BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

WOLF WILL VETO STATE LEGISLATION
In an attempt to veto recent legislation in state House and Senate that would give Pennsylvania school districts the sole authority to make decisions about sporting events, Governor Wolf is seeking a stay of the federal judge’s order.  After wolf’s pandemic guidelines were recently deemed unconstitutional, he said that they will seek that stay while they appeal.  In January, Wolf only recommended against holding school sports before January 2021, but it wasn’t an order or a mandate – and he said yesterday the bill was unnecessary.  Lawmakers will now vote to try to override the veto.

LYCOMING COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Lycoming County has 7 new COVID-19 cases reported as of midnight yesterday and a two day total from the weekend statewide at 967 additional cases of the coronavirus.  Lycoming County has 2 hospitalized COVID-19 patients but none are on a ventilator. According to the PA Department of Health, the total cases in the commonwealth is at 150,812.

TREE REMOVAL CONTINUES IN UNION COUNTY
There may be another day of work being done to remove a tree in east Buffalo Township today.  According to PennDOT, crews started yesterday, removing a large dead tree from between Curtain Avenue and Smoketown Road  along Route 15 between the hours of 9am and 2pm.  Lane restrictions will be in effect during the hours of that project in Union County.

VIGIL HELD TO HONOR LIVES LOST
Lycoming County Democrats gathered over the weekend to honors the almost 200 thousand lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of police violence and recent natural disasters.  According to the Sun Gazette, a few dozen people stood Saturday at the Peace Tower near Little League Boulevard and Pine Street in Williamsport holding signs and holding a silent vigil at the site of a memorial that honors the family of a local surgeon and his family that was wrongfully detained during world war II for their ethnicity.  Lycoming County Progressives were also involved in the gathering.

RESTAURANT CAPACITY INCREASED FOR COMPLIANT ESTABLISHMENTS
Restaurant capacity was able to increase in Pennsylvania yesterday to 50% occupancy if the establishment submits the certification that they are complying with health mandates.  Bars and restaurants who are in compliance will be added to a searchable database the state calls “Open and Certified in Pennsylvania”.  Another change to current mandates includes the adding of an hour for bars to be open.  Requiring them to close at 11pm instead of 10pm

POLICE SEEK PILL THIEF
Someone is breaking into Northumberland County homes to steal prescription medication.  According to State Police in Milton, an unknown person entered a residence on Delaney Street in West Chillisquaque Township between August 31st and September 4th and stole 60 pills of the drug Klonapin, a potentially habit-forming controlled substance.  If you have information about the theft, contact the State police.

MUNCY SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDERING REMOTE DAY FOR TEACHERS
Muncy School board members are considering a request by the Muncy Education Association to allow teachers one day of remote learning so they can prepare for instruction the other days of the week.  According to the Sun Gazette, representatives told the board that teachers need more time to develop class schedules for both remote and in-person lessons.  No word from media outlets on the outcome of that evaluation at this time.

DIGITAL HUB AVAILABLE TO RESEARCH SCAMS
There is a new digital information hub available for Geisinger patients to research about phone and online scams by providing info about the latest security alerts from Geisinger.  According to a press release from the hospital system, the website, Geisinger.org/security, will provide more information about ways to help protect yourself against becoming a scam victim, and how to contact Geisinger if you have an information security concern. There are recent reports of a phone spoofing scam that use local numbers from companies you know and trust, in which the callers are trying to obtain personal information from the victims.  They recommend to never give out your Social Security number or medical record number, from unknown callers asking for it.

SPORTS
NFL

Monday night football  – Raiders beat the Saints 34-24
MLB
Angels beat the Rangers 8-5, Nationals over the Phillies 5-1, Indians over the White Sox 7-4, Blue Jays thumped the Yankees 11-5,  Reds over the Brewers 6-3, Cubs blanked the Pirates 5-nothing, Braves over the Marlins 5-4, Rays beat the Mets 2-1, Royals over the Cardinals 4-1, Mariners over the Astros 6-1, Rockies beat the Giants 7-2
NBA
Lakers play the Nuggets tonight in the west finals game three with LA leading the series 2 nothing
NHL
Lightning beat stars three to in the Stanley Cup final Game 2  – series tied up 1-1 – Lightning versus stars tomorrow night for Game 3.
NASCAR
Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, along with Bubba Wallace as the driver,
have formed a partnership that they announced Monday night in coordinated social media posts, making Jordan the first black principal owner of a full-time cup team since Hall of Famer Wendell Scott drove his own race car from 1961 through 1973

HS Girls Soccer
Lewisburg beat Mifflinburg 4-2, Milton over Warrior Run 4-1 North Penn Mansfield tied Williamson 1-1 in double OT, Williamsport tied Shikellamy 1-1 in double OT
HS Girls Tennis
Hughesville beat Danville 3-2, Muncie defeated Newman 4-1, Jersey Shore beat Mifflinburg 5-0h, South Williamsport over Bucktail 4-1, Loyalsock beat Montoursville 3-2, Williamsport over Shikellamy 3-2, Central Mountain beat Selinsgrove 5-0h
HS Golf
Lewisburg out shot Williamsport 165 to 209

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

ERIC TRUMP VISITS LYCOMING COUNTY SATURDAY
People lined Loyalsock Avenue and Broad Street when President Donald J. Trump’s son, Eric Trump, was driven by secret service from the Williamsport Regional airport into the borough of Montoursville Saturday.  According to the Sun Gazette, about 250 guests gathered at the home of former U.S. Rep. Tom Marino near Cogan Station.  Trump’s visit was one of several across the state in support for his father’s reelection on Nov. 3rd.  U.S. Rep. Fred Keller, R-Kreamer, state Sen. Gene Yaw, of Loyalsock Township and state Rep. Jeff Wheeland, of Loyalsock Township attended.

CONTRACTOR CHARGED WITH THEFT
A Union county contractor has been charged with theft after charging for repairs in advance and not coming back to do the work. According to North Central Pa dot com, 54 year old Charles Smith, of Mifflinburg took a deposit of $4,250 and never did the work at a property on Mahoning Street in Turbot Township, Northumberland County.  The theft was reported by the victim shortly after requesting and not receiving a reimbursement. Charges were filed at district judge Micheal Diehl’s office.

CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT EXTENTION
Gov. Tom Wolf has granted PA residents more time to re-apply for their concealed carry permit. According to a news release, permits that expired on March 19th or later were valid until September 30th with an original extension,  but have now the deadline has been pushed until December 31st.  Gov. Wolf says the extension during the pandemic allows for more time at courthouses and sheriff’s offices closed throughout the state to manage the documentation as well as to helps with mitigation efforts.

Friday night football was stopped at the last minute in Canton this weekend when a positive COVDI-19 test forced the game between Athens and Canton to be postponed.  According to The Daily Review, Canton had a positive Covid-19 test on their team and the Athens Wildcats found out that the game was off, after arriving in Canton for the matchup.   As a result of the tests, all Canton varsity, junior varsity and junior high football activities are suspended until October 1st.

A status hearing for a Sunbury woman has been postponed. According to the Daily Item, 28 year old Charisma Jakes, of Susquehanna Avenue is being prosecuted for an attempted homicide earlier this year where she allegedly stabbed her brother Timothy Moultrie. When police arrived at the residence 708 Edison Ave last Feb. 23rd , they found Moultrie injured and 21 year old Jordyn Moran also on the scene who has also been charged with aggravated assault.  Moran told police she was also a victim. According to the daily item Jakes denied she stabbed him, but Moultrie said it was her.  Jakes hearing in front of Northumberland County President n front of Judge Hugh Jones.has now been rescheduled to Nov. 2nd.

A Lock Haven police officer reported that he witnessed a man with his hands around a woman’s neck a Lock Haven city beach. According to North Central PA dot com, Police responded to witnesses saying individuals were fighting while walking near the Fallon Hotel. Police say 23 year old Sky D. Tipton, 23 of McElhattan, had both hands around his partners neck with his back turned away from officers when they arrived on scene. Officer Jonathan Gregory, said when Tipton saw the police at the scene he stopped, and during questioning said  he didn’t mean to strangle the woman. Tipton has been charged with felony aggravated assault and was held under $100,000 bail.

Demonstrators in Milton said they attempted to send a message to police and community leaders, that they want police improvement measures adopted regionally. According to media outlets, the group called ”If Not Us, Then Who”, calls for fewer armed responses by police, to non-violent situations.  According to a spokleperson for the group, no issues have occurred lately in Milton and there is positive dialogue going on with local police. Witnesses of the homecoming rally in Union County Sunday, said there was some community pushback to the event.

Governor Tom Wolf gave the order for all United States and Commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and Commonwealth facilities to be flown at half-staff to continue to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  In his statement, Wolf said Justice Ginsburg was a tireless defender of the Constitution and ordered that flags remain at half-staff until interment by orders from the White House.

SPORTS
NFL

Bears beat the Giants 17-13, Cowboys edged the Falcons 40-39, Packers beat the Lions 40 to 21, Titans over the Jaguars 33-30, Colts beat the Vikings 28-11, Bills defeated the Dolphins 31-28, 49ers beat the Jets 31-13, Rams beat the Eagles 37-19 Steelers over the Broncos 26-21, Buccaneers over the Panthers 31-17, Cardinals beat Washington 30-15, Chiefs beat the Chargers 23-20, Ravens over the Texans 33-16, Seahawks beat the Patriots 35-30.  Monday Night Football – Saints and the Raiders meet in Vegas for a 8:15 kick off
NBA
Lakers beat the Nuggets 105-103 in the West finals Game 2 – LA leading with both games. Next matchup is Tuesday at 9 PM for the West finals Game 3.
MLB
Orioles beat the Rays 2-1, Red Sox over the Yankees 10-2, Reds beat the White Sox 7-3, Indians over the Tigers 7-4, Marlins beat the Nationals 2-1 in Game 1, Nationals stomped the Marlins 15 -nothing in Game 2, Braves over the Mets 7-nothing, Astros beat the Diamondbacks 3-2, Brewers beat the Royals 5-3, Blue Jays over the Phillies 6-3, Rockies over the Dodgers 6-3, Giants routed the A’s 14-2, Cardinals over the Pirates 2-1, Rangers beat the Angels 7-2, Padres beat the Mariners 7-4, Twins over the Cubs 4-nothing
GOLF
At the U.S. Open  – Bryson Dechambeau earned the winners trophy with a 3 under 67 Wingfoot in New York on Sunday
College football
The Big Ten released the schedule for the Nittany Lions Saturday morning kicking off the season October 24the at Indiana and playing Ohio State the next week at Beaver Stadium October 31. Games to follow include Maryland,  at Nebraska, Iowa, at Michigan, at Rutgers, at Michigan State on December 12th and the Big Ten championship week East versus West is December 19th.
NHL
Stars beat Lightning 4-1 in the Stanley Cup Final  – Game one on Saturday.  Game 2 is tonight at 8 PM.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Daughter In Law Charged With Theft

Desiree McKeag was arraigned last week on felony theft charges for stealing 11000 dollars’ worth of jewelry and 2 credit cards from her mother in law, Sherry Buttorff, back in May. When the mother in law reported it, state troopers went to McKeag’s house with a search warrant to search her jeep, denying she had stolen anything. According to the sun gazette, after the search warrant was presented she confessed it was on the floor behind the driver’s seat saying that she didn’t mean to take the pocket book, and that she only took it for the cash. She was arraigned before judge Jerry C. Lepley and released on 15,000 dollars bail.

Fugitive Arrested With 4 Loaded Handguns

According to a media release from the old Lycoming police department, an officer made contact with 2 individuals sleeping in a car parked outside a closed convenience store parking lot at 3:30 in the morning. Rebecca farmer, 21, was in the driver seat and Miguel Vancies was in the passenger seat. When confronted vancies provided law enforcement with a fake name. After further investigation vancies was found to be a wanted fugitive and convicted felon, shortly after finding 4 loaded handguns. He was arraigned on many charges including false identification, fugitive from justice and felon not to possess a firearm. He has been committed to the Lycoming county prison on 150,000 dollars bail.

Perry Township Fire

A Perry township home was severely damaged by a fire. According to media outlets the fire had started early this morning around 3:30am at 9145 on route 35. Many fire companies responded including Freemont, Freeburg, Selinsgrove, Kreamer, middle creek and Liverpool. When they arrived the house was fully engulfed. They are currently still on scene.

Contractor Steals Deposit

A union county contractor has been charged with theft after charging for repairs in advance and not coming back to do the work. Charles Smith, 54, of Mifflinburg was paid a deposit of $4,250 and was reported by the victim shortly after not receiving reimbursement was reported by the victim after not receiving reimbursement. Charges have been filed at district judge Micheal Diehl’s office.

Judge Rules Wolf Orders Unconstitutional

A federal judge has recently ruled several actions taken by Governor Tom Wolf and his administration unconstitutional siting the orders he issued for business closure, stay at home orders and on indoor and outdoor gathering restrictions. The Wolf administration on Wednesday filed a motion to stay the decision in order to ensure “life-saving mitigation tools … remain in place.” The administration is also appealing the ruling, which means it heads to the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals and could eventually go to the U.S. Supreme Court.

PennDOT Road Closure

Route 42 is closed between Beaver Lake Road and Route 220 near Beech Glen, Davidson Township, Sullivan County, due to downed trees and utilities. A detour using Route 220 and Beaver Lake Road is in place. According to PennDOT the roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.

Sportssas

High school Football

Muncy 42, Bucktail 24

Northwest 21, Montgomery 10

Williamsport 35, Wyoming Area 14

Jersey Shore 53, Shikellamy 0

Hughesville 37, Warrior Run 13

Montoursville 55, Central Columbia 3

Southern Columbia 41, Bloomsburg 0

Shamokin 37, Milton 6

Mifflinburg 17, Lewisburg 14

Central Mountain 7, Selinsgrove 3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

PENN COLLEGE CONSIDERING A MERGE WITH CAC
Pennsylvania College of Technology has announced it is taking steps to merge officially with the Community Arts Center in Williamsport even after most costs related to the operation and infrastructure are already subsidized by the college along with community support  through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania.  The potential merger, which could be authorized by the Penn College Board at their meeting Oct. 1, would allow the CAC to benefit from marketing and other resources it can provide.  The next steps would then be approvals by the college’s Board of Directors and state and local entities before becoming final.

RULING ALLOWS FOR EXTRA DAYS TO COUNT BALLOTS
Three extra days to count ballots in Pennsylvania was granted yesterday by the State Supreme Court after the Democratic Party filed for the extension.  According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the ruling allows mail ballots to be counted if they arrive by the Friday after Election Day, as well as authorize the use of satellite election offices and drop boxes to keep pressure from the arrival of mail-in ballots off heavily populated areas of the state.  Under a 2019 law, this is the first year any Pennsylvania voter can vote by mail without having to provide a reason.

DRUG CHARGES COME AFTER ALLEGED TRESPASSING
A 27 year old Williamsport woman who allegedly used heroin on a Williamsport church property and left paraphernalia behind was caught last month and now faces charges for drug possession and reckless endangerment.  Police charged Lindsey Stewart of Railroad Street after she was seen trespassing a couple days in a row around July 5th at Calvary Baptist Church on Thompson Street via surveillance video by church officials.  There is now a bench warrant out on Stewart after she failed to appear at a preliminary hearing.

BLOOMSBURG TO JOIN OTHER NORTHEAST PA SCHOOLS IN CONSILIDATION CONSIDERATION
Bloomsburg University will now be joining Lock Haven University and Mansfield University in the potential integration plan as the state higher education system considers consolidation.  According to a statement by Lock Haven University, the merger increases the probability of success allowing more support, stability, and scalability.  At the board of governors meeting in October there will be a progress review about the ongoing analysis and financial review of the potential merger.

RESTAURANTS CAN APPLY FOR SELF-CERTIFICATION NEXT WEEK
The order has been signed by Governor Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Rachel Levine that will now allow restaurants who self-certify to increase indoor capacity to 50 percent starting Monday.  There is a change from the original plan, alcohol consumption must end at 11:00 p.m. and alcoholic beverages must be off the premesis by patrons by midnight. Alcohol sales originally were to be stopped at 10pm.   Monday, restaurants can begin submitting their self-certification documents to the state.  They have until October 5 when enforcement will begin.

LYCOMING COUNTY There are 7 new cases of the coronavirus reported in Lycoming County as of yesterday at midnight according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health with 610 positive cases to date here, with 8 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, one being on a ventilator.  In the state, 933 additional positive cases were reported, bringing the total now to 147,923.  Ten new deaths were reported yesterday  bringing the total fatalities to 7,913

POLICE SEEK THIEF WHO TOOK MONEY FROM NON-PROFIT EVENT
Police in Clinton Township are seeking a suspect who took a bag of money from a non-profit event last weekend.  State police in Montoursville say that $1000 of entrance fee money was taken from New Mountain Tavern, 5146 U.S. Route 15 after a stand-up comedy event at about 8pm.  Anyone with information is asked to call state police at (570) 368-5700.

BUCKNELL REQUIRES STUDENTS TO SHELTER AND STUDY IN PLACE
In an email to students, Bucknell administrators have stated students cannot leave campus, even for quick trips to visit friends at nearby universities due to a resurgence of COVID-19 on many campuses and amongst young people 19-24.  According to Bucknell Dean of Students, Amy Badal, students will only be able to leave the area if they have extenuating circumstances and have notified the campus office in advance of their trip, as well as agreeing to a quarantine upon their return.  Students who are found to have traveled without permission will be required to leave campus and finish the semester remotely.

 

SPORTS
NFL

Browns beat the Bengals 35-30
NBA
Heat beat Celtics  106 to 101 in the east finals Game 2 – Miami up the first 2
MLB
Red Sox beat the Marlins 5-3, White Sox over the Twins 4-3, Angels beat the Diamondbacks 7-3, Giants over the Mariner 6-4, Rays beat the Orioles 3-1 in Game 1, Rays beat the Orioles 10-6 in Game 2, Yankees beat the Blue Jays 10-7, Mets over the Phillies 10-6, Pirates beat the Cardinals 5-1, Indians over the Tigers 10-3, Astros beat the Rangers 2-1, and Dodgers beat the Rockies 9-3
NHL
Tampa Bay wraps up the Stanley Cup East finals Game 6 beating Islanders 2-1, winning the series 4 Games to 2.
US Open

HS Football
Friday night Football Backyard Broadcasting High School Game of the Week
Bucktail at Muncy live coverage begins 6:30pm and kick off at 7pm on our sister station WWPA

HS Girls Soccer
Benton beat Muncie 8-0, South Williamsport over Montgomery 7-nothing, Williamsport beat Shamokin 3-2
HS Girls Tennis
Muncy defeated St. John Neumann 3-2 Montgomery beat Bucktail 4-1, Loyalsock Hughesville 4-1,  Jersey shore over Milton 5-0 and 4-1 in Match 2 of a doubleheader, Central Columbia over Montoursville 3-2, Central Mountain defeated Williamsport 5-0
HS Golf
Montoursville came in under Shikellamy 37-41

2020 Secret Serial Contest

PRIZE 1

14K ROSE GOLD EAR CLIMBER EARRINGS FROM JL WINTERS JEWELERS, YOUR LOCALLY OWNED DIAMOND SUPERSTORE, JUST 1.7 MILES EAST OF MALL IN MUNCY.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KIM SNYDER OF WILLIAMSPORT, WINNER OF THE PRIZE 1 PACKAGE!


PRIZE 2

CATERING PACKAGE VALUED AT $500 FROM ERB’S MARKET ON WEST 4TH ST IN THE NEWBERRY SECTION OF WILLIAMSPORT.  #1 FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS FOR ALL FUNCTIONS.  NOW SERVING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND HASH BROWNS.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HENRY BARTLETT OF MILTON, WINNER OF THE PRIZE 2 PACKAGE!


PRIZE 3

FOUR $100 GIFT CARDS, GOOD TOWARDS ANY TICKET AT POCONO RACEWAY, LONG POND, PA, HOME OF THE TRICKY TRIANGLE.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHAWN WARG OF PICTURE ROCKS, WINNER OF THE PRIZE 3 PACKAGE!


PRIZE 4

A WOLF CLASSIC HANOVER GREY STAIN VANITY WITH GRANITE TOP, UNDER MOUNT SINK AND BACK SPLASH FROM COVENANT BUILDERS IN MONTOURSVILLE.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ANGEL SHULTZ OF HUGHESVILLE. WINNER OF THE PRIZE 4 PACKAGE!


PRIZE 5

A LADIES BULOVA WATCH, MOTHER OF PEARL DIAMOND ROSE FINISH AND A MEN’S BULOVA WATCH, DIVER MODEL, STAINLESS STEEL ROSE GOLD FROM KINLEY JEWELERS, 131 WEST 4TH ST.  COME AND VISIT THE BEST JEWELRY STORE IN WILLIAMSPORT!

CONGRATULATIONS TO DOUG ALEXANDER OF MONTOURSVILLE, WINNER OF THE PRIZE 5 PACKAGE!


PRIZE 6

A 50 INCH SAMSUNG TV FROM AARON’S.  AARON’S… EASY, BEAUTIFUL, AFFORDABLE.  NO CREDIT NEEDED AND NO HIDDEN FEES.  FREE DELIVERY AND SET UP SERVICE WITH REPAIR INCLUDED IN NEEDED, 447 RIVER AVE. WILLIAMSPORT.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JASON KEITH OF WILLIAMSPORT, WINNER OF THE PRIZE 6 PACKAGE!


$1,000 SPOTTS CASH GIVEAWAY WINNER IS KEVIN SCOTT OF WILLIAMSPORT!!!

2020 SECRET SERIAL CONTEST

SPONSORS: 

Spotts Appliance

The best spot for the right appliance: Twelve months of ZERO interest and they service what they sell

At Your Convenience

Play Here, Win Here and Get Paid Here!

JL Winters

JL Winters – your locally owned diamond superstore, just 1.7 miles east of the Mall in Muncy

Erb’s Market

#1 for all your catering needs for all functions. Now serving breakfast sandwiches and hash browns!

Pocono Raceway

Home of the Tricky Triangle

Covenant Builders

Expertly improving your life

Kinley Jewelers

Come and visit the best jewelry store in Williamsport!

Aaron’s Furniture

Aaron’s – easy, beautiful and affordable. No credit needed and no hidden fees. Free delivery and set up service with repair included if needed


2020 Secret Serial Contest

IT’S BACK, THE 93-3 WBZD SECRET SERIAL NUMBER CONTEST, BIGGER AND BETTER FOR 2020 WITH SPOTTS APPLIANCE!

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS. WE’VE GOT SOME GREAT PACKAGES, EACH IDENTIFIED BY AN 11 POSITION SECRET SERIAL NUMBER, COMPRISED OF SOME LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET A THROUGH Z AND SOME NUMBERS ZERO THROUGH 9.

BE THE FIRST TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY ALL 11 POSITIONS IN THE CORRECT ORDER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THE PACKAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THAT SECRET SERIAL NUMBER IS YOURS!

PACKAGES INCLUDE JEWELRY, A VANITY WITH GRANITE TOP, A 50 INCH SAMSUNG TV, GIFT CARDS, AND A CATERING PACKAGE!  AND HERE IS WHERE IT GETS EVEN BETTER.  MAKE A GUESS, WHETHER RIGHT OR WRONG AND YOU’LL BE REGISTERED TO WIN $1,000 IN SPOTTS CASH WHICH CAN BE USED TOWARDS A PURCHASE AT SPOTTS APLLIANCE, 61 NORTH MAIN STREET IN HUGHESVILLE.

PLUS THERE WILL BE SOME BONUS WINNING TOO AS POSITIONS ARE BEING GUESSED AND INDENTIFIED WITH AT YOUR CONVENIENCE IN SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT.

THE GUESSING IS UNDERWAY.  BE LISTENING FOR YOUR CHANCE TO CALL AND GUESS WEEKDAYS FROM 6am THROUGH 6pm AT 570-327-9331 OR 1-888-468-4933.

PLEASE JUST ONE PACKAGE PER HOUSEHOLD AND YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 21 TO PLAY.

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES


ADDITIONAL RULES

We have 6 great prizes for the 93.3 WBZD Secret Serial Number Contest, each one associated with an 11-position secret serial number that is comprised of letters of the alphabet A through Z and numbers 0 through 9.  Be the first to correctly identify all 11 positions in the right order from left to right and the package associated with that secret serial number is yours.  If you guess incorrectly, you’ll still be registered to win our second chance prize that we will give away after all 6 packages have been won.  The second chance prize is $1,000 in Spotts Cash that can only be redeemed at Spotts Appliance towards a purchase at Spotts.  No cash value, no cash back if purchase is less than $1,000.

There will be bonus winning with each correct guess with a prize that includes and item from the 93.3 WBZD prize closet and a $5 lottery ticket from “At Your Convenience” in South Williamsport.

We play the 93.3 WBZD Secret Serial Number Contest once an hour between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from Monday, September 21, 2020 until all 6 prize packages and the second chance prize is given away.  One prize package per household and you must be at least 21 to play.  Prize pick up with proper I.D. at the studios of 93.3 WBZD at Backyard Broadcasting of PA, LLC, 1685 Four Mile Dr. Williamsport, PA 17701 at least 1 week after win.

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

SHOP VAC CLOSES, OVER 400 JOBS GONE
In a sudden move, Shop-Vac Corp of Williamsport shut down yesterday afternoon, notifying about 400 employees that they were jobless, effective immediately.  According to PennLive, there was no official statement made by the wet/dry vacuum manufacturer, but reports from the letter given to employees stated the closing was due to a sale of the company that had fallen through  as well as being put in dire financial straits after the impact of the Coronavirus hit.  Companies typically must give 60-day notice to employees because of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, but there was not one posted on the state Department of Labor and Industry website. The Sun Gazette reports that a spokespeople from Blaise Alexander were on the site informing terminated employees that they were interviewing for positions at 19 dealerships in the region.

GOVERNOR WOLF PUSHES BACK AGAINST PANDEMIC RULING
Governor Wolf responded to the state legislature yesterday after a federal judge declared his coronavirus shut-down orders unconstitutional.  According to a press release by the governor’s office, Wolf said in a statement that Mr Trump and Harrisburg Republicans promote misinformation about the coronavirus and that Wolf’s orders  requiring people to stay at home and shutter thousands of businesses, was necessary to buy the time as the state addressed the virus which has infected over 145,000 people statewide and caused 7,800 fatalities.  The governor’s lawyers were preparing an appeal.

LYCOMING COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE
Lycoming County has 8 new covid-19 cases as of yesterday with a pandemic wide total of  596 positive cases to date.  Lycoming County has 11 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, none are on a ventilator.  Statewide, there were 1,151 additional positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 146,214.  Six new deaths were reported in the state for a total of 7,875 fatalities

CORONAVIRUS AID APPROVED BY COMMS
An allocation of 9 million dollars in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act Block Grant funds was determined by the Lycoming County Commissioners this week.  According to the Sun Gazette, the allocation can be shifted during distribution to fit immediate needs, but at this time the breakdown includes funding for school districts; non-profits; small businesses, municipalities; and fire and emergency medical services. Eligible entities who have suffered financial impact caused by COVID-19 can apply for the grant funding – go to lyco.org/covidrelief.  Some deadlines are this week.

MAIL-IN BALLOTS WON’T BE REJECTED OVER TECHNICALITIES
A decision has been made in the commonwealth about mail-in ballots and whether they will be discarded over technicalities.  According to the Sun Gazette state officials told counties this week  that they cannot reject a ballot solely because an election official believes a signature doesn’t match the signature in the voter’s file.  A 2019 state law expanded access to mail-in balloting in Pennsylvania, and more than 3 million voters are expected to cast ballots by mail in the Nov. 3 presidential election.

The superintendent of Williamsport schools has stated that families who have chosen a particular platform of learning will now have to stick with their decision going forward this school year.  According to the Sun Gazette, to stabilize the platforms, students who were previously flexible between hybrid or fully remote learning, must stay in that mode.  Dr Timothy Bowers said the reason is to balance remote class size and keep staffing of the classes solid.  In other school news, media outlets say Mount Carmel Area School District they are back to hybrid learning later this week after the district went all virtual instruction two weeks ago when a fifth COVID-19 case was reported. Hybrid instruction will resume Thursday for one group Friday the second group of students in both the Jr/Sr High School and Elementary schools.

Police were called to a Lewisburg home September 1st when witnesses say two young children were playing in the road.  According to North Central PA dot com, police investigated the call that came in for JPM and Hafer roads in Kelly Township.  Police say 26 year old Lisa Davis answered the door when they arrived after the children had been taken inside, but they smelled marijuana which promted a search.  Polcie found heroin and firearms inside the home.  Davis was charged with felony drug counts and  misdemeanor  corruption of minors.  She was arrigned Sept 2nd

A Lewisburg woman was charged with child endangerment after police were called to her neighborhood for a report of two young children playing in the road.

Police responded to the call shortly after 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at JPM and Hafer roads in Kelly Township, Union County. The two children, ages three and four, had already been taken back into their residence on Timberhaven Drive by the time Trooper Tyler Arbogast of Pennsylvania State Police at Milton arrived.

Arbogast knocked on the door of the residence. When Lisa M. Davis, 26, answered the door Arbogast smelled a strong odor of marijuana, according to the affidavit. Davis told the trooper she was the mother of the two young children who had been playing in the road. She also verified that a male friend who was at the home that afternoon had taken the children inside.

When asked if she had marijuana in the residence, Davis denied it, according to the affidavit. Additional troopers came to the scene while Arbogast applied for a search warrant, which was granted by Union County district judges Jeffrey Rowe and Jeffrey Mensch.

Upon searching the residence, police found 39 bundles of heroin located in an upstairs bedroom closet. They also found a black Beretta 25 caliber 950 BS handgun underneath the seat cushion of the living room sofa. Arbogast noted in the affidavit that these items were within easy reach of the children.

In addition, police found paraphernalia including glassine baggies and rubber bands for packaging, four grams of crystal meth, five grams of marijuana and $1,937 in cash, according to the affidavit.

Davis was charged with felony counts of manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to deliver controlled substances; endangering the welfare of children; misdemeanor drug charges; and corruption of minors.

She was arraigned in front of District Judge Jeffrey Mensch on Sept. 2. Bail was set at $100,000 unsecured. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 1 at Rowe’s office.

SPORTS
NBA

The Nuggets beat the Clippers 104-89 in the West Semi Finals Game 7, Denver wins 4-3. Heat over the Celtics 117-114 in the East Finals Game 1, Game 2 Thursday at 7 PM

MLB
Red Sox blanked the Marlins 2-nothing, Reds over the Pirates 4-1, Rays beat the Nationals 6-1, Yankees routed the Blue Jays 20-6, Phillies beat the Mets 4-1, Tigers blanked the Royals 6-nothing, Braves over the Orioles 5-1, Brewers stomped the Cardinals 18-3, White Sox over the Twins 6-2, Astros beat the Rangers 4-1, Cubs over the Indians 6-5, Rockies beat the A’s 3-1, Dodgers over the Padres 3-1 Diamondbacks edged the Angels 9-8, and Giants and Mariners were postponed due to the smoke from the wildfires in California.

HS Boys Soccer
Williamsport beat Central Mountain 3-1
Milton over Montoursville 3- nothing,
HS Girls Soccer
Benton beat Sullivan county 10-2,
HS Girls Tennis
Central Mountain defeated Williamsport 5-0,

X-country
Boys – Williamsport 17 Loyalsock 46 Girls Williamsport 19 Loyalsock 48 –
Boys – Warrior Run 16 Midd-west 39, Girls Warrior Run 15 Midd-west 44

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

JUDGE SAYS WOLF’S PANDEMIC CLOSURES WERE UNCONSTITUTIONAL
A federal judge has ruled that pandemic restrictions placed on Pennsylvanians who were forced to stay home, close non-life sustaining businesses and limit the size of gatherings are unconstitutional and the Wolf administration said it will appeal.  Trump appointee US District Judge Williams Stickman IV said in a ruling that the policies invoked were overreaching and arbitrary.  A spokeperson for the governor said the order saved lives and will see a delayed enforcement of policies while it goes through the appeals process.  Wolf recently eased many of the restrictions the plaintiffs objected to in their lawsuit.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT LOOKING FOR A NEW POLICE CHIEF
At the South Williamsport Borough Council meeting last night, there was approval to seek a new South Williamsport Borough Police Department Chief, a position that has not been filled full-time since January.  According to the Sun Gazette, Southside incorporated DuBoistown Police Department  this year and provides coverage 24-7 for both boroughs. In addition, the borough solicitor, reported that they had received notice of a favorable legal opinion from the county to demolish the blighted Protasio building at the corner of Maynard Street and West Southern Avenue.

SUNBURY APPROVES 500 AT OUTDOOR GATHERINGS
A letter of support was approved last evening at the Sunbury City Council meeting allowing up to 500 people at outdoor gatherings at Shikellamy High School, meaning there will be people in the stands this fall.  According to media outlets, the unanimous vote  did not surprise the council members and hopes for a positive outcome this season.  The letter of support goes against the PIAA’s message to districts to follow Governor Tom Wolf’s recommendation of no more than 250 people at outdoor sporting events

POLICE WILL CONDUCT SAFETY SEAT CHECK
Pennsylvania State Police in Montoursville are conducting child safety seat and booster seat checks to recognize National Child Passenger Safety week in Lycoming County.  According to a press release Free Child Safety Seat check can be scheduled for next week September 20th  through 24th. Parents are reminded that children under the age of 4 are required to be in a child safety seat, and children 4-8 should be in a booster  if the child fits the height and weight requirements for the seat.  To have a seat checked or installed, call PA State police at 368-5700 to make an appointment.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSES FOOTBALL CROWDS
School Boards across the state continue to adapt to protocols and guidelines for HS Sports and South Williamsport is no exception, discussing the topic at last night’s meeting.  According to the Sun Gazette, if state legislature lifts the 250-person cap on attendance at football games, each student-participant – including band members and cheerleaders in addition to football players – two tickets for family members with assigned socially distanced seating. If the state keeps the limits, one option is a lottery system to distribute the 40 to 50 tickets that would be available after accounting for athletes, band members, coaches and other game staff.

HIT & RUN TRUCK DRIVER LEAVES CRATES OF CHICKENS BEHIND
Selinsgrove State police are investigating a Snyder County hit and run accident in which a truck driver hit a utility pole about 1am Monday morning, shearing it off at its’ base, and spilled part of the load, including 19 crates of chickens.  According to North Central PA .com, the driver attempted to turn onto Church Road from Heister Valley Road in West Perry Township and struck the pole on the right side of the truck.  The boxes of chickens were picked up after 9:30am following the coordination with another local agency.  State police are asking the public with any information on the accident of the chickens to contact the Selinsgrove barracks (570) 374-8145.

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR LYCOMING COUNTY
Lycoming County reports three new COVID-19 cases as of yesterday at midnight with 588 positive cases to date.    Lycoming County has 11 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, none are on a ventilator. Statewide, there are 638 additional positive cases of COVID-19 according to the PA Department of Health with the statewide total at 145,063. No new deaths were reported Sunday, but 7 new deaths were reported for Monday, for a total of 7,869 fatalities attributed to COVID-19 in PA.

BI-MONTHLY SAFETY PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS
PennDOT has begun their new Safety Citizens program, encouraging community members to answer traffic safety questions in original ways. Pennsylvanians can participate through PennDOT’s statewide social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram by answering the bi-monthly topic questions with a short video, a poem or an original piece of artwork.  The program is now open, kicking off with Teen Driver Safety as the first topic.  Get information on the program, online at www.PennDOT.gov/SafetyCitizens.

POSSIBLE BIRD MIGRATION THIS WEEK
Pennsylvanians may see millions of songbirds traveling for their migration over Pennsylvania this week.  According to WNEP, an ecologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology says September is a popular time for bird migration of sparrows, warblers, some woodpeckers, and more.  Early this week bird species that typically live in Canada will  pass through Pennsylvania.  Get more information here.

SPORTS

HS SOCCER
GIRLS – Milton over Danville 6-3, Montoursville beat Mifflinburg 3-1, Williamsport over Central Mountain  4-1
BOYS – Benton beat Muncy 3-1, South Williamsport over Sullivan County 4-2,
GIRLS TENNIS
Jersey Shore defeated Williamsport 3-2, Montoursville over Danville 4-1
FIELD HOCKEY
Bloomsburg beat Lewisburg 3-1
X-COUNTRY
Jersey shore GIRLS over Williamsport 43-20, BOYS Jersey shore outran Williamsport 47-16

NFL
Playing for the first time in a year since a season-ending elbow injury sustained in Week 2 of 2019, Ben Roethlisberger completed 21 of 32 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns for a Pittsburgh Steelers’ 26-16 win against the New York Giants,
Titans over the Broncos 16-14
In the NBA
Heat play Celtics tonight in the East Finals game 1 at 6:40p, at 9 PM the Nuggets play the Clippers in the West Semifinals game 7 of the series – tied up three and three.
MLB
Reds beat the Pirates in game one of a doubleheader 3-1, Reds beat the Pirates 9-4 in Game 2, Marlins  beat Phillies 6-2, Brewers over the Cardinals 2-1 in Game 1, and Cardinals beat the Brewers in Game 2, 3-2, Mariners beat the A’s 6-5 in Game 1, A’s blanked the Mariners 9-nothing in Game 2, Orioles routed the Braves 14-1, White Sox beat the Twins 3-1, and Padres over the Dodgers 7-2
NHL
In the West finals Game 5, Dallas wins the series 4-1 beating the Golden Knights last night 3-2. The Islanders and Lightning play Game 5 tonight with Tampa Bay leading 3-1 in the East Finals.

 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

LOCK HAVEN HOSPITAL REMAINS CLOSED DURING FIRE CLEANUP
A Clinton County hospital will remain closed while work is being done cleaning up after a fire there last week.  A fire with toxic smoke in a newly sealed boiler room at UPMC Lock Haven caused the evacuation of patients and staff  last Thursday night, but the fire operations were not declared complete by Clinton County Department of Emergency Services until Friday night.  During the operation there was a warning for local residents to shelter in place until about 9pm due to heavy smoke in the area.  Any patient with upcoming appointments at this location will be called to reschedule.  Media officials with UPMC Lock Haven said local, and state health officials continue to evaluate the extent of damage to the hospital and that Updates on reopening will be made available through UPMC Susquehanna’s Facebook page.

HOMICIDE CHARGES REFILED BY PSP
Pennsylvania State Police in Milton have refiled charges against Roger Neal Arnold, 71, of New Columbia, with attempted criminal homicide. The incident happened in 2014 when he stabbed a nurse several times when she tried administering medication. After the nurse fled, Arnold tried attempting suicide before the police arrived and took him into custody. Media outlets say that the case was previously dismissed because he was deemed incompetent to stand trial.  Arnold has now been declared  competent and has a preliminary hearing set for the 22nd of this month.

FOOTBALL LEGEND SON-IN-LAW CHARGED WITH HIT AND RUN
The son in law of Joe Paterno, late Penn state football coach, 53 year old Christopher Craig Hort, has been charged with a hit and run felony that fatally injured 23 year old John David King.  Days after fleeing, an attorney of Horts called the Centre County DA saying that his client had been involved in the incident and had dismissed the scene because he thought he had struck a deer, fearing that his tires would go flat. Hort has posted bail, and is expected back in court for a preliminary hearing this week.

BASKETBALL COURTS IN WILLIAMSPORT TO REOPEN
The basketball courts at Flanigan Park are set to reopen today with hours set from 8am til 6pm.  Accoridng to a press release from Firetree Place, the courts are set to remain in use until a tentative winter closing date of November 8th.  After a 76 year old security guard, Richard Parker, was attacked last month when he was locking the facility.  Officials at Firetree said the courts will be locked each day by two individuals going forward.

DAMAGES AWARDED IN LAWNMOWER CASE
A Williamsport man and his wife were awarded damages in a civil case in Williamsport in which a lawnmower recommended by a Williamsport business caused injuries after a rollover accident. According to the Sun Gazette, court records say Marks Sales and Leasing of Williamsport reassured 74 year old Harold Getting that a mower he was about to purchase would perform properly on his sloping landscape.  However, Getting was injured when the mower rolled over and caused him to lose part of his foot and toe.  It was noted he was not issued an owners manual for the machine.  Getting and his wife Veronica were awarded awarded $2.3 million by a Lycoming County jury in the case

TIOGA COUNTY SHOOTING INVESTIGATING
State police are investigating a shooting in which Linn Storms, 75, allegedly shot and killed Ida Storms, 79, in a home at Ridge Road in Middlebury Township last Sunday. Linn Storms was also listed as “deceased” in a news release, but there was no further explanation. Police did say there was no safety concern for the public at this time. Ida Storms died at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, while Linn Storms died at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro. Police did not reveal the relationship between the two .

ROADWORK ON 220 THIS WEEK
Route 220 will have lane restrictions in Porter and Piatt Townships, Lycoming County this week.  Starting tomorrow through Friday, September 18, a PennDOT maintenance crew will be performing shoulder work along the southbound and northbound lanes of Route 220 between the Clinton County line and the intersection with Route 287. Work will be performed between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  Motorists can expect alternating or rolling lane closures.

BOROUGH CLEAN UP IN SELINSGROVE
The Selinsgrove borough cleanup that was postponed due to COVID-19 last spring is going on Monday and Tuesday of this week. According to the Borough website, residents can place materials along the curb by their residence for pick-up. The annual electronics drop-off is this Saturday, the 19th from 8 am. to noon at the Borough Shed/Recycling Center on Sassafras Street.  Disposing of some electronics brings a minimal fee.  More information can be found at www.selinsgrove.org.

SPORTS
MLB

Braves beat the Nationals 8-4, Yankees over the Orioles 3-1, Marlins beat the Phillies 2-1 – in Game 1, Marlins over the Phillies 8-1 in Game 2, Red Sox beat the Rays 6-3, Royals over the Pirates 11-nothing, White Sox over the Tigers 5-2, Cubs beat the Brewers 12-nothing, Twins beat the Indians 7-5, Reds over the Cardinals 10-5, Rangers beat the A’s 6-3, Blue Jays over the Mets 7-3, Angels beat the Rockies 5-3, Mariners beat the Diamondbacks 7-3, Padres blanked the Giants six nothing in Game 1, Game 2 – Padres over the Giants 3-1, Dodgers beat the Astros 8-1
NASCAR in Richmond Saturday
Brad Keselowski lead 192 laps Saturday night in Richmond in the second playoff race advancing into the next round Coming in first followed by Martin Truex, Jr., Joey Logano and Austin Dillon 4th .

NFL
Washington beat the Eagles 27-17, Patriots over the Dolphins 21-11, Bills beat the Jets 27-17, Seahawks over the Falcons 38-25, Bears beat the Lions 27-23, Packers defeated the Vikings 43-34, Raiders clipped the Panthers 34-30, Jaguars over the Colts 27-20, Ravens beat the Browns 36-6, Chargers over the Bengals 16-13 Buccaneers lost to the Saints 34-23, Cardinals beat the 49ers 24-20,  Rams over the Cowboys 20-17
Monday Night Football – Steelers and Giants play tonight in NJ, kick off at 7:15p

NBA
Nuggets beat the Clippers 111 to 98 in the West semi finals game 6.  The series is tied up at 3-3, Game 7 on Tuesday.  The East Finals Game 1 is Tuesday between the Heat and the Celtics

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Montgomery Man Convicted for DUI

A 40 year old Montgomery man was committed to the Lycoming county prison for a minimum of 4 with a felony count of aggravated assault charges stemming from a DUI. Back in 2017 Christopher W. Crammer drunkenly crashed into the buggy injuring the 6 occupants inside of it, 4 of which were children. According to media outlets all required a life flight or ambulance as the damage was very serious. He pleaded guilty in May, after a mistrial was declared, which is why his case was so drawn out.

Jersey Shore Area School District Sporting Events Guidelines

The jersey shore area school is one of many welcoming back extracurricular activities and has some modified guidelines in regards to football in particular. The school board met virtually and decided that home football games would allow spectators and the teams to attend for both sides, but that the band and cheerleaders would only be allowed for the home team, and that no money would be handled at events. All decisions were made with governor wolfs guidelines, which limits outdoor events to 250, at heart.

Attempted Homicide Charges Refiled

Pennsylvania State Police in Milton have refiled charges against roger Neal Arnold, 71, of new Columbia, with attempted criminal homicide. The incident happened in 2014 when he stabbed a nurse several times when she tried administering medication. When she got away he tried attempting suicide before the police arrived and took him into custody. Media outlets say that the case was previously dismissed because he was deemed incompetent to stand trial, but is being brought up again as he is now deemed competent and has a preliminary hearing set for the 22nd of this month.

Beaverton Man Arrested

A Beaverton man was arrested for 2 incidents that occurred in Selinsgrove. According to northcentralpa.com, Randell Boyer, 27, allegedly punched an 11 year old to the ground and then threw a water bottle at his head. When state troopers investigated the incident they found many items of drug paraphernalia throughout his residence before placing him under arrest. Court documents have yet to show a plea deal being entered for his any of the cases against him.

Lock Haven Shoe Bank Reopening

Appointments are being taken for the Lock Haven Area Shoe bank which will be open again on Saturday, September 19th.  COVID-19 protocols will be in place, with masks required, only two families able to be in the building at a time and no bathroom or water fountain access.  The Shoe Bank provides free shoes and socks to eligible children up to age 17.  Kids and teens who live in Clinton County or go to the Liberty-Curtin Elementary School attendance area a CHIP or similar insurance card are eligible, or are referred by an agency or organization. Call Diahann G. Claghorn to make an appointment – 814-571-5324.

Sports

NFL

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook to a multiyear deal, the team announced Saturday. It’s a five-year contract extension worth $63 million, which includes a $15.5 million signing bonus with $28.2 million of those dollars being guaranteed. Cook is now the fifth-highest-paid running back in the NFL.

MLB

Minnesota Twins reliever Sergio Romo was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball on Saturday for antagonizing Cleveland Indians star Francisco Lindor.

NASCAR

William Byron, fresh off his first career Cup Series victory, now has a contract extension through 2022 at Hendrick Motorsports.The extension was finalized in early August and announced Tuesday, just days after Byron’s win at Daytona International Speedway earned him a berth in NASCAR’s playoffs.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Ongoing Fire Incident at UPMC Lock Haven

Thursday Lock Haven firefighters evacuated the UPMC Hospitals on creek drive after a fire broke out in the boiler room around 9pm. When they arrived, 12 additional units were called and roads around the area were blocked off due to the intensity of the smoke. According to the sun gazette a spokesman released a statement saying that maintenance crews were at work in the boiler room sealing up an old doorway, when the fire allegedly caught due to the chemicals in it. An investigation is currently under way to prove that theory, no injuries have been reported at this time. Residents are being warned to stay clear of the hospital as the situation is still ongoing.

9/11 Motorcade

An unsanctioned motorcade was organized yesterday in remembrance of 9/11. The 40 mile ride started at the Lycoming mall, where hundreds showed up and stood for the pledge of allegiance in remembrance of the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the terrorist attacks of 19 years ago. While the ride wasn’t sanctioned, meaning that law enforcement couldn’t show up this year to keep everything together and free of traffic due to covid 19, the weather was perfect and the turnout was great. If you missed the event and would like to pay your respects, another will be taking with the Road Knights motorcycle Club in Cogan House at noon.

Shooting in Mansfield Area

A shooting involving 2 elderly women in the Mansfield area is currently being investigated by state police. Linn storms, 75, alledgedly shot and killed Ida storms, 79 around 3pm on Sunday. Both died in separate hospitals from their wounds. According to the sun gazette the police have stated that at this time there is no safety concern for the public at this time.

UPMC Susquehanna Facing Malpractice Lawsuit

UPMC Susquehanna and the Anesthesia Associates of Williamsport are facing a lawsuit from Alden J. Evans Sr. of trout run. He alledges he sustained severe burns while undergoing a surgical procedure he received there for removal of basal cell carcinomas of the chest and face. According to the sun gazette, during the surgery oxygen being provided to Evans whilst under anesthesia somehow made its way into the surgical field and helped ignite a flame resulting in first second and third degree burns. He currently requires constant medical care for the life threatening burns, and is in the Lehigh Valley Burn center in Allen town.

Joe Paterno’s Son in Law Charged

The son in law of Joe Paterno, late penn state football coach, is currently being charged with a hit and run felony that left a John David King, a 23 year old Amish man, dead. Days later after fleeing an attorney of horts called the Centre county DA saying that his client had been involved in the incident and had dismissed the scene because he thought he had struck a deer, fearing that his tires would go flat. He has posted bail, and is expected back in court for a preliminary hearing this Wednesday.

Florida Man Resists arrest

A 28 year old Florida Man was arrested in Montoursville. Hunter Alan Merlin Rodkey had the police called on him while he was staying at the econo lodge on 2019 E third street for a welfare check. According to media outlets when the police arrived Rodkey said he wanted to harm himself, and then proceeded to threaten officers before fleeing the scene. Bail was set at 5000 dollars and a preliminary hearing for Rodkey will be on Monday.

Sports

NFL

Lift every voice and sing” otherwise known as the “Black” national anthem, has been schedulaed to play before every week 1 nfl game. Several players with the Miami dolphins – both black and white – released a video explaining their plans to protest saying that “they are tired of empty gestures that divide more than unify. The dolphins are the first team to collectively put out a statement about protesting the national anthem.

NBA

The next season has been delayed once again, with a garuntee that the season wont start until the very least December 25th, with the draft being delayed until November 18th.

High school Varsity Football

Central Mountain over Shikellamy 33 to 6, Wyoming area high over Riverside 30 to 6, Tamaqua over Shenandoah Valley 49 to 7, Nativity BVM over Pottsville 31 to 21, Pittston over Wyoming Valley West 9 to 8, Tri-Valley Pine Grove 36 to 20, North Schuylkill over Jim Thorpe 50 to 21 and Muncy High over Warrior Run 32 to 7.

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