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.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A bill heading to the Governor’s desk related to the authority to hold school sports this year, will likely be vetoed according to the governor’s office.  Both Chambers of the legislature approved the bill yesterday by two-thirds majority that would give a school district sole authority to determine how to conduct sports during this school year, but Wolf says it’s unnecessary since schools already have local control, and irresponsible since it could allow schools to host large crowds and spread the virus.  Majority Republicans introduced the bill that the governor promises to shut down.  Some area sports leagues and school districts have put fall sports on hold, some high schools who have been preparing to play are already facing temporary postponements of games due to cases of the virus.

A Trout Run man has filed a lawsuit against a local hospital system after he allegedly sustained burns during surgery.  According to the Sun Gazette, Alden J. Evans Sr says in the suit that he was undergoing a surgical procedure at a UPMC facility which left him burned after an incident last October 1involving an oxygen leak that ignited and caused life threatening1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his face neck and chest.  Evans was taken to Lehigh Valley Health Network Regional Burn Center in Allentown.  Officials did not officially issue a statement or comments on the suit filed against UPMC Susquehanna and Anesthesia Associates of Williamsport, Inc.

Penn DOT says there will be work tonight on Interstate 80 eastbound for sweeping the recently placed epoxy overlay material.  Watch for crews and machinery purging loose material and debris from the bridge at mile marker 215 over Route 254 and the bridge at mile marker 213 over Muddy Run Road, weather permitting.  There will be lane restrictions and alternating closures in the eastbound lanes in Turbot Township, Northumberland County from 8pm until 6am tomorrow.

Here’s a round-up of decisions about Halloween celebrations and community trick or treating.  According to the Sun Gazette, Loyalsock Township supervisors approved trick or treating for October 31 from 6 til 8pm. In Montgomery, there will be a Halloween parade on Saturday the 31st at 6pm from Main Street to the American Legion post with trick or treating afterwards at 6:30pm.  Avis Borough Council has unanimously approved trick or treating for 6-8 on Halloween night, but Southside and Montoursville Boroughs have yet to make the decision since safety committees have yet to meet within the next week to hear the recommendations.

There are 5 new cases of the Coronavirus reported in Lycoming County as of yesterday at midnight, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health with 568 positive cases to date.  Lycoming County has seven hospitalized COVID-19 patients, none are on a ventilator Centre County  is reporting an increase of 180 cases and  Statewide there are 931 additional positive cases.  There are 7,805 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 14 new deaths reported.

 

A Milton pastor and his wife allegedly misused church funds and are now facing charges related to the series of incidents.  According to media outlets court documents say 65-year-old Gary Smith and his wife, Cindy who were at the helm of Calvary Tabernacle Church on Packer Island, when they instructed the church treasurer to pay personal bills totaling up to 8 thousand dollars.  It was also reported that they collected more pay than was originally in their contract.  The couple was recently arraigned and released on 10 thousand dollars bail.

South Williamsport has made a statement concerning their varsity football program on their social media platform cancelling some upcoming games.  In the announcement, Head Coach Chris Eiswerth has recommended cancelling the upcoming football games on Friday Sept, 11th and on Friday Sept. 18th due to multiple player absences. The district will support the difficult decision out of an abundance of caution. They have said a make-up game is under consideration for a future date.

The railroad crossing replacement work that has been in place since August 31st on Mifflin Nescopeck Highway in Mifflin Township, Columbia County will be extended through today at least.  According to PennDOT, the work on the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing replacement continues and a detour is in place using Route 11.  Broad Street in Nescopeck Borough, Luzerne County is also affected, while the Railroad system replaces the railroad crossing just west of the Route 339 and the Smith Hollow Rd intersection.

SPORTS
HS TENNIS
The Loyalsock girls tennis team picked up a huge three-set win from its top doubles team to post a 3-2 win over Danville on Wednesday.
Central Mountain outplayed Jersey Shore 5-0
NBA
The Raptors beat the Celtics 125/122 in a double overtime thriller, forcing a game 7 in the East Semi finals with the series tied 3-3.  The Clippers beat the Nuggets 96 to 85 in the West Semi finals game.  Clippers lead 3-1.  Lakers and Rockets play tonight in their West Semi finals game 4 at 7 PM  – LA leading 2-1

MLB
Brewers pound the Tigers 19-nothing, Royals blanked the Indians 3-nothing, Yankees over the Blue Jays 7-2, White Sox beat the Pirates 8-1, Braves set a record for runs, hammering the Marlins 29-9 , Met over the Orioles 7-6, Rangers beat the Angels 7-3, Padres over the Rockies 5-3, Reds blanked the Cubs 3-nothing, A’s over the Astros 3-2, Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 6-4 and Giants over the Mariners 10-1.

NHL
Lightning beat Islanders 2-1 in the East finals Game 2, Tampa Bay leading 2-nothing, Golden Knights and Stars play tonight at 8 PM in the West Finals Game 3 with the series tied up One and One.

NFL
The Houston Texans meet up with the Kansas City Chiefs tonight – with an 8:20 kick off at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The Superintendent of Loyalsock released an official message yesterday concerning a probable case of COVID-19 that has affected the school.  According to a social media post from Jerry McLaughlin addressed to friends and families in the district, all football student athletes and football coaches are to quarantine today until September 18th.  According to McLaughlin, the PA Department of Health is investigating the case and no contacts of the students need to quarantine unless they are notified.  No word on whether the case is a Lancer student or another student athlete who came in contact with the team.  As a result of the outbreak, the football game between Warrior Run and Loyalsock scheduled for Friday will not be played.

Governor Wolf has announced that restrictions on indoor dining at restaurants will change and occupancy will be allowed to be at 50% starting September 21st.  According to the Governor, establishments that want to increase capacity must certify to the state that they are complying with all public health guidelines to be able to appear in a searchable database called Open & Certified Pennsylvania.  Other restrictions on the hospitality industry will still apply. Restaurants must stop selling alcohol at 10 p.m., and bars that don’t offer meal service will remain shut down

The Lycoming County Commissioners voted on a prisoner and case management program at their meeting yesterday, approving GEO Reentry Services 2 to 1 for an annual cost of $69 thousand.  According to the Sun Gazette, the discussion that preceded the vote had Commissioner Rick Mirabito arguing to choose STEP Inc,, a non-profit in Lycoming County who has handled reentry for over 50 years.   Commissioners Scott Metzger and Tony Mussare noted that GEO was more intune with the criminal justice system.

There will be drive thru flu clinics available in Lycoming and surrounding counties this fall.  According to a press release from Geisinger Medical Center, their primary care offices are hosting drive-thru clinics for patients and Geisinger Health Plan members ages 3 and older.  Flu season generally begins in late October and runs through May.  The first event is September 23rd at the Susquehanna Valley Mall, but the events in our area will take place at the mall in Pennsdale October 31st and November 1st from 9am til 2pm

Governor Wolf spoke in Lancaster County yesterday and asked lawmakers to pass the eviction moratorium and makes changes to a statewide rent and mortgage relief program for a second time in a two week period, and that the federal government is making an effort to give some relief.  <<< WOLF ALL RENTERS>>>  He says the program doesn’t go far enough.  The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, which administers the program, said only 1,756 tenants were approved for $3.3 million in rent relief in August.  Wolf said Landlords have been reluctant to participate in the state program and want lawmakers to raise the $750 per month cap and change the program’s cumbersome application process to encourage participation.

A kindergarten class in Danville Area School District was sent home after a positive COVID-19 case was reported. According to media outlets, Superintendent Dr. Ricki Boyle says sending students in that classroom home was done as a precaution while they wait for more specific guidance from the state Department of Health. Dr. Boyle says the students in that kindergarten classroom will be quarantined for 14 days and will now learn through the district’s ‘bridge model hybrid’ with the teacher doing online instruction from the classroom and no students present.

Lycoming County has reported 3 new covid-19 cases as of yesterday at midnight with five hospitalized COVID-19 patients, none are on a ventilator.  According to the PA Department of Health there are 496 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 140,359.  There are 7,791 total deaths attributed to COVID-19, an increase of 11 new fatalities.

PennDOT is accepting applications  to fund new transportation improvement projects under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) through November 6, 2020. According to a press release, officials from PennDOT say the Fund enhances connectivity in the state and allows local projects to benefit all regions and selected based on safety benefits, regional economic conditions, technical and financial feasibility.  Eligible applicants include municipalities, council of governments, business/non-profit organizations, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, public airports, airport authorities, and ports and rail entities. For information, visit www.penndot.gov and choose  Multimodal Program under  “Projects & Programs”

SPORTS
HS Sports
GOLF

Peyton Mussina shot a 37 to leave Montoursville against Williamsport in high school golf, Montoursville winning 163 to 208. Central Mountain’s Peyton Newley lead with a 41 and tied with Lewisburg.
Girls Tennis
Central Mountain blanked Milton five-oh Olivia Anastos and Katie KWIATEK both won – 6-0,6-0.  The Wildcats have a match with Jersey Shore today.

HS FOOTBALL
Bloomsburg’s season opener at Hughesville has been moved to this Saturday (9/12) at 7pm.The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but was pushed back at Bloomsburg’s request.

In the NBA East Semi-finals Game 5 – The Heat over the Bucks 103- 94 Miami winning the series 4-1. Lakers beat the Rockets 112-102 in the West Semi-finals Game 3 LA leads the series 2-1

MLB
In the Twins and Cardinals doubleheader first game, Twins beat the Cardinals 7-3 Cardinals beat the Twins 6-4 in Game 2,  doubleheader for the Phillies and Red Sox, Phillies winning Game 1 6-5, Red Sox over the Phillies 5-2 in Game 2, Nationals beat the Rays 5-3, Royals over the Indians 8-6, A’s beat the Astros 4-2 in their doubleheader Astros beating the A’s in game 2, 5-4, Blue Jays over the Yankees 2-1, Pirates beat the White Sox 5-4, Marlins blanked the Braves 8-nothing, Tigers over  the Brewers 8-3, Orioles thumped the Mets 11-2, Rangers bumped the Angels 7-1, Cubs blanked the Reds 3-nothing, Padres routed the Rockies 14-5, Dodgers edged the Diamondbacks 10-9, Giants over the Mariners 6-5

NHL
West Finals Game 2 – Golden Knights beat the Stars 3-nothing,  series tied up one and one.  Islanders and Lightning play tonight Game two of the East finals at 8pm Tampa Bay leading 1-nothing.

US OPEN Tennis
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka played beat 93rd-ranked Shelby Rogers 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open quarterfinals and set up a semifinal against 28th-seeded Jennifer Brady, a 25-year-old from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who has never been this far at a major tournament.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

A patient at UPMC in Williamsport was causing a disturbance with hospital security. Williamsport Police were then called and encountered the patient. 67 year old Dennis Chambers had broken his window and was hanging out of it when Police arrived. When Police and hospital security got into his room he started swinging a broken piece of glass at them. Chambers was then taken into custody and released on $75,000 bail.

Bradley Andrews, 43, of Pennsdale was charged for allegedly punching a woman inside of his vehicle and then abandoning her 2 children in Loyalsock Township. Andrews now faces felony charges of endangering the welfare of children, driving under the influence and other charges. According to PA. State Police Andrews was driving along East third street before 9pm when the assault occurred.  Andrews then stopped and left the woman and her children along side the road, and drove off. Police later found Andrews on Route 864 in Mill Creek Township. Andrews was arraigned by Judge Aaron Biichle and bail was set at $5,000. His preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 14th before District Justice Gary Whitman.

Shikellamy State Park has a new manger Andrew Leidich 25. He takes over at the Shikellamy State Park Complex after Nicholas Sherlock left in July. Leidich says he really loves the area and can’t wait to get to know more people.  He will be responsible for the 82 acre Milton State Park and the 20 acre Susquahnna State park in Lycoming county.

The coronavirus cases in Lycoming County continues to rise for a total in the county of 560 According to the PA Department of Health.  Lycoming County has eight hospitalized COVID-19 patients, one is on a ventilator. There are an additional 1,160 positive cases of the virus, bringing the statewide total to 139,863. 30 new deaths were reported with a total 7,780 fatalities from COVID-19. The percentage of recovered cases today is 82 percent

Wayne Murray 58 of Hughesville has been charged by the Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police Department with illegal transfer of a firearm as well as falsification to authorities for allegedly putting down false information on a form when he attempted to purchase the firearm. He is free on $15,000 bail.

A city woman has been charged of assaulting her neighbor in Williamsport. Kyle Frank assaulted Venice Carter by punching her and pushing her over a coffee table. The incident occurred on Sept 1st. Both women live in the same building but different apartments. Frank had fled the scene before police arrived but has been captured. She was brought before Judge Jon Kemp and committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail.

On Sunday in Mifflinburg the Dandelion run was held in which 175 runners circled a trail route at Camp Mount Luther. The 5K/10K event began in 2002. The event raised $3,000 for the 400-acre Christian based outdoor ministry and education grounds in Union County. The funds are used towards student scholarships and facility maintance.

On Sunday Bradley Andrews 43 of Pennsdale was charged for allegedly punching a woman inside of his vechile and then abandoning her 2 children in Loyalsock Township. According to PA State Police Andrews was driving along 3rd street when the assault occurred. Police found Andrews on Route 864 in Mill Creek Township. Andrews was arraigned and bail was set at $5,000. His preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 14th

Sports

NBA Playoffs

East Semifinal’s game 5 it was the Celtics over the Raptors 111-89. Boston leads the series 3-2

West Semifinal’s game 3 it was the Clippers over the Nuggets 113-107. The Clippers now lead that series 2-1.

MLB

Marlins 5-4 over the Braves, the Phillies beat the Mets 9-8, The Yankees losing to the Blue Jays 12-7, The Twins over the Tigers 6-2, The Cubs beat the Cardinals 5-1, Mariners 8-4 over the Rangers, Nationals 6-1 over the Rays, Indians 5-2 over the Royals, The Giants beat the Diamonbacks 4-2, The A’s all over the Astros 6-0, and the Padres 1-0 over the Rockies

NHL

East Finals Game 1 The Tampa Bay Lighting beat the New York Islanders 3-1. Tampa Bay leads that series 1-0

NASCAR

Kevin Harvick won Sunday night’s 1st round playoff from Darlington now this Saturday the 2nd round playoff will happen from Richmond Motor Speedway.

NFL

The 1st game of the season kicks off this Thursday night with the defending Super Bowl champs The Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Houston Texans.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Attempted Abduction on Bucknell Campus

Bucknell University sent out a safety alert text message after an attempted abduction took place. A female student was walking along a parking lot near Saint George Street when a dark colored SUV pulled up and tried to forcibly put her in the vehicle before she escaped. After the failed abduction the SUV left the area. According to media outlets the victim described on of the individuals to be a balding middle aged male. The driver could not be seen. The investigation into the matter has not been closed, meaning Lewisburg residents and college students should continue to stay alert for suspicious activity, and avoid walking alone at night.

Man Charged for Retail Theft

John Crawford, a 41 year old male from Harrisburg has been arrested for a misdemeanor count of retail theft after walking out of a Walmart with 193 dollars’ worth of merchandise. According to media outlets Crawford entered the store at 9:20am with a female accomplice before heading to the bathroom, leaving a shopping cart nearby. Security footage showed the woman filling the cart with various items before Crawford came out and tried exiting. When he got to the Walmart checkpoint where he was asked for his receipt, he told the employee that his wife had it. To everyone’s surprise, she did not in fact have a receipt. Police were called later in the day after security footage was reviewed, charges have been filed and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 17th.

School Bus Accident

Yesterday emergency responders were called in to assist with a Williamsport area school district bus that had veered off road around 8:20am. According to the sun gazette a witness was driving towards the bus before the driver tried maneuvering to the right to allow traffic to pass through. The road was to narrow, and the bus slid off the steep incline into the foliage. The driver sustained minor injuries while the children remained unharmed. The driver was taken by ambulance to UPMC in Williamsport, and the children were picked up by school van and transported to the nurse’s office for examination before class.

Christian School Break In

A 19 year old jersey shore man has been charged with 7 offenses stemming from a break in. According to media outlets Dartagnan Zuback and 2 juveniles broke into walnut street Christian school twice between august 15th and 16th. Pine Creek Township opened an investigation where eventually Zuback was brought in for questioning on august 17th where he was found responsible for the break in along with having a sexual relationship with one of the minors. He is currently facing multiple charges including corruption of a minor, burglary, criminal conspiracy, theft by unlawful taking and multiple counts of institutional vandalism.

Sport

MLB

Mike Trout of the Angels hit his 300th career home run in the first game of a doubleheader against the Houston Astros on Saturday, surpassing Tim Salmon for the franchise record at just 29 years old.

NFL

Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has reunited with the titans head coach Mike Vrabel telling Tennessee Titan officials that he plans to sign with them and is expected to travel to Nashville soon.

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