BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 16, 2024

ELDER ABUSE PLEA DEAL REJECTED BY JUDGE

A Union County judge rejected the plea deal of the 19 year old woman who pleaded guilty to elder abuse when she was an employee at a dementia care facility in Lewisburg last February, saying the punishment was not sufficient. According to the Sun Gazette, Madison Cox of Montgomery yesterday was expecting a sentence of two years in jail with the possibility of house arrest, but Judge Michael Piecuch has sent the case back to pre-trial list meaning they could arrange a new plea deal, or it could go to trial.

EXCAVATOR THEFT LEADES POLICE TO ARMSTRONG COUNTY

An Indiana County man is in custody after he stole an excavator from a gas well pad job site in the Loyalsock State Forest in Plunketts Creek Township in February and exchanged it for three snowmobiles owned by a man from Armstrong County.  According to the Sun Gazette, 46 year old Brian Mitchell Baker was arrested last week on felony charges of theft and receiving stolen property after State Police located the stolen excavator, worth 65 thousand dollars, at the home of Jerry Beck, of Kittanning.  Baker was arraigned last week and was released on $50,000 bail.

FENCE ELECTRIFIED BY A WIRE AT LITTLE LEAGUE GAME

During a Little League baseball game Sunday at Bruce E. Henry Park on Ritchey Street in Loyalsock Township, a powerline blew off a nearby transformer which sent electric current through a fence at the ballpark, shocking a coach, but not injuring him.  According to the Sun Gazette, officials stopped the game and cleared the public from the fence until the Loyalsock Township Fire department arrived to check the fence and clear the scene. The game resumed at about 5:30, but may have been interrupted again by the strong line of storems that passed through the area Sunday evening. Lycoming County’s Department of Public Safety said the 911 center received close to 50 emergency calls that were storm related.

NEW SCEHDULE FOR ANTLER LICENSE SALES

In order to reduce wait times for Pennsylvania hunters purchasing licenses throughout the first round of resident antler license sales, the state Game Commission is making some changes for 2024.  Sales for Resident antlerless license sales open for WMUs 1B, 2G, and 3A will begin June 24th since they traditionally sell out during the first round, and the remaining WMU sales will start Thursday June 27th.  Resident antlerless licenses are guaranteed for the later WMUs in the first round only until July 7.

HAWK CAUSES ACCIDENT ON I-80

A red-tailed hawk crashed into a car along I-80 in Turbot Township last Thursday.  According to North Central PA dot com, Emergency services from Milton Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident that happened around mile marker 212 and discovered the driver of the car along the side of the road with the deceased hawk through the glass.  Multiple units were called to the scene but the driver was not reported to be injured.

TWO MEN CHARGED FOR USING A FAKE 100 DOLLAR BILL

A fake 100 dollar bill was used to make purchases at a convenience store in Lewisburg on April 5th.  According to Buffalo Valley Regional Police, two men, 22 year old Donyae Jarmon Austin, from Williamsport and 47 year old Shannan Eric Smith from Milton were charged with the theft after they went to the Firefly Convenient Store and passed the fake money to purchase food and other items.  Smith allegedly tipped the clerk ten dollars from his change, and told police during an interview that he knowingly used the fake money. Both men face two misdemeanor counts of theft by deception and receiving stolen property and a summary count of retail theft.

WORK ZONE SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK

The public is invited to join in on social media during National work Zone awareness week this week by joining the online conversation about safety for workers on our roadways in Pennsylvania using hashtag #Work Zone Awareness or #Slow4Zone.  According to Penn DOT,  there was a ceremony in Harrisburg yesterday to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives while working to maintain Pennsylvania’s infrastructure.  With more workers on area roads this Spring, state agencies began enforcement of the Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program this year to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits.  Get details at penndot.pa.gov.

LOYALSOCK MUSIC TEACHER NOMINATED AS AMERICA’S FAVORITE

A Loyalsock Township music teacher is looking for support after being nominated for America’s Favorite Teacher, a contest sponsored by Reader’s Digest.  According to North Central PA dot com, the public can cast one free vote for David Tini and cast additional paid votes to support the Teach For America program with a mission to find and educate quality teachers.  TIni was a Staff Sargeant and senior musician with the United States Army, and former assistant band director at Slippery Rock High School.  Cast your free vote at  https://americasfavteacher.org/2024/david-tini

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball
Loyalsock 11                  Hughesville 4
St John Neumann  17    CMVT  10
Softball 
Jersey Shore  7              Williamsport  6
St John Neumann 14     CMVT  8
Boys Tennis
Montoursville 5             Mifflinburg  0
South Williamsport  5  NP Liberty  0
Lewisburg  5                  Jersey Shore  0
Central Mountain 4       Shikellamy  1

MLB
Guardians  6        Red Sox  0
Orioles  7             Twins  4
Phillies  2             Rockies  1
Blue Jays  3          Yankees 1
Mets  6                 Pirates  3
Braves 6               Astros  1
Cardinals  3          A’s 1
Nationals  6          Dodgers  4

MLB Tonight
Twins vs Orioles  6:35pm
Rockies vs Phillies 6:40pm
Yankees vs Blue Jays 7:07pm
Cleveland vs Boston  7:10pm
Pittsburgh vs Mets 7:10pm
Washington vs LA Dodgers  10:10pm

NBA Playoffs Tonight
West
LA Lakers vs New Orleans  7:30pm TNT
Golden State vs  Sacramento  10pm TNT
East
Miami vs 76ers  7pm ESPN
Atlanta vs Chicago  9:30pm ESPN

Men’s Olympic Basketball
* Team USA is finalizing a 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball roster that includes the Lakers’ LeBron James, Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Suns’ Kevin Durant and 76ers’ Joel Embiid.
*  Team USA coach Steve Kerr will be coaching.
*  Durant is one of only two players ever to win three men’s basketball Olympic gold medals, along with Carmelo Anthony.
*  LeBron James is playing in his fourth Olympics, he won a bronze medal in 2004 and gold medals in 2008 and 2012.
NHL
Red Wings  5      Canadiens  4
Sabres  4              Lightning  2
Islanders  4         Devils 1
Penguins  4         Predators  2
Capitals 2           Bruins 0
Rangers  4           Senators  0
Oilers  9               Sharks  2
Wild  3                Kings  1

NHL Tonight
Washington vs Phila Flyers7pm
Toronto Florida 7:30pm ESPN
Chicago vs Vegas  10pm Hulu/ESPN+
Calgary vs Vancouver  10pm Hulu/ESPN+

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 15, 2024

ROADS AFFECTED BY FLOODING AND DOWNED UTILITIES

Rain has affected some area roadways with flooding or trees down affecting utilities.  According to PennDOT, in Lycoming County, Route 642 between Nisbet Terrace and Valley Road in Susquehanna Township has reopened this morning.  In Northumberland County, a new spot to watch includes Route 147 south of Herndon at the split with Route 225 to Carls Hill Road in Lower Mahanoy Township. Check 511PA dot com for road conditions of flood prone roadways near you. 

MIFFLINBURG TEEN FIRE VICTIM SERVICES SET FOR SATURDAY

Services have been set for a 16 year old sophomore at Mifflinburg Area High School who was killed after he was trapped in a house fire early Friday morning in Buffalo Township.  According to the Daily Item, Reese Donovan Conklin, was the victim in the fatal fire.  State police at Milton say Conklin’s mother and brother, who were in the home at 6491 Buffalo Road at the time of the blaze, escaped and were treated at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg for smoke inhalation.  State police are investigating the fire.  A visitation for family and friends is scheduled at 10am on Saturday, April 20th  at St. George Roman Catholic Church in Mifflinburg, before a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. 

VOLLEYBALL APPROVED FOR MONTOURSVILLE GIRLS

There will be volleyball for junior and senior high school girls at Montoursville after school board directors this week approved the creation of the club.  According to the Sun Gazette, support for the club by students,  parents and school officials was given at the March 26th school board meeting and was approved with some debate over start-up costs.  The estimated cost to start-up the program was 70 thousand dollars, but the Montoursville superintendent said as a yet to be developed program, the costs would likely be less and also spread over two years.

BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR

PennDOT and the PA department of Health, Gift of Life Donor Program  and others put out a call to action Friday for  National Donate Life Day – a day asking residents to become organ donors by updating their driver’s licenses.  According to PennDOT, if you’re considering it, you don’t have to wait until you have to renew your license, you can opt-in anytime at dmv.pa.gov.  About 5 million Pennsylvanians are organ donors – about 49 percent of all current drives and ID holders.

HOMELESS MAN THREATENS LAUDROMAT EMPLOYEES

A homeless man previously from West Milton was taken into custody April 4th for threatening employees of a local laundromat in east Buffalo Township.  .  According to North Central PA dot com, 26 year old Gustavo Alexander Gutierrez, allegedly ran into the business  on North Derr Drive with a rock, throwing a cart, and threatening one employee and then yelling at, and threatening the manager when she arrived asking him to leave the premises.  Gutierrez fled out the back door when the police were about to be called, and was later taken into custody for misdemeanor simple assault, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and more and was incarcerated in lieu of 10 thousand dollars bail.  His preliminary hearing is May 2nd.

MAN DRAGS WOMAN WITH MOVING CAR

A man from Trevorton has been charged with misdemeanor reckless endangerment after he drove away with a person hanging on to his vehicle Thursday at about 7pm.  According to the Daily Item, 30 year old Jonathan Martinez was arrested after police responded to a domestic incident at the intersection of Race and Second Street, where a woman was laying in the roadway.  Police say Martinez said the woman was trying to hit him when he drove away trapping the victim’s arm in the car window causing her to grab the roof rack of the car. She fell and was injured and treated at the scene.  Martinez was located and arrested, and is incarcerated in lieu of 5 thousand dollars bail. He has an upcoming preliminary hearing.

POWER OUTAGES IN NORTH CENTRAL PA

Just over 900 customers in Clinton County are dealing with power outages this morning from heavy rains recently.  There are only about 100 customers affected by power issues in Lycoming County this morning.  PennDOT is reporting some flooded roadways this morning.  In Columbia County Back Branch Road between Whites Church Road and Millertown Road in Mt. Pleasant Township still has downed utilities, so watch for a lane restriction there.   Check 511PA dot com for road conditions of flood prone roadways near you. 

TAX DEADLINE DAY TODAY

Today is Tax Day in the United States, and millions of Americans are racing to file their 2023 income tax returns before the midnight deadline.  However, there are some exceptions. If you request an extension, your deadline to file will be October 15, 2024. For various tax information and forms in Lycoming County, go to lycomingtax.org.

SPORTS

NASCAR Sunday – Auto Trader 400,  Texas Motor Speedway
*  Chase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway, ending his 42-race winless streak.
*  The race ended on the 16th caution after Elliott had taken the white flag for the 276th lap in a race scheduled for 267 laps. 
* Brad Keslowski was 2nd, William Byron 3rd, Tyler Reddick 4th and Daniel Suarez rounded out the top 5.
* It was the fifth win this season for Hendrick Motorsports, the 306th for NASCAR’s winningest team, but the first for Elliott in this No. 9 Chevrolet since Talladega in October 2022.

Golf – Masters Tournament, Augusta National Golf Course, Augusta, GA
* Scottie Scheffler got his second Green Jacket in three years at the 2024 Masters Sunday.
* Tiger Woods is the only other player who has won multiple majors as World No. 1.
* Scheffler finished 68 in Round 4 Sunday and completed the tournament at No. 1 winning a 3.6 million dollar purse. 
* Tiger Woods who made the Master’s Cut for the weekend and shot a 77 Sunday, finished in the last position for the Tournament – he won $44K.

MLB
Guardians  8        Yankees  7
Red Sox  5                     Angels  4
Orioles 6              Brewers 4 
Pirates  9              Phillies  2
Braves  9              Marlins 7 
Mets 2                  Royals  1
A’s  7                   Nationals  6
MLB Today
Cleveland vs Boston  11:10am
Twins vs Orioles 6:35pm
Rockies vs Phillies 6:40pm
Yankees vs Toronto 7:07pm
Pittsburgh vs NY Mets  7:10pm
Washington vs LA Dodgers 10:10pm

NBA
Celtics  132          Wizards  122
NY Knicks  120  Bulls 119
76ers  107            Nets  107
Warriors  123       Jazz 116
Rockets  116        Clippers  105

NHL
Blues  4                Kraken  1
Golden Knights 4           Avalanche  3
Hurricanes  4        Blackhawks  2
Flames  6              Coyotes  5

NHL Tonight
Canadiens  vs Red Wings  7pm
Islanders vs  Devils  7pm
Predators vs Penguins  7pm
Senators  vs NY Rangers  7:30pm
Sharks vs Oilers  9:30pm
Wild vs Kings  9:30pm ESPN

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 10, 2024

MORE SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES FOR MUNCY MAN

The Muncy man already jailed on over one thousand sexual assault, and child pornography  charges in Lycoming County, is facing more sexual assault charges after an alleged victim testified in court this week.  According to the Sun Gazette, 55 year old Timothy Stroud, Sr. has been again charged with statutory sexual assault with a person under 16, aggravated indecent assault and more which is now a third case against him.  District Judge Denise Dieter denied bail determining there are no conditions she could place on Stroud that would guarantee the safety of the community.  He will remain incarcerated.

WOMAN SCAMS MONEY, CLAIMED IT WAS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

A woman from Newburg has been arrested for fraud after she scammed almost 60 thousand dollars in donations meant for needy families.  According to State police at Milton, the victims told officers that 42 year old Lori Ann Ketcham, took their money through an online app, but when they asked for verification that the families were being helped, Ketchum would not share photos and discouraged contact.  Police say Ketchum could not show them where the money she received between March of 2022 and September of 2023 had gone.  Ketchum had been arrested for fraud in 2016 when she was a certified peer specialist, and was charged with falsifying patient records to inflate her billable services for which she received probation.  Her preliminary hearing for this charge is May 30th.

PA TURNPIKE COMMISSION WARNS OF SCAM

There’s a new scam for those who use the E-ZPass toll system, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning customers.  According to the Bucks County Courier Times, there have been texts and emails sent recently to EZ Pass account holders requesting a settlement of accounts.  Customers are advised to not click on the link, and instead file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.  They can also use the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app to check their account.

VOTERS GUIDE AVAILABLE IN UNION COUNTY

The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area have published a “Voters Guide for the 2024 April General Primary Election” to help Union County residents be more informed as we approach Primary Election Day, April 23rd in Pennsylvania. According to the Daily Item, the nonpartisan guide contains the names of all candidates that appear on the ballot and is available at Union County libraries and post offices as well as online at the  League of Women Voters website at www.lwvlewisburgarea.org.

SELINSGROVE TRUCK DRIVER DIES IN ACCIDENT IN EASTERN PA

A Selinsgrove man died in Lehigh Township in Northampton County close to the New Jersey border on Tuesday morning, when the tri-axle dump truck he was driving was involved in an accident.  According to the Morning Call, the Northampton County coroner said 52 year old Lincoln Brown was traveling yesterday morning along Route 145 near Mulberry Drive at about 6:30am when he sustained fatal injuries in the crash. There is no word on whether any one else was involved in the incident Lehigh Township Police said Route 145 opened around 11:30 yesterday morning after police concluded their investigation at the scene.

RAPIST SENTENCED TO POSSIBLE 15 YEARS

A man charged with assault for holding to a knife to a female victim’s throat during the attack in January of 2023 has been sentenced to 7 and a half to 15 years in prison.  According to the Sun Gazette, court records say 25 year old Unique Robinson chose not to tell the truth about cheating to his girlfriend, and instead tried to silence the victim about their infidelity.  The  Assistant District Attorney Martin Wade argued there was a high probability that Robinson would hurt others if not locked up.  Robinson’s family asked he not be taken away from h is 6 year-old daughter.  Robinson also faces 12 months of supervised probation upon his eventual release.

PSP SEEK MAN WHO FLED ON FOOT IN TURBOTVILLE

State Police say the public is not in danger, but they are looking for a suspect who fled from police in Turbotville on Monday morning.  According to media outlets, the high speed chase started when a man with a beard wouldn’t stop for officers along Pleasant Grove Road near Turbotville and once he stopped the chase, fled on foot and got away.  State police are investigating and request you call PSP at Milton if you have information 570-524-2662.

RIDER PARK ART TO BE FEATURED IN JULY FIRST FRIDAY

Rider Park on Caleb Creek Road in Trout Run is hosting an Artist in Residency program in May and invites participants to join in making handcrafted clay creations inspired by nature in a series of classes this season.  According to North Central PA dot com, local clay artist Kathy Görg will teach a 15 person class, creating art pieces that will be displayed during Williamsport’s July First Friday event at Lycoming Arts, on West 4th Street.  For more information about the class or about “Art in Rider Park”, email [email protected] or go to Riderpark.org.  Limited scholarships are available for the 5 week class that starts Tuesday, May 28th.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports

Baseball 
Muncy  16                     Bucktail 1
Montgomery  4    St John Neumann  2

Softball  
Milton  24            Central Columbia  23 /10
Boys Tennis 
South Wmsport  5  Hughesville 0

MLB
White Sox  7      Guardians  5
Tigers  5              Pirates  3
Orioles  7            Red Sox  1
Brewers  9           Reds  5
Yankees 3           Marlins 2
Braves  6             Mets  5
Royals  4             Astros  3  /10
Cardinals  3        Phillies  0
Nationals 5         Giants 3

MLB Today  
Phillies  vs St Louis  1:15pm
Diamondbacks vs Colorado  3:10pm ESPN+
Miami vs Yankees 7:05pm

NBA
Mavericks  130            Hornets  104
76ers  120                     Pistons  102
Bucks  104                   Celtics  91
Knicks  128                  Bulls  117
Timberwolves  130     Wizards 121
Warriors  134               Lakers  120

NBA Tonight
Dallas vs Miami  7:30pm ESPN
Minnesota vs Denver 10pm ESPN

NHL
Hurricanes 4       Bruins  1
Canadiens  9       Flyers  3
Capitals  2           Red Wings  1
Maple Leafs 5     Devils 2
Islanders  4         Rangers  2

NHL Tonight
Vegas vs Edmonton 8:30pm TNT

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 9, 2024

COLLISION INJURES TWO, ONE LIFE FLIGHTED

A head on collision yesterday along Route 220 near McElhattan injured both drivers involved.  According to the News Item, Police say one driver was heading in the wrong direction along Route 220 and collided on the northbound side at mile marker 116 around 10:30am causing a serious crash that involved entrapment.  According to Clinton County Department of Emergency services the Life Flight helicopter was called just after 11am and transported one patient after multiple emergency crews from Clinton County and Lycoming County responded to the collision.  The north side of Route 220 was closed until about 12:30pm yesterday.  Pine Creek Township police are investigating the incident.

TEENAGER ARRESTED FOR STABBING ADULT

A 15 year old from Shamokin has been arrested after stabbing last Thursday night around the 100 block of West Independence Street.  According to the News Item, a 24 year old city man was the victim in the incident, but no word on whether he is still hospitalized after the stabbing.  Shamokin police said the teen stabbed the victim multiple times during a fight at approximately 9pm.  They then charged the teen with felony of aggravated assault and misdemeanors of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct, and a summary of harassment, through Northumberland County Juvenile Court Services.

LEVEE PROJECT FUNDING WILL REMOVE SOME RISK OF FLOODING

Funding for Williamsport’s levee flood control project was included in FY24 Appropriations legislation was recently signed into law and the financial support will allow the city to address the looming threat of damage to the city’s assets by flooding.  According to North Cetnral PA dot com, Congressman Dan Meuser said he helped secure 3.5 million dollars to enhance the levee system and mitigate risk so the system can become compliant for certification,  allowing insurance premiums to remain reasonable that would otherwise impact taxes. 

SHOE BANK OPEN THIS MONTH IN LOCK HAVEN

Lock Haven’s Shoe Bank will be open April 20th and is taking appointments for the event that will take place inside Covenant United Methodist Church on West Main Street in Lock Haven.  Any child from infants to teens in Clinton County or in the Liberty-Curtin School attendance area with an active Compass app, or referred by an agency can book an appointment for a pair of new shoes, socks and books for free by texting or calling weeknights 7 to 9pm 814-571-5324.  The Shoe bank will hold one more event in May before they close for the summer. More details at Lock Haven Shoe Bank on Facebook.

ROUTE 104 CLOSED MONDAY MORNING AFTER ACCIDENT

There was an accident yesterday morning that closed Route 104 in both directions between Middle Road and New Berlin Highway in Center Township in Snyder County.  According to police, one vehicle struck a utility pole, knocking the wires down around 6:30am Injuries were reported in the accident that occurred near Penns Creek, but no word on the conditions of the victims in the accident today.  According to PennDOT, Route 104 reopened after 1pm.

BENTON MAN IDENTIFIED AS DROWNING VICTIM

Police have announced the name of the fishing victim who was found unresponsive in Young Woman’s Creek Saturday afternoon in Clinton County on the first day of Trout season in Pennsylvania.  According to the Lock Haven Express, 31 year old James Ray from Benton was the victim of the fatal incident in Chapman Township.  The Chief Deputy Coroner of Clinton County is investigating the drowning.

SEWER SERVICE APPROVED BY WATSONTOWN BOROUGH

Watsontown is the sixth municipality to approve sewer service to East Chillisquaque and Turbot townships with the Milton Regional Sewer Authority (MRSA) after their borough council meeting this week.  according to the Standard Journal, Turbot Township is now the seventh municipaliuty that also must adopt a mandatory connection ordinance for the expanded service plan to take place.  The sewer service is specifically addressing service for the Potts Grove, Mahoning Manor and Pleasant Valley Village areas.

FINANCIAL AID SEMINAR AT CU-LOCK HAVEN

Commonwealth University Lock Haven Office of Financial Aid will hold a  FAFSA Completion Workshop next Thursday April 18th in Stevenson Library for students and their parents with an active FSA ID and 2022 tax information.  Families without an FSA ID can go online to student aid dot gov to create an account.  Register for the event at apply.commonwealthu.edu or call the Office of Financial Aid at CU-Lock Haven for information 570-484-2424.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports
Baseball
Williamsport  17  Milton  1
Loyalsock  3  Warrior Run  1
South Williamsport  8 Troy  2
Central Mountain 5  Jersey Shore 2

Softball
Montgomery  17  St John Neumann 2 /3
Boys Tennis 
Central Mnt  4  Williamsport 1
Loyalsock  5  Bloomsburg  0
Jersey Shore  5  Milton  0

March Madness
NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship
(1) UConn  75      (1) Purdue  60

UConn is the third team to win back-to-back titles since the NCAA tournament expanded in 1985 and is the betting favorite to win it again next year. The only team to three-peat is UCLA, which won seven straight titles under John Wooden from 1967-73.  Neither of the other two teams to repeat since then (Florida & Duke)  made it to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament the third time around.

NBA Today
Pistons  vs 76ers  7pm
Celtics vs Bucks  7:30pm TNT
Knicks vs Bulls   8pm
Wizards  vs Timberwolves  8pm
Warriors  vs Lakers  10pm  TNT

NHL
Maple Leafs  3          Penguins  2  /OT
Canucks  4                 Golden Knights  3

NHL Tonight
Flyers vs Canadiens 7pm Montreal, QC
Capitals vs Red Wings  7pm
Maple Leafs  vs Devils  7pm
Rangers  vs Islanders  7pm

MLB
Guardians  4              White Sox  0
Yankees  7                 Marlins  0
Pirates 7                     Tigers  4
Reds  10                     Brewers  8
Mets  8                       Braves  7
Dodgers  4                 Twins  2
Phillies  5                   Cardinals  3
Nationals  8  Giants  1

MLB Today
Detroit vs Pittsburgh  12:35pm
Baltimore  vs Boston 2:10pm
Miami  vs NY Yankees  7:05pm
Mets  vs Atlanta  7:20pm ESPN+
Phillies vs St Louis  7:45pm

Two Tickets to Paradise Giveaway!

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED

CONGRATULATIONS TO TINA GALLO OF JERSEY SHORE, GRAND PRIZE WINNER!

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Backyard Broadcasting of Pennsylvania’s official contest rules apply unless otherwise noted below:

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Contest begins Monday, April 15th, 2024 and ends with the winner being determined on Friday, June 21st, 2024 at approximately 9am.  This is a 21 and Older Contest and a Random Winner Contest. This Trip includes: 4 night, 5 day stay at a Riviera Maya Region area resort selected by and booked thru AAA Travel of Williamsport; Valid for 2 adults; Round trip airfare from major Northeast USA airport (determined by AAA Travel Williamsport); Round trip resort/airport transfer to resort; Passports are required for all passengers – passports and are at the cost of the winners; Round trip transportation to the departing airport is at the cost of the winners including parking; Travel dates determined between the winner and AAA travel and must be scheduled and utilized prior to December 31st, 2024  Excluding holiday periods – based on availability at the available resorts offered by AAA Travel; there is no cash value; the trip is non-transferable; the offer becomes void if travel is not scheduled and completed on or before December 31st, 2024; Any changes once booked or deviations to the above details are at the expense of the winner. Items of a personal nature are at the expense of the winner; Any meals not included in the all-inclusive resort package are at the expense of the winner.

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 8, 2024

WILLIAMSPORT FIRE DISPLACES FIVE

A two-alarm fire Sunday in Williamsport displaced five people from a four-unit apartment building on West Fourth Street.  According to the Sun Gazette, just after 7pm,  neighbors and witnesses along the street alerted tenants to the fire they saw coming from an air conditioning unit on the second floor.  City firemen rescued a woman from a second floor apartment where there was smoke coming from the window.  Two tenants were taken to UPMC Williamsport for tr5eament of smoke inhalation, and the fire was under control in about 15 minutes.  Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Company, along with South Williamsport and Montoursville responded to the second alarm and assisted Williamsport.  The Red Cross is assisting the families and the fire is under investigation.

BODY OF FISHERMAN FOUND UNRESPONSIVE

There is a report that law enforcement officials are conducting a death investigation of an unidentified person who was found dead while fishing Saturday.  According to State Troopers the 31 year old fisherman was found unresponsive in the “Young Woman’s Creek”  in Chapman Township Saturday afternoon at about 2pm.  No other information has yet been released, and an investigation is ongoing.

MANY MAIL IN BALLOT REQUESTS FROM BOTH PARTIES

Close to a million people in Pennsylvania have requested mail-in or absentee ballot for Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary.  According to WHTM, As of April 3rd, 74% of requested mail ballots have been from registered Democrats, but more than 200,000 have been requested by Republicans. The deadline to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is 5 p.m. on April 16 and all ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on April 23.  The deadline to register to vote is April 8.

ECLIPSE TRAVLERS REMINDED OF TRAFFIC ISSUES

Travelers heading out to see the solar eclipse today in Western Pennsylvania are reminded of available resources from PennDOT and VisitErie dot com.  The path of the eclipse starts in Pennsylvania at approximately 2pm with totality expected at 3:16pm and will conclude at approximately 4:30pm Nearly 435,000 Pennsylvanians live in the path of this eclipse. State Police will be posted at each exit to keep traffic moving and people gathered at rest stops will be directed to view the eclipse elsewhere.  Find an updated webpage at 511pa.com/eclipse24.

FAST FOOD EMPLOYEE THREATENED POLICE WITH KNIFE

A fast food employee in Lewisburg pulled a knife March 22nd and threatened patrons and police.  According to North Central PA dot com, 68 year old Ronald Shumate was working when a manager discovered him threatening to harm himself and called police.  Milton State Police asked Shumate to step outside for questioning, he pulled out the knife and began yelling, and scaring customers, some who had children with them, causing them to evacuate the store.  Shumate was charged with terroristic threats, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct, his preliminary hearing is May 2nd.

MAN CHARGED A SIXTH TIME FOR FELONY THEFT AT GROCERY STORE

A man from Sunbury is in custody after he allegedly stole items from Weis Markets and gave police a fictitious name when they were questioning him March 23rd.  According to North Central PA dot com, 32 year old Nicholas Hurd was identified as a trespasser in the store after witnesses say they previously saw him with drug paraphernalia in the restroom and had been kicked out.  Police arrived at the scene and discovered Hurd with about 63 dollars worth of items in his pockets as well as bags and suspected methamphetamine as he left the store.  Hurd admitted to police he took drugs and then required hospitalization.  He was charged with felony retail theft and possession with intent to deliver.  Hurd has been charged and convicted 5 previous times for retail theft. He is incarcerated in liue of 150 thousand dollars bail.

A man from Sunbury is in custody after he allegedly stole items from Weis Markets and gave police a fictitious name when they were questioning him March 23rd.  According to North Central PA dot com, 32 year old Nicholas Hurd was identified as a trespasser in the store after witnesses say they previously saw him with drug paraphernalia in the restroom and had been kicked out.  Police arrived at the scene and discovered Hurd with about 63 dollars worth of items in his pockets as well as bags and suspected methamphetamine as he left the store.  Hurd admitted to police he took drugs and then required hospitalization.  He was charged with felony retail theft and possession with intent to deliver.  Hurd has been charged and convicted 5 previous times for retail theft. He is incarcerated in liue of 150 thousand dollars bail.

As Pennsylvania remains a battleground state in the upcoming presidential election, we will have visits from the current Vice President of the United states and  former President Donald Trump prior to the Presidential primary April 23rd.  According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Kamala Harris will be in Philadelphia today to discuss how to continue to lower inflation in the Commonwealth, and next Saturday, Former President Donald Trump will visit Schnecksville Fire Hall on Old Packhouse Road in North Whitehall Township at 7pm. 

RESPASZ BAND OFFERING FREE CONCERT THIS MONTH

The Williamsport Community Arts Center is hosting the Respasz Band this month and they’ll be sharing a celebration of springtime and Broadway musicals for free.  According to the band, “Musical Memories”  will feature songs from 16 different musicals from composers including Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Philip Sousa, and Leonard Bernstein.  Repasz conductor Jeff Dent says many of the numbers are award-winners, from Tonys , Grammys, Golden Globes and the Oscars.  The show at 7:30 on Tuesday April 16th will also include the presentation of the Repasz Band Senior Awards, given annually to one senior from each high school in Lycoming County.

SPORTS

NASCAR
William Byron took the lead with 73 laps to go and held on to win at Martinsville Motor Speedway Sunday, giving Hendrick a 1-2-3 finish.  Kyle Larson rallied to finish second, Chase Elliott third, Bubba Wallace fourth and Ryan Blaney, last fall’s winner here, fifth. The fourth Hendrick driver, Alex Bowman, finished eighth.

March Madness
NCAA Women’s National Championship
South Carolina 87         Iowa 75
South Carolina, led by Dawn Staley, entered the women’s NCAA Tournament as the overall No. 1 seed, and won their third national championship Sunday.
NCAA Men’s National Championship Tonight
Purdue vs UConn 9:20pm TBS

MLB
Braves  5              Diamondbacks  2
Pirates  3              Orioles 2
Nationals  3          Phillies  2
Yankees 8            Blue Jays  3
Mets  3                 Reds  1
Cubs  8                 LA Dodgers  1
Red Sox  12         Angels  2
Astros  3              Rangers 1

MLB Tonight
Miami vs NY Yankees  6:05pm
Detroit vs Pittsburgh  6:40pm
Mets  vs Atlanta  7:20pm
Phillies vs St Louis  7:45pm
Washington vs San Francisco  9:45pm

NHL
Red Wings 3         Sabres  1
Senators  3           Capitals  2
Predators  3          Devils  2
Rangers  5            Canadiens  2

NHL Tonight  
Pittsburgh vs Toronto  7pm

NBA
Clippers  120       Cavaliers  118
Celtics  124          Trail Blazers  107
Knicks  122          Bucks  109
76ers  133            Spurs  126
Kings  107              Nets  77
Warriors 118        Jazz 110

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