throwing rocks at their home.  Pace was charged with simple assault, loitering, corrupting the morals of a minor and more.  He was arraigned and released on 20 thousand dollars bail.

MAN FOUND GUILTY OF TWO ARMED ROBBERIES

After a two day trial in Williamsport this week, a Lycoming County man was found guilty for two armed robberies committed in November of 2020.  According to the Sun Gazette, court records say 36 year old Jesse Derick Giddings robbed the Boost Mobile at 620 Hepburn St with a black and silver handgun threatening the female manager and taking money from the register along with 14 new iPhones worth over 7 thousand dollars.  Giddings was also charged for thefts of cash and merchandise at the West Fourth Street Family Dollar in the city.  The man also allegedly threatened that female clerk with the same gun.  He was implicated as a suspect in the robberies after family and friends of his sold the stolen iPhones with serial numbers matching the stolen phones at kiosks at Wal-Mart and the former Lycoming Mall as well as the proximity to the thefts as reported by his ankle monitor from being on parole at the time of the thefts.  

ANTI CAMPUS HAZING ACT PASSES IN SENATE

Federal legislation has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives this week as a result of the work done by a family who lost their son in an on-campus hazing incident at Penn State University in February of 2017.  According to North Central PA dot com, the parents of the victim, Timothy Piazza, inspired the bipartisan legislation – the “Stop Campus Hazing Act” – and began the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform at Penn State.  The Stop Campus Hazing Act now heads to the US Senate.  Tim Piazza would have turned 27 on September 25. 

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 HS Sports

Boys Soccer
Warrior Run 2      Montoursville 1
Wellsboro 6          NP Liberty  2
Lewisburg  4        Central Mountain  0
Girls Soccer  
Williamsport 3     Shamokin  0
Loyalsock  3         Danville  0

MLB
Guardians 5         Reds  2
Phillies  9             Cubs  6
Pirates  2              Brewers  1
Royals  3              Nationals 0
Orioles  9             Yankees  7
Mets vs Braves postponed /rain


MLB Today
Brewers vs Pirates  12:35pm
Royals vs Nationals  1:05pm
Orioles  vs Yankees  7:05pm
Mets vs Braves postponed

WNBA
*Connecticut Sun defeated Caitlin Clark & the Indiana Fever 87-81 in the First Round of the finals
*Minnesota Lynx won their first round against Phoenix Mercury  101-88
WNBA Semi-finals Game 1 starts Sunday September 29
Aces vs Liberty 3pm ABC
Sun vs Lynx  8:30pm ESPN

NFL Thursday Night Football tonight
Cowboys vs NY Giants  8:15pm Prime Vid

NFL News
* Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and College Football Hall of Famer Tommy Kramer announced he was diagnosed over a year ago with dementia.

*Kramer revealed his diagnosis in a social media post on Wednesday soon after Brett Favre announced he has Parkinson’s disease

*A standout at Rice University, Kramer was drafted in the first round of the 1977 NFL draft by the Vikings, set to be the heir to Fran Tarkenton. His best season came in 1986 when he threw for 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns.
*Kramer retired  in 1990, finishing his career with 24,777 passing yards with 159 touchdowns and 158 interceptions in 14 NFL seasons.
*He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.


NCAA Football tonight
Thursday – Army vs Temple  7:30pm ESPN
Friday –    Washington vs Rutgers  8pm FOX
Saturday – Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
                  Illinois @ Penn State  7:30pm NBC

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

WORK ON SNYDER COUNTY SEWER LINE TODAY

Work for the replacement of the broken sewer pipe that broke Sunday near Selinsgrove, spilling raw sewage into Penns Creek, which flows on to the Susquehanna River will begin today.   According to the Daily Item, authorities from DEP and Snyder County recommend avoiding direct contact with the Susquehanna River for 20 miles downstream to the Liverpool area in Perry County after the large spill occurred, but a wraparound sleeve at the break was installed Sunday evening which stopped the discharge of sewage.  Authorities also report that no drinking water was  affected in the break. The Route 11 southbound exit ramp to Route 35 will be closed today with work being performed between 7:30am and 3pm today. Watch for a detour using Route 11 southbound to Aqueduct Road, Route 11 northbound, back to Route 35.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN ACCUSED OF THEFT FROM 9/11 NON-PROFIT

The man from Williamsport who took funds to make T-shirts and decals for the Lycoming County 9/11 Memorial Coalition has been charged with theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking and other charges after he didn’t fulfill the contract.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 36 year old Michael Ritter of Mike’s Custom Apparel took over 75 hundred dollars in funds and when he didn’t deliver the goods, never returned the money or make contact with the 9/11 Coalition motorcycle ride organizers when they attempted to contact him.  A warrant was issued for Ritter this week with an arraignment pending in Muncy Creek Township.

STRIKE LOOMS AT SHIKELLAMY

There is still potential for a teachers strike at Shikellamy this Friday if contract negotiations between Shikellamy School Board and the teacher’s union doesn’t go favorably.  According to the Daily Item, a proposal is under consideration that could increase total wage costs over the next four years by $1.3-million, boosting  starting salaries by 15 percent.  Superintendent Jason Bendle was this week given authority by the school board to make schedule decisions about classes, activities and other district related activities if a strike does start Friday. 

VACCINE CLINIC FOR PETS IN TIOGA COUNTY

A low-cost vaccine and mico-chip clinic for pets is coming up in Tioga County Sunday, October 6th.  According to Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, their annual event at the Tioga County Fairgrounds is in conjunction with Dr. Kristine Shaw of Grand Canyon Veterinary Hospital and offers 12 dollar rabies vaccines and boosters, a 15 dollar distemper combination vaccines, along with a 25 dollar microchip with registration.  No appointment is necessary for the event that is from 1-3pm in Whitneyville. All dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.  Email secondchance as @ yahoo dot com for information.

PROSECUTOR SEEK JAIL TIME FOR ACCUSED TROOPER

Michael J. Brown from Tioga County, found responsible for the death of 47 year old Troy area school teacher Christine E. Woodward in a vehicle crash in 2023, is facing a county prison sentence after a prosecutor with the state Attorney General’s office asked a judge for 6 to 23 months for the former state trooper.  According to PennLive, Brown was found guilty of vehicular homicide after he passed in a no-passing zone and caused a fatal fiery accident on Route 6 east of Mansfield last February.  Sentencing is set for October 4th in Tioga County Court. Brown remains free on $50,000 unsecured bail.

ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBER FOR LYCO PUBLIC SAFETY

As the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety is working with residents who have questions about FEMA benefits after flooding from Tropical Storm Debby  hit the area, they have reported a phone outage and are working to correct the problem.  In the meantime, residents needing to contact the public safety office for any reason, FEMA questions or otherwise, are being asked to use an alternate phone number to reach the main office.  Until further notice, please use 570-329-4061 to contact the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety.

GRANTS FOR EMS EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS

Following an EMS summer camp this year for high school students to explore potential career opportunities where they learned about emergency medical services in three different emergency medical programs, grants have been provided to continue training students and help build out Pennsylvania’s future emergency medical services workforce.  According to the Daily Item, a combined 150 thousand dollars in grants is now available to accredited EMS schools and higher education institutions for students who are at least in the ninth grade, but volunteers wanting to apply for EMS certification must be must be at least 16 years old and complete required courses and pass a certification examination.  The application deadline for the grant program is October 16.  Go to state.pa.us for application information.

LOCK HAVEN HALLOWEEN PARADE

The annual Lock Haven Halloween parade is on tap for later in October and the free event is on for all to participate.  According to the Lock Haven Fire Department, the parade event will kick off Saturday October 26th at 10am at North Henderson Street and continue to Triangle Park where there will be free games, refreshments, activities for kids plus an award presentation.  Those who want to have a vehicle or float in the parade should line up Saturday morning at 9:30 on East Water Street.  In case of rain, the after parade party will be indoors at Eastside Fire Rescue on East Church Street.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports
Boys Soccer
Milton 3                     Danville 1
Girls Soccer
Milton 3                     Hughesville 0
Towanda  3                NP Mansfield  0
Wellsboro 0              NE Bradford 0
Girls Tennis 
South Wmspt  5        Muncy 0

MLB
Guardians  6        Reds  1
Cubs  10               Phillies  4
Brewers  7                     Pirates  2
Royals 1               Nationals 0
Orioles  5             Yankees  3
Braves  5              Mets  1

  • Los Angeles clinched a playoff spot on Friday winning their 11th  NL West division title in 12 seasons.
  • The Houston Astros clinched their fourth straight American League West title with a 4-3 win over the Mariners yesterday


MLB Today
Cubs vs Phillies  6:05pm
Brewers  vs Pirates  6:40pm
Royals vs Nationals 6:45pm
Orioles vs Yankees 7:05pm ESPN
Mets vs Braves  7:20pm

NFL Thursday Night Football
Cowboys vs NY Giants  8:15pm Prime Vid


NCAA Football This week
Thursday – Army vs Temple  7:30pm ESPN
Friday –    Washington vs Rutgers  8pm FOX
Saturday – Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
                  Illinois @ Penn State  7:30pm NBC

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

TRAFFIC SNARLED IN LEWISBURG MONDAY

Traffic was detoured Monday afternoon around an accident on Route 15 and AJK Boulevard near the Sheetz in Lewisburg just after 2pm.  According to the Daily Item, one person was injured and transported to Geisinger in Danville after a three-vehicle accident involving a GMC Pickup truck, a rabbit transit van, and a tractor-trailer.  Police say the empty tractor trailer attempted to stop at a red light at AJK Boulevard but instead hit the truck which was turning left, causing a chain reaction accident into the rabbit transit van, which had no passengers on it at the time.  The driver of the GMC truck suffered minor injuries.

TWO ARRESTED IN WILLIMSPORT FOR ASSAULT

Two people in Williamsport were arrested for an assault on a man at his home September 6th.  According to North Central PA dot com, 45 year old Jeremy Brewer allegedly argued with the victim when he stopped by their home and when it turned into a physical fight, police say Justina Marie Solomon also assaulted the victim when he tried to fight back.  Brewer also allegedly pulled a knife on the victim before he left the scene with Solomon.  Both are facing charges for assault, Brewer is also charged with strangulation, terroristic threats, and possession of a weapon and was jailed in lieu of 25 thousand dollars bail.  Solomon’s bail was set at 5 thousand dollars monetary.

CARJACKING SUSPECT SOUGHT BY POLICE

Police are seeking information about a carjacking that happened Sunday at the 200 block of West Fourth Street.  According to the Sun Gazette, a victim called police just before 3pm Sunday after a short white man in his late 20s approached the man’s vehicle while he was sitting in  it and demanded he get out of the car with what looked to be a gun under his shirt.  Police found the vehicle still running a short time later in Loyalsock Township near St. David’s and Edercrest roads.  If you have information about the incident call 570-327-7560.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST DEADLINE WEDNESDAY

If you are a photographer living within 30 miles from Lewisburg, the deadline for the Lewisburg Photography Club’s judged photography exhibition is Wednesday.  According to the Daily Item, the special interest group of the Lewisburg Arts Council is inviting photographers of all ages to submit up to three photographs within the categories black and white, artistic/abstract, lifestyle and nature. A reception and awards ceremony is planned at the Gallery on N Water St. in Lewisburg on  October 4th.  Get details and an online entry form at Lewisburg arts council dot org.

SEWAGE CONTAMINATES SUSQUEHANNA

In the wake of the sewage line rupture Sunday morning in Snyder County near Selinsgrove, the PA Department of Environmental protection is asking the public to avoid direct contact with the impacted waterways and refrain  from using the river recreationally for fishing, swimming or boating.  Authorities say the Susquehanna River is affected more than 20 miles downstream of Selinsgrove to the Liverpool area in Perry County and that an emergency response team is working to stop the leak, and cleanup the waterway.    Residents of Shamokin Dam Borough, Monroe Township, Penn Township, and Selinsgrove Borough are being asked to limit the use of the sewage system until the repair is complete.  Public drinking water supplies are safe and may continue to be used. 

TWO MEN ARRESTED AT UNION COUNTY JAIL

A man from Lewisburg who was incarcerated in the Union County Jail this summer has been charged along with another inmate for working together to sharpen a toothbrush into a weapon.  According to the Daily Item, 28 year old Julio Gonzalez of Lewisburg and 25 year old Jose Morel-Cruz of the Bronx were each charged with four misdemeanors including possession of a weapon to facilitate escape. Warden Ernie Ritter told police the shank was found on August 20th near the jail recreation yard.  Gonzalez and Morel-Cruz have a preliminary hearing on the new charges on October 17th.

UNION COUNTY OPENS FEMA RECOVERY CENTER

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Union County is now set up to help residents who were affected in August by the flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.  The center at the Union County Resources Center on Hafer Road near Lewisburg, performs functions similar to the centers in Lycoming County in Hepburn Township, and in Tioga County.  FEMA representatives will assist residents there daily from 8am to 6pm so they can apply for funds to help cover costs for temporary housing, home repairs, rental assistance, and other disaster-related needs. 

UPMC HOLDING SUICIDE AWARENESS VIGIL

September isNational Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and UPMC will hold a candlelight vigil this week to remember those who have been affected by suicide.  According to UPMC, Community members and hospital employees will share a few words of commemoration and support on UPMC Williamsport’s front lawn at 700 High St. Williamsport at 6pm this Wednesday.  In case of rain the vigil will be held on Thursday, September 26th at the same time.  If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

SPORTS

NFL Monday Night Football
Commanders 38           Bengals 33
Bills 47                         Jaguars 10
NFL Thursday Night Football
Cowboys vs NY Giants  8:15pm Prime Vid


NCAA Football This week
Thursday – Army vs Temple  7:30pm ESPN
Friday –    Washington vs Rutgers  8pm FOX
Saturday – Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
                  Illinois @ Penn State  7:30pm NBCMLB
Red Sox  4          Blue Jays 1
Mariners  6         Astros  1
Giants  6              D’Backs  3
Phillies  6            Cubs  2
*  The Phillies won the NL East for the first time since 2011, clinching the division title with their victory over the Chicago Cubs last night.

MLB Today
Cubs vs Phillies  6:40pm
Brewers vs Pirates  6:40pm
Royals vs Nationals  6:45pm
Orioles  vs Yankees  7:05pm TBS
Mets  vs Braves  7:20

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

SEWAGE LINE RUPTURES NEAR SELINSGROVE SUNDAY

A local emergency has been announced after a 20-inch sewage line ruptured near the East Snyder County Sewage Treatment Facility on the south end of Selinsgrove in Snyder County Sunday afternoon.  According to the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, the rupture is causing raw sewage to spill into Penns Creek, lower Middle Creek, and is flowing into the Susquehanna River just above the Hoover Island boat launch area.  The Pennsylvania DEP and officials from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are on the scene evaluating next steps.  According to a press release from the Snyder County Emergency Management Authority, residents of Shamokin Dam Borough, Monroe Township, Penn Township, and Selinsgrove Borough are requested to reasonably limit water use until repairs can be made.  The break is located across Market Street from the Selinsgrove Speedway.

TWO PA STUDENTS DETAINED FOR THREATS LAST WEEK

North Schuylkill School District authorities say two students there were identified as responsible for making non-credible threats on social media last week and were removed from the school on Wednesday.  Police and school administrators report that two students, a male and female are a subject of the investigation and will be facing additional charges up to and including expulsion after they allegedly made the threats online Monday and Tuesday evening.  Administrators say they received up to 100 calls about the threats through their Safe2Say platform, a program that allows individuals to inform police of dangers anonymously.  The district attorney’s office has not yet decided whther to charge the middle school student suspects as adults or juveniles.

FLOATING DAM TO BE DEFLATED IN OCTOBER

Deflating of the Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam will take place in the second week of October this year.  According to the Daily Item, boating season at Shikellamy State Park ends with the traditional end-of-season process and all marina slip holders are required to remove their boats from the Shikellamy State Park marina by sunset on Monday, October 7th. The complete deflation process takes 2 weeks during which time, the park’s docks will be removed.  The dam is in  Upper Augusta Township, between Shamokin Dam and Sunbury.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS IN COMMONWEALTH STATE PARKS

The PA Game Commission has scheduled nine self-guided driving tours of state game lands starting in October.  According to North Central PA dot com, the tour Sunday, October 6th will focus on state Game Lands 12 in Bradford County south of Canton starting at 9am and will also provide a tour through Elk County at the same time.  There will also be tours October 13th and 20th.  These driving tours provide an inside look at habitat projects as well as hunting and trapping opportunities on public lands across the state.   All tours are free, held rain or shine, and are self-guided, open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.

ARREST FOR MAN WITH GROW OPERATION IN HOME

A man from Susquehanna Township was arrested for growing marijuana plants on his property while his child was staying at the home.  According to PA State Police, they received a tip from the child’s mother that 31 year old Andrew Day had a grow operation in the home that she said made the child feel ill and unsafe.  After executing a search warrant, troopers arrested Day and charged him with felony manufacture, delivery, or possession of drugs with intent to deliver and misdemeanors including endangering the welfare of children.  His bail was set at 50 thousand dollars.

WOMAN’S DEATH IN BOAT MISHAP DEEMED AN ACCIDENT

After a woman died when a boat capsized on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near Winfield last April, the operator of the boat is not being held responsible.  Police now say the incident was officially ruled accidental after an investigation.  According to the Daily Item, a Waterways Conservation Officer said that 38 year old Kyle Roy Jocken of Minersville was operating a boat during hazardous conditions, in a craft that had been modified, and that the three passengers on the boat overloaded it.  Police say when water came over the bow of the boat, the victim, Melissa Commings, went into the strong river current without a lifejacket and perished.  Jocken was charged with misdemeanor reckless operation of a watercraft.

DEAD INFANT CASE STILL OPEN IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

The homicide investigation of a deceased newborn found in Northumberland County in the 80s is still open and state police are asking for information either by calling the anonymous tip line, 1-800-4PATIPS or by going online to p3tips.com.  According to the Sun Gazette, Pennsylvania State police were alerted to a full-term newborn who had been asphyxiated, found in a shopping bag along rural highway Route 4005 at the time, by two Snydertown residents who were walking in the area.  Police continue to seek new information and leads in the case with DNA analysis.  A two thousand dollar cash reward is possible for information in the case.

LITTLE PINE CREEK ROAD TO OPEN THIS WEEK

After emergency flood repairs have been in place last week, Little Pine Creek Road is set to tentatively reopen this week.  According to PennDOT, the contractor continued pavement repairs, paving, debris removal, guide rail replacement, and shoulder backup last week as part of repairing the substructure of the three-span Carsontown Bridge.  The road has been closed between Carsontown Road south of the bridge and Big Buck Lodge Lane north of the bridge in Pine Township since flooding occurred in August.  Park officials say all facilities at Little Pine State Park are now open.

SPORTS

NFL
Giants 21              Browns 15
Eagles  15            Saints  12
Steelers  20           Chargers  10
Seahawks  24       Dolphins  3
Ravens  28           Cowboys  25
Chiefs  22             Falcons  17
NFL Monday Night Football
Jaguars vs Bills  7:30pm ESPN
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Pirates  2              Reds  0
Tigers 4                Orioles  3
Cubs  5                 Nationals  0
Yankees 7            A’s  4
Mets  2                 Phillies 1
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Mariners vs Astros  8:10pm
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NASCAR Playoffs Saturday Bass Pro Shops Night Race – Bristol, TN
* Team Hendrick’s Kyle Larson dominated the first elimination race of NASCAR’s 10-race playoff portion of the season Saturday night by leading all but 38 of the 500 laps at the track in Bristol, Tennessee
* Former NASCAR champions Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr., as well as Ty Gibbs and Harrison Burton, were eliminated from the 16-driver field.
*Daniel Suarez  finished four laps down in 31st, squeezed into the second round of the playoffs by 11 points over Ty Gibbs.

* Also advancing were Chase Elliott, who finished second, Christopher Bell, who finished fifth, regular-season champion Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, Austin Cindric and Alex Bowman.

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