“Ugly Roof” Contest
THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FRY FAMILY OF WILLIAMSPORT, OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
Do you own a home in the Susquehanna Valley with a roof in dire need of repair? Let’s say… an “Ugly Roof?” ROOFX and Classic Hits 93.3 WBZD want to lend a hand by giving you a brand-new roof! Simply share a clear, bright digital photo of your “Ugly Roof” showing the whole house, garage, or structure. Send your submission to [email protected] along with your name, address, and phone number by Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to enter. It’s that easy! A winner will be chosen from all eligible entries received before the deadline. When it comes to roofing services, selecting the right company is vital, and that’s where ROOFX shines. With their expertise, reliability, and exceptional customer service, they are the go-to choice for all your roofing needs. Don’t miss out on the Ugly Roof Contest with ROOFX and Classic Hits 93.3 WBZD.
Backyard Broadcasting Contest Rules
ADDITIONAL CONTEST RULES OF THE ROOFX, UGLY ROOF CONTEST ON 93.3 WBZD
All Backyard Broadcasting of Pennsylvania’s official contest rules apply unless otherwise noted below:
93.3 WBZD in conjunction with ROOFX of Williamsport, will award to one entrant a new roof as outlined in these additional rules:
Contest begins Monday, April 1st, 2024 and ends with winner being determined on Friday, June 21st, 2024 at approximately 10am. All entries must be received by the end of the day Wednesday, June 19th. This is a 21 and Older Contest. The winner will be determined by the judgement of the judges which will be a ROOFX associate(s) and members of the Backyard Broadcasting Staff. The awarded winner will receive the removal of their old roofing material and the installation of a new asphalt shingle replacement and associated materials of their roof, up to 1500 sq. ft. of surface area or a value not to exceed $10,000.00 US dollars monetary value. This replacement does not include replacement of any actual weather damaged roof decking (example, plywood underlayment) that is determined to need replacement, or any weather damaged structural roof truss or bracing material. The included items are: The roof Asphalt shingles, flashing, trim and determined moisture barrier and materials to apply the new roof. The roofing contractor is ROOFX, 2121 Maryland Ave, Williamsport, PA. Winner must schedule and have installed this prize prior to September 30th, 2024.
1. ELIGIBILITY. This Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who (i) are legal U.S. residents of the state of Pennsylvania (ii) who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry (“Entrant”). This prize is not transferable and must be redeemed by the actual owner of the property and house, garage or structure submitted (roof) that was submitted for entry into this contest.
2. TIMING: Sweepstakes begins on Monday April 1st, 2024 at 6:00:00 a.m. ET and ends at 5pm, ET on Wednesday, June19th (cut off day and time to submit your entry), with judging to be completed on Thursday, June 20th, with the Winner announced live on air, Friday, June 21st, 2024, at Approximately 10, am ET.
3. HOW TO ENTER: You can enter only one way as follows:
You must take at least one clear, bright digital photograph displaying a whole house or garage or structure view of your “Ugly Roof” and submit the photo or photos with your name, address, and phone number to the following email address: [email protected] on or before Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, by 5:00pm ET time.
4. Winner will be selected from all eligible entries received prior to the posted deadline. Judges will determine who has the ugliest roof. Judges will be representatives of ROOFX and Backyard Broadcasting. The selection will be subjective and the collective opinion of the judges will determine the winner and that judgement will be final.
It is understood that by entering this contest that you give permission for a representative of ROOFX to contact you in the event you are not awarded the grand prize.
By entering this contest, you are granting Backyard Broadcasting the permission to post submitted picture(s) of your roof during the duration of the contest on WBZD website and social media accounts, including a post promotion period.
This prize is not redeemable for cash and must be accepted as outlined.
There will be no monetary reimbursement if chosen roof has a value less than $10,000.00 US dollars, but also cannot exceed $10,000.00 US dollars in value. A winner has the option to pay the difference if chosen roof or structural repairs will exceed the prize limit value upon inspection and estimate provided by ROOFX. If winner chooses not to have roof installed, prize will be forfeited with no compensation in return.
On Friday, June 21st, 2020 the Grand Prize will be announced on air at approximately 10:00am ET.
By participating, you agree (a) to be bound by these Official Sweepstakes Rules; (b) as between you and the Sponsor, that the decisions of the Sponsor is final on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes; (c) you are not participating on behalf of any employer or third party; (d) in the event that you do not comply with these Rules, that you will be disqualified and your prize (if any) will be forfeited; and (e) (when applicable) the potential winner and/or finalist must be available to participate in any portion to the Sweepstakes that participation may be required to be considered eligible.
Winner Notification: Winner via phone number, and/or at Sponsor’s discretion via phone at the phone number provided during registration. In the event the Winner doesn’t respond to Sponsor’s notification or does not accept the prize within (30) days of notification, the prize will be deemed forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected. In the event that any one or more potential Winner(s) fails to respond as stated above, declines the prize or fails to provide signed affidavits or releases, such Winner(s) will be deemed to forfeit the prize and Sponsor may select an alternate Winner(s) from the remaining eligible entrants. If any alternate(s) similarly fails to respond or declines the prize, Sponsor will use a reasonable number of attempts, in its discretion, to award the prize(s) to another alternate(s) but if it is unable to do so, the prize(s) will be finally forfeited and Sponsor shall have no further liability in connection with this Sweepstakes. The Sponsor is not responsible for any change of telephone number of entrants. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for and shall not be liable for late, misdirected or unsuccessful efforts to notify a finalist and/or potential winner(s).
As a condition of participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree and acknowledge that in order to receive a prize and be deemed a winner, entrants must sign an official waiver form provided by the Sponsor and agree to the terms herein, including but not limited to the prize conditions. The potential prize winner may (in Sponsor’s sole discretion) be required to sign and return a declaration of eligibility and any other form necessary to verify eligibility, along with the required releases within twenty-four hours after the first delivery attempt to entrant’s e-mail address in order for the potential prize winner to be qualified for the prize, unless otherwise stated herein or at the time of notification. The potential prize winner’s failure to return all required forms within this time period may result in the potential winner being disqualified and, in such event, the Sponsor may randomly select an alternate winner from among all remaining eligible entries, as determined by Sponsor in its sole and discretion.
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 8, 2024
ONE IN CUSTODY FROM WEEKEND SHOOTING IN LOYALSOCK
One woman was taken onto custody this week for hindering apprehension and related charges in the case involving the shooting that killed a 15 year old Williamsport boy in the parking lot of TGI Friday’s in Loyalsock Township last Saturday. According to State police at Montoursville, 37 year old Johneice Francin LEGARE of Williamsport was arrested yesterday in connection with the shooting that the Lycoming County District Attorney believes is gang-related. No other arrests have been made at this time and the investigation continues. Williamsport High School student Ahmeen Palmer was struck by multiple gunshots and pronounced dead at UPMC Williamsport Saturday night.
VEHICLE CRASH KILLS MILLMONT MAN
A fatal vehicle crash took the life of a Millmont man Monday morning in Hartley Township. According to State police at Milton, 66 year old Keith Wolfe was driving west along Route 45 in Union County around 8am when his vehicle crossed the center line and went off the left berm of the roadway. Wolfe’s 2019 Ford F-150 XLT truck went down an embankment about 150 feet down and struck a tree. Police say Wolfe was wearing a seatbelt during the crash.
UTILITY SCAMS PREVALENT IN 2023
March 3rd through March 9th is National Consumer Protection Week. According to the Federal Trade Commission, “utility imposter scams” were named the top fraud category in 2023. Scammers will often threaten vulnerable customers to disconnect their utility services unless an immediate payment is made with a prepaid debit card, a gift card, or other digitalcash app. The utility company says they will never demand payment by prepaid cards, cryptocurrencies or other methods. If you sense suspicious activity call or email pplelectric.com/scams.
UPTOWN MUSIC COLLECTIVE TO PERFORM IRISH ROCK
It’s one day only on St. Patrick’s Day eve and the Uptown Music Collective will not disappoint with a repertoire of songs from Irish singers and bands. On March 16th at 7:30 pm, the Uptown Music Collective will perform, “Rattle and Hum: A Celebration of U2 and Irish Rock. The show will feature Special Performance Group 1, which is comprised of Uptown Music collective students aged 14 to 18 who audition for and then plan the show. Along with the music, a professional-grade light and sound is planned by the students, alongside the professionals at the Community Arts Center. Get tickets at caclive.com or details about the show at uptown music dot org.
WOMAN CHARGED FOR ACCIDENT THAT KILLED 13 YEAR-OLD
A 20 year old woman has been charged with two felony counts of accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed after a crash that took the life of a 13 year old Selinsgrove Area School District student on October 16th last year. According to the News Item, Emilee Bland turned herself in to the Mount Carmel police yesterday for her role in the crash that happened at the intersection of Route 487 and Industrial Park Road in Ralpho Township while Christopher Sensenig, was the front seat passenger in a car driven by Anna Hellmann, of Winfield. Bland was charged and released on 25 thousand dollars bail.
LOCK HAVEN FIRST WARD NEEDS NEW VOTING SPACE
The Clinton County Board of Commissioners are seeking a new space for voters to cast ballots in Lock Haven’s First ward. According to the Lock Haven Express, after the merger of Hand-In-Hand Fire Company and Hope Hose into East Side Fire Company in 2024 — the Clinton County Board of Election could no longer use the location at North Henderson Street. The proposed new site is at the Lock Haven Regatta Association formerly Lock Haven Jaycees along E. Water Street. A public meeting will be Monday, March 18, at will be held at 9:30am in the second floor conference room of the Piper Building to hear input from the public. The Primary Election is Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
WORK DAY AT WINTER STATE PARK
Volunteers are invited to participate in a work day at the Raymond B. Winter State Park on March 16th. According to the Daily Item, the group, Friends of the Raymond B. Winter State Park, say volunteers will likely be helping to move branches and other debris from the campground, so work gloves and old clothes are recommended. The group will meet Saturday morning at 10am at the Environmental Learning Center before goingto the campground within the Bald Eagle State Forest along Route 192 just 18 miles west of Lewisburg.
CU FACULTY FEATURED IN LOCK HAVEN GALLERY
Commonwealth University faculty will show their works in a public art show starting this evening at the Station Gallery on E. Bald Eagle Street in Lock Haven. An opening reception will be held tonight from 6-8pm in the gallery. Faculty members from Commonwealth University Lock Haven with work in the show include Jason Bronner, Ray Heffner and Vance McCoy, with other faculty artists from Bloomsburg and Mansfield also featured. The gallery will be open to the public through April 7, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Mediums featured in the show include ceramics, fabric design, graphic design, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
SPORTS
NCAA Men’s Basketball
(5) Arizona 88 UCLA 65
Washington 74 (18) Washington State 68
NCAA Men’s Basketball Saturday
Arkansas vs (16) Alabama 12:30ESPN
(6) Iowa State vs Kansas State 2pm ESPN2
(10) Creighton vs Villanove 2:30pm FOX
(14) Kansas vs (1) Houston 4pm ESPN
(15) Kentucky vs (4)Tennessee 4pm CBS
(8) Marquette vs Xavier 5pm FOX
(11) Baylor vs Texas tech 6pm ESPN2
(7) North Carolina vs (9) Duke 6:30pm ESPN
(2) UConn vs Providence 8pm FOX
NBA
Pistons 118 Nets 112
Timberwolves 113 Pacers 111
Mavericks 114 Heat 108
Suns 120 Raptors 113
Nuggets 115 Celtics 109
Bulls 125 Warriors 122
Kings 131 Spurs 129
NBA Tonight
New Orleans vs 76ers 7pm
Minnesota vs Cleveland 7:30pm ESPN
Orlando vs NY Knicks 7:30pm
Bucks vs LA Lakers 10pm ESPN
NHL
Bruins 4 Maple Leafs 1
Flames 6 Lightning 3
Flyers 2 Panthers 1
Devils 4 Blues 1
Capitals 6 Penguins 0
Blue Jackets 4 Oilers 2
Kings 4 Senators 3
NHL Saturday
Edmonton vs Buffalo 12:340pm
Carolina vs New Jersey 12:30pm ABC/ESPN
Pittsburgh vs Boston 3pm ABC/ESPN
NASCAR Sunday
Shriners Childrens 500 Phoenix Raceway
PreRace 2:30pm/Green Flag 3:30pm on Twin Valley’s Talk or WILQ’s HD3
PIAA HS Basketball CHAMPIONSHIPS
Boys Class A First Round Friday
Lancaster County Christian vs Bucktail (7pm at Central Mountain)
Freedom MMI at Galeton (7pm)
Northumberland Christian vs. Linville Hill (7pm at Lancaster County Christian)
Boys Quad A First Round Friday
Octorara at Danville (7:30pm)
Valley View at Shamokin (7pm)
Lewisburg at Greater Johnstown (7pm)
Boys Class 5A First Round Friday
Muhlenberg at Selinsgrove ( 7pm)
Boys 2A First Round Saturday
Claysburg Kimmel at Muncy (5pm)
Northwest at Mahanoy Area (3pm)
St John Neumann at Lanc. Menn (1pm)
Boys 3A First Round Saturday
Troy at Trinity (3pm at Trinity)
Mid Valley at Loyalsock (4pm)
Southern Columbia at Forest Hills (3pm)
PIAA HS Basketball Girls
Girls 2A First Round Friday
Lancaster Mennonite at Muncy (7pm)
Wyalusing at Holy Cross ( 7pm)
Marian Catholic at Northeast Bradford (7pm)
Girls 3A First Round Friday
Bloomsburg at Holy Redeemer (7pm)
Loyalsock vs Columbia (7pm at Penn Manor HS)
Hughesville vs Dunmore (6pm at Danville)
Girls Class A First Round Saturday
Lourdes Regional at Susquehanna (3pm)
Meadowbrook Christian vs Nativity BVM (6pm at St John Neumann)
High Point Baptist at St John Neumann (7:30pm)
Girls Quad A First Round Saturday
Valley View at Jersey Shore (4pm) Trinity at Central Columbia (4pm)
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 7, 2024
POLICE ARREST TRESPASSER ON LOYALSOCK GROUNDS
As school officials and law enforcement is on alert after shootings in Loyalsock Township have rocked the community, a homeless man from Philadelphia was taken into custody Wednesday after he was seen trespassing that morning on Loyalsock Township school grounds. According to the Sun Gazette, Sabree Simmons, who previously had an address in Williamsport, allegedly made gun gestures at school employees near Loyalsock Drive and fled the scene. Police located Simmons later in the day and charged him with disorderly conduct, defiant trespassing and also for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was committed to Lycoming County Prison on 150 thousand dollars bail.
SUSPECT IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE FACING DRUG CHARGES
The man who allegedly assisted Troy Bailey Sr in the kidnapping and fatal shooting of Alicia Sees and Ronald Dailey Jr, January 11th, has now been charged with a felony for delivery of a controlled substance after police say he sold hydrocodone pills to a confidential informant on February 6th. Muhammed Davis was arraigned on those charges, and jailed in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail. But Monday, charges related to the double homicide were added to Davis’ docket sheet. He was then recommitted to prison on no bail.
WASTE MANAGEMENT STATION CLOSED NEXT WEEK
Williamsport’s W. Third Street recycling and waste management station, will close next Saturday, March 16 for mandatory repairs and maintenance through Monday March 18th when the facility will open at 8:30am to haulers and the public. According to North Central PA dot com, waste management officials say waste and recyclable are being accepted at the Montgomery landfill Saturday the 16th from 7am til noon. To get more information about eh closure and the fee schedule go to lcrms.com.
FEMALE WRESTLERS FROM PA MAKE HISTORY
There are several female wrestlers who are poised to make history this weekend at the inaugural PIAA girl’s state wrestling tournament at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. According to the Lock Haven Express, the three day event in its first year as a PIAA sanctioned sport for girls. Local female students participating this weekend include Central Mountain’s Kendall Wagner, Isabella Gotschall of Jersey Shore, Eden Evelth, Angie Grieb and Grace Crestani from Bald Eagle Area Schools, Danica Bacorn and Marissa & Lillian Rumsey of Williamsport.
SMOKING MATERIALS CAUSED FATAL FIRE
It was materials from smoking that caused the fire that killed two and injured another man in Point Township Monday. According to the state police fire marshal, the fire at 120 Johns Way was accidental after the discarded ashes ignited nearby combustibles. Emergency crews dispatched to the Northumberland County blaze pulled three residents from the home. Wendy Filbert, and her son, Michael John Filbert were pronounced dead, Michael Filbert was transported to Lehigh Valley Burn Unit and is in stable condition.
ONE INJURED, ONE ARRESTED AFTER CAR CRASH ON ROUTE 220
An accident Tuesday in the northbound lanes of Route 220 in Pine Creek Township injured a driver of a delivery van and also brought about an arrest for the other driver in a Ford stake body truck. According to the Lock Haven Express neither driver was identified in the crash that happened yesterday at about 11:45am, and Township police did not release details about the circumstances surrounding the other driver’s arrest. Citizens Hose Jersey Shore transported the injured Pespi truck driver to Geisinger Jersey Shore and Avis Volunteer firefighters assisted at the scene with traffic flow.
THEFTS AT NATURAL GAS SITE IN BRADFORD COUNTY
There have been thefts reported at a natural gas site in Bradford County and police are investigating. According to State police at Towanda, property that was listed as missing includes ground wire, four batteries and a solar panel. Police say there were reports of a white Ford F-250 in the vicinity of a well pad property on Morris Run in Overton Township. The items – worth about 75-hundred dollars, were allegedly taken between February 25th and 26th. Call State police if you have any knowledge of the thefts, 570-265-2186.
RAISE THE REGION IS ON THE WAY
Raise the Region is a week away. On March 13th and 14th, First Community Foundation Partnership will hold their 30 hour community fundraiser that involves hundreds of non-profit 501C3 organizations across 7 counties in northeast Pennsylvania. This is the 12th year for the fundraiser that raised over 2.5 million dollars in funds in 2023 for participant’s’ favorite charities. 175 thousand dollars in stretch funds are offered by Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships each year that go to boost the bottom line for over 351 groups participating. Go to Raise the Region dot org for details and a list of non-profit charities to support.
SPORTS
PSAC Quarterfinals
Women
Lock Haven 65 Millersville 51- 27th win most ever in a season- Lady Eagles advance to conference semifinals for 1st time in 33 years
Men
Lock Haven 100 West Chester 76-Bald Eagles advance to conference semifinals for 1st time in 34 years
NCAA Men’s Basketball
(1) Houston 67 UCF 59
(2) UConn 74 (8)Marquette 67
(4) Tennessee 66 (17) South Carolina 59
(6) Iowa State 68 (20) BYU 63
(15) Kentucky 93 Vanderbilt 77
NBA
Magic 119 Wizards 109
Hawks 112 Cavaliers 101
Grizzlies 115 76ers 109
Clippers 122 Rockets 116
Bulls 119 Jazz 117
Warriors 125 Bucks 90
Thunder 128 Trail Blazers 120
Kings 130 Lakers 120
NBA Tonight
Brooklyn vs Detroit 7pm
Miami vs Dallas 7:30pm TNT
Boston vs Denver 10pm TNT
NHL
Maple Leafs 2 Sabres 1
Avalanche 7 Red Wings 2
Ducks 2 Senators 1
NHL Tonight
Flyers vs Florida 7pm
St Louis vs New Jersey 7pm ESPN
Washington vs Pittsburgh 7pm
Buffalo vs Nashville 8pm
NY Islanders vs San Jose 10:30pm
HS Wrestling Championships
The 87th Annual PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships are scheduled to be contested at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA starting today through Saturday. The Individual Wrestling Championships will have 728 student-athletes competing for a state title.
PIAA HS Basketball CHAMPIONSHIPS
Boys Class A First Round Friday
Lancaster County Christian vs Bucktail (7pm at Central Mountain)
Freedom MMI at Galeton (7pm)
Northumberland Christian vs. Linville Hill (7pm at Lancaster County Christian)
Boys Quad A First Round Friday
Octorara at Danville (7:30pm)
Valley View at Shamokin (7pm)
Lewisburg at Greater Johnstown (7pm)
Boys Class 5A First Round Friday
Muhlenberg at Selinsgrove ( 7pm)
Boys 2A First Round Saturday
Claysburg Kimmel at Muncy (5pm)
Northwest at Mahanoy Area (3pm)
St John Neumann at Lanc. Menn (1pm)
Boys 3A First Round Saturday
Troy at Trinity (3pm at Trinity)
Mid Valley at Loyalsock (4pm)
Southern Columbia at Forest Hills (3pm)
PIAA HS Basketball Girls
Girls 2A First Round Friday
Lancaster Mennonite at Muncy (7pm)
Wyalusing at Holy Cross ( 7pm)
Marian Catholic at Northeast Bradford (7pm)
Girls 3A First Round Friday
Bloomsburg at Holy Redeemer (7pm)
Loyalsock vs Columbia (7pm at Penn Manor HS)
Hughesville vs Dunmore (6pm at Danville)
Girls Class A First Round Saturday
Lourdes Regional at Susquehanna (3pm)
Meadowbrook Christian vs Nativity BVM (6pm at St John Neumann)
High Point Baptist at St John Neumann (7:30pm)
Girls Quad A First Round Saturday
Valley View at Jersey Shore (4pm) Trinity at Central Columbia (4pm)
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 6, 2024
DA DENOUNCES GANG VOLENCE AFTER SHOOTING IN LOYALSOCK
During a press conference yesterday, Lycoming County District Attorney, Tom Marino told the public that there is a suspect identified in the fatal shooting Saturday night in a parking lot on East Third Street in Loyalsock Township that killed a 15 year old. According to Lycoming County Coroner Charles E. Kiessling Jr, Ahmeen Palmer, of Williamsport was the victim that the DA frames as gang-related. Marino said they implemented a zero-tolerance policy on violent gangs and they are closing in on alleged gang members and their families in order to put them behind bars. He said he will meet with boards overseeing local housing complexes so that they can become aware of who they are permitting to live in their neighborhoods across the area.
WOMAN SHOPLIFTS FLEES FROM OFFICERS WITH KIDS IN CAR
A Williamsport woman was arrested Saturday, originally for shoplifting, but once police allowed her to make arrangements for someone to come pick up her children who were along, she aggressively fled the scene, nearly striking the arresting officer who had to evade injury. According to the Sun Gazette, 28 year old Iris Sierra Dent allegedly stole over 200 dollars in groceries from Wegmans before she fled from the officers and was taken into custody later. Dent was charged with assault, endangering the welfare of children, felony shoplifting, disorderly conduct and more. She was remanded to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 30 thousand dollars bail.
KULPMONT SENIOR CENTER TO CLOSE
The Northumberland County Commissioners have voted to terminate the lease for the Kulpmont Senior Action Center at their meeting this week. According to the Daily Item, administrators for the center on N. 8th Street say the goal will be to merge the center with Mount Carmel Center and the Coal Region Center and invite members to attend whichever facility is closer to them. They said the center will close for good on May 5th.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT SEMINAR THURSDAY
Penn College will host a few hundred students from 18 school districts Thursday for their annual Student Government Seminar hosted by state Sen. Gene Yaw. As one of the largest Senate-organized Student Government Seminars in Pennsylvania the seminar allows students to develop legislation, debate important issues with key policymakers, offer their input, and vote on ‘mock’ bills. According to Senator Yaw, the day helps students better understand the legislative process. Registration is Thursday at 8:15 and in the Field House on Penn College Campus.
FOUR ARRESTS IN WILLIAMSPORT DOUBLE HOMICIDE
Four people were taken into custody for the double homicide in Williamsport January 11th, that took the life of co-workers Alicia Seese and Ronald Dailey, Jr. According to the Sun Gazette, Troy Bennett Bailey Sr. and his roommate Muhammad Davis were charged with first degree murder in the case, after police say they are the suspects seen in video surveillance with Seese and Dailey the night of the shootings. Randall Johnson of Williamsport was taken into custody as a suspect and, Sandy Camille Perez, was also charged as an accomplice for allegedly taking the murder weapon and discarding it. Johnson, who is charged with providing Seese’s work schedule to Bailey, was the only suspect arrested Monday to be released on bail. According to the Sun Gazette, the Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino said yesterday in a press conference that he hopes the charges against these suspects can bring some peace to the families who are suffering losses.
TWO DEAD, ONE RESCUED FROM POINT TOWNSHIP HOUSEFIRE
Two people were killed and one injured as a result of a fire that started at a home in Point Township, Northumberland County early Monday morning. According to the Sun Gazette, State police say Point Township Assistant Fire Chief Michael Erdman was the first on the scene of the fire at the home of his mother and step brother, 63 year old Wendy Filbert and 40 year old Michael John Filbert who were pulled from the home on Johns Way Road but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. A third victim, 59 year old Michael Filbert was hospitalized and is reportedly in stable condition. The state fire marshal said the fire was accidental but an investigations in ongoing.
COURTROOM SCUFFLE BRINGS ABOUT CHARGES IN SNYDER COUNTY
Two local attorneys who got into heated argument that resulted in one pushing the other in a Snyder County Courtroom on February 22nd, have shook hands and made up, but the allegations of the assault will be turned over to the Pennsylvania State Attorney General’s Office. According to the Daily item, the Snyder County District Attorney received an incident report in which Sunbury attorney Roger Wiest II allegedly shoved Middleburg attorney Robert Steinberg causing him to fall. Steinberg’s client, plaintiff Adam Hoover, was allegedly injured in the incident and turned in a medical report in the case. The investigation continues.
GRANT FOR EQUINE ARENA IMPROVEMENTS AT FAIRGROUNDS
Through the First Community Foundation Partnership, The Lycoming County Fair Association has received $30,000 grant from the Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund for an Equine Area Revitalization Project. Improvements planned for the equine arena include safer footing and work completed that will help maintain the facility throughout the year and more. A ribbon cutting for the updated facility is planned for this July.
SPORTS
NCAA Men’s Basketball
(3) Purdue 77 (12) Illinois 71
(7) North Carolina 84 Notre Dame 51
(13) Auburn 101 Missouri 74
(14) Kansas 90 Kansas State 68
Florida 105 (16)Alabama 87
Pitt 88 Florida State 73
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tonight
(1) Houston vs UCF 7pm
(4) Tennessee vs (17) South Carolina ESPN2
(20) BYU vs (6) Iowa State 9pm ESPN2
(2) UConn vs (8) Marquette 8:30pm FS
NBA
Magic 101 Hornets 89
Cavaliers 105 Celtics 104
Nets 112 76ers 107
Heat 118 Pistons 110
Hawks 116 Knicks 100
Rockets 114 Spurs 101
Pacers 137 Mavericks 120
Suns 117 Nuggets 107
NBA Tonight
Cleveland vs Atlanta 7:30pm
Memphis @ Phila 7:30pm
LA Clippers vs Houston 7:30pm ESPN
Milwaukee vs Golden State 10pm ESPN
NHL
Panthers 5 Devils 3
Penguins 5 Blue Jackets 3
Oilers 2 Bruins 1
Islanders 4 Blues 2
Canadiens 4 Predators 3
NHL Tonight
Buffalo vs Toronto 7pm TNT
Detroit vs Colorado 9:30pm TNT
PIAA HS Basketball Boys
Boys Class A First Round Friday
Lancaster County Christian vs Bucktail (7pm at Central Mountain)
Freedom MMI at Galeton (7pm)
Northumberland Christian vs. Linville Hill (7pm at Lancaster County Christian)
Boys Quad A First Round Friday
Octorara at Danville (7:30pm)
Valley View at Shamokin (7pm)
Lewisburg at Greater Johnstown (7pm)
Boys Class 5A First Round Friday
Muhlenberg at Selinsgrove ( 7pm)
Boys 2A First Round Saturday
Claysburg Kimmel at Muncy (5pm)
Northwest at Mahanoy Area (3pm)
St John Neumann at Lanc. Menn (1pm)
Boys 3A First Round Saturday
Troy at Trinity (3pm at Trinity)
Mid Valley at Loyalsock (4pm)
Southern Columbia at Forest Hills (3pm)
PIAA HS Basketball Girls
Girls 2A First Round Friday
Lancaster Mennonite at Muncy (7pm)
Wyalusing at Holy Cross ( 7pm)
Marian Catholic at Northeast Bradford (7pm)
Girls 3A First Round Friday
Bloomsburg at Holy Redeemer (7pm)
Loyalsock vs Columbia (7pm at Penn Manor HS)
Hughesville vs Dunmore (6pm at Danville)
Girls Class A First Round Saturday
Lourdes Regional at Susquehanna (3pm)
Meadowbrook Christian vs Nativity BVM (6pm at St John Neumann)
High Point Baptist at St John Neumann (7:30pm)
Girls Quad A First Round Saturday
Valley View at Jersey Shore (4pm) Trinity at Central Columbia (4pm)
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 4, 2024
LOYALSOCK SCHOOL CLOSED AFTER WEEKEND SHOOTINGS
Loyalsock Township School District has closed today out of an abundance of caution after a series of incidents over the weekend involving the fatal shooting of a 15 year old Williamsport Area School District student Saturday night and another shooting without injuries reported in Loyalsock Township Sunday night. According to the Sun Gazette, it is not known whether the two shootings are related at this time. In the second shooting that happened around 1500 Randall Circle in Loyalsock Township at about 10:30pm last night, no injuries were reported, and no one is in custody at this time.
WILLIAMSPORT TEEN DEAD FROM SATURDAY SHOOTING
The Williamsport School District has taken to social media to express their sadness and sympathy to the family and friends of the 15 year old Williamsport High School student who was killed Saturday evening in a parking lot along East Third Street in Loyalsock Township. According to North Central PA dot com, according to State police at Montoursville who responded to the scene shortly after the shooting Saturday around 6:30pm, the suspects are still at large and they are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PSP Montoursville at 570 368-5700.
HUGHESVILLE SETS DEADLINE FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR
Hughesville Borough Council last week set a deadline for property owners to comply with a recently implemented sidewalk improvement plan ordinance. According to the Sun Gazette, as part of the first phase of the four-year plan homeowners are tasked with replacing or repairing their sidewalks and have until June 30th to complete it. Those who do not make the deadline with the improvement may face fins between 100 and one thousand dollars. Hughesville Borough’s next meeting is March 11th.
FORMER PITTSBURGH PIRATE, ED OTT, DEAD AT 72
A local sports icon has passed away, Muncy native and World Series champion Ed Ott died Sunday in Danville at the age of 72. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review Ott grew up in Lycoming County, wrestled and played American Legion baseball before the Pirates drafted him in the 23rd round in 1970. He was a key member of the Pittsburgh Pirates that won the World Series in 1979 and appeared at the annual Williamsport Crosscutters Hot Stove Banquet this past January. Ott is survived by his wife, Sue and daughter, Michelle.
DETAILS FROM SATURDAY’S LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP SHOOTING
State police in Lycoming County are investigating a fatal shooting in Loyalsock Township near Williamsport around 6pm Saturday in the area of East 3rd Street in the parking lot of TGI Fridays restaurant and the Kentucky Fried Chicken. According to WNEP, Lycoming County Coroner Chuck Kiessling Jr confirmed a 15 year old from Williamsport Area High School died later at the hospital as a result of injuries sustained. An autopsy has been scheduled. Reports from State Police say this is an active shooting investigation and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
SHOTS ALSO FIRED IN LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP SUNDAY
A second incident of shots fired brought State Police to Loyalsock Township last night as well. According to the Sun Gazette, just over 24 hours after the teenager was killed along East Third Street, police were called to the 1500 block of Randall Circle, but no one was injured, and no suspects were taken into custody. Police did not say if the incidents are related, but spent several hours collecting ballistics evidence at the scene with Loyalsock Township Fire Co Volunteers who assisted with lighting of the crime scene. Loyalsock Twp. School District is closed today.
MUNCY MAN FACING MORE SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
Another victim stepped forward on Friday, adding to the stack of charges mounting for a Muncy man. According to the Sun Gazette, as Timothy Darren Stoud Sr. faces over one thousand criminal charges for allegedly molesting five victims, he now faces even more sexual assault charges. State police say, the additional victim reported Stroud sexually assaulted him over a five-year period which began December 2013, and 20 more counts of sexual offenses have been added to Stroud’s case. District Judge Denise Deiter originally held Stroud with no bail, but a common pleas judge amended the bail to 50 thousand dollars. Stroud has not been able to post that amount. His preliminary hearing is scheduled April 9th.
PENNDOT WILL WORK ON SOIL REMEDIATION TODAY
A soil remediation project is set to take place starting today in White Deer Township after a recent vehicle crash along I-80. According to PennDOT, a contractor will be working on Interstate 80 eastbound at mile marker 209.5, west of the Route 15 interchange. The Union County work will be performed between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm, weather permitting and motorists should expect minor delays. Go to 511PA dot com for road conditions 24/7.
ONLINE ASSESMENT FOR LOW INCOME NEEDS
An online assessment survey is available for people in low-income households and communities throughout Northumberland, Columbia, and Montour counties, and Central Susquehanna Opportunities is seeking their feedback. According to the Daily Item, the results from the assessment will guide planning, decision-making, programs and services provided for people who live in households with income below 200% of the federal poverty level. Go to csocares.org/cna by the end of April to participate.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Basketball Saturday (3/2)
Girls Class 3A Championship
Hughesville 38 Loyalsock 34
Consolation Bloomsburg 30 Troy 24
Boys Class 3A Championship
Loyalsock 67 Troy 57
Consolation So. Columbia 64 Warrior Run 51
PIAA HS Basketball Next Saturday
Boys 3A First Round
Troy at Trinity (3pm at Trinity)
Mid Valley at Loyalsock (4pm)
Southern Columbia at Forest Hills (3pm)
Boys 2A First Round
Claysburg Kimmel at Muncy (5pm)
Northwest at Mahanoy Area (3pm)
St John Neumann at Lanc. Menn (1pm)
HS Girls Friday
Girls 2A First Round
Lancaster Mennonite at Muncy (7pm)
Wyalusing at Holy Cross ( 7pm)
Marian Catholic at Northeast Bradford (7pm)
Girls 3A First Round
Bloomsburg at Holy Redeemer (7pm)
Loyalsock vs Columbia (7pm at Penn Manor HS)
Hughesville vs Dunmore (6pm at Danville)
NASCAR
Kyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday, giving Rick Hendrick his second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Tyler Reddick was 2nd, Ryan Blaney 3rd, Ross Chastain 4th and Ty Gibbs rounded out the Top 5.
NBA
76ers 120 Mavericks 116
Celtics 140 Warriors 88
Clippers 89 Timberwolves 88
Magic 113 Pistons 91
Raptors 111 Hornets 106
Knicks 107 Cavaliers 98
Spurs 117 Pacers 105
Thunder 118 Suns 110
NHL
Coyotes 5 Capitals 2
Kings 5 Devils 1
Jets 5 Sabres 2
Wild 4 Sharks 3
Canucks 2 Ducks 1
Oilers 6 Penguins 1
NHL Tonight
Boston vs Toronto 7pm
Florida vs NY Rangers 7pmSt Louis vs Phila 76ers 7pm
Vegas vs Columbus 7pm