BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 9, 2021

BRUSH FIRES LEAD TO OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP BURNING BAN

Firefighters in Piatt Township, amongst other locations throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania, have been battling multiple brush fires. Dry conditions, have prompted Old Lycoming Township to issue a burning ban Campfires, burner barrels, brush piles are on hold in the township. According to the Pa DCNR website The greatest danger of wildfires in Pennsylvania occurs during the spring months of March, April, and May. and 99 percent of all wildfires are caused by people.

PP&L FUNDS TO MECHATRONICS STUDENTS

Pennsylvania Power and Light, in giving back to the community, has provided $13,000 to the mechatronics students of the Pennsylvania College of Technology for the purchase of training gear. According to northcentralpa.com, the resources were utilized to mechanical and hydraulic components as well as a flammable liquid cabinet to fulfill safety requirements.

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS 

Pa Attorney General Shapiro’s office on Apr. 6 adopted an agreement that will cancel private student loans held by 1,300 Pennsylvania students. The agreement alleges that the student debts were the result of misrepresentations of schools’ educational quality, accreditation status, career services, and overall financial condition. Due to these allegations, collecting the debts violates Pennsylvania’s debt collection law.

US REP FRED KELLER MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS

Federal legislation, which may help UPMC Susquehanna, has been re-introduced by U.S. Rep. Fred Keller, who recently sat down with UPMC administrators to discuss health systems based in rural communities. To assist with vital Medicare issues, Keller’s Rural Help Act, attempts to bring parity to inpatient Medicare reimbursement payments.  According to northcentralpa.com, operational costs may be causing some rural hospitals to close. Sunbury has recently suffered such a loss and it is something that is felt close to home, and as Keller noted,  he was returning to his team to draft legislation to continue the fight.

BRUSH FIRES LEAD TO OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP BURNING BAN

At least three separate fires kept volunteer firefighters and state forestry crews busy throughout yesterday afternoon along the mountain range of Cement Hollow Rd in Piatt Township. Around 2pm, two small brush fires began a series of events, which eventually made its way up and over the mountain. In a related matter, due to the dry and windy conditions, Old Lycoming Township issued a burning ban late yesterday afternoon and will remain in effect until further notice.

MUNCY BOROUGH COUNCIL LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME

The Muncy Borough Council is looking for  a new borough hall to seat its operations. Their current location, a historic building, sits inside a floodplain and is not accessible to disabled residents. According to the SUN Gazette, the borough is open relocation through construction, expansion or renovation.  At present, an option could be the Muncy Area Volunteer Fire Company, which is available.  The price tag is the issue. The Muncy Borough Council will next meet May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Muncy Volunteer Fire Co. fire hall.

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER PLANS AND MEETING SCHEDULED

Students in the Loyalsock Township School District have been given the opportunity to continue their education for approx five weeks this summer for remediation summer school. In addition, the summer vacation months, the board approved the 2021 summer school breakfast and lunch program. The next meeting of the board,  6 p.m., April 21, in the auditorium to discuss the proposed changes to transportation and school start times in the fall. Around 130 people are permitted to attend in person. The meeting will also be held virtually.

PROBATION ON MOLESTATION ALLEGATIONS

A Mifflinburg man received a sentence of 60 months probation stemming from his April 2020 arrest on molestation allegations. Union County President Judge Michael Hudock ordered Brian K. Gemberling, 57, to maintain lifetime registration with the state’s Megan’s Law list.

FATAL STABBING

Rockview state police report a Spring Mills man died in an overnight stabbing incident in Haines Township, Centre County. According to therecord-online.com, the victim was identified as Robert William Farwell, 26. PSP responded at 4:30 a.m. yesterday to the 200 block of Mountain Avenue for an assist to an EMS call. Farwell had sustained a stab wound and EMS treated and transported Farwell to the Mount Nittany Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The police release said, “This investigation is a homicide in relation to a domestic incident. There is no immediate threat to the public.”

GLENN O HAWBAKER ALLEGATIONS

Attorney General Josh Shapiro reported Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., of State College, was charged with four counts of theft relating to violations of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the federal Davis-Bacon Act. According to northcentralpa.com. Hawbaker, one of the largest contractors to complete projects on behalf of the Commonwealth, received an estimated $1.7 billion in funding as of 2021. AG Shapiro reported, “This is the largest prevailing wage criminal case on record — under Pennsylvania prevailing wage law and across the United States under federal law.” Hawbaker is accused of stealing its workers retirement, health and welfare money adding up to tens of thousands of dollars.

MULTIPLE MISDEMEANORS  INVOLVING CHILDREN

A man in Union County was charged with misdemeanors for allegedly touching himself in front of two minor children. PSP Milton filed charges against  Steven A. Mowery Jr., 31, of West Buffalo Township, The incidents involved two children, with one as young as 11 years old. Mowery was charged with multiple misdemeanors. A preliminary hearing is set for May 18 with District Judge Jeffrey C. Mensch.

COVID-19 NUMBERS REPORTED FOR APRIL 8

The Pennsylvania Dept of Health released updated COVID-19 numbers and locally, Lycoming 41, Montour 3, Northumberland 29, Clinton 11, Union 18, Snyder 5 and Centre County has 56 new COVID-19 cases reported.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 8, 2021

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

A Lock Haven man will be spending up to upwards of 30 years in prison followed by an additional 10-year term of supervised release for producing child pornography. Michael Grenninger, 38, was sentenced on April 6 following incidents involving children as young as 8 years old.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 

Pennsylvania State Police in Selinsgrove responded to the Selinsgrove Center for a reported assault March 31 at approximately 5:12pm. According to northcentralpa.com Denise Lynn LaRoche, 26, Selinsgrove, called PSP and reported she had assaulted several staff members. LaRoche was charged with multiple felony counts of second-degree aggravated assault. According to court records, LaRoche was given $15,000 and $30,000 monetary bail for the incidents.  LaRoche was held at the Snyder County Prison.

ERAP FOR LYCOMING COUNTY RESIDENTS

Lycoming County renters who  need assistance with rent or utilities are now able to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which was established to provide financial assistance to pay rent, rental arrears, utilities, utility arrears, and other related housing expenses incurred due, directly or indirectly, to COVID-19. The Lycoming County Commissioners have authorized STEP, Inc. to administer the ERAP to all Lycoming County residents. Customers may apply online at www.stepcorp.org/LycoRent now.

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET

A tentative 2021-22 budget showing a .43 tax increase was set for discussion at the Loyalsock Township School Board meeting Wednesday evening. In addition, real estate taxes could increase from 14.67 mills to 15.10 mills if the proposed budget is approved. According to the SUN Gazette, with that millage increase, it could result in residents paying $43 more on each $100,000 property assessed value.

LYCOMING COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL

On Wednesday, Lycoming County Fair officials announced country artist RaeLynn is set to perform at the Lycoming County Music Festival at 6:30 p.m., July 16.  “Two-time ACM New Female Vocalist nominee RaeLynn is continuing to redefine country music with her gift for storytelling through songwriting,” Lycoming County Fair organizers reported in a news release. According to the SUN Gazette, tickets will go on sale starting at 9 a.m. April 12.To purchase please check out the facebook page Lycoming County Fair, or head straight to the website Lycomingfair.net.

SUNBURY CITY POLICE AND BODY CAMS

According to Sunbury Police Chief Brad Hare, before the end of April, city police will be using body cams. He also reported body cams and cameras in cars were purchased through a grant. According to a media outlet, Chief Hare is quoted as saying, “Not only does it hold the officers accountable, it holds the public accountable.”

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, RESISTING ARREST, DUI

Milton state troopers report 41-year-old Mellissa Yoder of West Milton was arrested for the incident occurred last Friday in Watsontown, where Yoder was seen hitting a vehicle and fleeing the scene, and then refusing to pull over for officers. Yoder was stopped and remained defiant, both physically and verbally combative to PSP, Milton and Watsontown Police.  According to a media outlet, Yoder faces several charges, including DUI, Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest and others. She’s now jailed at Union County Prison in lieu of $3000.00 bail.

UPDATED COVID-19 NUMBERS THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released updated COVID-19 numbers, locally: Lycoming 37, Tioaga 6, Clinton 10, Union 19 and Northumberland County reported 31 new COVID-19 cases.

Sports:

High School Baseball:

Mifflinburg over Central Mountain 11-7, St. John Newman defeats Muncy 6-3, Hollidaysburg over Williamsport 13-3, Southern Columbia over Hughesville 8-6, Lewisburg defeats Shamokin 17-1, Bucktail over Sugar Valley 15-5

Boys Tennis:

South Williamsport over Shikellamy 4-1, Williamsport shut out Jersey Shore 5-0, Galeton shut out NP Liberty 5-0

High School Softball:

Montgomery shut out South Williamsport 1-0

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 7, 2021

FELONY SEXUAL ASSAULT

He faces 20 counts of statutory sexual assault and attempted rape of a child, which lasted over a five-year-period in Union County. Timothy Troxell, 42, according to northcentralpa.com, allegedly assaulted the child at three different residences in Mifflinburg Borough as well as at a Best Western Inn in King of Prussia between Nov 2015 and Nov 2020. Troxell was arraigned at Mensch’s office and bail was set at $100,000 unsecured and $50,000 unsecured for Montgomery County. A preliminary hearing for both cases for Troxell is set for 3 p.m. May 11 at Mensch’s office.

WARRANT FOR FELONY THEFT CHARGES

Picked up by South Williamsport Police on a felony warrant, Allison Rae Sechrist, 24, is accused by Woodward Township Police of taking money from a relative’s bank account, without their knowledge, by stealing account information. According to northcentralpa.com, Sechrist was charged on March 26 with multiple felonies and arraigned on March 30 by Clinton County Magisterial District Judge John W. Maggs. She posted bail and her preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 27.

CURRENT COVID-19 LOCAL NUMBERS

The PA Dept. of Health reports COVID-19 numbers, locally Lycoming: 43,  Montour: 5, Northumberland: 10, Snyder: 10, Union: 22,Centre: 52, Clinton: 8 new COVID cases reported.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT UPMC WILLIAMSPORT FEATURING CONGRESSMAN FRED KELLER

It was called a roundtable discussion,yesterday at UPMC Williamsport, as Congressman Fred Keller sat down with leaders at UPMC and discussed  the a variety of current issues including COVID-19. According the Medical Director of Infectious Disease at UPMC, “There has been a lull in new cases, but over the last two weeks we’ve seen a small spike.” Also,  according to northcentralpa.com, behavioral changes, incl hand washing, social distancing and masks have reduced occurrences of flu, common cold and RSV cases.

UTILITY PAYMENTS APPROVED BY BOROUGH COUNCIL

It’s considered a second chance to avoid utility shutoffs from the Borough of Montoursville. According to SUN Gazette, a large amount of bills have been in arrears since COVID-19 began over a year ago. But now, the Montoursville Borough Council has voted, 3-2, to allow customers to pay their overdue water bills in three installments. It was noted that customers in arrears will not face late penalty fees on their past due bills.The next council meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, May 3.

INSTRUCTIONAL MODIFICATIONS FOR COVID-19 IN THE CLASSROOM

The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Education yesterday announced modifications to their instructional model recommendations for Pre-K to 12.   K-12 public schools in counties with a moderate level of community transmission of COVID-19 now consider returning students to full in-person instruction in addition to blended/hybrid learning model. Counties with a substantial level of community transmission should consider blended/hybrid learning in addition to remote learning for K-12 student. Currently 17 counties in the moderate level of transmission, and 45 counties were in the substantial level of community transmission:

Moderate –, Snyder, , Tioga, Union,

Substantial –Centre, Clinton, Columbia, , Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland

LHU JOBS IN QUESTION HAVE REPRIEVE

It appears Lock Haven University has achieved a significant victory. According to Shawn O’Dell, president of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the jobs that were critical to being lost to outsourcing have been saved. These jobs include custodians, groundskeeper, secretaries, etc.
According to northcentralpa.com, when it came down to it, the savings as a whole were not significant enough for LHU to outsource. As of right now, the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) is still risking the cut of 30% of faculty jobs that will see loss of 67 members at LHU.

 

Sports

 

High School Softball

Bucktail defeated Sugar Valley 16-1 , Montoursville shut out Hughesville 11-0, Muncy shut out Neuman 15-0, Coudersport over Galeton 19-12, Loyalsock over Bloomsburg 12-1,

High School Baseball

Jersey Shore over Danville 7-4, Wellsboro defeated Troy 25-3, Montgomery over Bucktail 19-3

Boys Tennis

Montoursville shut out Milton 5-0, Jersey Shore over Danville 4-1, Bloomsburg over Loyalsock 3-2, Central Mountain shut out Shikellamy 5-0, Central Columbia over Muncy 4-1, Williamsport shut out Mifflinburg 5-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 6, 2021

VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICE OUTAGE 

It was a long night for Verizon Wireless customers in multiple Northcentral Pennsylvania counties, as many reported outages beginning around 9:30 p.m. According to northcentralpa.com, cities impacted include Williamsport, Berwick, Lock Haven, Bloomsburg, Scranton, Mount Carmel, Kulpmont and Danville. Verizon customers reported inabilities to make phone calls with dropped or disconnected calls and slow speed problems

WARRANT FOR HER  ARREST 

A Lock Haven woman is accused of creating a disturbance on a school bus. Woodward Township Police have an active warrant for a Jolene Renee Fisher, 37, was charged on March 26 by Officer Miles Houseknecht with multiple charges. According to northcentralpa.com, on March 19, Fisher allegedly forcefully entered a school bus, shoved an individual and interfered with the custody of a child.. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Jolene Fisher is asked to contact the Woodward Township Police.

NEW DEMOCRATIC BLACK CAUCUS

The Lycoming County Democratic Committee created a Democratic Black Caucus, which, according to northcentralpa.com, supports an effort to recognize loyalty, dedication, and contributions of the Black community to the Democratic Party. The newly formed group is busy organizing events to raise political awareness, build membership while providing citizens a venue to discuss issues by working closely with the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. The Caucus’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. over ZOOM. For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

2021 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK AT THE BLOSSBURG MEMORIAL LIBRARY

The Blossburg Memorial Library will celebrate 2021’s National Library Week with the theme “Welcome to Your Library.” Stop in to say “hi” to staff as they welcome patrons back to the library and receive a free bookmark. According to northeastpa.com, visitors to the library may join a National Library Week raffle. Raffle entries apply to each visit without limits, and anyone is eligible. The Library is open Tuesdays from 12-6 p.m.; Wednesdays from 12-6 p.m.; Thursdays from 12-6 p.m.; and Fridays from 2-4 p.m.

FIRE ON LLOYD STREET IN WILLIAMSPORT

Flames quickly spread throughout the home, Unit 5, of 621 Lloyd Street around 9:30 am. Approximately a dozen residents, from other connected units, were able to get to safety.  According to the SUN Gazette, the cause of the fire remained under investigation, city fire Platoon Chief Sam Aungst said. However, two residents reported they were trying to carry a smoldering matteress, when it suddenly erupted in flames, before the two women could get it outside.The fire went to a second alarm, bringing additional city firefighters and volunteer firemen from Old Lycoming Township, South Williamsport and Montoursville to the scene. The local chapter of the American Red Cross was assisting the displaced families.  A total of six people were left homeless.

NEW MUSIC FACILITY FOR LYCOMING COLLEGE

It is a few steps from construction, the $5.5 million Lycoming College music facility is planned for the East Third Street Old City Redevelopment area.. Gary Knarr, City Zoning Administrator, noted no noticagle impediments to the construction plans, according to SUN Gazette. The music building represents the first significant capital investment in the music program in more than 75 years, college officials said. The college said the facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2022.

DUBOISTOWN WEBSITE

.During a recent borough council meeting, DuBoistown Borough Manager Ann Baker announced the borough’s website will launch April 24. Residents, however, can visit the DuBoistown PA Borough Facebook page in the meantime. Both sites are set to update residents and visitors with current and upcoming events , projects and informative messages.The DuBoistown Borough Council will next meet in-person May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the borough’s municipal building.

COVID-19 NUMBERS THE AREA

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, update COVID-19 numbers, locally, Lycoming  34; Clinton 9; Tioga 2 ; Sullivan 0 and Northumberland  9.

BIRDING

The Tiadaghton Audubon Society has announced that guided,  in-person bird walks at Hill Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Charleston Township,  may begin as soon as Saturday, April 17.  To get you ready, the Audubon Society is hosting the first in a series of 30-minute “Birding at Hills Creek Virtual Programs” on Friday, April 9 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and continue every other week. Register online to receive a Microsoft Teams link to the program. For best viewing, use a desktop computer or larger tablet.

UPTOWN MUSIC COLLECTIVE CONCERT

The Uptown Music Collective, superbly talented musicians between the ages of 12 and 18,  are returning to  the stage at the Community Arts Center with “Good Times Bad Times: The Music of Led Zepplin” on Friday, April 16 and Saturday April 17th. Tickets for the performance are $20 in advance and $25 on performance nights. Tickets for the Saturday night live stream are $15. Advance and streaming tickets are only available through the Community Arts Center (Box Office & Website). For details about the show visit uptownmusic.org .

Sports:

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Hughesville 10, Milton 5

Central Columbia 4,Loyalsock 0

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Loyalsock 11,Southern Columbia 1

BOYS TENNIS

Montoursville 5,Loyalsock 0

Selinsgrove 3,Central Mountain 2

College softball

Lycoming 5, Messiah 1

Messiah 12, Lycoming 6

 

 

 

Spotts Spring Spectacular 2023

IMAGES DISPLAYED ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE PRIZES THAT WILL BE AWARDED

THIS CONTEST ENDED ON JUNE 10, 2023.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER, BILL FLYNN OF MONTOURSVILLE. BILL WON A COMPLETE GE KITCHEN SET THAT INCLUDES A REFRIGERATOR, ELECTRIC STOVE, OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE AND DISHWASHER.  NOT ONLY THAT, A GE WASHER AND DRYER.  IT’S A PACKAGE VALUED AT OVER $7,000 FROM SPOTTS APPLIANCE IN HUGHESVILLE.

SPONSORS

CONTEST DETAILS:

IT’S THE SPOTTS APPLIANCE SPRING SPECTACULAR WITH 93.3 WBZD

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS.  LISTEN FOR OUR WEEKLY CUE, BE CALLER NUMBER 9 AT 570-327-9331 OR TOLL FREE AT 888-468-4933 AND YOU’LL BE REGISTERED TO WIN OUR GRAND PRIZE, A COMPLETE GE KITCHEN SET THAT INCLUDES A REFRIGERATOR, ELECTRIC STOVE, AN OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE AND A DISHWASHER,  PLUS A GE WASHER AND DRYER, A TOTAL PACKAGE VALUED AT OVER SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM SPOTTS APPLIANCE IN HUGHESVILLE! 

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!  YOU’LL ALSO BE REGISTERED TO WIN ONE OF OUR WEEKLY PACKAGES THAT INCLUDE PRIZES FROM ELITE FEET, WINNER CARPET ONE, PENNYCOFF LANDSCAPING, STOLTZFUS WOODCRAFT, J.L. WINTERS JEWELERS, AAA TRAVEL, KLINEY’S HOME FURNISHINGS, KEN BERGREN INC, C&S GRANITE AND MARBLE AND FORSBURG FURNANCE AND AIR CONDITONING.

YOU MAY REGISTER JUST ONCE PER WEEK ON AIR, WIN JUST ONE WEEKLY PRIZE PACKAGE PER HOUSEHOLD AND YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 21 TO PLAY.  WEEKLY WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED FRIDAY AFTERNOONS.

YOU CAN STOP INTO ANY OF OUR PARTICIPATING SPONSORS NOW AND REGISTER TO WIN!!!

GRAND PRIZE FROM SPOTTS APPLIANCE:

A GE KITCHEN APPLIANCE PACKAGE AND MORE, VALUED AT $7,342.62, WHICH INCLUDES:

“GE ENERGY STAR 25.7 CUBIC FT. STAINLESS STEEL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR”

“GE STAINLESS STEEL FREE STANDING 30″ ELECTRIC RANGE”

“GE STAINLESS STEEL OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE” 

“GE SLATE TOP DISHWASHER” 

“WHITE GE 4.6. CU. FT. CAPACITY WASHER”

“WHITE GE 7.2 CU. FT. CAPACITY ELECTRIC DRYER”

61 N. MAIN STREET IN HUGHESVILLE

ELITE FEET CUE TO CALL (WEEK 1)

WEEK One (April 7th Giveaway) Prize: An in store gift card to Elite Feet, 932 Plaza Drive in Montoursville, valued at $500. Elite Feet, your running connection with expert fitting. Run over to Elite Feet today, your feet will thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK ONE WINNER: KRISTEN FORTIN OF WILLIAMSPORT

932 PLAZA DRIVE IN MONTOURSVILLE

WINNER CARPET ONE CUE TO CALL (WEEK 2)

WEEK Two (April 14th Giveaway) Prize: A $500 gift certificate to Winner Carpet One, Lycoming Creek Road in Williamsport. Call Bill for service.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK TWO WINNER: SHIRLEY HOUSEKNECHT OF PICTURE ROCKS

1920 LYCOMING CREEK RD IN WILLIAMSPORT

PENNYCOFF LANDSCAPING CUE TO CALL (WEEK 3)

WEEK Three (April 21st Giveaway) Prize: A $500 gift certificate to Pennycoff Landscaping, 3728 Lycoming Creek Road, Cogan Station. Includes product and cost of delivery. Quality stone, mulch and topsoil with excavation and hauling.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK THREE WINNER: KATHY BILBAY OF MONTOURSVILLE

3728 LYCOMING CREEK RD IN WILLIAMSPORT

STOLTZFUS WOODCRAFT CUE TO CALL (WEEK 4)

WEEK Four (April 28th Giveaway) Prize: A handcrafted Amish made TV stand, valued at $600 from Stoltzfus Woodcraft, 820 Westminster Drive, Williamsport. The area’s largest display of handcrafted Amish furniture and country home decor.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK FOUR WINNER: ROD ANSPACH OF ALLENWOOD

820 WESTMINSTER DRIVE IN WILLIAMSPORT

J.L. WINTERS JEWELERS CUE TO CALL (WEEK 5)

WEEK Five (May 5th Giveaway) Prize: A sterling silver opal and turquoise bracelet valued at $500 from J.L. Winters Jewelers, your diamond superstore, 1.7 miles East of the Lycoming Mall.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK FIVE WINNER: NOREEN SMITH OF WILLIAMSPORT

1460 JOHN BRADY DRIVE IN MUNCY

AAA TRAVEL CUE TO CALL (WEEK 6)

WEEK Six (May 12th Giveaway) Prize: A tailgating package for four (4) to a Penn State home game valued at $1,000 from AAA Travel. Includes ticket and bus transportation. AAA Travel goes beyond just making airline reservations.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK SIX WINNER: DAWN GRESH OF MUNCY

11 6TH AVENUE IN SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT

KLINEY’S HOME FURNISHINGS CUE TO CALL (WEEK 7)

WEEK Seven (May 19th Giveaway) Prize: A gray Flex Steel recliner from Kliney’s Home Furnishings valued at $1,380. It’s just like coming home when you go to Kliney’s Home Furnishings.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK SEVEN WINNER: JEFF WEAVER OF SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT

2311 WOODWARD AVENUE IN LOCK HAVEN

KEN BERGREN INC. CUE TO CALL (WEEK 8)

WEEK Eight (May 26th Giveaway) Prize: A Cub Cadet LT42 Gas Mower valued at $2,399 from Ken Bergren Inc. 1360 Dix Street in Williamsport. Ken Bergren Outdoor Power Equipment. Sale and service dealer serving Central PA since 1953.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK EIGHT WINNER: GARY DANISON OF WILLIAMSPORT

1360 DIX STREET IN WILLIAMSPORT

C&S GRANITE AND MARBLE CUE TO CALL (WEEK 9)

WEEK Nine (June 2nd Giveaway) Prize: Granite countertop with installation valued at $3,500. Must be in stock granite. C&S Granite is the largest in stock inventory of stone paired with in house design and fabricated.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK NINE WINNER: THOMAS SMITH OF MUNCY

4884 LYCOMING MALL DRIVE IN MONTOURSVILLE

FORSBURG FURNACE CUE TO CALL (WEEK 10)

WEEK Ten (June 9th Giveaway) Prize: A 1 1/2 ton Mitsubishi Single Zone Ductless Heat Pump System valued at $5,000 from Forsburg Furnace and Air Conditioning, Williamsport. Forsburg Furnace is a full service family owned commercial and residential heating and air conditioning company.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK TEN WINNER: TRACY BLAKER OF MONTGOMERY

OFFICIAL RULES

WBZD 2023 SPOTT’S SPRING SPECTACULAR

ADDITIONAL CONTEST RULES OF THE WBZD SPOTTS 2023 SPRING SPECTACULAR!

All Backyard Broadcasting standard official contest rules apply unless otherwise noted below:

Beginning Monday, March 27th and Ending with the drawing of the Grand Prize Winner April 10th, 2023, WBZD will be starting the 2023 Spott’s Spring Spectacular promotion.  It is your chance to win the Grand Prize of a Household Appliance package or one of 10 other Weekly Prizes.

There are two separate ways to qualify to win the Grand Prize or one of the 10 Weekly prizes during the 2023 Spotts Spring Spectacular contest.

1.  There will be registration boxes at each of the participating sponsor locations (see complete list of locations below).  You can acquire the official entry blank at one of these locations.  You must then provide the information requested on the official entry blank and insert your completed entry blank into the official entry box that is located in or at the location.

2.  Listen to WBZD Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 6am and 5pm between April 3, 2023 and June 9, 2023.  WBZD will play a Cue To Call.  When you hear this Cue to call, call the WBZD phone numbers indicated (888-468-4933 or 570-327-9331).  If you are the designated number caller answered, you will be registered to win that week’s prize and will also be entered to win the Grand Prize at the end of the Contest

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

There are 10 weekly prizes.   To win one of the weekly prizes, you must register at the sponsor location of that week’s prize (as outlined above) or be one of that week’s designated on-air callers (as outlined above).   A random drawing of all eligible weekly entries will be conducted on each Friday after 2pm each week of the contest (all designated on air caller qualifiers will be added together with entries received at that week’s sponsor location for the random drawing that week).

The Grand Prize will be awarded by random drawing on June 10th, 2023 from all eligible entries.

You may only enter once per week on air as a designated caller and only one entry will be added to that week’s drawing for that week’s prize.  You MAY enter once each week as a designated on air caller for each week of the contest.   ALL listeners who qualify as a designated on air caller, will stay in the box for the Grand Prize drawing and will increase your odds of winning the grand prize if you are able to qualify as a designated on air qualifier in more than one week of the contest.

THE WEEKLY SPONSORS/PRIZES:

WEEK 1 – April 3rd – April 7th,2023 –  A in store gift card Valued at $500.00 from

Elite Feet, 932 Plaza Drive, Montoursville, PA,

WEEK 2 – April 10th – April 14th, 2023 – In store gift card valued at $500.00 from

Winner Carpet One, 1920 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, PA

WEEK 3 – April 17th, – April 21st, 2023 – In Store Gift Card valued at $500.00 (can only be used for product or toward a combination of product and delivery of that product) at

Pennycoff Landscaping, 3728 Lycoming Creek Road, Cogan Station, PA

WEEK 4 – April 24th, – April 28th, 2023 – A Handcrafted Amish Made TV Stand valued at $600.00 from Stoltzfus Woodcraft, 820 Westminster Drive, ,Williamsport, PA

WEEK 5 – May 1st, – May 5th, 2023 – A Sterling Silver, Opal and Turquoise Bracelet, valued at $500.00 from J.L. Winters Jewelers, 1460 John Brady Drive, Muncy, PA

WEEK 6 – May 8th, – May 12th, 2023 – Tailgating Package for 4 to a Penn State College Football Home game,, valued at $1000.00 (which includes transportation and Tickets) from AAA Travel,11 6th avenue, South Williamsport, PA (date for the game and trip being won or offered  has yet to be determined by AAA and is not the winners choice)

WEEK 7 – May 15th, – May 19th, 2023 – A specific, Gray, FlexSteel Recliner, Valued at $1,380.00 from Kliney’s Home Furnishings, 2311 Woodward Avenue, Lockhaven, PA

WEEK 8 – May 22nd, – May 26th, 2023 – A Cub Cadet LT42 gas riding tractor/mower, valued at $2,399.00 from Ken Bergren, 1360 Dix Street, Williamsport, PA

WEEK 9 – May 29th, – June 2nd, 2023 – Choice of Granite Counter Tops up to a $3,500.00 (Includes Installation, must choose from In stock items) from

C&S Granite, 4885 Lycoming Drive, Montoursville, PA

WEEK 10 – June 5th, – June 9th, 2023 –  A 1 and ½ Ton Mitsubishi Single Zone Ductless Heat Pump/a/c system and installation, valued at $5,000.00 from Forsburg Furnace and Air Conditioning, 1920 Mahaffey Lane, Williamsport, PA

GRAND PRIZE Package Includes:

GE Energy Star 25.7 Cubic Ft. French Door Refrigerator: $2,837

Fridge is Stainless Steel. Model #GFE26JMFS

GE Stainless Steel Free Standing Electric Range 30″ : $998

Model # JB645RKSS

GE Stainless Steel Over The Range Microwave 1.7 Cubic Ft.: $478

Model # JVM6172SKSS

GE Slate Top Control , Plastic Interior Dishwasher : $848

Model #GDT550PMRES

White GE 4.6 cu. Ft. Capacity Washer/Stainless Steel Drum: $848

Model# GTW500ASNWS

White GE 7.2 cu. Ft. Capacity Aluminized Alloy Drum Electric Dryer: $848

Model #GTD45EASJWS

Pricing on Each Item Includes Delivery & Installation

TOTAL GRAND PRIZE VALUE: $7,342

*Prizes may change or be deleted. Pick up and/or delivery of prize(s) are the responsibility of the winners unless otherwise noted. The winners are responsible for all local, state, federal taxes, titles, tags and registration fees that may be required. See #11 on official contest rules for additional information that will be needed from the winner. No purchase necessary. You must be at least 21 years of age with a government issued photo I.D.  Must be able to pass a background check if required and comply with all rules necessary to receive a prize of a firearm or prize will be forfeited. Must have proper identification and be able to pass security checks to redeem airline travel, prize will be forfeited if unable to redeem as noted.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS 4/5/2021

CLINTON COUNTY FUGITIVE FOUND

He was discovered, hiding out with a stockpile of weapons, inside a mountain cabin by the Kentucky State Police. According to northcentralpa.com, Clinton County fugitive Donald Lee Adams, Jr., who burglarized the Clinton County Infant Development building in 2013. Adams fled the state after the burglary. The investigation continues  into the owner of the cabin and the  collection of weapons which were located with Adams.

COVID-19 UPDATED NUMBERS 

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has provided updated COVID-19 numbers, locally, Clinton County, 7 , Centre County, 31, Lycoming County 15 , Northumberland County 13 , Union 8,  Snyder 3,  and  Montour County 2.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

In a report, prepared by Officer Derek Watkins, Sayre Borough Police responded to a call at the Hampton Inn in Athens Township for a female who was reportedly out of control. According to northcentralpa.com, Sally Jo Wildrick, 35, was charged with second-degree felony aggravated assault and multiple misdemeanors. Wildrick is being held on $75,000 monetary bail at the Bradford County Prison. According to court records, Wildrick is still in custody.

POLICE DEPARTMENT AT ODDS OVER ARREST

A dispute was created when a Milton Police Officer’s wife was arrested, accused of trespass, by the neighboring police department.  Jill E. Derr, 63, of Watsontown, charged by Watsontown Police with felony criminal trespass at 1:35 am on March 26, when the homeowner found Derr in their daughter’s room, “hovering over the juvenile’s bed.”  According to the report filed by Watsontown Police, the child was uninjured. Following the arrest of Derr, Watsontown Police Chief Rodney Witherite alleges he went to Milton Police Department, on an unrelated incident and was told, by Milton Police Chief Curt Zettlemoyer, he was not welcome in Milton. The following day, a joint statement from Chief Zettlemoyer and the Borough of Milton appeared in the Standard-Journal. According to the Standard-Journal, the statement denied said allegation, citing their willingness to respond to either borough. Derr is scheduled for a preliminary hearing by Magisterial District Judge Michael Patrick Toomey on April 27.

REAL ID

With six months left until the federal enforcement of REAL ID begins for commercial domestic air travel and other federal purposes, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding Pennsylvania residents who want a REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and photo ID cards to gather their needed documents as soon as possible to ensure they leave plenty of time to get their REAL ID before the federal enforcement date. To date PennDOT has issued approximately 1.1 million REAL ID products. REAL ID is a federal law that affects how states issue driver’s licenses and ID cards if they are going to be acceptable for federal purposes. According to therecord-online.com, there is no requirement that any resident obtain a REAL ID; PennDOT continues to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs. More information about REAL ID in Pennsylvania, including frequently asked questions and information on documents required for REAL ID, can be found at www.penndot.gov/REALID.

COVID RESTRICTION LOOSENED IN MULTIPLE STATE DEPARTMENTS

It started yesterday, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has resumed outdoor programming at state parks and expand occupancy limits within state park and forest buildings. The loosened restrictions include: an increase to the amount of participants in an area or project. The Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission (PHMC) will resume welcoming visitors to state-owned historic sites and museums beginning Friday, April 3. Although the restrictions have been loosened, certain restrictions and requirement still apply. According to northcentralpa.com, all visitors, volunteers, and staff must wear a face mask when entering and visiting sites and while near others on the grounds. Social distancing of at least six feet from anyone who is not a member of the same household is required. Capacity will be limited, and handwashing and sanitizing stations will be available for those entering or leaving sites.

CITY HIRING FIREFIGHTERS

The Williamsport Bureau of Fire reported, they are looking for dedicated individuals to join their team, saying the application process is open. According to northcentralpa.com, the Bureau’s application process is outlined on their facebook page. Requirements such as a written exam, physical agility test and oral interview are mentioned. The Williamsport Bureau of Fire offers benefits that included health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick time, pension benefits and others. Those interested can apply https://www.cityofwilliamsport.org. All applications are due by June 18.

MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND THE UPCOMING INTEGRATION

According to Charles Patterson, Mansfield’s president, university integration is meant to provide additional opportunities for Mansfield students to earn a degree or credential.  As reported by the SUN Gazette, opportunities for students should expand without the loss of each individual school’s characteristics. Mansfield is set to participate in proposed integration with Bloomsburg and Lock Haven Universities. Sustainability was behind the push by PASSHE to explore integrating some of the universities in the system.  According to the SUN Gazette, the plan calls for Lock Haven, Bloomsburg and Mansfield universities in the northeast and California, Clarion and Edinboro universities in the western part of the state to be integrated into two entities. Each would have a single leadership team, a single faculty and staff, a single program array and a single, combined budget, while each university would maintain its own identity. Once the integrations are completed, the Integrated University will hold the accreditation for the three campuses.

DRUG CHARGES

For his part in a heroin and carfentanil distribution conspiracy, a Philaedelphia native, who resided in Williamsport, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison. U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew W. Brann sentenced Markeese Askew, 28, one of three men involved in distribution of the drugs, which resulted in a rash of overdoses in summer 2017 in the city and Lycoming County. Brann’s sentence was 192 months and six years supervised release after his prison term. According to SUN Gazette,  Askew previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin and carfentanil, a horse tranqualizer used in cutting the drug for users, resulting in serious bodily injury. Two other men, Nathan Crowder Jr., 32, and Wayne S. Davidson, 27, each were sentenced to 17 1/2 years prison on the charge.

CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIALS VOTING FOR UPGRADES AND DECLARATION OF DISASTER, AMONGST OTHERS

Locally elected and appointed officials, participated in voting on important issues in their communities. According to SUN Gazette, Lycoming County commissioners voted 3-0 to approve funding requests from 11 agencies amounting to more than $1.5 million. Commissioners Scott Metzger, Rick Mirabito, and Tony Mussare voted yes.• Lycoming County commissioners voted 3-0 to extend the Declaration of Disaster Emergency for another 90 days. The Declaration allows the county to continue to be eligible for government funding related to COVID-19 issues. Commissioners Scott Metzger, Rick Mirabito, and Tony Mussare voted yes.• Williamsport City Council voted 5-0 to approve a contract with Larson Design Group to do design for renewal of Lose Park. Councilmen Jon Mackey and Vincent Pulizzi were absent.

Sports:

NCAAWomen

Stanford over Arizona 54-53

Cardinal wins 1st title in 29 years

High School Softball:

Williamsport over State College 7-5

High School Wrestling:

Keystone State Championship

Muncy’s Austin Johnson 1st place

Central Mountain’s Dalton Perry .. 117-pound title in junior high divison

Central Mountain’s Jacob Weaver … 147-pound championship

 

 

 

 

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 2, 2021

POLICE OFFICER SUSPENDED FOLLOWING TIK TOK VIDEO

A Mansfield Borough Police Officer was on duty when he embarked on an offensive rant, live,  on Tik Tok.  According to the Mansfield Borough Police Department’s Facebook page, on Wednesday,  “The Mansfield Borough Council is aware that a borough police officer posted offensive videos on a social media platform which were recorded and posted while he was on duty. The Borough Council is appalled and outraged by this conduct. The officer has been suspended and an investigation is proceeding. The views expressed in these videos do not reflect the values of the Borough government.” As the Mansfield Borough Council noted, the incident with Officer Brian Gossert is being investigated during his suspension from duty.

DRUG CHARGES

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of  Pennsylvania reports Markeese Askew, age 28, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 192 months’ imprisonment followed by a six-year term of supervised release by  U.S. District Court Judge Matthew W. Brann on drug trafficking charges. In total, Askew and the three co-conspirators were charged with delivering a mixture of  heroin and carfentanil that resulted in serious bodily injury to eight individuals.  Where in a three-day period in June 2017, there was a rash of drug overdoses in Williamsport in which UPMC Susquehanna in Williamsport and Wellsboro reported treating 51 such cases within a 48-hour period.

SHOTS FIRED PSP MONTOURSVILLE

PSP Montoursville yesterday  responded to a report of gunshots fired into an occupied structure at 329 Ross Rd. in Cogan House Twp. at approximately 11:20 a.m. As the troopers investigated and photographed the scene, they heard additional gunshots fired in their direction at 12:45 p.m., this according to a news release from PSP Montoursville. Troopers at the scene took cover and called for assistance from PSP Aviation, the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), and multiple local police departments. At approximately 4:40 p.m.  Nakoma Ross, 21, Trout Run, surrendered and was taken into custody, according to PSP Montoursville.  Ross was charged with multiple felonies including 4 felony counts of Assault of Law Enforcement Officer, and several misdemeanors. PSP reported the incident remains under investigation.

COVID-19 VACCINE EVENT SCHEDULED

River Valley Health & Dental is holding a second Covid-19 Vaccine Event Saturday, April 3 from 7:45 to 11:45 am, to provide second dose vaccines to 360 eligible patients and community members. The event will take place from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. According to northcentralpa.com, this event is due, in part,  to the Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program which was launched by HRSA and the CDC. The River Valley Health and Dental Center, located at 471 Hepburn St in Hepburn Plaza.

CITY PLANS FOR LOS PARK

A contract for about $31,655 with Larson Design Group for a design for Los Park,  has become a planned project with $395,000 of planned investment for improvements to the park, which sits on Memorial Avenue. According to the SUN Gazette, the monies for this project and subsequent improvements will be paid for through the city and the State Department of Conservation and National Resources grant worth $145,000 and last year’s Community Development Block Grant worth $250,000.  Projects include; improvement to the basketball court and  access from Memorial Avenue, while trees will be planted and seating will be put around a pavilion. Councilwoman Bonnie Katz reported, drawings of the improvements are expected to be provided soon to the public works committee.

COVID-19 NUMBERS FOR TODAY

The PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 reports updated numbers for today: Locally, Lycoming: 6, Potter: 3, Tioga: 12, Bradford: 24, Sullivan: 1, Columbia 11, Montour: 3, Northumerland: 14, Snyder: 3, Union: 5, Centre: 22 and Clinton: 15.

DRUG CHARGES AND DUI IN WEST CHILISQUAQUE TOWNSHIP

He was slumped over his steering wheel, a bag of heroin on his lap, when Pennsylvania State Police found him, shortly after 4 am on March 6 at  Housels Run Rad and Main Street in West Chillisquaque Township. According to northcentralpa.com, Dalton Smith, 29, of Montandon, was arrested for drug possession and driving under the influence. Charges were filed at the office of District Judge Michael Diehl in Milton.

ANIMAL CRUELTY

State Police, responding to a call for a deceased dog, find distressing living conditions for dogs and one animal, deceased, with a plastic bag around its head. Cody Collins, 28, Springfield Township, was charged with felony aggravated cruelty to animals and other misdemeanors. Collins was held on $45,000 monetary bail at the Brady County Prison.

GROUNDBREAKING OF NEW MILTON ATHLETIC COMPLEX AND WELLNESS CENTER

Milton athletics will see a big boost in the 2021-2022 Season. Yesterday, a crowd waited with anticipation as the Milton Area High School held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new athletic complex and wellness center. Included with the $14.2 million are significant upgrades to boost Milton’s student athletes and allow them to remain strong competitors with the larger school districts. According to a media outlet, district taxes are not expected to increase due to the project, which should be completed in time for the 2021-22 school year.

LAURELTON CENTER SALE

The former Laurelton Center in Hartley Township sold Tuesday in the Union County Courthouse at judicial sale for $1,005,000, according to the Daily Item. Laurelton Center, a 266-acre complex along Route 45 as well as a separate related parcel just shy of 6 acres was purchased by Jay Fulkroad, of McAlisterville, who operates a family construction firm. Laurelton Center was the final name of a state-owned mental health institution, which closed in 1998. Its creation as an all-female facility was authorized by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1913 and in January 1920, it received its first patient.  There has been no indication as to how the facility will be used.

 

Sports:

High school baseball:

Muncy  shut out  Millville 10-0

Boys tennis:

Mifflinburg tops Jersey Shore 3-2

Montoursville shut out Muncy 5-0

 

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 1, 2021

POSSIBLE SALE FOR LYCOMING BAKERY

A sale for the closed bakery, may happen sooner than later according to the SUN Gazette. This is good news for employees who last their jobs at Lycoming Bakery.  Matt Cowden, a local businessman who reportedly  owns the Buttery Biscuit in South Williamsport and Trifecta Bar and Grill in Montoursville.,  along with his partner, Larry Allson, are ready to purchase the closed business, which served Williamsport and beyond since 1928. Cowden, a previous owner of Lycoming Bakery, is looking forward to get the business going again. A reopening date has not been announced.

COVID-19 NUMBERS APRIL 1, 2021

The PA Dept. of Health announced COVID-19 numbers for today: Locally, Lycoming:46, Potter: 1, Tioga: 3, Bradford: 17, Sullivan: 2,  Columbia: 12, Montour: 2,  Northumberland: 25, Snyder: 6,  Union: 0, Centre: 90, and Clinton: 17

STRANGULATION CHARGES

She began seeing stars, as her vision diminished in the 700 block of 2nd Avenue, Williamsport around 5:49 pm, March 22, which caused the Williamsport Police to file felony strangulation charges against Douglas L. Paul Ham us 37, of Williamsport. According to northcentralpa.com,  Paul Ham us  was charged with one felony count of strangulation, one misdemeanor count of simple assault, and one summary count of harassment.

COVID-19 OPENS FOR ALL OVER 16 YOA

The Department of Health (DOH) announced starting April 19th all Pennsylvanians aged 16 and older will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the state’s special initiative. According to ​Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam Pennsylvania’s vaccine providers have dramatically stepped up the pace of vaccinations to an average of 83,000 per day, moving the keystone state higher and higher in the rankings with other states. Residents should continue to use the Department of Health’s Vaccine Provider Map to find a vaccine provider nearest them.

INTRUDER INTO A  HOME IN WATSONTOWN

An intruder was reported to be inside a residence at the 600 block of Ash Street at 135am on March 26. Watsontown Police responded, finding Jill E. Derr, 63 of Watsontown, entered and was located inside a residence without permission or knowledge of the owner, according to the Watsontown Police Facebook page.  According to northcentralpa.com, Derr was charged with one felony count of criminal trespass and arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Michael Toomey of Sunbury. Judge Toomey set Derr’s bail at $2,500 unsecured, with supervision conditions.

FREE EASTER MEAL IN WILLIAMSPORT

In alignment with what is at the heart of the American Rescue Workers’ mission, fighting and preventing hunger, the American Rescue Workers will host a to-go community Easter dinner that is free to the public on Monday, April 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 643 Elmira St., Williamsport. According to northcentralpa.com, this year’s Easter meal is drive-thru style for the safety of all workers and guests.Individuals who are interested in receiving a to-go Easter dinner can come to the American Rescue Workers donation dock on Elmira Street, and take as many meals as they need.

HIGH SPEED POLICE CHASE

He stole a pickup truck from a downtown Williamsport location and then led the area police officers on a lengthy high speed chase on Tuesday night.  The driver pulled off of East Village Drive in Nisbet and surrendered, according to northcentralpa.com. It was reported to be a 30 pursuit that covered more than 20 miles with at least two cruiser damaged, including one from the Pennsyvlania College of Technology.The driver was in custody and he was expected to be arraigned on numerous felony charges this morning, police said. His name will be made public at the arraignment.

TELEHEALTH AT UPMC

UPMC Susquehanna now offers 25 different specialties via telehealth. According to the SUN Gazette, patients responded to UPMC, telling them telehealth was convenient in many ways, including; not traveling, parking or waiting in waiting rooms. Overnight telehealth is another way UPMC has found to care for patients. UPMC reports, flexibility is the key to patient comfort and convenience.

MILTON CHILD ENDANGERMENT

In a Milton home with animal feces across the floor,  unsafe home conditions, including drug paraphernalia sitting out in the open, Milton Police Department reported finding Three young children . According to the Daily Item, Jessica Sue Aikey, 26, and Gage Owen Newton, 25 — the parents of a 2-year-old and 6-year-old — and Amber Paradis, 28, — the mother of a 2-year-old — are now facing felony child endangerment and other related charges by Milton Patrolman Todd Ulrich in the Milton office of District Judge Michael Diehl. Aikey, in lieu of $50,000 unsecured bail, and Newton, in lieu of $80,000 unsecured bail, both remain  Northumberland County inmates. Paradis is free on $25,000 unsecured bail. They are all scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 12:30 p.m. April 7 in front of Diehl.

 

 

 

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 31, 2021

ASSAULT CHARGES

A woman, against her will, was assaulted and restricted to her bedroom for hours. City police allege that Toyrel James Pinkney, 26,of Williamsport  is accused by Williamsport Bureau of Police Officer Ericka M. Heath of strangling a woman in the 700 block of West Edwin St. around 6:40 a.m. on March 21. According to northcentralpa.com,  Pinkney is charged with one felony, multiple misdemeanors and he posted $50,000 bail on March 24th.

LOCAL BUSINESS CLOSES ITS DOORS

Lycoming Bakery, a local staple for freshly baked good for restaurants, sub shops, colleges and more throughout central Pennsylvania since 1928, locked their doors and ceased all business operations. According to northcentralpa.com, the only reason came in the voicemail at the bakery.  A voice instructed callers that due to labor issues, advance closing notice was unavailable. Many businesses have been affected by the abrupt closing.

COVID-19 NUMBERS MARCH 31, 2021

According to the PA Dept. of Health,  today’s COVID-19  case totals are; Lycoming: 4, Tioga: 5, Bradford: 9, Sullivan: 2, Columbia: 13, Montour: 5, Northumberland: 19,  Snyder: 8, Union: 0, Center: 48,  and Clinton: 8,

TEDX IN WILLIAMSPORT

The 2021 TEDxWilliamsport is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2021 and the theme is “InterconnecTED.” According to northcentralpa.com, applications to be a speaker are now open and anyone interested should focus on finding an idea worth sharing  which incorporates “InterconnecTED.” Applications are open and will remain open until April 5th. Two rounds of virtual interviews will be conducted. TEDxWilliamsport is expected to be held on Saturday, October 16th.

COVID-19 COUNTY SUBSTANTIAL STATUS

A report was released, listing two counties in central Pennsylvania have fallen back into the substantial category for community spread of COVID-19. According to a media source, Northumberland and Montour counties are back in the ‘substantial’ category for the week ending March 26. Union and Snyder counties remain in the ‘moderate’ category. In all, there are 35 counties in the ‘substantial’ category, and 26 in the ‘moderate’ category.

PARK ASSESSMENTS IN WILLIAMSPORT

Williamsport City Council Accessibility Advisory Commission has assesses city parks and their suitability for usage by the disabled community.According to the SUN Gazette, the parks include: Brandon Park, Memorial/Elm Park, Newberry Park, Shaw Place Park, Young’s Woods Park, Veterans Memorial Park and Lose Park. The survey is to look at accessibility needs and what parks have that. Memorial Park, for example, had an inclusive and accessible playground installed last year.Items might be restrooms, accessibility ramps and whether the mulch is safe. A mission statement, in its draft form as constructed by the commission, states the goal of the accessibility advisory commission is to create a more inclusive Williamsport by ensuring that all residents have access to programs and properties.

CHARGES WAVED TO COURT

He chased another man with a hammer in the 700 block of West Forth Street, striking him eight times in the head. Lycoming County Prison inmate Kareem Anthony Hutt, 40, of 1192 Park Ave., waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday on all city police charges stemming from the Feb. 6 incident. Hull remains jailed without bail and will face further court action on attempted homicide, aggravated assault and related offenses.

UPMC HEALTHCARE OPTIONS

UPMC Susquehanna now offers 25 different specialties via telehealth. According to the SUN Gazette, patients responded to UPMC, telling them telehealth was convenient in many ways, including; not traveling, parking or waiting in waiting rooms. Overnight telehealth is another way UPMC has found to care for patients. UPMC reports, flexibility is the key to patient comfort and convenience.

CDC RESTRICTIONS IN VALLEY SCHOOLS

The Pennsylvania departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) yesterday announced updated recommendations for K-12 schools on handling COVID-19 restrictions in school buildings. According to therecord-online.com, Pennsylvania is aligning with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations that reflect the latest research,  for example, Pennsylvania students may now be at least 3 feet apart in classrooms, as opposed to 6 feet. In addition, in an effort to return Pennsylvania students to the classroom, Governor Wolf also announced that Pennsylvania is expected to receive nearly $5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds.

WILLIAMSPORT EXTENDS THE DECLARATION OF DISASTER 

The vote was to extend the Declaration of Disaster Emergency another 90 days, according to the Lycoming County commissioners. According to the SUN Gazette, the declaration allows the county to continue to remain eligible for government funding relating to COVID-19 issues. To this point, Lycoming County has received about $20 million in such funding, according to commissioners.

 

Sports:

High School Girls Softball:

Muncy 11  Sugar Valley 1

Boys Tennis:

Hughsville 22   Warrior Run  3

Muncy 5      Bloomsburg 0

Montoursville 3 Central Columbia 2

High School Baseball:

Hughesville 11  North Penn Mansfield 0 (6 innings)

College Softball:

Lock Haven 10  Millersville5

Lock Have 10  Millersville 2

Mansfield 5   Shepherd 2

Mansfield 1  Shepherd 0

Track and Field:

Jersey Shore swept Central Mountain in boys (107-43) and girls (78-71) track and field yesterday afternoon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 30, 2021

PROSTITUTION CHARGES

A Williamsport man encouraged his fiancee to engage in prostitution in a parking lot in Loyalsock Township, according to State Police in Montoursville. On March 22, Thomas John Drevenak, 48, was charged with one felony count of promoting prostitution and multiple misdemeanors According to northcentralpa.com, Drevenak arranged for his fiancee to engage in sexual acts for money in the Econo Lodge parking lot, 2019 East 3rd St.  Drevenak was confined to the Lycoming County Prison on March 22, unable to post $35,000 monetary bail set by Magisterial District Judge Gary A. Whiteman.

NEW PA LAW PROPOSED

A bill is moving through the Pennsylvania legislature that would criminalize spitting on a police officer. Under the measure introduced by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R., Blair), a person who knowingly has a communicable disease and spits or throws feces, urine, or other bodily fluids on law enforcement could face up to seven years in prison. Currently, spitting on any person can be charged as a summary offense or misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, and Schmitt said his bill offers added protection for police.

COVID-19 FOR MARCH 30, 2021

New The PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Dashboard reports for March 29: Locally,  Lycoming: 13, Tioga: 3, Sullivan: 1, Montour: 6, Northumberland: 14, Snyder:1, Union: 4, Centre: 26, Clinton:3

Pennsylvanians can visit with family and friends in nursing homes again. According to a media outlet, Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, during a news conference yesterday,  announced revised nursing home visitation guidance. Beam says it allows for ‘responsible indoor visitation at all times for all residents, regardless of vaccination status of the resident or visitor, unless certain scenarios arise that would limit visitations.  The county positivity rate,  residents with confirmed COVID infection and residents in quarantine are examples of restrictions.

EXPLOSIVE DEVICE FOUND

A facebook post from the Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police Department warned residents to avoid the 300 block of Washington Avenue in Jersey Shore Borough. According to SUN Gazette , yesterday around  3:20 p.m. officers from the Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police were dispatched to a possible explosive device. Officers identified the device as an older grenade and contacted a bomb technician. The device was NOT a live explosive and will be disposed of properly.

OLYMPIC HOPEFUL

Former Lock Haven University wrestling standout Chance Marsteller  has qualified for the United States Wrestling Team Olympic Trials, to be held April 2-3, 2021. According to therecord-online.com, it was this past weekend at the US wrestling’s last chance qualifier in Fort Worth, Texas, Marsteller dominated the 74-kg field and finished a perfect 5-0.  Marsteller, a two-time All-American for LHU, at the trials will become eligible to represent the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, August 1-7, 2021.

THEFT 

An Athens man is charged with breaking into two warehouses at 102 Elmira Street in Athens and leaving with approximately $4700 is property. According to northcentralpa.com, Adam J. Pettit, 41, is charged with multiple felonies, was released on $50,000 monetary bail will face Judge Evan Williams III Monday morning for a formal arraignment in Bradford County.

NEW BUSINESS FACILITY

Eureka Resources, LLC,  is an environmental services company which operates  water treatment facilities in the Marcellus Shale region. Recently, the company has announced the beginning of construction for phase II of its co-products warehousing and distribution facility in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County, Pa. According to the company, “This high-tech job creation project will allow Eureka Resources to continue to return fresh water to the hydrological cycle, from the hydraulic fracturing process.” Northcentralpa.com reported the Bradford County facility groundbreaking is being planned for late April or early May.

WEATHER ADVISORY

After near-summerlike warmth in much of the Northeast just days ago, it may seem like a cruel April Fools’ Day prank as a wintry blast is set to push into the region. According to northcentralpa.com, the well below-normal temperatures, biting winds and even the potential for some accumulating snow will mark the start of the new month.

 

 

 

 

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