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Local News 12/11/18
CLINTON COUNTY WOMAN FACES DRUG CHARGES
A Renovo woman is in Clinton County Correctional Facility facing multiple drug counts following a bust in Renovo on Friday. Police there pulled over a vehicle driven by 55 year old Dawn Cole for traffic violations and found 70 grams of crack cocaine, 53 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a loaded handgun and cash. The drugs reportedly had a street value of about $8,000 dollars. She has been charged with possession with intent to deliver as well as several other counts and was jailed in lieu of $250,000 bail.
NO TAX INCREASE IN JERSEY SHORE
Property owners in the borough of Jersey Shore will not see their municipal property taxes rise in 2019. Borough Council in Jersey Shore passed a general fund budget last night which will sit at a little more than $1.6 million dollars for next year. Despite a rise in police costs as well as in health care, borough officials say the budget is balanced an will hold the line on taxes with a rate of 7.966 mills. The borough’s liquid fuels budget sits at a little more than $140,000 dollars and borough swimming pool costs are set at just over $65,000 for next year.
STOP THE BLEED KITS DONATED
In a continuing effort to assist in saving lives before medical personnel can arrive, UPMC Susquehanna has provided Stop The Bleed Kits to Williamsport Area School District schools. In all 17 kits containing 8 individual kits have been provided and will be placed in each of the district’s schools. The kits will enable faculty and staff members to become better equipped to handle major injuries in classrooms and other sections of the schools. An additional 8 kits were donated for the schools through a contribution from several natural gas companies.
K-9 DOG RETIRES
With the announced retirement of South Williamsport’s police chief, Borough Council last night celebrated the retirement of another member of the force. South Side K-9 dog Danny will no longer be on the job after 8 years of service to the borough. The 9 year old German Shepherd handled by officer Devin Thompson has been credited with helping seize some $300,000 dollars worth of narcotics as well as cash and weapons and also for assisting in numerous arrests and prosecutions during his time on the force. He will continue to live with the Thompsons in retirement.
FIRE DETAILS RELEASED
Officials have identified the family displaced by a fire which occurred outside of Turbotville on Sunday. Fire struck at the 2 ½ story home owned by Eric and Lisa Harrison along Old State Road in Lewis Township around 10:45 on Sunday morning, extensively damaging a 1 ½ story addition there. Firefighters from White Deer Township, Milton, Turbot Township Washingtonville and Lewisburg responded to the scene and spent about 2 ½ hours there. The Harrisons and their three children are said to be at least temporarily displaced from the home. A faulty chimney flue is said to be the cause. A damage estimate has not been released.
CITY OFFICIALS CONTINUE LOOKING INTO BUDGET CUTS
Officials in the city of Williamsport say they continue to look into any possible cuts into the city budget for 2019 which stands at $27.2 million dollars and contains a tax increase of .75 mills. With the city’s reserve fund sitting at just $12,000 dollars Council is looking into cutting where they can and officials with the city say they will look at the possible reduction in funding for contracted services. That includes consulting firms the city is using for various services. The budget already contains the elimination of seven positions through retirement and attrition including four police officers.
DUI ENFORCEMENT THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
The Lycoming County DUI Task Force and Team DUI says they are ready for the holiday season. The Task Force will be conducting DUI enforcement now through the end of the year during a Holiday Impaired Driving Campaign. Operation Safe Holiday will last through to the beginning of the new year and plcie will be actively seeking out impaired as well as aggressive drivers to make the highways safe for everyone. All motor vehicle occupants are also reminded to buckle up.
COMMISSIONER NOT RUNNING AGAIN
Saying that the energy he expends as County Commissioner is taking away from other aspects of his life, a Northumberland County Commissioner has decided not to run for a third term. Rich Shoch announced yesterday that he has decided not to run for re-election. Shoch says he is proud of the work he has done for the county during his two terms, especially over the last four years with Commissioner Sam Schiccatano, but says that another reason he is not running is the ongoing political nonsense within the county.
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“MYO BIO”
You must be bored if you’re reading my bio! Hahaha….
You probably already know a lot about me, as I share stories about my family and adventures with you every day. I love sharing life stories with you and I love hearing yours! I’m always up for chatting with our listeners on the phone or messaging on Facebook.
A little about me…..
I was born and raised right here in Williamsport PA.; I love this little town! Life is looking a little different these days, I’m now an empty nester! Hard to believe all my boys are out of the house. WHEW! But….do they ever really leave? Hahaha. I’m definitely looking forward to spending a lot more time with my 4 grand children. It’s so much fun spoiling them and sending them home! I am married to my best friend and have acquired a few new hobbies when I married him, such as; camping, fishing, and archery. I also enjoy gardening, yard sales, cooking. (and eating)
I have been in radio for a loooong time and there is nothing else I’d rather be doing. God continues to bless me daily and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
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Keith Kitchen
In 1882, Chester A. Arthur was President of The United States, Jesse James was shot by Robert Ford, Thomas Edison threw the switch on the first commercial power plant in the U.S., the Great Comet of 1882 lit up the sky and Keith Kitchen was born on July 4th.
Writing in his autobiography “Did I REALLY Do This?”, Keith says he served on the bridge of the battleship U.S.S. Texas during the Spanish-American War, then went ashore with Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders to storm San Juan Hill. During World War I he served as the executive officer of the destroyer U.S.S. Clemson and spoke before Congress on why we needed more battleships for the navy.
During the 1920’s he ran a Speakeasy in Newark, New Jersey before heading to Europe to spend the rest of Prohibition in Paris.
During World War II, Keith advised President Roosevelt on the necessity of having more aircraft carriers and then worked at selling War Bonds.
When the 1950’s arrived, he was touring in Hank Williams’ band and was at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville when Elvis performed there. Later that decade, he worked at Columbia Records, training under Mitch Miller.
He made a total nuisance of himself speaking at anti-war rallies during the Vietnam Conflict, supporting the troops but not the war and spent several years in Europe before returning to the U.S. in time to attend the Woodstock Festival in New York.
Reports that place Keith on top of the Apple offices in London during The Beatle’s rooftop concert and at Graceland just before Elvis’ passing are simply not true.
Keith settled down in the mid-1980’s, getting married and raising three children.
The children have now grown up and have moved on and Keith and his wife Jeanette are still together.
Keith has been with Backyard Broadcasting since 2002 and has been with WBZD since 2004, first hosting the mid-day show and now the evening show, as well as presented “Lost Jewelry” and both the daily “Files of The Strange & Deranged” episodes and the weekly podcast.
Jake Michaels
Hello there, I’m Jake Michaels and thank you for taking a moment to visit my profile page to learn a little about me. So what do you want to know? Haha!
Seriously though, a little about me. I was born and raised right here in Williamsport, PA. I grew up in what was commonly known as the East End. I play at Young Woods Park growing up and loved every minute of my time playing in that park with my neighborhood friends. I attended Jefferson Elementary School, Curtain Middle School and graduated from the Williamsport Area High School in 1987.
I’ve been involved in music in one way shape or form for nearly as long as I can remember. I was a choir geek from elementary school through high school. When I was around 12, I started learning to play guitar. It was at that age that I really learned who “The Beatles” were, and well, I wanted to be Paul McCartney. I played in a few bands in my high school days, never getting anywhere other than the garage and a few talent shows in school. In 1989, I joined the local band “Toyz” as the bass guitar player and played around the region for years with that band.
It was in 1993 that I started my career in radio. Yes, that long ago! I was hired by Ted Minier, the program director of Rock 99.3 WZXR at the time. I had no radio experience at all, but a love of music and rock and roll. I started working overnight, from midnight to 6am. I did that shift for a while before moving up to the 7pm to midnight slot. I never left the Williamsport area but moved over to WHOT for a short stint before becoming the morning show host on Oldiez 93 WBZD.
Oldiez 93 has now become Classic Hits 93.3 WBZD and I couldn’t be happier. I’m playing the music that I grew up on, sharing the memories of my youth in the Williamsport area and having a blast. I live and love music and it’s part of my life every single day, and not just because I play it on the radio. I’m lucky enough to say that I love my job and enjoy waking up each day to come to work.
I want to thank you for listening to Classic Hits 93.3 WBZD and allowing myself and this radio station to be a part of your day.
Jake
Local News 12/10/18
TAX HIKE ADJUSTED UPWARDS
It looks like property owners in the city of Williamsport will be paying even more in taxes than originally planned. Following a long city council session on Thursday night focusing on Mayor Campana’s $37.3 million dollar budget for 2019, council decided to adjust the city tax increase up from .65 mills to .75 mills. Council members are worried about the low fund balance and say the increase will mean another $87,519 dollars for the city in revenue. The city faces a $1.5 million dollar deficit with a three year plan in place to bring that deficit down.
FIVE HOMELESS AFTER NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY FIRE
A family of five is homeless following a fire which destroyed a Northumberland County home yesterday. The fire broke out before noon in the home along Old State Road in Lewis Township just outside of Turbotville. Firefighters from several companies were called in to fight the blaze. The unidentified family was home at the time but was able to make it out without injury. It took some time to bring that fire out and damage was extensive, though an estimate was not release. It’s believed the cause of that fire was an overheated chimney flue.
WORK ON THE RIVER ROAD
A detour goes into effect this week as crews commence a flood repair project on the River Road in White Deer Township, Union County. A contractor will replace a pipe under the road near the intersection with Tabernacle Road. The project is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete and a detour will be in place using Route 642 and Old Route 15.
WOMAN CRITICAL AFTER CRASH
A crash on Interstate 80 late last week resulted in a woman from Cambria County being hospitalized in critical condition. State police in Milton report that the crash happened on Thursday morning around 6am in the westbound lanes in White Deer Township, Union County as an SUV driven by Prokash Potluri of Altoona collided with a tractor trailer driven by a Florida man. Potluri’s car then spun after impact and his passenger, 72 year old Maria Ignacio of Hastings Pennsylvania was transported to Geisinger Medical Center where she remained in critical condition over the weekend. Potluri’s was treated a Geisinger and later released. The truck driver was not injured.
COPPER WIRE STOLEN
A theft which occurred late last month in Old Lycoming Township has police there looking for more information. On November 26th someone got onto the grounds of Stallion Gas and Oil Field Services along Beauty’s Run Road and proceeded to take a large amount of power cord copper wire. They then loaded it into a Stallion pickup truck on the property and drove off with it with the truck later found abandoned in the Cogan House Township area, but the copper was gone. Police are asking anyone with information regarding that theft to give them a call at 570-3213-4987 or 570-329-4060.
CITY POLICE OFFICER REINSTATED
It’ s back to work for a city police officer in Williamsport who was suspended with pay in 2017 and then fired last summer by city council. Eric Houseknecht who was a corporal at the time of his suspension in August of 2017 for several incidences of insubordination and misconduct which were never specified, will go back to work today as a patrolman according to city officials. It was decided he would be fired last July, but the police union was appealing that firing. Houseknecht’s demotion is a result of a settlement between the city and the police.
WATER BOIL ADVISORY
A water boil advisory which was issued by the Crawford Township Authority remains in effect for part of it’s water system. A 6” water main lead occurred late last week with repairs completed over the weekend. Consumers that are affected live in the area north of 2999 Rauchtown Road into Limestone Township at Middle Road. Customers are reminded to boil their water for 1 minute before using. The advisory will remain in effect until testing is of the water supply is deemed satisfactory.
STATE GRANTS AVAILABLE
State Senator Gene Yaw is reminding local municipalities, colleges and community groups that they have until February 7th to apply for state grants which would boost safety and reduce violence. Yaw says that a new program included in the 2018-2019 state budget will hand out a total of $7.5 million dollars through June 30th stateside to support the violence prevention programs. Yaw says the grants awarded through the program will help build stronger partnerships in the community with the goad of creating a safer environment for children. More information and applications are available at www.pccd.pa.gov.
FLOOD DEBRIS REMOVAL
PennDOT reports that flood debris removal will take place in our area at both I-80 and Route 147. The work will take place during daylight hours beginning today and occur at the I-80 westbound piers of the River Bridge between Route 15 in Union County and Route 147 in Northumberland County and also on Route 147 northbound between Packer Island and Northumberland. Lane restrictions will be in place and there could be possible delays. Motorists are advised to be alert and drive with caution in the work zone.
Local News 12/7/18
COUNCIL GOES LATE INTO THE NIGHT
A late night for Williamsport City Council. During their meeting last night, Council tackled the proposed $27.2 million dollar budget for 2019 which contains a .65 mills tax increase. As it stood going into last night, owners of properties worth $100,000 would have to pay $1500 in property taxes to the city. Council discussed adjusting that tax hike even higher. The budget still contains the elimination of seven job, 4 of them on the police force. Mayor Campana says the jobs would be cut through attrition and retirements and that there would be no layoffs. The city faces a $1.5 million dollar deficit with a proposed reserve of only a little over $107,000. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for next week’s council meeting.
DECISION ON GOLF COURSE TABLED
Talk at yesterday’s Lycoming County Commissioners meeting centered on whether or not the county should renew it’s contract with the management company for the county owned White Deer Golf Course. Commissioners are deciding whether or not to extend the contract with Billy Casper Golf for another three years, a contract which they could opt out of at any time. Commissioners heard from those in favor of the county holding onto the course, and from those who would rather see any county money sunk into the course to go elsewhere to benefit more county residents. Following the debate, Commissioners voted 2-1 to table a decision to next week.
NEW FIELD AT PCT
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s sports programs will receive a boost following a decision made by the board of directors yesterday to spend $1.4 million dollars for a new synthetic turf field for athletics such as soccer. The board voted yesterday to replace the current athletic field of which students have played through poor conditions. It’s hoped that the funds for the field will be replaced through naming opportunities and fundraising. Construction is slated to begin shortly after the 2019 spring sports schedule is completed and be ready for the Fall of 2019.
VEHICLE BREAK-INS CONTINUE IN SUNBURY
The vehicle break-ins continue in Sunbury. Residents in the city were warned last week, about several vehicle break-ins in the Hill Section there with various items taken including cash, computers, cellphones and even Christmas Presents. Since then, Sunbury police have investigated more of the incidents in the Hill Section as well as other parts of the city. So far, over two dozen incidences have been reported. Some of the vehicles were unlocked, while others were broken into. Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity is asked to call 570-988-4539
COLUMBIA COUNTY MAN ARRESTED
A Columbia County man is charged with aggravated assault and other counts following an incident at his home on Wednesday of this week. Police say they were called to the Pealertown Road home in Fishing Creek Township of 50 year old David Albertson who they say arrived at his home, grabbed a shotgun and threatened to shoot his girlfriend. He then proceeded to throw her against a washer and dryer and head butted her. When police arrived, Albertson would not come out of the house and the State Police SERT Team was called in. He did come out carrying his child and was arrested and jailed in lieu of $50,000 bail.
AREA AIRPORT WILL GET SOME FUNDING
An area airport is amongst 26 across the state which will receive state funding for improvements. Governor Wolf yesterday announced more than $6 million dollars in state investments which will go to equipment and infrastructure upgrades to maintain safety and expand aviation-related operational and economic opportunities. Included in this round of funding is $39,109 dollars at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport in Lock Haven to acquire equipment to maintain the airfield.
NEWBERRY MAN JAILED FOR ASSAULT
A Williamsport man was jailed earlier this week for an assault at his Newberry home. City police say they arrested 41 year old Jason Reese early on Tuesday morning. They say he allegedly struck Tonya Chambers in the face at his Newberry Street home. He has been charged with simple assault, was arraigned and jailed in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $20,000 bail.
NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION
In an effort to curb drug overdoses in Pennsylvania, the state will make the anti-overdose medication Naloxone available to the general public next week. The distribution will take place in 80 locations across the state, most of them state, county and municipal health officers. The Naloxone will be available on Thursday December 13th from 11am to 7pm. It’s believed that over the past four years, more than 20,000 peole have been revived in Pennsylvania by police and medical responders, using Naloxone.
MEETING SCHEDULED NEXT WEEK
A proposed project in the Loyalsock Valley by Pennsylvania General Energy and DCNR will be the subject of a public informational meeting next week. State Representative Garth Everett and State Senator Gene Yaw will host the meeting which will outline the project on a proposed water withdrawal and pipeline project in the Loyalsock Creek Valley just below the former Best Beach. The meeting will be held at the Plunketts Creek Township Fire Hall at 327 Dunwoody Road on Wednesday December 12th at 7pm.