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.

 

 

 

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 29, 2021

LANCERS WIN CHAMPIONSHIP

Loyalsock, the first public school to win the AAA crown in 10 years, with a young basketball program that started in 1963. Four players scored in double figures, Loyalsock lancers defeated Brookville, 75-53, and captured the lancers first state championship.

ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

An attempted murder charge was dismissed in Lycoming County Court when a Harrisburg man was sentenced for attempted aggravated assault instead. According to northcentralpa.com Ejuan J. Cosby, 23, was sentenced on March 18 by Lycoming County Judge Marc F. Lovecchio to a minimum of six years and a maximum of 12 years in state prison for his involvement in the 2019 Williamsport shooting occurred during the early morning hours of Feb. 9, at the Mini Mart, 1037 High Street.

CHILD ABUSE

An Avis man charged with strangling and assaulting a three-month-old child on Feb. 10 in Avis borough, recently posted $250,000 monetary bail. According to northcentralpa.com, Aaron George Jeffery Confer, 22, is charged with multiple felonies by Pine Creek Township Police. confer waived his preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Keith G. Kibler on Tuesday, March 23 and He is scheduled for a formal arraignment in the Clinton County Court of Common Pleas on April 26.

FELONY DRUG ARREST

A Williamsport man sold heroin to an undercover detective and it bought him a minimum of nine months in county jail. Ralph  claude green, 27, was sentenced to a minimum of 9 months and a maximum of 24 month for one felony count of delivery of a controlled substance. The sentence, handed down by Lycoming County President Judge Nancy L Butts on March 12.

TERRORISTIC THREATS

Racial slurs, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct, all directed at a Hispanic clerk and another customer, were reported by Milton police at the Sunoco A-Plus in Milton. Omar A. Sellars, 42, of Milton, is now facing multiple misdemeanors. Charges filed by Milton patrolman Daniel Zettelmoyer II include three misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats which were filed in the Milton office of District Judge Michael Diehl.

 

 

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 27, 2021

SEXUAL ASSAULT

She Is accused of sexually assaulting a person less than 16 years old in Lycoming County. Mackenzie Blaze Dugan, of Lock Haven, has been charged on Wednesday with a felony and multiple misdemeanors  by Trooper Jamesan Keeler of Montoursville PSP for sexually abusing a minor on or about July 1, 2019, in Woodward Township, Lycoming County.

MENTORED YOUTH TROUT FISHING DAY

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that a single, statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day will happen today and it started at 8am.  According to sun gazette, to  participate in any Mentored Youth Fishing Day, anglers ages 15 and under must obtain either a Voluntary Youth Fishing License ($2.97) or a free Mentored Youth Permit from the PFBC and be accompanied by a licensed adult angler. Permits and licenses are available using the FishBoatPA mobile app, online at www.fishandboat.com, and in-person at nearly 700 license issuing agents.

DRUG CHARGES

A Williamsport man sold heroin to an undercover detective and it bought him a minimum of nine months in county jail. Ralph  Claude Green, 27, was sentenced to a minimum of 9 months and a maximum of 24 month for one felony count of delivery of a controlled substance. The sentence, handed down by Lycoming County President Judge Nancy L. Butts on March 12.

 

Racial slurs, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct, all directed at a Hispanic clerk and another customer were reported by Milton police  at the Sunoco A-Plus in Milton. Omar A. Sellars, 42, of Milton, is now facing multiple misdemeanors. Charges filed by Milton Patrolman Daniel Zettelmoyer II include three misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats which were filed in the Milton office of District Judge Michael Diehl.

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 25, 2021

Two Loyalsock Township adults were displaced after a fire damaged their residence.  According to the Sun Gazette, the two alarm fire was called in by a neighbor who saw the smoke coming from the home in the 100 block of Willow Brook Road.  According to state police, one firefighter sustained minor injuries responding to the blaze that was under control in about a half an hour thanks  several communities responding to the incident.

There are traffic concerns that are being discussed amidst the approval of the Loyalsock Township land development plan for  the future Popeye’s restaurant on the Golden Strip.  According to the Sun Gazette,  the township planning commission has requested that the state Department of Transportation create delineation marks on East Third Street to prevent traffic from turning left from the street onto Russell Avenue- where the vehicles will eventually enter the restaurant.  The stacking traffic has been a concern on East Third Street for several years after other stores create traffic backups from drive thru customers, A Popeye’s engineer said 12 vehicles are able to be lined up from the ordering board to East Third Street, and can serve 100 vehicles per hour.

There will be a telephone town hall meeting with US Representative Fred Keller of Kreamer next Tuesday at 5pm.  According to the Sun Gazette, Keller, who represents the 12th Congressional district will discuss legislative issues and give an update on the pandemic recovery efforts, the economy and reopening of the schools.  Those who want to participate or  call in to ask questions of Representative Keller can get the details on  the number to call at keller.house.gov.

It will be 150 years for the fair this year!  The Lycoming County Fair association announced the dates for the 2021 event with details about the entertainment lineup to be provided in the coming weeks.  Lycoming County Fair Association President Rocky Reed says the opening day for the fair will be July 14th and run through the 24th.  This is the second reopening of the fair that has only closed during World War II and for the virus in 2020.

The Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation project will resume this spring and motorists could soon be using the roadway that will connect state Route 147 south of Montandon to Route 15 south of Winfield with four-lane limited access highway.  According to the Sun Gazette,  PennDOT says Southbound traffic on Route 15 will shift to single lane beginning March 29, which will enable crews to construct overhead signs. The one-lane traffic will last around two months.  Eventually the project, which includes a 4,500-foot-long bridge over the west branch of the Susquehanna River, will separate local traffic from highway congestion in Selinsgrove by the Susquehanna Mall.

Lycoming County has 36 new cases of the coronavirus as of yesterday,  Northumberland County has 19, Snyder County has 14 more cases.  The state Department of Health reported 4,967 additional positive cases of COVID-19, with 48 new deaths.  The concern for state officials is that the recent uptick in cases could indicate a spike in the virus, but vaccinations locally have risen with more availability of the one and two dose shots.  South Williamsport School district returns to the classroom today after a rise in COVID cases there last week.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. According to a press release from the SBA, Starting April 6, the SBA will raise  the loan limit from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.  Recently the agency announced it would extend deferment periods for all disaster loans, including COVID-19 EIDLs, until 2022 to offer more time for businesses to recover.

State-owned historic sites and connected to the Pennsylvania’s Historical and Museum Commission announced yesterday that they  will reopen to the public on Friday, April 30. Some sites may have reduced hours or limited capacity inside their facilities.  Some areas that will reopen include the Joseph Priestly House in Northumberland, the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg and Harrisburg sites like the PA State Archives and the State museum. Face masks and social distancing  will be required, and there will not be any rentals or events allowed at these sites at this time.

The Senate confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine in a 52-48 vote to be assistant secretary of health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her confirmation makes her the first openly transgender individual to be approved by the Senate as well as the highest-ranking transgender federal official.  Levine was previously the secretary of health for Pennsylvania, where she led the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and worked on programs battling the opioid crisis, HIV and Hepatitis C as well as addressing LGBTQ health equity.

SPORTS
HS Boys Basketball

Loyalsock Lancers (24-1), take on Brookville, this Saturday afternoon, @ 2:30, at the Giant Center in Hershey  for the state championship. 

NBA
Pacers beat the Pistons 116 to 111, Bucks beat the Celtics 121 to 119, Raptors beat the Nuggets 135 to 111, Magic beat Suns 112 to 111, Cavaliers beat the Bulls 103 to 94, Hornets over the Rockets 122 to 97, Mavericks beat the Timberwolves 128 to 108, Grizzlies beat Thunder 116 to 107, Clippers beat the Spurs 134 to 101, Jazz stomped the Nets 118 to 88, Kings over the Hawks 110 to 108
NHL
Penguins beat the Sabres 5 to 2, Senators beat the Flames 3 to 1, Wild beat Ducks 3 to 2, Jets beat the Canucks 5 to 1, Sharks over the Kings 4-2, Oilers and Canadians were postponed due to Covid

NCAA March Madness coming up on Saturday
Midwest Region – (12) Oregon State meets (8) Loyola Chicago at 2:40 PM, and (11) Syracuse faces (2) Houston at 5:15pm,  In the South Region,  (5) Villanova faces (number 1) Baylor at 7:25p, (15) Oral Roberts faces (3)Arkansas at 9:55pm in the Second round of the Sweet 16.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 24, 2021

POLICE INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF A WEEKEND SHOOTING
Williamsport Police are still investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in the city.  According to the Sun Gazette, Williamsport police said the incident may have occurred after a fight started near the 2500 block of West Fourth Street around 7:30pm.  Officers say there is no threat to the public at this time and no one was injured, but has asked that anyone with information contact Williamsport Police Agent Jeremy Brown.

MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL ON REMOTE LEARNING THROUGH MONDAY
Five positive COVID cases in the Miffinburg Area High School has forced the district to close the high school and switch to remote learning through this Monday.  According to an email from Superintendent Dan Lichtel, they will close the High School building to clean and sanitize the facility.  He said the people who were potentially exposed to the virus have been notified to self-quarantine.  Extracurricular activities at Mifflinburg are outdoors only at this time and plans for the Spring Musical  have been postponed until April.

CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST COGAN STATION MAN
All charges against a Cogan Station man who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make a purchase have been withdrawn after the victim did not appear in court.  According to the Sun Gazette, 44 year old Craig Eck had been accused of theft and access device fraud from December 19th  when they said he used a credit card belonging to Earthworks at a Best Buy store.  District Judge William Solomon withdrew the charges at this week’s preliminary  hearing.

GRANT GIVEN TO PENN COLLEGE FOR FLAG
The Williamsport-Lycoming Flags Across America Designated Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania has awarded a $2,600 grant to Penn College of Technology toward maintenance of the 1,800-square-foot American flag near the main campus entrance. The annual award is used for perpetual care of the flag – including as-needed maintenance, replacement and retirement of the flag and flagpole, as well as any landscaping and other beautification of the immediate area. According to a Penn College press release, each 30-by-60-foot flag lasts three to six months, depending on weather conditions and normal wear-and-tear. As the flags become ripped or tattered they are refurbished.

FUGITIVE TASK FORCE CAPTURES MAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULT
A New Jersey man has been taken into custody by the US Marshalls Fugitive Task Force yesterday after police say he assaulted a man with a hammer outside a Williamsport Bar in February.  According to North Central PA dot com, 40 year old Kareem A. Hutt, of Clementon, New Jersey was transported back to Lycoming County from Philadelphia this week to face charges that he attempted to kill a man outside of the Shamrock Grill on West Fourth Street .  Police say the attack was captured on surveillance footage February 2nd at about 7pm before Hutt fled the area.  The victim was hospitalized and treated for a fractured skull and brain bleed.  During Hutt’s preliminary hearing, bail was denied and he is being held in the Lycoming County Prison.

LOCAL COVID UPDATE
There are 35 new cases of the coronavirus in Lycoming County as of yesterday, Northumberland county reports 30, Union County has 23, Snyder has 10. The state Department of Health reported 3,515 additional positive cases of COVID-19, there were 39 new deaths.  The state of Pennsylvania is inching closer to a million coronavirus cases. As of midday yesterday the total cases in the state was 991,950.

BODY CAMS COMING TO POLICE IN SUNBURY
Police in Sunbury will begin using body cameras next month.  According to the Daily Item, Sunbury Police Chief Brad Hare announced to City Council about the new body cams and upgraded technology Monday night. Last July, supervisors in Mahoning Township in Montour County approved the purchase of body cameras for its officers.  Existing dashboard cameras in police cruisers will be paid for with a $50,000 grant obtained from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.  Hare said the body cameras are on constant record and download automatically when officers return to the station.  .

LITTER CAMPAIGN BEGINS IN PA
Governor Tom Wolf encouraged residents yesterday to help reduce litter by joining the statewide “Pick Up Pennsylvania” campaign of community cleanups running through May 31. The governor also invites everyone to learn about litter’s negative impacts in a free online discussion, “Don’t Trash Pennsylvania,” this Friday from noon to 12:45 PM, on the DEP Facebook page.  Speakers from DEP, PennDOT, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will discuss Pennsylvania’s litter challenge and answer questions.

SPORTS
HS Boys Basketball
PIAA Triple A Semifinal

Loyalsock 83
Math, Civics & Science 70

The Lancers, who are 24-1, take on Brookville, this Saturday afternoon, at 230, at Hershey in the Giant Center for the state championship. 

NBA
76ers beat the Warriors 108 to 98, Nuggets over Magic 110 to 99, Knicks beat the  Wizards 131 to 113, the Pelicans beat the Lakers 128 to 111, Suns beat  Heat 110 to 100, and the Nets beat the Trailblazers 116 to 112

NHL
Devils beat the Flyers 4-3, Blackhawks beat the Panthers 3-2, Predators beat the Red Wings 2-nothing, Lightning beat Stars 2-1, Coyotes over Avalanche 5-4, and Islanders and Bruins were postponed

NCAA March Madness coming up on Saturday
Midwest Region – (12) Oregon State meets (8) Loyola Chicago at 2:40 PM, and (11) Syracuse faces (2) Houston at 5:15pm,  In the South Region,  (5) Villanova faces (number 1) Baylor at 7:25p, (15) Oral Roberts faces (3)Arkansas at 9:55pm in the Second round of the Sweet 16.

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