BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 2, 2020
PHILLY JUDGE RULES ON PANDEMIC APPEAL
On Thursday, Pennsylvania was given the green light by a federal appeals court to restore pandemic restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings. This comes just after a judge recently threw out state wide limits on crowd size and other measures meant to limit the spread of COVID-19, according to the Associated Press. Governor Tom Wolf’s order will be restored to enforce size limits on gatherings by the 3rd US District Court of Appeals while it appeals the lower court order. A Philadelphia based appeals court was asked to intervene after the Pittsburgh district judge refused to stay his own order and invalidated key parts of Wolf’s early pandemic response.
JAIL WORKER CHARGED WITH PERJURY
The Northumberland County District attorney is filing felony charges of perjury against a former county jail worker after she was arrested yesterday. According to media outlets 48-year-old Holly Olvany of Sunbury had faced charges earlier this year of having drugs at the prison but 5 of the 6 criminal charges were dropped. Now the DA found that Olvany made two false statements under oath. She was arraigned and released with bail set at 50 thousand dollars .
NEW CRAFT STORE IN TOWN
Representatives from Hobby Lobby have confirmed a new location with a signed lease in the former Kmart building on the Golden Strip in Loyalsock Township. According to the Sun-Gazette ,Loyalsock Township officials said that Hobby Lobby will fill a void left with the shutdown of other similar stores in the area. The craft supply retailer has more than 900 stores in 47 states and an employee base exceeding 43,000. They announced in September a starting full time wage of $17 dollars per hour. Hobby Lobby is scheduled to open in May, 2021
FREE FLU SHOTS IN DANVILLE
There will be a free flu shot clinic at Geisinger Hughes Center in Danville this weekend. According to the hospital system, the shots are available at no cost to the public and the visit does not require pre-registering. Geisinger’s health and wellness, primary care, and pediatric teams are providing the preventative wellness program at the facility at 9 Stearns Lane Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Another step in officially transferring administrative oversight of the Community Arts Center to Pennsylvania College of Technology has occurred after the Penn College Board of Directors approved plans to merge at their meeting Thursday. For final approval, the next step is to get approval for the consolidation proposal from state Attorney General’s office and Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas. Lycoming College also benefits from use of the 2,100 seat facility for its own curricular and co-curricular programs. The merger with Penn College is expected to be completed in 2021.
A Williamsport man has been arrested after he took part in a home invasion last Friday night at 2113 West Third Street in which he and an unidentified suspect threatened a family with a firearm. According to the Sun Gazette, police say 22 year old Nicholas Heisley and another man who remains at large, kicked in the door to Gary Lohman’s home after 11:45pm , knocking down an 8 year old before pulling a gun causing Lohman’s wife and their children to flee the home. Police say Heisley assaulted Lohman when he was confronted and then fought in the front yard before the two men fled. Police detained and tool Heisley into custody a
The investigation into nine military ballots that were discarded in Willkes-Barre was a mistake and not intentional fraud. According to an online news conference, the state’s top election officials said there is training going on in the Luzerne County election offices on how to handle overseas ballots Some arrive in unmarked envelopes and an official must follow the procedure to secure the ballots while they are awaiting canvassing. The unidentified worker who was involved in the unintentional mix-up reportedly did not consult others in the office when the ballots were thrown out and was fired.
Mahoning Street in Milton, Northumberland County will be closed for a railroad crossing replacement next week. Route 642 Street will be closed between Shakespeare Avenue Arch Street in Milton while Norfolk Southern Railroad replaces the railroad crossing. A detour using Arch Street, Route 254 and Route 147 will be in place. Crews will be removing the existing crossing and replacing it with a new rail seal and asphalt crossing
SPORTS
NFL
Broncos over the Jets 37-28 – Upcoming Monday night football Falcons in Wisconsin to play the Packers with an 815 kick off
The NFL has rescheduled the Tennessee Titans’ game against Pittsburgh til later in the season after two more positive coronavirus cases came out Thursday among the Titans. The game, originally set for Sunday in Nashville, is the first NFL contest postponed due to the pandemic. Thursday’s additional positive test announcements, raise the total to five players and six staff personnel testing positive.
NBA
Heat play the Lakers tonight at 9 PM in Game 2 of the NBA finals – LA up one
MLB
National League Wildcard Series Game 2’s – Braves over the Reds 5-nothing Padres beat the Cardinals 11-9, Dodgers over the Brewers 3-nothing and Cubs, Game 2 of the Marlins and Cubs were postponed, Miami leads that series 1-nothing American League Wildcard Series – A’s over the White Sox 6-4
HS Thursday night football
Bloomsburg over Warrior Run 40 to nothing, Southern Columbia beat Loyalsock 50 to 20 – Southern Columbia‘s 84th straight regular season win
Backyard broadcasting high school football game of the week – Montoursville Danville at Montoursville pregame coverage (on WILQ’s HD3) at 6:30 PM with kick off at seven.
HS Girls Tennis
Selinsgrove over Hughesville 3- 2, South Williamsport over St John Neumann 7-Oh, Montoursville beat Lewisburg 4-1, Central Columbia over Loyalsock 3-2
HS Girls Soccer – Northumberland Christian beat Sullivan County 7-1, Midwest over Williamsport 3-nothing, Wellsboro beat Williamson 14 -nothing
HS Boys Soccer
Sullivan County over Benton 2-nothing, Milton over Bloomsburg 4-nothing, South Williamsport beat Muncie 81
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 1, 2020
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST PA FRATERNITY CHAPTER
A lawsuit has been filed against Bucknell University and a fraternity after a student suffered a brutal hazing incident earlier in September. According to North Central PA dot com, 20 year old John Jean said members of the local chapter of Kappa Delta Rho, also the subject of civil complaints over years past from hazing incidents at Bucknell and Penn State , forced him to drink alcohol until he was dangerously inebriated and then was allegedly assaulted along with 6 other pledges from the fraternity. Jean says he suffers from multiple issues stemming from an assault there. Jean is seeking damages from the university and KDR members for several counts of hazing, negligence, false imprisonment, and assault and battery. Jean is finishing the semester remotely.
GOVERNOR WOLF CONDEMNS REPUBLICAN ELECTION PUSHBACK
Governor Tom Wolf yesterday released a statement condemning House Resolution 1032 saying it undermines the authority of county-level elections officials and the Department of State to administer safe, secure and non-partisan elections. He said in a statement, that the state legislature came together last year on a bipartisan basis to pass landmark legislation to modernize Pennsylvania’s election system. He says republicans are bowing to political pressure to undermine the mail voting that has proven to be a tremendous benefit to Pennsylvanians during the coronavirus pandemic.
DROUGHT WATCH GROWS WITH LOCAL COUNTIES
Northumberland, Snyder, Union and Montour Counties were added to the Drought Watch list in Pennsylvania – along with 13 other counties for a total of 29 across the state, according to a press release by the DEP. Residents are asked to reduce their individual water use to three to six gallons of water per day – a 5-10% decrease for the average homeowner. Tthree counties are on a drought warning, including Clinton, McKean and Potter.
METEOR FLASHES OVER OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA
Witnesses and social media reports say a flash in the night sky late Tuesday over parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio remained in view for a short time, but according to members of the American Meteor Society, it was a random incident. The National Weather says the meteor – that may only be the size of a softball -was seen before 4:30am. There was no comment from the University of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Observatory.
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR CHILD ENDANGERMENT
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a New Columbia woman with child endangerment after she passed out behind the wheel of a car after allegedly using heroin. According to North Central Pa dot com, 26 year old Kaley Lynn Griffin was heading north on Westbranch Highway around 5 p.m. Sept. 15 and stopped at the intersection with Hospital Drive and was witnessed nodding off at the wheel and drifting into the intersection by a state trooper who drove up beside her car and noticed a baby in the vehicle. After a probable cause search , police found what was suspected ot be the drug in baggies. Griffin, who admitted to using the drug before driving from a doctor appointment was taken into custody.
UPDATE ONVICTIM IN ALLENWOOD CRASH
The Allenwood woman who sustained major injuries in a one-car crash on Route 554, 2 weeks ago, is still hospitalized. According to the Sun Gazette, a Geisinger Medical Center nursing supervisor in Danville said 60 year old Tammy Hyde remains in critical condition after her September 16th crash that trapped her in the wreck for 20 minutes. Police reports say Hyde lost control and hit a pine tree, overturning in her vehicle around 10:30 am.
LYCOMING COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Lycoming County reports 10 new cases of the coronavirus adding to the total here of 709 positive cases to date. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health there were 1,153 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing Pennsylvania’s total to 158,967. 19 deaths were reported as of yesterday at midnight, for a total of 8,142 fatalities from COVID-19.
ROUTE 15 CONTRUCTION
There will be construction on Route 15 in Lewisburg Borough and Kelly Township, Union County beginning next Monday weather permitting. According to PennDOT, there will be lane restrictions next week in the southbound lanes for roadway maintenance between the hours of 9:00 AM and
2:00pm. Crews will be completing patch work on the roadway and will be using flaggers with alternating lane restrictions.
SPORTS
NBA
Lakers over heat 116 to 98 in the NBA finals game 1
MLB
In the first National League Wildcard Games – Braves blanked the Reds 1-nothing in 13 innings. Marlins beat the Cubs 5-1, Cardinals over the Padre 7-4, and Dodgers beat the Brewers 4-2. In the American League Wildcard Series 2nd games – Astros beat the twins 3-1 and Houston wins the series, A’s beat the White Sox 5-3 with a series tied up one and one, the Rays beat the Blue Jays 8 to 10 in their Game 2 – Tampa Bay winning, Yankees aged the Indians 10-9, New York wins the series.
NFL
The Steelers-Titans game, originally scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, will be rescheduled to allow additional time for further daily COVID-19 testing and to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel. Details on the new game date and time on either Monday or Tuesday will be announced as soon as possible.
HS Girls Tennis
South Williamsport over Muncie 5-0h, Williamsport over Milton 5-0h,
HS Girls Soccer
Benton beat South Williamsport – 2 to nothing, Lewisburg beat Montoursville- 1-0
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The Lycoming County commissioners yesterday, renewed the county’s Declaration of Disaster Emergency in the face of COVID-19 potentially resurging in the state. The declaration states that due to the pandemic there is a significant negative impact on the county and allows them to apply for emergency funding connected to the coronavirus for another 90 days. It was mentioned as a reminder during the meeting for the public that COVID-19 is a serious issue and there are rises in local cases, as well as 2 deaths reported at a local nursing care and rehabilitation facility.
A Williamsport man has been jailed after leading a PA State trooper on a chase in Lycoming County last weekend with speeds reaching 110 miles per hour. According to the Sun Gazette, Joshua Craver of High Street had been charged earlier in the day for suspected DUI and was recognized by the officer along I-180 westbound in Loyalsock township at about 3am in the early morning. Police say Craver, with a passenger in the car, accelerated in his 1996 Acura Integra when the trooper started the pursuit and continued for about 20 miles, finally coming to a stop at Salladasburg Elementary School along Route 287. 31 year old Craver was arraigned for DUI, felony fleeing police, endangering another and speeding, he is Lycoming COUnty Prison in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail.
An inmate at the Union County Prison and his brother have both been charged with felony contraband and conspiracy charges after the sibling allegedly threw drugs over the prison yard wall last August. According to North Central PA dot com, 25 year old Kyle T. Kranz, was found by the Union County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit to have drugs in his cell, after a tip came in about potential drugs and weapons. Police say there is video of Krantz picking up contraband that had been allegedly thrown in by his brother Tyler.
The Borough manager in Northumberland has announced that there will be trick or treating for families who want to participate on Halloween night from 6-8 but there will be no Halloween parade. According to media outlets, Jan Bowman said the council was disappointed to cancel but had lots of questions regarding the safety of the event. She said those who don’t want to participate safely can leave their porch lights off.
The preliminary hearing for the man accused of the double murder at a local Buffalo Wild Wings and while fleeing, shot and incapacitated by a licensed to carry bystander last July, occurred yesterday in Snyder County Court. According to media outlets, the District Attorney says 55-year-old Christopher Fernanders of Paxinos will remain incarcerated without bail since all the charges, including first degree murder will be held for county court in 2021. Fernanders will has a tentative arraignment date sceheduled for January with a pre-trial conference to follow later in the spring.
5 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lycoming County for a pandemic wide total now of 699. There are two hospitalized coronavirus patients. According to the PA Department of Health, there were 988 new cases reported across the state contributing to the total of 157, 814 cases. 16 new deaths were reported as of yesterday at midnight and total fatalities in Pennsylvania are at 8, 123.
There was an annual rally in the state capitol yesterday about gun rights, drawing a smaller than normal crowd amid rainy conditions. According to the Associated Press, The Rally to Protect Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms constituted of a pep rally as well as an update on gun legislation. Several dozen lawmakers were at the event including some Democrats. In 2018 Wolf approved a law that was the first anti-violence legislation in the state to deal directly with guns in more than a decade. It requires those convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence or following other protective orders to give up their guns within 24 hours.
Penn DOT says motorists are advised that the I- 80 westbound on-ramp Exit 224 in Danville from Route 54 which will now remain closed for repair work. The overpass bridge beams were damaged by an over-height vehicle in August and the ramp was closed to traffic for inspection. It will now remain closed until the repair takes place. Crews will begin working in October and complete the project by late November weather permitting.
SPORTS
MLB
In the American League Wildcard series the Astros beat the Twins in Game 1, White Sox over the A’s 4-1 in their Game 1, Rays beat the Blue Jays 3-1, and Yankees stomped the Indians 12-3
In the NBA Heat play the Lakers tonight at 9 PM for the NBA Finals Game 1
NFL
Broncos and the Jets set for an 8:20 Thursday night matchup at MetLife Stadium in NJ.
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
FORMER SHOP-VAC EMPLOYEES DEMONSTRATE
Former employees gathered yesterday, demonstrating in protest of losing their jobs last week at the Shop-Vac plant in Williamsport yesterday. The two dozen people who marched outside the Reach Road property, displayed signs and received support from motorists and truck drivers who honked as they went by. Shop-Vac employees were abruptly terminated last week when, according to a letter from the HR department at the company, a business deal to sell the business fell through. The company also cited the reasons for the closing as the global COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
JERSEY SHORE ELIMINATING HYBRID LEARNING
The Jersey Shore Area School District will eliminate the hybrid model of class instruction beginning the second marking period, November 2nd. According to the Sun Gazette, instruction for students K-12 will only be available in person or totally remote in the district’s online program, JSOL. Dr. Brian Ulmer said the recommendation to eliminate the hybrid model is due to the low numbers of students who are enrolled in that type of learning – only 22 of the 650 students at Jersey Shore Middle. Parents will be notified beginning today. Additionally, 5 flexible instruction days were approved for bad weather days when students can still attend school remotedly as well as the board deciding to keep the attendance of Jersey Shore sporting events and extracurriculars at 250 people outdoors and 25 indoors.
CAMPER FIRE IN NISBET
Nisbet Volunteer firefighters responded to a camper fire yesterday afternoon on East Waterfront Drive. According to the Sun Gazette, the 1995 Chateau camper, owned by Rick Bolay of Williamsport had smoke pouring from the structure at about 3:50 Monday. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes and according to fire officials was electrical in nature. South Williamsport and DuBoistown volunteers were also at the scene.
COVID CASES CAUSE CHANGES AT PENN COLLEGE
Rising cases of COVID-19 at Pennsylvania College of Technology has caused the administration there to amend the student code of conduct in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. The Dean of academic operations and chair of the college’s COVID-19 task force Anthony J. Pace said there are new sanctions on campus that address willful or negligent actions or conduct that endangers the safety of the college community. According to a press release from the college, there are 16 active cases at Penn College currently. Forty individuals with positive cases have been medically cleared to return to class or work. Pace said the majority of cases are from off-campus students.
INMATE WINS FEDERAL SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE
A former inmate at Muncy State Correctional Institution has won compensatory and punitive damages in federal court over a sexual harassment and assault case. According to the Sun Gazette, civil court records say Josie McCormick alleged she was subjected to repeated sexual advances by Matthew Allabach, when he was a guard at the prison in 2015 and 2016. Other defendants named were defendants in the case were SCI Muncy and Robert Smith, a former superintendent of the prison. The trial in Middle District Court took place in Wilkes-Barre and wrapped up last week.
LYCOMING COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Lycoming County has added 23 more positive coronavirus cases to the list. According ot the PA Department of Health, there are 658 positive cases to date here. Statewide, there were 1,594 additional positive cases reported from Saaturday and Sunday combined bringing the total to 156,826. Seven people died from COVID-19 over the weekend, total of 8,107 fatalities of Pennsylvanians from the virus.
SIDEWALK AND CURB WORK IN SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT THIS WEEK
PennDOT says there will be work in South Williamsport beginning tomorrow through October 6th that will cause some lane closures. Crews will be along Riverside Drive between Grove Street and Linden Street in South Williamsport installing sidewalks and ADA curb ramps. Also Wednesday watch for East Central Avenue to be closed between Route 15 northbound and Route 15 southbound while HRI, Inc., paves the East Central Avenue tie-ins to Route 15 Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flaggers on the scene. Work will be performed during daylight hours between 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
TURKEY PATH REPAIRED BY LYCO CREW
A Williamsport crew completed the work that allowed the Turkey path at Leonard Harrison State park to reopen after it didn’t have a traditional opening this past spring. According to the Sun Gazette, the state park area had sustained damage from falling trees along the popular trail that leads to the Pine Creek in Tioga County and the overlook on the east rim of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon which kept the trail closed for the year. Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps crew members based in Williamsport were trained in the skills needed to work the terrain to build new decking platforms and stairs at the site. The path is now open for the first time since Thanksgiving 2019.
SPORTS
NFL
Monday Night Football Chiefs beat the Ravens 34-20
MLB
Royals beat the Tigers 3-1, Marlins over the Yankees 5-nothing, Padres edged the Giants 5-4, Rangers over the Astros 8-4, Nationals routed the Mets 15-5, Orioles over the Blue Jays 7-5, Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 11-3, Red Sox over the Braves 9-1, Cubs beat the White Sox 10-8, Indians over the Pirates 8-6, Dodgers beat the Angels 5-nothing, Reds beat the Twins 5-3 in10 innings, A’s over the Mariner’s 6-2, Rays blanked the Phillies 5-nothing, Cardinals over the Brewers 5-2
NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars 2-nothing in Game 6 of the finals for a 4-2 win of the 2020 Stanley Cup.
NBA
Finals between the LA Lakers and Miami Heat – Game 1 tomorrow night at 9 PM
HS Girls Tennis
South over Montgomery 3-2, Bucktail beat Muncy 4-1, Loyalsock over Lewisburg 4-1, Selinsgrove defeated Williamsport 4-1, Central Mountain over Milton 5-0h
HS Girls Soccer
South over Sullivan County 4-1, Milton beat Loyalsock 2-nothing, Muncy beat Millville 3-2 in OT, Lewisburg blanked Shamokin 3-nothing, Mifflinburg over Hughesville 3-nothing
HS Boys Soccer
Mifflinburg over Hughesville 1- nothing
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
POLICE INVESTIGATE WEEKEND SHOOTING
Police are investigating a weekend shooting that originally resulted in an inaccurate report that someone had been injured. On Saturday, Williamsport police responded at Park Ave and Wildwood Blvd around 7:30pm, and according to the Sun Gazette an unidentified witness said they heard an argument and then shots were fired. Police called the hospital looking for a victim who may have gone to UPMC in a private vehicle, but no one was reported. This is currently an open case, if you have any information for police you can the watch commanders desk at 570-327-7560.
DEMONSTRATORS ON MARKET STREET BRIDGE FOR TRUMP
There was a demonstration in support of President Donald Trump on Friday along the Market Street Bridge in Williamsport, organized by Lycoming County for Trump 2020. According to the Sun Gazette, the supporters of the president participated in the flash rally held signs and yelled at passing motorists. According to organizers, a pro-Trump event is held weekly and listed on their Facebook Page. Donald Trump took advantage of late afternoon rush hour traffic to urge people to vote for the incumbent President.
HABITAT LOOKING TOWARD 3 NEW PROPERTIES
Habitat for humanity got a positive recommendation last week for the purchase of 3 lots of land from the city redevelopment authority. According to the Sun Gazette they still have to get through the city planning commission with final council approval for construction, but there’s a solid chance for some new housing being built over the next 3 years. If their plans come to fruition the project will begin between Scott St., Oliver st. and Memorial Avenue. The two story homes will be privately owned.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM WILL RESUME
PennDOT’s Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program will start in person instruction again after being shut down because of COVID-19. Pennsylvania residents can take advantage of the statewide pilot program for the rest of the calendar year. The classes are free to Pennsylvania motorcycle permit and license holders and are coordinated through the 3rd party vendors at various training sites which can be found online at www.penndot.gov/PAMSP. PennDOT will still offer a virtual motorcycle training course for individuals under 18 who are required by law to complete a department-approved motorcycle safety course before they can take the skills test and obtain their motorcycle license.
MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT DURING MASK-WEARING INCIDENT
A confrontation between 2 men took place at Mall Drive in Muncy Township last Thursday over a dispute regarding masks. 42 year old Richard King is alleged to have shoved a 72 year old man after telling him to get away from him for not wearing one. According to Northcentral PA.com, the man was hard of hearing, so he got closer to hear him, reportedly King shoved the man to the ground, and then exited Halls Sub Shop. King was later arrested and charged with a summary count of harassment and physical contact.
LYCOMING COUNTY COVID-19 NUMBERS
There are no reports of COVID-19 numbers reported on Sundays according to the PA Department of Health but, Friday, Lycoming County reported 13 new cases of COVID-19. Statewide, there were 806 new cases reported for a total since the pandemic began to 154,203. Lycoming County reports there are 2 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but none are on a ventilator. Two new deaths were reported from Friday for a total in the state of 8,081.
COUNTY WILL FUND FINGERPRINTING AGREEMENT AT CITY HALL
To address a backlog in processing fingerprints in Williamsport, City Council has approved an agreement at with Lycoming County to purchase a fingerprint machine for part-time use at City Hall. According to the Sun Gazette, the county commissioners agreed earlier this month to provide the machine and financially support its operation and maintenance. The center will be manned by a county employee from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The center will be used for processing fingerprints of alleged criminal suspects as well as by those needing fingerprints processed for employment clearances.
PENNDOT TO DO SHOULDER WORK ON ROUTE 220 SOUTH
There will be lane restrictions along Route 220 in Woodward and Piatt Townships in Lycoming Count this week. According to PennDOT, work will include removal of signs within right of way, shoulder paving, sewer relocation and overhead utility relocation as well as shoulder widening through driveways and on side roads. Watch for the lane restrictions this week on Fourth Street, as it connects into Route 220 southbound but should be removed by Friday, October 2, weather permitting. This safety improvement project addresses conflicting traffic movements and provides more efficient places for U-turns
SPORTS
NASCAR
Kurt Busch won at his hometown track – Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday, Matt DiBenedetto, who was eliminated from the playoffs last weekend, finished second, and Denny Hamlin was 3rd, Martin Truex Jr., was fourth, followed by Alex Bowman
NFL
Bills beat the Rams 35-32, Browns over Washington 34-20, Patriots beat the Raiders 36-20, 49ers beat the Giants 36 -9, Eagles and Bengals were tied up in overtime 23-23, Steelers beat the Texans 28-21,Seahawks beat the Cowboys 38-31 Packers over the Saints 37-30
Monday night football tonight
Chiefs and the Ravens in Maryland for an 8:15 kick off
NBA
Lakers won the West Finals Series 4-1 over the Nuggets Saturday 117-107, and Heat beat the Celtics yesterday in the East Finals Game 6, 125-113 Miami winning the series 4-2
NBA LA Lakers take on the Miami Heat in the Finals Game1 on Wednesday at 9PM
MLB
Royals beat the Tigers 3-1, Marlins opver the Yankees five nothing, padres beat the Giants 54, Rangers are the Astros 84, Nationals routed the Met 15-5, Orioles over the Bluejays 7-5, Diamondbacks thumped the Rockies 11-3, Red Sox over the Braves 9-1, Cubs beat the White Sox 10-8, Indians beat the Pirates 8-6, Dodgers blanked the Angels 5- nothing, Reds beat the Twins 5-3, A’s beat the Mariners 6-2, Rays beat the Phillies 5-nothing and Cardinals over the Brewers 5-2
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
Shots Fired at Park Ave
Last night Williamsport police responded to a dispatch of a shooting victim at park ave and Wildwood blvd around 7:30, a report that was later confirmed as inaccurate. According to the sun gazette when officers arrived a neighbor, whose name is not given, heard 2 men arguing before a women stepped in telling one of them to leave. That’s when 2 shots were fired. Police called the hospital looking for a victim who may have gone to UPMC in a private vehicle, but no one was reported. This is currently an open case, if you have any information for police you can the watch commanders desk at 570-327-7560.
Habitat for Humanity to Purchase 3 Lots for Construction
Habitat for humanity recently got a positive recommendation on Friday for the purchase of 3 lots of land from the city redevelopment authority. According to the sun gazette they still have to get through the city planning commission with final council approval for construction, but there’s a solid chance for some new housing being built over the next 3 years. If their plans come to fruition the residential housing will be built between Scott st., Oliver st. and Memorial Avenue. All will be 2 stories and privately owned.
Nude Sunbather Charged for Lewdness
Patrolman Eric winters was on duty Thursday evening when around 6:00 he observed a 77 year old Muncy man named Raymond W. Roth sunbathing nude. In an affidavit Winters stated that there were many people out and about in cars and on foot, and that he could see the man fully exposed. When Roth saw the patrolman go by he allegedly went back inside and dressed himself, before speaking with winters, admitting that he had been drinking and that he enjoyed sunbathing nude. He was charged with one misdemeanor count of lewdness.
Drug Dealer Sells to Confidential Informant
According to city police bundles of suspected fentanyl were sold to a confidential informant by 58 year old man named Jerome Green. According to northcentralPA.com Green had sold to the confidential informant a total of 10 bundles over 3 separate times between January and February. On Febuary 13th the police served green with a search warrant where they found 14 bags of suspected fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. Green was charged with 2 felonies and is scheduled for an arraignment before Lycoming county judge Mac F. Lovcchio on Oct. 12th.
Confrontation Ends in Summary Charges
A confrontation between 2 men took place at Mall Drive in Muncy township over a dispute regarding masks. 42 year old Richard king is alleged to have shoved a 72 year old man after telling him to get away from him for not wearing one. According to northcentralPA.com the man was hard of hearing, so when he got closer so he could hear him, King shoved the man to the ground, and quickly exited the restaurant. According to Governor Wolf’s order, for people hard of hearing or those that have a disability preventing one from wearing a mask, it is not a requirement. King was later arrested and charged with a summary count of harassment and physical contact.
Sports
NFL
The banged-up San Francisco 49ers have added yet another player to the injured reserve list. This time, it’s running back Tevin Coleman, who is dealing with a sprained knee.
HS Football
In High School Football on Saturday night, the Bloomsburg Panthers defeated the Mount Carmel Area Red Tornados, 27 to 6. This was Bloomsburg’s first win over Mount Carmel since 1961.
MLB
Saturdays scores for the MLB are in. Mariners over Athletics, Rangers over Astros, Brewers over Cardinals, Rays over Phillies, White Sox over Cubs and Padres over Giants.
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
NYC Resident Abducts Estranged Daughter
Last night Pennsylvania State police issued an amber alert for a 7 year old girl named Giselle Torres, after her biological father Juan Pablo Torres, a resident of Queens NY. According to media outlets she was last seen before being recovered around 2 in the afternoon, where she was taken by Torres and 2 additional men wearing body armor on Montgomery Avenue in Elkins Park. Eventually investigators found out Torres was headed north, to NYC. It didn’t take long for a hostage negotiator to convice him to surrender. Giselle was recovered uninjured and taken to the NYC hospital for evaluation. Charges are pending.
Ravioli Disturbance
Over in union county, state troopers received a call about 3 loud bangs in a white deer tailor park. When they responded they found that the loud bangs was not fireworks or guns, but ravioli cans. According to northcentralPA.com at 3am, state troopers found that an unknown suspect had thrown 3 chef Boyardee at a residence, damaging their windows, startling the residence. Trooper Dustin Spangler is investigating the criminal mischief incident.
Central School District Teacher Sentenced to 2 Years
A former central School District teacher and girls soccer coach has been sentenced to 24 months after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 17 year old girl. In addition to the 24 months he will have to pay court costs and a fine of 2000 dollars, with probation for 2 years after he is free. He will also have to register as a tier 2 sex offender for the next 25 years. According to the sun gazette Black had many of his peers write letters suggesting a lighter sentence due to his good character. Judge Michael Salisbury did not agree with the 49 letters sent to him, saying his behavior was absolutely unacceptable and that nothing he could do could fix the damage he had done.
Charleston Township Robbery
A home invasion took place near Wellsboro PA in Charleston township. At a mobile home on the 1900 block of Charleston road around 3am, 2 men armed with pistols and a knife entered the home and duct taped 3 people in the residence. According to a police report around 25 to 2900 dollars in cash was stolen from a safe. One was harmed, but the police say the incident is still ongoing. If you know anything about the home invasion, any information is much appreciated. You can find the case and phone number on our website under the news section. (570) 662-2151. Case No. PA2020-1354817.
Corona Virus and Hair Loss
The corona virus can do a little more indirect damage than you thought. Doctors are seeing more patients with hair loss. This rings true for both the people who were asymptomatic and the people who have recovered. It’s even true in a broader sense for people not infected. This is because the hair loss is not from the virus directly, but the stress the body goes through fighting it off. As for people who have never contracted it, times are tough. With an economic recession, financial strain and deaths of family members, in addition to it being an election year, stress can really take a toll on your body. Life is hard, but no matter what happens, the sun will rise. The strongest of people ask for help, especially if you’re symptomatic.
Sports
HS Football
Southern Columbia 67, Warrior Run 0
Muncy 56, Columbia Montour Vo-Tech 24
Loyalsock 55, Hughesville 18
Shamokin 16, Selinsgrove 0
Central Columbia 42, Midd-West 20
Shikellamy 14, Milton 0
Troy 34, North Penn-Mansfield 21
South Williamsport 33, Montgomery 13
Montoursville 53, Mifflinburg 0
Sayre 35, Cowanesque Valley 14
Jersey Shore 55, Central Mountain 7
Williamsport 26, Berwick 7
Danville 35, Lewisburg 14
Athens 21, Wyalusing 14
Northwest 42, Bucktail 6
NFL
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Miami dolphins quarterback, became the first NFL quarterback to get 6 wins over the same opponent with 6 teams Thursday night, when he and his team defeated the jaguars 31 – 13. It is also the Miami dolphins first win with a double digit score, ending the longest drought in the leagues history.
MLB
After being barred from the field due to covid-19, the Miami marlins returned swinging, doing well enough to reach the playoffs for the first time since their 2003 championship.
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
VOTE DOES NOT OVERRIDE THE GOVERNOR’S VETO
The necessary override was not achieved yesterday in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, so Governor Tom Wolf’s veto of a bill that would have allowed school districts in the state to have sole control on how many fans can attend events, stands. When the bill was originally presented, there was a 2/3 majority for it – but since September 2nd the bill lost the majority by almost 25 votes and will now not be passed along to the Senate. Governor Wolf thanked Democrats who voted for the bill and for them working collaboratively to protect Pennsylvanians during this ongoing public health crisis.
INMATES AND OTHERS CHARGED WITH UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD
Charges have been announced against 18 inmates in Pennsylvania state prisons and two others who were not in jail, after they were found to be involved in a fraud scheme to get jobless benefits for other ineligible prisoners. According to the AP, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said an investigation continues after they discovered illegal applications for unemployment compensation from inmates who provided information through jail-phones like social security numbers and birthdates to receive benefits – allegedly over 300 thousand dollars that should have gone to legitimate claims. State and federal prosecutors said last month that about 10,000 state prison inmates had fraudulently applied for unemployment benefits.
POLLUTION CHARGES FILED ON PRESIDENT OF MINING COMPANY
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has duplicated pollution charges that were first filed against Fisher Mining Company, against the company’s president who lives in Loyalsock Township. According to the Sun Gazette, 70 year old John A. Blaschak faces 37 misdemeanor and summary charges for pollution of waters and disturbance of waterways or watersheds as well as five other summary charges. Court records say the pollution came from company’s facility near Cedar Run over a 2-year period between 2018 and this past spring.
VIGIL TO BE HELD TO HONOR THOSE WHO DIED FROM VIOLENCE
There will be a gathering this Friday at the Brandon Park band shell to remember the lives of lost of loved ones gone because of violence. The event will be from 4:30 to 6:30pm and is organized by Angel Families Unite. According to the Sun Gazette, the group provides support for families, sometimes at the scenes of violent crimes, to help them navigate the court system and assist with memorials. This Friday there will be remarks by survivors and advocates, an interactive memorial, a balloon release and more.
COVID-19 STOPS SPORTS IN CANTON FOR NOW
COVID-19 has shut down more schools sports in our region for the next few weeks. The Canton Area School District who did not play last weekend and had already postponed their upcoming game with Wellsboro, will now not play or practice until October 13 after the district transitioned to remote learning after more positive coronavirus tests were reported. Canton will postpone the upcoming games against North-Penn Mansfield and Wyalusing. According to the Canton Schools Athletic Director, Bob Rockwell, the Warriors plan to continue to play if all goes well this month.
HOUSE BILL PASSES TO HELP RESTAURANTS, HEADS TO GOVERNOR
Representative Garth Everett’s House Bill 2513 passed in the House yesterday which could ensure that restaurants and taverns can operate safely and also be protected from mandates from Governor Tom Wolf’s Office or the state Supreme Court. The bill allows restaurants to operate at 50% capacity and prohibits the requirement that a meal must be purchased in order to purchase alcohol. The bill was passed after being amended by the Senate. It now heads to the governor for final consideration.
LYCOMING COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lycoming County making the total since pandemic began to 633. According to the PA Department of Health, the statewide total of cases is 151,646. Lycoming County has 2 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, none are on a ventilator. Nineteen news deaths were reported in the state bringing the total fatalities to 8,023
PENNDOT WEBINAR ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS
PennDOT, the DEP and the Drive Electric PA Coalition will be holding a free public informational webinar on the benefits of electric vehicles on two dates next week, to be presented as part of National Drive Electric Week. The program, “Driving Electric Vehicles: The Benefits and Basics for Pennsylvania Residents” will be offered live on Wednesday, September 30, from 11:00 AM to noon and then a recording will be presented October 1 at 6:00 PM. According to DEP officials the number of electric cars registered in Pennsylvania increased by 50 percent in 2018. Find a link to webinar information here.
SPORTS
HS Girls Tennis
Montoursville beat Lewisburg 5-0h
NBA
Heat beat the Celtics 112 to 109 in the East finals Game 4 – Miami leading the series 3-1
NFL Monday Night Football
Dolphins vs the Jaguars in Jacksonville with an 8:20 PM kick off
MLB
Angels beat the Padres 5-2, Phillies over the Nationals 12-3, Diamondbacks beat the Rangers 7-3, Indians over the White Sox 3-2, Blue Jays routed the Yankees 14-1, Reds over the Brewers 6-1, Mariners beat the Astros 3-2, Pirates beat the Cubs 2-1, Braves over the Marlins 9-4, Rays beat the Mets 8-5, Red Sox over the Orioles 9-1, Twins beat the Tigers 7-6, Royals stomped the Cardinals 12-3, A’s over the Dodgers 6-4, Giants beat the Rockies 7-2