BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 23, 2019

GUNSHOT VICTIM RECOVERING
Police have released details about a shooting that occurred Monday night in the area of Hillside Avenue in Williamsport.  That shooting incident after 9pm, sent one man to the Williamsport Regional hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and he is reportedly recovering, but there were more gunshots around 11pm along the 2500 block of West Fourth Street brought police to that scene.  According to the Sun Gazette, a resident told police that their vehicle was shot a dozen times and the back window was broken.  Police say they don’t know if the two incidents are related, saying it’s possible that the damage could have been done to the car by pellets.

FIRE STARTED AT MONTOURSVILLE QUARRY
Fire officials reported that an acetylene torch started a fire yesterday at Hanson Aggregates in Montoursville.  The Montoursville Fire Department responded to the fire incident around 6:54 am Monday which reportedly started when the torch accidentally ignited materials from a routine maintenance task in a tower structure.  According to North Central PA dot com Williamsport Firefighters Local 736, South Williamsport Fire Department and Muncy Township assisted at Hanson Quarry and the fire was extinguished by shortly after 7am.  No injuries were reported.

POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS DEATH
State College authorities are asking for help from anyone who has information about the death of a 17 year old high school student who died in an off-campus house there Saturday.  Penn State University authorities have also suspended the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity but the residence where the incident took place was not an official fraternity house.  John Schoenig, the teen who was a student at Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy in Erie, was discovered unresponsive by police Saturday night at a home on West College Avenue in State College and later died.

TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK STARTS
State Representatives and PennDOT, kicked off Teen Driver Safety Week in Pennsylvania yesterday.  A forum was held to call attention to teen driver safety and share important safety information in a question and answer format.  According to lawmakers, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among teens.  Suggestions for parents with teen drivers include buckling up, being a good example, limit the  number of passengers riding along, and using common sense.  Join in the Safety conversation on Instagram at #PATeenDriver.

TRACTOR TRAILER ROLLS OVER ON I-80 EAST
Union County motorists may encounter some slow-downs on I-80 east today after a tractor trailer rollover has traffic down to  a single lane.  According to PennDOT, a tractor trailer riolled over around mile 198, approximately one mile west of the Mile Run Exit in Buffalo Township.  The left lane is expected to be closed for several hours for clean-up.

ALLEGED RAPIST IN JAIL
A Mill Hall man has been incarcerated and a hearing scheduled for next month after Lock Haven Police arrested him for sexual assault, strangulation and illegal possession of a firearm while he was on probation for a similar crime.  According to the Sun Gazette, 44 year old Robert Russell Gillin allegedly strangled a female victim to unconsciousness and then raped her October 7th at a home in Lock Haven.  Gillin was on probation for a previous second degree strangulation charge from July of 2018 which was later dismissed to endangering another person instead, and he pled guilty to that charge. According to North Central PA dot com, Gillin is now on a probation retainer in Clinton County Prison awaiting a November 4th court date.

INMATE DIES IN SNYDER COUNTY FACILITY
A 51 year old inmate was declared deceased at the SCI Coal Township facility Monday.  According to State police reports, Basilio Davilia, who was serving a 2 and a half to five year sentence for illegally possessing firearms in Philadelphia County, was discovered unresponsive in his cell around 915pm.  According to WKOK the Northumberland County Coroner has no cause of death and will continue the investigation.

BUILDING WILL BE DEMOLISHED
The former Sunbury generation LLC coal fired plant in Shamokin dam will be demolished beginning this Friday.  Officials from Snyder County say the eastern half of the former PPL plant will be taken down by controlled implosion. Watch for restricted water traffic along the immediate area of the Susquehanna River.  Pedestrians will be prohibited from walking on the Old Trail between Park Rd and Eleventh avenue Friday morning until at least 10am.  According to WKOK, there will be a substantial police presence nearby.

REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCE FIRST RESPONDER HELP BILL
In a state initiative this month to pass legislation to assist first responders called “Heroes and Helpers” a bill has been introduced that will provide financial help for purchases out of their pockets for safety equipment. State representatives Garth Everett and Jeff Wheeland supported the bill sponsored by Representative Clint Owlett of Wellsboro that will offer 500 dollars of tax credits for volunteers who purchase their own equipment in order to provide safety and emergency services for the public.

Sports
Major-League Baseball
Nationals beat the Astros 5-4, Taking Game 1 of the World Series
In the NBA
Raptors beat the Pelicans 130 to 122,  the Clippers beat the Lakers 112 to 102
NHL
Bruins beat the Maple Leafs 4-2, Sabers over the Sharks 4-3, Panthers beat the Penguins 4-2, Coyotes beat the Rangers 3-2, Canucks over the Red Wings 5-2, Predators beat the Ducks 6-1, Wild over the Oilers 3-nothing, Kings beat the Jets 3-2, Golden Knights over the Blackhawks 2-1, and Capitals beat the Flames 5-3
HS Girls Soccer
District 4 Class AA Girls Soccer Playoffs Montoursville beat Milton 2-nothing, and Warrior Run defeated Hughesville 1- nothing in overtime in the first round
Men’s soccer
Lycoming beat Albright 2-nothing
Women’s soccer
Juniata College over Penn College 2-nothing

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 22, 2019

SHOOTING IN WILLIAMSPORT SENDS ONE TO HOSPITAL
Police are looking for two suspects after a man was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Williamsport last night.  According to the Sun Gazette, police are investigating a shooting that occurred about 9pm near the 2100 block of Hillside Avenue in Williamsport.  Witnesses say when gunfire erupted, police and paramedics were called to the scene.  After the Police searched the area for ballistic evidence near parked vehicles.  One victim was taken to UPMC Susquehanna with no additional information about their identity or condition at this time.

HOMELESS MAN ARRESTED IN ROBBERY
A known homeless man was arrested for attempted robbery after he lunged at a convenience store clerk and later stole items from the DuBoistown store.  Calvin Eure attempted to grab at cigarettes a clerk at the Turkey Hill on Euclid Avenue wouldn’t hand over without being paid.  State police say the man then took sunglasses and left the store, engaging in combative behavior with a witness of the robbery who held Eure until police arrived.  According to the Sun Gazette, Eure was charged with felony shoplifting – his third shoplifting arrest. He was committed to the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail.

NON PROFIT DIRECTOR ARRESTED FOR MISUSING FUNDS
A former executive director of the Clinton County United Way has been charged with theft by deception and other charges after police say she took 22 thousand dollars and used it for herself between April 2018 and July of 2019. According to the Lock Haven Express, Maria Garlick allegedly used United Way debit cards for personal purchases and payed up on her health stipend.  She will be in front of a judge for a preliminary hearing in Clinton County Court today.

COMMISSIONER FORUM FOCUSES ON ISSUES
Candidates for the Lycoming County Commissioners met at the Trade and Transit II center last night for a forum that addressed important topics in the county, showcasing the candidates opinions on each matter.  Scott Metzger, Tony Mussare, Rick Marabito, Jack McKernan, a write-in candidate and Elliot Weiss answered questions on police regionalization, storm water management, environmental concerns, electing qualified women to the council and other topics  having to do with fund appropriation for county projects.  The next forum will be October 29 and will feature City Council candidates as well as the candidates running for Mayor of Williamsport in a similar question/answer panel style format.

CONVICTED MURDERER MAY GET RETRIAL
A local judge will decide this week if a convicted murderer will get a retrial.  Joseph S. Coleman III, is awaiting sentencing for his guilt in the double homicide of Shane Wright and Kristine Kibler who were killed in their Lycoming county home in 2016.  According to the Sun Gazette, the defense for Coleman says new information from charges that came to light from another suspect who was involved in a related murder case, Ronald Shoop of Jersey Shore, was not produced in Coleman’s previous trial and could affect the jury’s outcome – a key requirement for retrial. Judge Nancy Butts will deliver the order on the case this week.

NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER IN MUNCY
The Muncy School Board met last night and elected a new member to the nine-member group.  David A. Frederick will fill a vacancy left by the resigning Connie Coyner.  According to the Sun Gazette, Frederick, who works at Lycoming Housing Authority, will fill the spot in December.  The board heard answers from two candidates in a series of questions about their vision for the community.  Carla Auten, a former board member was also a candidate but did not receive the nomination. The next Muncy School Board meeting meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 18.

FUNDING FOR WILLIAMSPORT K-9 UNIT IN PLACE
The K-9 unit of the Williamsport Bureau of Police can move forward with a recent financial donation that will kick start the whole program.  According to the Sun Gazette, a donation of 43 thousand dollars by Ciocca Toyota of Williamsport is the catalyst needed to fund the program with donations and not taxpayer funds.  Police Chief Damon Hagan said the cost estimated for the first year of having a dog on the force is between $13,000 – $15,000, including the dog and all training, outfitting the car, equipment, food, and vet bills. The vetting process of choosing a handler for the first K-9 is happening now.

There may be some minor delays on I-80 west near Milton today as crews will be on the scene working on a clean-up project. PennDOT reports that a soil remediation project will take place today on I-80 west in Turbot Township, Northumberland County near mile marker 212.   PennDOT says the right lane will be closed there from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

STRUCTURE FIRE IN FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP
There is a structure fire reported this morning according to scanner reports along the 5200 block Lycoming Mall Road.  Fire Crews are responding to the fire at Hanson Aggregates. The fire is reportedly in a tower structure.  We’re following the reports of emergency crews at this time.

Sports
NFL Monday Night Football
Patriots over the Jets 33- nothing
NHL
Blue Jackets over the Maple leaves 4-3, Flyers beat the Golden Knights 6-2, Blues over Avalanche 3-1, and Stars beat the Senators 2-1.
HS Girls District 4 Doubles Tennis Championships
Lydia Barbour and Rei Saar  at Montoursville defeated Lily Summerson and Lauren Peck of Montoursville in three sets at the Central Pennsylvania Tennis center yesterday
Today Sports
Major League Baseball
World Series starts tonight – Game 1 between Washington and Houston in Texas at 8 PM
NHL
Toronto goes to Boston, San Jose and Buffalo, Pittsburgh plays Florida, Arizona in New York, Vancouver plays Detroit, Anaheim is in Asheville, Edmonton goes to Minnesota, Los Angeles in Winnipeg, Vegas in Chicago, and Washington plays Calgary.
NBA action starts tonight with New Orleans at Toronto and the Lakers play the LA clippers at 10:30
HS District 4 Class AA Girls Soccer Playoffs
Hughesville versus Warrior Run at Selinsgrove at 5 PM today, Montoursville vs Milton at Balls Mills 8 PM

Trick Or Treating Guide 2023

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH FROM 5:30PM TO 8PM

LEWISBURG

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30TH FROM 6PM TO 8PM

CATAWISSA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST FROM 6PM TO 8PM

AVIS BOROUGH

DANVILLE

DUBOISTOWN

HUGHESVILLE – PARADE AT 5:30PM

JERSEY SHORE

LOCK HAVEN

LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP

MANSFIELD

MILL HALL

MUNCY

DUNNSTABLE TOWNSHIP

LAMAR TOWNSHIP

OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP

PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP

SELINSGROVE

SHAMOKIN

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT

SUNBURY

WATSONTOWN

WILLIAMSPORT

WOODWARD TOWNSHIP

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST FROM 6:30PM TO 8:30PM

MONTGOMERY – PARADE AT 6PM

WELLSBORO – PARADE AT 6PM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST FROM 6PM TO 9PM

BLOOMSBURG

RIVERSIDE

WILLIAMSPORT EVENTS:

DOWNTOWN WILLIAMSPORT FALL FESTIVAL AND TRICK-OR-TREAT: OCT. 25TH FROM 5 TO 8 P.M. LOCAL BUSINESS WILL HAND OUT CANDY, HOST ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDE GIVEAWAYS FOR WILLIAMSPORT CHILDREN. THERE WILL ALSO BE SPONSORED TRUNKS, A PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY, BOUNCE HOUSES, AND GAMES.

HALLOWEEN FUN: OCT. 27 FROM 5:30 TO 7 P.M. LOCATED AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 42 WASHINGTON BLVD. WILLIAMSPORT. FOOD, GAMES, AND CRAFTS. COSTUMES ARE OPTIONAL. 

SHAW PARK SPOOKY SPECTACULAR: OCT. 28 FROM 5 TO 8 P.M. THE HAUNTED HOUSE WILL BE HELD AT THE OLD BATH HOUSE AT SHAW PARK ON SHERMAN STREET. MAYOR DEREK SLAUGHTER WILL BE JUDGING A COSTUME CONTEST AND CHOOSING THREE WINNERS FOR THE BEST HALLOWEEN DISGUISE.

LYCOMING COLLEGE HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR: OCT. 28 AT 7 P.M. THE LYCOMING COLLEGE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA WILL PERFORM SEASONALLY SPOOKY MUSIC PAIRED WITH VISUAL MEDIA AT THE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER IN DOWNTOWN WILLIAMSPORT. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 21, 2019

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
An investigation will continue as to whether to charge the driver in a fatal pedestrian accident in Williamsport this weekend.  The Williamsport Chief of Police Damon Hagan, released a statement that a city resident, 66 year old John Yarzos was struck and killed by an unidentified driver while riding in a wheelchair near the intersection of West Fourth Street and William street Saturday around 1pm.  Police and paramedics responded to the accident, but Yarzos was pronounced dead at the scene.  PA State police have been called in to reconstruct the incident and to determine whether a crime was committed.

WEEKEND ACCIDENT SHUTS DOWN HIGHWAY
I-80 westbound was closed down for several hours Saturday from a crash involving a 22 year old from West Milton who was ejected from her car near mile marker 214 in Turbot Township.  PennDOT said traffic was rerouted onto Routes 254 and 147 in Northumberland County early Saturday morning after Joan Jimenez lost control, left and then reentered the roadway hitting a guiderail around 3:40am. Once she was ejected from the car, she was hit by two other vehicles. No word on the condition of Jimenez’s passenger, Alondro Santos of Milton. The road reopened Saturday after 8am.  Police are still investigating the fatal crash.

GRANTS FOR SAFETY PROGRAMS ALLOCATED
Two local schools will benefit from a 75 thousand dollar grant coming their way from the state.  East Lycoming Area School District and St. John Neumann Regional Academy were awarded 74 thousand dollars in combined monies for security equipment which will include vaping detectors for East Lycoming and upgrades to video cameras for St John Neumann.  According to the Sun Gazette, the grant money is part of a 60 million dollar allocation in the state for school safety programs.

NEW LOCATION FOR COMMISSIONERS FORUM
The public is reminded about the updated location for Lycoming County Commissioner forum in downtown Williamsport tonight.  The event will be held at the Trade and Transit II building 144 West Third St. in the Michael Ross Event Center Banquet meeting room.  Parking will be available in the parking garage across the street.  The first of two local political forums this month, the event will begin at 7pm and feature five county commissioner candidates who are seeking election on November 5th.  The debate will be broadcast live on 1079 WLMY.

CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE CITED IN PEEPING TOM CASE
The suspect in a Williamsport peeping tom case has asked the court to throw out the statements of the victim’s identification of him because he said he was never identified in a line up, only in the courtroom while he was in custody.  According to the Sun Gazette, 34 year old Colin James Best is accused of invasion of privacy after spying on two sisters in the changing room of a local department store in May of 2019.  The young women, ages 15 and 24 gave a statement that generally described the suspect in the case, and Best filed a self-written motion saying he was at the scene but no witness saw a crime committed by him. Arguments will be heard tomorrow in Lycoming County Court.

MINOR PROMOUNCED DEAD IN STATE COLLEGE
The Centre County Coroner’s office is investigating the death of a 17 year old boy who was found unresponsive at a home on West College Avenue in State College this weekend.  Police there say they were called to the home Saturday around 9:30pm where the boy was unconscious.  According to WNEP, paramedics were unable to revive the victim who reportedly had no signs of trauma.  The young man was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy will be scheduled.

DUI ENFORCEMENT BEGINS FOR HALLOWEEN
The Lycoming County DUI task force has issued a statement that DUI enforcements will be conducted at multiple locations through the Halloween Season in Lycoming County.  Now through October 31st, extra patrols will coincide with the holiday.  Team DUI, Pennsylvania’s DUI association urges all motorists to watch pedestrians as Trick or Treat approaches and to utilize designated drivers so as not to harm themselves or others this Halloween.

VACANT YMCA BUILDING GETS A NEW LIFE
In an effort to save a landmark building in Williamsport, plans have been announced to invest 4 million dollars to renovate the former YMCA building at 343 West Fourth Street.  The renovation, planned to be complete by the end of 2020, will feature about 30 market rate apartments of various sizes – from 750 to 1600 square feet priced between 900 and 11 hundred dollars monthly.  According to the Sun Gazette, the building which is slated to be called the “Lofts of West Branch”, was built in 1923 and was originally a boy’s dormitory for the YMCA.

Sports
NFL football
Bills beat the Dolphins 31-21, the Cardinals beat the Giants 27-21, Cowboys beat the Eagles 37-10, Rams over the Falcons 37-10, Jaguars beat the Bengles 27-17, Vikings over the Lions 42-30, Packers beat the Raiders 40-24, Colts over the Texans 30-23, 49ers beat the Redskins 9-nothing, Titans over the Chargers 23-20, Saints beat the Bears 36-25, Ravens over the Seahawks 30-16
NHL Sunday
Canucks beat the Rangers 3-2, Wild over Canadians 4-3, Capitals beat the Blackhawks 5-3, Jets over the Oilers 1-nothing, Flames beat the Ducks 2-1,
NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Hollywood Casino 400 Sunday –
Denny Hamlin wins with the green and white checkered flag in Kansas, followed by Chase Elliot and Kyle Busch.
Major League Baseball Saturday
Astros beat the Yankees 6-4 in game six of the American League championship series.  World Series Game 1 starts Tuesday between the Astros and the Nationals
College football Saturday
Penn State over Michigan 28-21, Ohio State beat Northwestern 50 – 3, and Oklahoma won over West Virginia 52-14

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 18, 2019

POLICE RAID SUSPECTED DRUG DEALER’S HOME
An early morning raid resulted in several felony arrests in Williamsport yesterday.  According to the Sun Gazette, the city’s Special Response Team took Kyiem Bradshaw, Bryheem Bradshaw and Hakeem Lomax of  641 Fourth Avenue into custody for multiple drug and gun offenses.  Police recovered two stolen loaded handguns, cash and drugs prepared for sale at the property and officials said the raid was a result of an extensive investigation surrounding the home.  All three suspects were arraigned in District Court and incarcerated at the Lycoming County prison.

TIOGA COUNTY MAN IN FATAL WRECK
A 36 year old Westfield man died in a vehicle crash on Route 287 in Tioga County this week.  The Pennsylvania State Police said Charles Cornelius Umble was driving south on Route 287 near Maries Lane in Middlebury Center around 3pm Tuesday and went out of control after negotiating a left turn and rolled over into a swampy area of the grass on the shoulder of the road.  Umble was pronounced dead at the scene.  The 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup came to final rest on it’s roof.  Police say speed and heavy rain were contributing factors in the crash.

DRUG DISPOSAL EVENT PLANNED
The Muncy Township police Department and the US Drug Enforcement Administration will be holding an unwanted prescription drug disposal event in Lycoming County.  In a press release, the Muncy Police department announced the event to give the public another chance to rid their homes of potentially dangerous, unused or expired prescription drugs at the Sam’s Club on Lycoming Mall Road in Pennsdale.  The free DEA take back service – going on 10 til 2 on Saturday, October 26th , is anonymous with no questions asked.

AUTHORITY EXTENDS FREE PARKING TIMES
Acting upon a request by business leaders in the city yesterday, the parking authority in Williamsport expand free parking hours for upcoming events and the holidays.  According to the Sun Gazette, the authority said metered parking will not be enforced beyond 3pm from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and the same goes for First Fridays.  Parking is not enforced on Saturdays in the city.

SCAMMER CAUGHT IN NEW YORK
There’s been an arrest of a person who scammed a Lycoming County resident out of over 14 hundred dollars last year.  Twenty-one year old George Stainrod of Queens County, New York was identified receiving the transfer of money at a Walmart in Valley Stream New York on September 25th, 2018.  The sum is what he told his victim was required so could receive the car and prize money.  According to North Central PA dot com, the Moreland Township man told police he got multiple phone calls about the scam at his home a week before he transferred the money to the suspect.

PARENTS FILE WRONGFUIL DEATH SUIT AGAINST HOSPITAL
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a newborn who died at Geisinger’s neonatal ICU last month after they say the hospital knew the NICU was dangerous but hid the fact from parents. WKOK reports that Abel Cepeda, the 5 day old baby who died September 30th, was the third infant to die from the infection in the facility.  Geisinger diverted premature infants and mothers expecting to deliver prematurely to other hospitals as they worked to identify the outbreak.  Geisinger made no statements expect expressing their sympathies to the affected families

FUNDS PROMISED FOR NEW SEWER SYSTEM UPGRADES
The sewer system in Northumberland County will get a boost by some state money appropriated for Commonwealth infrastructure projects.  Mount Pleasant is in line for a sanitary sewer system and extension line through Upper Augusta Township and will receive a 250 thousand dollar loan and almost 3 million dollar grant.  Governor Tom Wolf said in a statement that the money will be through PENNVEST.

SEMINAR PLANNED TO EDUCATE SENIORS
A Senior Scam Seminar hosted by Pennsylvania State Representatives has been announced for next month in South Williamsport.  Representatives Garth Everett and Jeff Wheeland will offer the seminar to senior residents in order to educate and empower them on the common threats they face from phone scammers and criminals who are getting more sophisticated as technology grows.  The State Attorney General will make a presentation about the Top 10 Scams targeting Seniors.  The free event is for seniors in the 83rd and 84th districts, and will be held in the River Walk Senior Center on East Central Avenue in South Williamsport November 1st from 1-3.

MULTIPLE OPIOID OVERDOSES BEING INVESTIGATED
Milton Police are investigating a rash of non-fatal drug overdoses in Northumberland County.  According to North Central Pa dot com, police in Milton responded to an overdose in a local parking lot and suspected the incident was suspected to be caused by an unknown opiate.  At this time, police did not say that the drug included fentanyl, but say they are investigating more than that one opioid incident in the Valley area.

Sports

Major League Baseball
last night in the American League championship game Houston beat New York 8-3, Houston leads the series 3-1.
NFL Thursday Night Football Chiefs beat the Broncos 30 to 6
NHL Thursday Night
Lightning beat the Bruins 4-3, Canadians over wild 4-nothing, Devils beat the Rangers 5-2, Canucks over the Blues 4-3, Islanders beat the Jets 3-1, Flames over the Red Wings 5-1, Coyotes beat the Predators 5-2, Golden Knights over the Senators 3-2 and Sabres beat the Kings 3-nothing.
HS Football
Canton beat North Penn Mansfield 20 to 7.
HS Boys Soccer
Wellsboro over South Williamsport 4-1, Milton beat Shikellamy 5-nothing
HS Girls Soccer
Jersey Shore over Central Mountain 6-nothing, South Williamsport beat Muncy 5-nothing, Williamsport over Wellsboro 4-nothing, Hughesville beat Milton
2-nothing

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 17, 2019

INTOXICATED MAN WITH A GUN BREAKS INTO HOME
A Williamsport man was threatened in his own home by a drunken man who entered illegally and brandished a handgun this week.  Karl Matz called 911 after confronting an intoxicated man who had entered his W. Fourth Street residence last Monday.  When police arrived, they took Todd Leta of Old Lycoming Township into custody.  He was jailed after being determined to be unfit for arraignment over charges of felony trespassing, loitering and public drunkenness among other charges.  Leta was eventually arraigned after a few hours and released on bail.

VENUE CHANGED FOR POLITICAL DEBATES
The venue has been changed for the upcoming political forums for Lycoming County commissioner and City of Williamsport council and mayoral candidates, The public is invited to attend the forums, which will be held in the Michael Ross Room on the third floor of the Trade and Transit Center – 144 West Third St in Williampsort.   This Monday’s forum at 7pm will feature the candidates running for Lycoming County Commissioner, who will address questions from a reporter panel and the audience. The Williamsport Sun Gazette and Backyard Broadcasting forums will be moderated by Jason Fink of the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and broadcast live on 1079 WLMY.

WASD ENROLLMENT UP
The Williamsport Area School Board announced at their meeting this week that enrollment is up by 15 students overall with some lower numbers than last year in the middle school grades.  Officials say there are 360 seniors in this year’s graduating class.  According to the Sun Gazette, the board also made decisions about an inter-district agreement for Title 1 services between Montoursville Area School District and Williamsport area Schools for some students in the district.

JOB CREATION AND RETENTION IN MILTON
Thanks to a project by the Governor’s Action Team, almost 100 jobs will be available in Milton.  Custom Container Solutions has purchased the building formerly owned by Crest Homes in the Milton Industrial Park.  According to WKOK, the steel container manufacturer has promised a 5.5 million dollar investment creating 36 and retaining 60 jobs statewide over 3 years.  The Governor’s Action Team is a single point of contact in the state for relocating businesses in Pennsylvania.

FRAUD CHARGE FOR ALLEGED SUSPECT IN HOMICIDE
Police are declining to say more about a man who is suspected in a homicide case, but have arrested him for access device fraud.  According to North Central PA dot com, police report that 22 year old Jason Michah Forsyth, of Williamsport, stole his girlfriend’s credit card and made digital purchases of an app in August of 2019.   Old Lycoming Township Police have made statements that Forsyth is the subject of a homicide investigation in a recent affidavit.  Forsyth was incarcerated at the Lycoming County Prison, but his case has been assigned to the McKean County Assistant DA

TWO ANNOUNCE WRITE-IN CANDIDACY
There will be two more choices for county commissioner this fall as two declare their write-in candidacy for the upcoming November 5th election.  According to the Sun Gazette, Steve Brady, Gamble Township Supervisor and Chad Riley, constable for Cogan House Township issued a joint statement Tuesday announcing their candidacies.  The public is invited to attend the upcoming political forum between the candidates for Lycoming County commissioner this Monday October 21st at 7pm in the Michael Ross Room on the third floor of the Trade and Transit Center – 144 West Third St.

RESIDENTS WANT SAFER ROADWAY LAYOUT
Residents told the Woodward Township supervisors during their meeting Wednesday that construction along Route 220 is unsafe as the State Department of Transportation works to redesign the highway.  PennDOT says the 220 Safety Corridor construction is underway with funding in place, but residents are concerned about the gaps along the state-owned highway allowing traffic to unsafely cross or make U-Turns.  Township supervisors noted that the road decisions were made by the state. The next meeting is Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the township building.

LEWISBURG TRAFFIC STUDY RESULTS
A traffic study has identified tremendous growth and big numbers for vehicles and pedestrians using the roadway along the Market Street Corridor in Lewisburg.  A public meeting which addressed about 100 people Wednesday, was hosted by Lewisburg Borough Special Projects and revealed that about 16,000 vehicles and 1500 pedestrians crossing the street, use the area daily.  WKOK reports that after a rise in traffic in 2017, a study and merchant survey was planned.  Steps will be taken next to make decisions on how to lower those numbers.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL HONORS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A candlelight vigil was held yesterday in Williamsport to honor nationwide victims of domestic violence since 2016.  The event called “An Empty Place at the Table” was sponsored by the YWCA who provide ongoing efforts to educate the community about domestic violence.  Law enforcement officials and others read the names of victims and cited statistics, recognizing survivors who have broken a cycle of abuse.  According to the Sun Gazette, the YWCA’s Wise Options program has supported more than a thousand victims of domestic abuse in Lycoming County last year alone.  The Wise Options domestic violence hotline is 800-326-8483.

Sports
NHL
Penguins beat Avalanche 3-2, Capitals over the Maple Leafs 4-3, Blue Jackets beat the stars 3-2 and Oilers over the Flyers 6-3, Ducks defeated the Sabres 5-2 and Sharks beat the Hurricanes 5-2
HS Girls Tennis
District 4 Singles tournament championships yesterday South Williamsport’s Olivia Dorner defeated Kaitlyn Savage of Loyalsock. Both advance to the state tournament that starts November 1.
Williamsport girls captured the District 2-4 class AAA Girls Tennis Doubles Championship Wednesday at the Wyoming Valley indoor courts in Kingston.
KALINID (kuh LEEN id) Maggs and Mia Schuyler head to the state tournament on  November 1 in Hershey.
HS Boys Soccer
Lewisburg beat Central Columbia 3-1,
HS Girls Soccer
Wyalusing beat North Penn Mansfield in OT 2-1
Men’s College Soccer Messiah beat Lycoming 1-nothing
Women’s College Soccer Mansfield beat Lock Haven 2-nothing

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 16, 2019

PARAMEDIC ATTACKED BY PATIENT
A female paramedic was attacked in the back of an ambulance by a patient she was trying to treat last Friday afternoon in Williamsport.  Police and paramedics arrived at an area of West Third Street to investigate reports of an intoxicated person on the ground there. Once the EMS put Orlando Wilford on a stretcher, police left the scene.  According to the Sun Gazette, police were called back a short time later after Wilford lunged at the paramedic inside the ambulance and injured her face.  She escaped and other paramedics at the scene tried to secure the intoxicated man until police arrived, and had to use a taser to control Wilford.  He was jailed for aggravated assault, resisting arrest and public drunkenness in lieu of 25,000 bail.

TALKS CONTINUE ABOUT REGIONALIZATION
Talks about police regionalization continued last night when officials from Montgomery and Muncy boroughs along with Brady and Clinton townships met to compile questions that will be presented to the borough manager of Jersey Shore, Joseph Hamm, at the next joint meeting.  Hamm has been asked to share the regionalization experience he had in Tiadaghton Valley with the group. According to the Sun Gazette, the regionalization road ahead will be about discussing the legal side of an agreement and the costs. The next joint meeting is Nov. 6 at the Montgomery Borough Building on East Main Street.

STATE UNIVERSITIES TO TRANSFORM WITH FUNDING
There are discussions that the State System of Higher education will be requesting 100 million dollars next year from the Commonwealth to invest in a transformation of state-owned universities.  Penn Live reports that the money will be used for infrastructure and shared services support for the 14-system universities similar to the Penn State World Campus program.  The Board of Governors will vote on the request this week at Kutztown University, then Gov. Tom Wolf’s will consider the request for next year’s state budget before a presentation to the General Assembly in February.

BRIDGE WORK IN NORTHUMBERLAND
PennDOT is planning more bridge work on I-80 East in Turbot township tomorrow.  Crews are scheduled to work of the bridges over Muddy Run and over Limestone Run in Northumberland County.  There will be alternating lane closures between 9a and 3p Thursday.  Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone.

DRUG DEALER FOUND GUILTY
A man who police say dealt drugs along High Street in Williamsport was found guilty yesterday on charges of selling cocaine a year ago even though a confidential informant testified that he couldn’t remember the exchanges.  According to the Sun Gazette, surveillance teams furnished the court with audio and information about the controlled drug stings that occurred between Rasheem Johnson and the informant and showed evidence of the drugs that were allegedly purchased and recovered after the buy. Johnson was found guilty but is out on bail, with sentencing set for December 17th.

MUNCY TOWNSHIP ACCIDENTS SLOW TRAFFIC
Traffic is starting to move around are two accidents that happened this morning along Muncy Township roadways.  An accident involving 2 vehicles is on the shoulder on I-80 west at the Halls/Pennsdale Exit.  Emergency crews are cleaning the wreck and fluid leak there.  Also 220 was closed in both directions between Pennsdale and Hughesville in the area of Rabbit Run Road from a 3 car accident that occurred just after 7am. Witnesses say the road opened after 8AM and traffic is moving. Watch for police on the scene near Pennsdale.

LETTER OF INTENT FOR HOLY SPIRIT HEALTH
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville has announced that it has signed a letter of intent to hand over ownership of Holy Spirit Health System to Penn State Health.  In a news release, Geisinger said the projected completion date of the transfer is June 30th, 2020. The move includes the Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Ortenzio Heart Center, West Shore EMS, affiliated outpatient practices and urgent care centers.

MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY GETS NATIONAL RECOGNITION
The Mansfield University Field Hockey Team is making news nationwide. Mansfield Moutaineers cracked the latest Penn Monto/NFHCA Division II National Coaches Poll on Tuesday, coming in at No. 10 in the country. It marks the first time the Mountaineers, who are now lead by Head Coach Brittany Hansrote, have appeared in the NFHCA national rankings since the early part of the 2012 season.  Mansfield hosts Slippery Rock at Karl Van Norman Field today.

RECEREATIONAL CANNABIS BILL INTRODUCED IN PA SENATE
Pennsylvania legislators introduced a bill yesterday that would end Pennsylvania’s prohibition of cannabis and would legalize it for adult-use in Pennsylvania.  Saying it’s time for the commonwealth to join the emerging cannabis economy with Senate Bill 350, State Senator Daylin Leach estimates $500 million of revenue couldcome in during the first full fiscal year of operation which will be appropriated to school districts using the 2016 fair funding formula or Act 35.  According to a press release by Leach, nearly 60 percent of Pennsylvanians support ending cannabis prohibition.

Sports
Major-league Baseball
Nationals secure their first World Series berth in franchise history winning Game 4 over the Cardinals 7-4 in the National League Championship Game last night.
Houston beat the Yankees 4-1 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series Houston leads 2-1.
NHL
Mapleleafs beat Wild 4-2, Lightning over Canadiens 3-1, Coyotes defeated the Jets 4-2, Flames over the Flyers 3-1, Canucks over the Red Wings 5-1, Predators over the Golden Knights 5-2 and the Hurricanes beat the Kings 2-nothing.
HS Girls Soccer
Muncy beat Montgomery 3-nothing, South Williamsport beat Millville 4-nothing and Mifflinburg over Williamsport 1-nothing in OT, Montoursville beat Central Mountain 4-nothing,  Lewisburg over Midd-West 3-2 and Selinsgrove beat Milton 4-nothing.
HS Boys Soccer
South Williamsport over Millville 2-nothing in OT, Loyalsock beat Hughesville
2-1, and Wellsboro beat Troy 8-2.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 15, 2019

TRIAL DELAYED FOR ALLEGED CHILD ABUSER
A Trevorton man is in custody in Northumberland County Jail after he was charged with aggravated assault when police say he beat a toddler who was found to have suffered a brain injury and multiple broken bones this month.  19 year old Jahrid Burgess allegedly assaulted 3 year old Arabella Parker who remains on life support at Geisinger Medical Center.  According to the Daily Item, the Shamokin District Judge, John Gembic delayed the trial of Burgess for later this week after The Columbus Day holiday affected security measures at the courthouse.   The Northumberland County DA said that if Parker dies, Burgess will face an open count of homicide immediately.

ALL CLEAR AFTER BOMB THREAT AT SCHOOL
Danville Police say Danville Area High School was evacuated after 12pm on Monday, then searched and cleared Monday afternoon for a bomb threat.  A K-9 team searched the school and found no threat to other school buildings Authorities from Montour County told WKOK that they are investigating and have no suspects in custody at this time. Students were allowed to return to the school last night to retrieve their personal items left behind. Classes are on a normal schedule today.

RESOLUTIONS CAUSE CONCERN FOR OFFICERS
South Williamsport police officers addressed the South Williamsport borough Council last night citing their concerns about a resolution to transfer police department authority there from the mayor to the borough manager and to make Steven Cappelli the manager, the director of Public Safety.  Six officers voiced their support of Police chief Carl Finnerty and stated their hopes that the current move would not remove him from his position.  According to the Sun Gazette, the officers said the changes effect the checks and balances of the departments.  The council then voted on the resolutions and both passed.  The next South Williamsport Borough Council meeting is. Nov. 11.

WHITE HOUSE CHOOSES PITMAN FARM FOR HOILDAY TREE
A Northumberland County farm has gotten the nod that they will provide the Christmas Tree to be displayed in the Blue Room at the White House in Washington DC this year.  The State Department of Agriculture said that the tree will be chosen this morning at Mahantongo Valley Farms in Pitman.  According to the state, Pennsylvania ranks third in the nation for Christmas tree production.

MAN CHARGED WITH DUI FOR TWO INCIDENTS IN A ROW
A Southside man was in court this week facing more charges after a second DUI incident in less than 2 months.  According to police, Stephen Tidwell crashed his motorcycle May 20th in a yard on East Second Avenue, and left the scene, going to his nearby home.  A witness called police who found him injured and bleeding from the crash afterwhich he was transported to Williamsport Regional and arrested for DUI after his discharge. According to the Sun Gazette, on July 4th of this year, Tidwell, riding the same motorcycle he crashed in May, tried to cross the northbound lanes of the Market Street bridge while it was closed for the fireworks, and was arrested by police for DUI.  Tidwell waived his preliminary hearing this week and is free on bail.

JERSEY SHORE SCHOOL CLOSURE VOTE ON HOLD AGAIN
Residents of the Jersey Shore community who came to the school board meeting Monday were unable to hear a vote about local schools closing there because the vote was pulled from the agenda.  According to the Sun Gazette, two board members were absent and the board president pulled the item in order to have full participation when deciding on one of six options for closing or reconfiguring local schools.  The next meeting is October 28th at the administration building on A&P Drive in Jersey Shore.

YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE NEW VOTING MACHINES
Are you ready for new voting machines for November 5th?  There will be another demonstration to teach Union County residents how to use the new machines this Wednesday from 8:30-11 a.m. at The Miller Center in Lewisburg, according to a news release from the League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area.   A Display of the new voting machines in Lycoming county are on display at the Office of Voter Services, located on the first floor of 33 West Third Street in downtown Williamsport, Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00.

2019 WORLD CHAMPIONS VISIT WHITE HOUSE
The champions from Williamsport’s 2019 Little League World series were honored with a trip to the white house last week.  The Eastbank Little League from River Ridge, Louisiana as well as the championship softball team from Rowan County, North Carolina, visited the White House and met President Trump Friday afternoon. The Louisiana East Bank All-Stars are the first baseball team to win their State title.

WALLET THIEF BEING SOUGHT BY POLICE
A thief took a woman’s wallet from the Weis Market in Lewisburg earlier this month.  State police in Milton say the suspect took the wallet from the ususpecting victim and used the card to purchase almost 1000 dollars worth of items at another store on Westbranch Highway.  According to North Central PA dot com, here was also about a thousand dollars in cash in the wallet.  If anyone has information about the theft, please call State police in Milton -524-2662.
Sports
NFL Monday night football
Packers beat the Lions 23-22 in a 4th quarter 23 yard field goal.
Major league baseball
National League championship series Game 3 Nationals beat the Cardinals 8-1 Washington leads the series 3-nothing.
NHL Monday night
Bruins beat the ducks 4-2, Wild over Senators 2-nothing, Panthers beat the devils 6-4, Islanders over the Blues 3-2, Sabres beat the Stars 4-nothing, Avalanche over the Capitals 6-3, and the Blackhawks beat the Oilers 3-1.
NASCAR results from the conclusion of the 1000bulbs.com 500 in Talledega Alabama
Ryan Blaney claimed the checkered flag – The playing field going from 12 drivers to eight next weekend at Kansas.
HS Boys Soccer
Williamsport beat Central Mountain 4-nothing, Milton over Central Columbia 3-1, and Lewisburg outplayed Montoursville 12-nothing
HS Girls Soccer
Athens beat Wellsboro 1-nothing, Williamson over Montgomery 2-nothing, Hughesville beat Millville 2-nothing, Mount Carmel over Sullivan County 4-3, Southern beat Montoursville 2-1 in OT.
HS Tennis
3 players from South Williamsport and one player from Loyalsock made it through the first round of the District 4 Singles Championship yesterday.  They will move on to the D4 SemiFinals Wednesday

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 14, 2019

TROUT RUN ROADS CLOSED AFTER VIOLENT CRASH
A vehicle crash in which one driver was seriously injured, occurred Friday afternoon near Trout Run.  According to State Police, a mixer truck, driven by 40 year old Donald Pfleegor of Muncy, was travling south on State Route 14, as 21 year old Hunter Sanabria of Burlington, PA was traveling north toward Canton.  Police say Sanabria drifted into the southbound lane striking the mixer causing the violent collision which broke the axel of the mixer and sent a tire across the roadway.  Sanabria was extracted from his Suzuki Aero after about 30 minutes and was lifeflighted to Gesinger medical center in Danville with serious injuries.  Plfeeger suffered minor injuries.  Route 14 was closed while emergency crews cleared the wreck. The road reopened after 7pm.

TODDLER DEATH RULED A HOMICIDE
The Lycoming County Coroner has determined that the death of a toddler found unresponsive at a home in Old Lycoming Township is a homicide.  According to the Sun Gazette, police arrived on the scene at the 1900 block of Misner Road in December of 2018 for reports of a 19 month old boy who was not breathing and they resuscitated him, later succumbing at the hospital from injuries related to blunt force trauma according to Police Chief Joseph Hope.  If anyone has details about the death of Ky’Mani Moore, please call police.

GATEWAY PROJECT ROAD RENAMING UNDER DISCUSSION
A discussion has come up between City Council and officials with Lycoming College about renaming streets as the gateway project moves forward.  Choices for the private drive off Franklin Street include College place, allowing the college to keep its’ current address, or Lycoming College Blvd .  Council members decided to table the decision while the city and the college work out the details of the street realigning and renaming.

CONSTRUCTION LANE CHANGES THIS WEEK
A 6.7-mile resurfacing project on Route 147 in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County, continues this week. The project extends from Route 405 to Interstate 80.  Starting tomorrow the northbound lane restriction will switch from the left lane to the right lane in order to upgrade guiderail. The southbound lane restriction will remain the same next week as crews complete rumble strips and final line painting.

MAN TO BE SENTENCED FOR THIRD MURDER CHARGE
A man already in custody awaiting sentencing on a double murder charge in Lycoming County, will face a judge again in December on a third murder case in which he is allegedly involved.  A judge found 38 year old Joseph S. Coleman III, guilty in the Oct. 31, 2016, Poplar street murder of Shane Wright, and his mother, Kristine Kibler.  Sentencing in that case is scheduled for Nov. 20. According to the Sun Gazette, as police investigated the Wright/Kibler case, they discovered evidence that allegedly pointed to Coleman in the murder of Christopher Wilkins in August of 2016.  Questions arose during trial about whether the same gun was used in all the crimes, and Judge Marc Lovecchio decided there was sufficient evidence to go forward with a pre-trial for Coleman’s third charge December 12th

USAGE STUDY APPROVED BY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
An airport use study was approved by the Williamsport Municipal Airport Authority last week so that an aviation consulting company can gather details about air passenger destinations and departures.  According to the Sun Gazette, the proposal was accepted by the authority for just over 12 thousand dollars. Also at the meeting, Longtime airport executive director Thomas Hart also finished his final week at the airport.  The next meeting for the airport authority is November 14th at the aiport.
SLIDE CONDITION REPAIR IN LOCK HAVEN
PennDOT will be working to repair a slide condition along Hyner Run Road in Lock Haven starting tomorrow.  An official detour will be in place while Clinton County maintenance crews work along Route 1014 from Hyner State Park to Pat’s Ridge Road.    Motorists will be directed to use Routes 120, 144 and 44 to avoid the area and delays.  PennDOT says work will be completed by Friday weather permitting.

POLITICAL DEBATE SLATED FOR NEXT WEEK
The Public is invited to attend the Lycoming County Commissioners debate Monday October 21st at the Trade and Transit Center in Williamsport.  Backyard Broadcasting, The Williamsport Sun Gazette and the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce will host the forum that will also be broadcast on the air live.  If you’re unable to attend the event at the Community Theatre League arena 100 West Third Street in Williamsport, please tune in at 7pm next Monday to 1079 WLMY.

Sports
Major League Baseball
American League Championship Series Game 2 – Astros beat the Yankees 3-2 in extra innings – The series tied now at 1-1
NFL football
Steelers beat the Chargers 24-17,  Jets over the Cowboys 24-22, Vikings beat the Eagles 38-20, Seahawks edged the Browns 30- 28. Panthers beat the Buccaneers 37-26. Texans over the Chiefs 31-24, Redskins defeated the Dolphins 17-16, Saints over the Jaguars 13-6,  Ravens beat the Bengals 23-17, 49ers over the Rams 20-7,  Cardinals beat the Falcons 34-33, and Broncos smashed the Titans 16-nothing
NHL Sunday
Penguins beat the Jets 7-2, Golden Knights over the Kings 5-2,  Sharks beat the Flames 3-1
NASCAR 1000 bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway suspended due to rain at the 55th lap of the scheduled 188.  Race resumes today at 2pm eastern.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 11, 2019

DRIVER’S NAME RELEASED IN ROUTE 15 ROLLOVER
Police have released information about the accident that closed Route 15 South in Cogan House Township this week. 51 year old Kevin Nicholson of New York lost control and overturned his tractor trailer just south of Route 184 about 7:30 am Tuesday morning.  PennDOT reported that the clean up of the overturned truck took until about 1:30 pm to reopen.  State Police detoured traffic using routes 184, 287 and 220. Mytwintiers dot come repoprts that A second rollover accident was reported around 7:43 AM near the Liberty Exit. But police have not released information about that crash.

LAWSUIT AIMS TO REMOVE QUESTION FROM BALLOT
In a move to keep a question off the November 5th ballot over a constitutional amendment concerning victim’s rights, a lawsuit about voting on “Marsy’s Law” was filed yesterday by the League of Women Voters and another plaintiff.  The Sun Gazette reports that critics of the ballot question say it is an incomplete summary of the issue and voters need more information than a 75 word summary.  Supporters say the lawsuit is an attempt to disenfranchise voters.  ACLU lawyers for the plaintiff say the question may be able to kept off electronic voting machines.

POLICE SEARCH VEHICLE ILLEGALLY
A Lycoming County judge determined that police illegally searched the vehicle of a Muncy Valley man along route 220 and Reservoir road in Wolf township in March of 2019.  According to North Central PA dot com, officer Ryan Travelpiece of the Hughesville borough police department was on patrol and came upon emergency medical personnel helping Joshua Kapp on the road after he suffered a seizure.  The officer recognized Kapp as a local resident who had been driving without a license and stopped at the scene, attempting to search the vehicle.  When Kapp couldn’t respond, his passenger eventually gave consent.  The judge said the prescription drug evidence Travelpiece found in the vehicle is inadmissible in court.

PIPE REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION IN NORTHUMBERLAND
PennDot reports that a high traffic road in Northumberland County will be closed today for a pipe replacement project. Schwaben Creek Road in Upper Mahanoy Township will be closed between Clay Hill Road and Gobbler Run Road.  There will be a detour in place at Greenbrier Road, Hooflander Road, Klingerstown Road, Ridge Road, and Salem Road. Work will begin this hour and is expected to only be closed today.

WELFARE WORKER ARRESTED FOR THEFT BY DECEPTION
The state Attorney General has released information about a state welfare case-worker who allegedly obtained EBT cards – the electronic cards that allow the state to issue welfare payments – for herself totaling 8600.  40-year-old Jennifer Curcie of Coal Township,  was employed in the state run Northumberland County assistance office from 2015-18.  Curcie is charged with theft by deception and false statements. The AG says Curcie turned herself in Thursday, was arraigned and waived her preliminary hearing.

LOCK HAVEN MAY LOSE TAX REVENUE
A Lock Haven Hospital has applied for tax exempt status after being acquired in 2017 by a not-for-profit organization and the city is considering what to do about losing the tax revenue.  According to the Sun Gazette, Lock Haven City Commissioners asked UPMC Susquehanna to submit more detailed information about the tax exemption request to prove the hospital qualifies under a provision of the General County Assessment Law.  The change could mean a loss of 72 thousand dollars in city tax revenue.  The hospital is currently the largest taxable body of real estate in the city limits.

COAL-IMPACTED STATES GET FUNDING FOR GROWTH
A group looking to create or retain jobs in Appalachian States announced this week that there will be over 44 million dollars available for support of Coal-impacted communities in Pennsylvania and other states.  The Appalachian Regional Commission said that they are seeking to develop business incubators and increase access to capital and other services for thousands of workers and students .  There is also a focus on using part of the money for broadband development in the same area.

ANNUAL MUSIC FUNDRAISER NAMES AWARD RECIPIENT
The city was “Living United” at the Community Arts center last night when the Lycoming County United way held a fund raiser and musical program which featured local musicians and kicked of the United Way’s annual campaign.  Ron Frick, President of the United way presented the first annual Live United in Music Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Oscar W. Knade (NAYD) Jr. who had served as the superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District during the 1980s and supported music and the arts in schools.  Administrators from the United way hope to surpass the over-$1.2 million raised last year .
Sports
Major-league baseball
Houston Astros won over the Rays 6-1 taking their American League division series in game five
NFL Thursday Night Football
Patriots beat the Giants 35-14
In the NHL
Detroit Red Wings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2, Tampa bay Lightning over the Toronto MapleLeafs 7-3, Edmonton Oilers beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in a shoot out, St Louis Blue’s beat the Ottawa Senators 64
HS Girls Tennis
District 4 Team Tennis Tournament Finals South Williamsport beat Central Columbia 3-1
HS Girls Soccer
Williamsport over Montoursville 1- nothing, Lewisburg defeated Jersey Shore 6-nothing, Mount Carmel over Loyalsock 3-2,  Shikellemy over Milton 3-nothing, Muncy beat CMVT 3-1, Bloomsburg beat Hughesville 3-1
HS Boys Soccer
Milton beat Montoursville 4- nothing, Northeast Bradford over North Penn liberty 6-4, Athens beat Wellsboro 2-1
Today Sports
Major-league baseball
Washington heads to St. Louis for Game One of the National League Championship
NHL
Florida heads to Buffalo, Anaheim is in Columbus, and the New York Islanders play in Carolina tonight.
NASCAR – The 1000 bulbs.com 500 is at Talledega Alabama Speedway Sunday at 2 PM
NFL Football Sunday
Eagles play the Vikings Sunday at 1pm
Steelers and the LA chargers for Sunday Night Football at 8:20
HS Football Tonight All HS games Friday night at 7 PM except the Muncy Indians play the Columbia Montour Vo-Tech Rams on Saturday
College football this weekend Penn State Nittany Lions are on the road to Iowa for a Saturday night

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