BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 19, 2024

ACCOMPLICE WILL NOT FACE FIRST DEGREE MURDER CHARGES

The man who was recently taken into custody for his alleged role in the kidnapping and murders of Alisha Seese and Ronald Dailey Jr. will no longer face 1st degree murder charges, according to a ruling in district court late Thursday.  According to the Sun Gazette, Muhammad Davis, who is a suspected accomplice of Troy Bailey,Sr., will still face two counts of second degree murder in the case as well as theft by unlawful taking, robbery and robbery of a motor vehicle.  Defense attorneys for Davis argued that he had no knowledge during the kidnapping that Bailey planned to kill Seese and Dailey.  The Lycoming County First Assistant District Attorney said there is additional evidence in the second degree murder case against Davis that is still being processed.  There is no trial date set.

POLICE SEEK HIT AND RUN SUSPECT

A juvenile riding a bicycle was hit by a driver who fled the scene April 10th.  According to Mount Carmel Township Police they are seeking a suspect who struck the boy along Route 61 in front of HPCI between Kulpmont and Strong.  The victim was injured and taken to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville last Wednesday at about 9pm.  Authorities are continuing the investigation, and if you have information call the Mount Carmel Township Police.

TORNADO SIREN TEST SATURDAY IN MIFFLINBURG

The Mifflinburg Hose Company said they cancelled a tornado siren test last Saturday, but will run the test this weekend.  According to the Daily Item, high winds hindered the test on April 13th which is a high pitch tone that stays for three minutes.   Mifflinburg Hose Company officials say the physical siren has been in place for two years, and they will test it tomorrow at noon.  Three EF-1 tornados touched down on July 2 in Lewisburg, Hartleton and Mifflinburg. Serious tornado damage was reported by Just Lite It fireworks along Route 15, a section of the nearby Silver Moon Flea Market, and at 10 properties in Union County.

PURPLE LIGHT IN CLOUDS ON SOUTHSIDE IDENTIFIED

If you saw a purple light shining in the clouds Wednesday night, officials at the Little League complex have claimed responsibility.  According to North Central PA dot com, the purple light that illuminated the sky in South Williamsport was a result of a remnant of purple tint from the Girls With Game experience last fall they uncovered while they were re-sodding the field and the reflection and diffusion of light on the fog and low cloud deck that night caused the phenomena that drew a lot of attention on social media at Howard J. Lamade Stadium.

ASSAULT CHARGES DROPPED FOR AGREEMENT OF PFA

Felony charges of unlawful contact with a minor and misdemeanor indecent assault will be dropped against a Williamsport man if he maintains a protection from abuse order for 3 years filed by a female minor who was the victim in his case.  According to the Sun Gazette,  41 year old Harry Thomas Bell was in state prison and corresponded with the victim’s mother before he began addressing letters to just her daughter who was between 12 and 14 years old between July of 2020 and June of 2022.  In the agreement, Bell will undergo an evaluation for the Men Against Abuse program and is to have no direct contact with the victim and cannot visit her school, or interact on social media. He is in custody in lieu of 50 thousand dollar bail.

ENCINA WILL NO LONGER PURSUE PLANT NEAR SUSQUEHANNA

The company that was planning a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Point Township has announced they are not moving forward with the project.  According to a statement by Encina, they will pursue other projects in the United States, Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia for the opportunities that will meet their customers’ needs.  Encina began the pursuit of building a plant between Route 11 and the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, near Strong Industries in April of 2022.  Residents of Point Township, Danville, Northumberland, and the surrounding area voiced strong opposition to the project that has now been abandoned.

EAST LYCOMING PROPERTY VALUE SET TO GO UP

Some property owners in the East Lycoming School District recently expressed their dissatisfaction over a proposed .5 mill budget increase this week at the school board meeting with the tax increase passed by the board 6-3.  According to the Sun Gazette, Floyd Swales, Scott Ritter and Craig Dudek were opposed to raising property taxes by 50 dollars for every hundred of a property’s assessed value.  District residents questioned the board’s transparency, after a letter went out in early April from a district employee about renovations at the school in June before the potential renovation project was even approved by the board.  If the proposed 2024-25 final budget is approved next month with the increase, the new tax rate would be 16.91 mills.

NO EAGLETS IN HANOVER THIS YEAR

There won’t be any eaglets growing up in the Hanover Bald Eagle nest this year.  According to the York Dispatch, around April 8th, new eagle parents named Duke and Duchess fought in the nest over a fish and trampled an egg, destroying it.  After the remaining eagle egg hatched Duke snuck in and killed the baby bird when Dutchess was not nearby.  When she did return, she ate both the baby and the remains of the egg.  Experts say the father eagle is inexperienced and may not have hormonally switched into brooding mode.  Fans of the live cam sight have their hopes set on next year for eaglets.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball
Central Mtn  3      Williamsport  2
Warrior Run  9     Hughesville  6
Troy  12               Wellsboro  2
Boys Tennis 
Montoursville 5    Williamsport 0

PIAA HS Softball
Montoursville 14           Central Columbia 2
Muncy  6              Northwest Area  0
Central Mtn  4      Williamsport  1
Sullivan Co. 13    St John Neumann  3
NP Liberty  5       Troy  0

MLB
Guardians  5       Red Sox  4
Rays 2                 Angels  1
Rangers  9           Tigers  7
Giants 5               Diamondbacks  0
Marlins vs Cubs postponed/ rain

MLB Today
Red Sox vs Pirates  6:40pm
White Sox vs Phillies  6:40pm
Rays vs Yankees  7:05pm
Orioles  vs Royals  7:40pm
Mets vs Dodgers 10:10pm

NHL
Kraken 4             Wild  3
Jets  4                  Canucks  2
Flames  5             Sharks  1
Avalanche  5       Oilers  1
Ducks  4              Golden Knights  1
Kings  5               Blackhawks  4  /OT
NHL Saturday
East 1st Round Game 1
Islanders vs Hurricanes  5pm TBS
Toronto  vs Boston  8pm  TBS
NHL Sunday
Capitals vs Rangers  3pm ESPN

NBA Tonight8th seed games
Bulls vs Heat  7pm ESPN
Kings vs Pelicans  9:30pm TNT

NASCAR
Geico 500 from Talldega Alabama
2pm Pre-race/3pm green flag racing
Twin Valley’s Talk /WILQ’s HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 18, 2024

ONE PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY IN MILTON SHOOTING

Police in Milton are still investigating Tuesday’s double shooting near the 10 block of Broadway that sent both victims to Geisinger Medical Center.  According to the Standard Journal, Milton Police and EMS first responders assisted the two victims Tuesday afternoon around 4pm.  During an investigation, Police discovered a firearm at the scene with an altered manufacturer’s serial number and with a search warrant for Rodriguez Lassalle’s Broadway Street residence, they found a 9mm Diamondback firearm with an altered serial number.  Lassalle was taken into custody for felony possession of a firearm arraigned and committed to Northumberland County Prison. Call the Milton Police Department if you have information that will help the investigation, 570-742-8757.

FUGITIVE ARRESTED AFTER 220 TRAFFIC STOP

A 26 year old woman from Lock Haven was recently charged with hindering an investigation after Lycoming Regional police stopped her car along Route 220 near Jersey Shore with a Lock Haven man who was a known fugitive in her car.  According to the Lock Haven Express,  Makayla Wetzel was stopped December 1st at about 1:30am and 33 year old Mubarik Graves was forced from the car at gunpoint.  He was then jailed on the felony charges he previously faced.  Wetzel also was also charged for having a controlled substance.  She waived her preliminary hearing and posted 25 thousand dollars bail.

LOCAL PENNSYLVANIA LAUNDRY LOCATION IN CITY TO CLOSE

A federally required notice to close several Pennsylvania industrial laundry facilities, including one in Williamsport has been filed with the state Department of Labor & Industry.  According to PennLive, Paris Uniform Services projected the date to close the Harrisburg, Bradford, DuBois, and the 333 Rose Street location in Williamsport is June 30th.  The closures are a result of a sale of the business to Cincinnati-based Cintas Corp., and are expected to take away about 138 jobs across the state.

HORSEBACK RIDING FACILITY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

A non-profit horseback riding facility in Montgomery that offers therapeutic riding sessions for riders with special needs and other traditional riding activities is looking for volunteers as they begin their spring season.  According to North Central PA dot com, Sunny Brook Meadows with 10 horses on site, is looking for helping hands to maintain upkeep and help breathe new life into the stables.  Individual volunteers and groups, can log hours at the stable to work with the horses or assist outside the arena or in the office.  Volunteers under 12 must have an adult with them.  Check out sunnybrookmeadows.com for information about volunteering.

SAYRE MAN ARRESTED FOR HAVING METH LAB IN HIS HOME

A man from Bradford County who police were investigating for making and selling methamphetamine earlier this year has now been charged with operation of a methamphetamine lab out of his Linden Street home in Sayre.  According to North Central PA dot com, police were alerted to suspicious trash outside of 44 year old Sean Hall’s home that they found contained precursor chemicals for making methamphetamine and it was seized in a trash pull for evidence.  Police say Hall was tracked attempting to purchase pseudoephedrine products 47 times in the last year, and was successful at purchasing it 29 times.  He is being held at the Bradford County Prison on $200,000 monetary bail.

US MARSHALS SEEK A SHAMOKIN MAN

A Shamokin property at 21 N. Market St. was raided Wednesday morning after members of the US Marshals  Fugitive Task Force sought a suspect they believed was there, but the apprehension was unsuccessful.  According to the Standard Journal, the owners of the business at that location said the fugitive was not a legal resident of the property.  Police shut down Market and Diamond Streets for about two hours during the raid and were later reopened to vehicle and foot traffic around noon.  52 year old Matt McElhone of Shamokin was charged with disorderly conduct for shouting vulgarities at police during their presence there yesterday.  The search for the original suspect is ongoing.

MIFFINBURG POOL NEEDS APPLICANTS FOR LIFEGUARDS TO OPEN

The Mifflinburg Community Pool may not be able to open this year without employees and lifeguards to maintain the facility safely.  According to the Daily Item, Mifflinburg borough council members voted to open the pool at North Fifth Street if they could find enough employees, saying they need to fill 22 summer positions with only 14 applicants, so far.  Borough officials say there will be employment interviews within a week, along with lifeguard certification courses, and if they can hire enough staff, the pool will open on May 25 and will remain open until Aug. 18, with rates and hours to be determined.

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER FRIDAY

A fun evening is planned for Friday as Lycoming College’s Beta Phi Gamma sorority hosts a fundraising event for annual Relay for Life a nationwide fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  According to North Central PA dot com, the community is invited to the Keiper Recreation Center for a variety of activities and a chance to sign up as a team to participate in the relay, with walkers taking turns around a track non-stop, to symbolize that cancer never sleeps.  There will be a signature Luminaria Ceremony to honor those who have been lost and to support those who fight.  The evening is from 4pm to 8pm and features a Taylor Swift theme.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball
Jersey Shore 5  Danville  4
Shikellamy  9  Lewisburg  2

HS Softball
South Williamsport  17  Bloomsburg  2

College Wrestling
The Nittany Lion Wrestlers are hosting the 2024 US Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center this Friday and Saturday.  19 Penn State athletes have qualified to compete in the event.

MLB
Red Sox  2          Guardians  0
Orioles  4            Twins  2
Mets  9                 Pirates  1
Braves  5            Astros  4
Yankees  6          Blue Jays  4
Nationals  2        LA Dodgers  0
Phillies  7            Rockies  6
MLB Today
Cleveland vs Boston  1:35pm

NBA Playoffs
76ers  105  Heat  104
Bulls  131  Hawks 116
NBA Friday 8th seed games
Bulls vs Heat  7pm ESPN
Kings vs Pelicans  9:30pm TNT

NHL
Lightning  6        Maple Leafs  4
Islanders  5         Penguins  4
Stars  2                 Blues 1
Coyotes  5           Oilers  2
NHL Tonight
Kraken vs Wild  7pm ESPN
Oilers vs Avalanche  9:30pm  ESPN

Eagles To the Limit: The Essential Collection

EAGLES TO THE LIMIT: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION, IS A CAREER-SPANNING SET COVERING 51 STUDIO AND LIVE RECORDINGS RELEASED BETWEEN 1972 AND 2020, WITH 3-CD, 6-LP, AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OUT NOW!  ANYTIME YOU HEAR AN EAGLES SONG DURING THE JAKE MICHAELS MORNING SHOW THIS MONDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2024 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2024, BE CALLER NUMBER 9 TO INSTANTLY WIN THE 3-CD COPY OF THIS INCREDIBLE COLLECTION.

As the Eagles’ highly anticipated final tour continues to sweep across America, today Rhino releases a definitive, career-spanning collection that combines the band’s greatest hits with beloved album tracks and classic live performances.

To The Limit: The Essential Collection will be available today as a 3-CD set ($24.98), a deluxe 6-LP set on 180-gram vinyl ($149.98), and digitally. A limited edition, embossed lithograph will be available as a gift with purchase exclusively at Eagles.com.

To The Limit thoughtfully curates 51 songs from the studio albums and live recordings the Eagles released between 1972 and 2020. All of the band’s best-known tracks are here, including the #1 hits “New Kid In Town,” “One Of These Nights,” “Best Of My Love,” “Hotel California,” and “Heartache Tonight.” The set also features plenty of fan favorites with songs like “Desperado,” “Victim Of Love,” and “In The City.” 

Beyond the studio, To The Limit highlights the Eagles’ impressive touring legacy with more than a dozen electrifying live tracks. These feature selections from Eagles Live (1980) – including the Top 40 hit “Seven Bridges Road” – as well as songs from Hell Freezes Over (1994), The Millennium Concert (2000), Live At The Forum ’76 (2017), and Live From The Forum MMXVII (2020).

The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – are currently on the road for the band’s final tour, aptly titled “The Long Goodbye,” with U.S. dates through March on sale now. The band will also head overseas starting May 31 for a residency at the new Co-Op Live in Manchester, the largest indoor arena in the UK. Due to overwhelming ticket demand, the tour is expected to extend into 2025.

With a remarkable 50-plus years of touring experience, the Eagles have performed over 1,000 concerts worldwide, accounting for more than 15 million tickets. The band’s tours have consistently ranked in the Top 10 of both concert industry publications, Billboard and Pollstar.

Formed in 1971, the Eagles pioneered a uniquely American musical style, blending elements of country, folk, R&B, rock, and pop. Since then, it has become one of the most creatively and commercially successful bands of all time. Despite today’s fractured rock ’n’ roll landscape, the Eagles retain a timeless appeal that transcends both generations and genres, solidifying the band’s status as a musical icon.


The Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scoring six #1 albums and five chart-topping singles. They have earned six GRAMMY Awards, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016. Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 stands as the best-selling album in history (certified 38-times platinum), while Hotel California ranks as the third best-selling U.S. album in history (certified 26-times platinum). Check Eagles.com for full band and tour information.

TO THE LIMIT: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION

3-CD Track Listing

CD One

  1. “Take It Easy”
  2. “Peaceful Easy Feeling”
  3. “Witchy Woman”
  4. “Train Leaves Here This Morning”
  5. “Nightingale”
  6. “Desperado”
  7. “Doolin-Dalton”
  8. “Tequila Sunrise”
  9. “Outlaw Man”
  10. “Saturday Night”
  11. “Good Day In Hell”
  12. “The Best Of My Love”
  13. “James Dean”
  14. “Already Gone”
  15. “Ol’ 55”
  16. “On The Border”
  17. “Midnight Flyer”
  18. “After The Thrill Is Gone”
  19. “Lyin’ Eyes”

CD Two

  1. “One Of These Nights”
  2. “Take It To The Limit”
  3. “Hotel California”
  4. “Life In The Fast Lane”
  5. “New Kid In Town”
  6. “Victim Of Love”
  7. “The Last Resort”
  8. “I Can’t Tell You Why”
  9. “Heartache Tonight”
  10. “In The City”
  11. “The Long Run”
  12. “Get Over It”
  13. “Love Will Keep Us Alive”
  14. “Hole In The World”
  15. “How Long”
  16. “Busy Being Fabulous”

CD Three

  1. “Seven Bridges Road – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1980)
  2. “Take It Easy – The Forum (1976)
  3. “Take It To The Limit” – The Forum (1976)
  4. “New Kid In Town” – The Forum (1976)
  5. “Hotel California” – The Forum (1976)
  6. “Already Gone” – The Forum (1976)
  7. “Desperado” – The Forum (1976)
  8. “Heartache Tonight” – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1980)
  9. “I Can’t Tell You Why” – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1980)
  10. “Life In The Fast Lane” – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1980)
  11. “Tequila Sunrise” – MTV (1994)
  12. “In The City” – MTV (1994)
  13. “Peaceful Easy Feeling” – Staples Center (1999)
  14. “The Best Of My Love” – Staples Center (1999)
  15. “One Of These Nights” – The Forum (2018)
  16. “The Long Run” – The Forum (2018)

6-LP Track Listing

LP One

Side One

  1. “Take It Easy”
  2. “Peaceful Easy Feeling”
  3. “Witchy Woman”
  4. “Train Leaves Here This Morning”
  5. “Nightingale”

Side Two

  1. “Desperado”
  2. “Doolin-Dalton”
  3. “Tequila Sunrise”
  4. “Outlaw Man”
  5. “Saturday Night”

LP Two

Side One

  1. “Good Day In Hell”
  2. “The Best Of My Love”
  3. “James Dean”
  4. “Already Gone”
  5. “Ol’ 55”

Side Two

  1. “On The Border”
  2. “Midnight Flyer”
  3. “After The Thrill Is Gone”
  4. “Lyin’ Eyes”

LP Three

Side One

  1. “One Of These Nights”
  2. “Take It To The Limit”
  3. “Hotel California”
  4. “Life In The Fast Lane”

Side Two

  1. “New Kid In Town”
  2. “Victim Of Love”
  3. “The Last Resort”

LP Four

Side One

  1. “I Can’t Tell You Why”
  2. “Heartache Tonight”
  3. “In The City”
  4. “The Long Run”

Side Two

  1. “Get Over It”
  2. “Love Will Keep Us Alive”
  3. “Hole In The World”
  4. “How Long”
  5. “Busy Being Fabulous”

LP Five

Side One

  1. “Seven Bridges Road – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1980)
  2. “Take It Easy – The Forum (1976)
  3. “Take It To The Limit” – The Forum (1976)
  4. “New Kid In Town” – The Forum (1976)

Side Two

  1. “Hotel California” – The Forum (1976)
  2. “Already Gone” – The Forum (1976)
  3. “Desperado” – The Forum (1976)
  4. “Heartache Tonight” – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1980)

LP Six

Side One

  1. “I Can’t Tell You Why” – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1980)
  2. “Life In The Fast Lane” – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1980)
  3. “Tequila Sunrise” – MTV (1994)
  4. “In The City” – MTV (1994)

Side Two

  1. “Peaceful Easy Feeling” – Staples Center (1999)
  2. “The Best Of My Love” – Staples Center (1999)
  3. “One Of These Nights” – The Forum (2018)
  4. “The Long Run” – The Forum (2018)

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 17, 2024

DRUG CHARGES LEAD TO STATE PRISON

A Williamsport woman who pleaded guilty to drug charges that were connected to the death of a 30 year old city woman in July of 2020 was sentenced in Lycoming County court this week.  According to the Sun Gazette, Kijifa Anderson was given 27 months to 15 years in state prison for one count of delivery of a controlled substance, but the charge of drug delivery resulting in death was withdrawn.  Police say Darcia Stewart died in the backyard of her Eldred Street home just a few  hours after purchasing an unidentified drug from Anderson.

POLICE SEEK MISSING JERSEY SHORE MAN

A Jersey Shore man is missing and police are seeking his whereabouts.  According to North C entral PA dot com, the Lycoming Regional Police Department says 64-year-old David Benis and his German shepherd left for a trip to Pittsburgh Tuesday morning around 6:30am and never arrived at his son’s home.  Police say family members say Benis has several medical issues.  If you have information, call Lycoming County Regional Police Department.

NEW FACILITIES ON THE WAY FOR THE  LYCO CORONER

The Lycoming County Coroner may finally have adequate space to work after the Williamsport City Council recently said construction can begin after approving a building land development plan.  According to North Central PA dot com, Charles E. Kiessling Jr. said many people and agencies worked hard to plan and design a proper facility to handle day to day operations as well as help with emergencies while working with other county coroners through mutual aid agreements in the area.  Kiessling also said the new building will allow autopsies to be performed in Lycoming County again, a service that has not been available here since 2008.  There will be an addition to the existing structure at 3341 Wahoo Drive for a total of 12,922 square feet.

FISHING WITH FLICK AND SLAUGHTER SATURDAY

Area families can “Fish with Flick and Mayor Slaughter” this Saturday at Lycoming Creek.  According to the Sun Gazette, State Rep. Jamie Flick and Mayor Slaughter invite kids ages 4 to 16 years to come can come to the creek across the street from Bowman Field, near the Original League baseball field in Williamsport and pair up with a parent or mentor for a Mentored Youth Trout Day and learn how to fish.  Younger anglers from 4-6 will learn about fishing basics with a special activity organized by the local Trout Unlimited chapter.  Partners will offer short clinics and activity stations at the beginning of the event that will go from 10am til 2pm April 20th.  Get your required fishing permit online at huntfish.pa.gov.

DOUBLE SHOOTING IN MILTON

There was a shooting reported in Milton Tuesday that shut down the 10 block of Broadway around 4pm.  According to the Standard Journal, multiple police and emergency responders arrived on the scene, where one victim was transported to Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, and police say an ambulance responded downtown to treat a second shooting victim who was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.  Police activity was then reported at a fast food restaurant parking lot outside of Milton, but no word on whether there are suspects in custody this morning or the condition of the victims.

ALLEGEDLY IMPAIRED WOMAN STRIKES PEDESTRIANS

A woman from Sunbury with a 12 year old child in the car was charged after police say she was allegedly impaired and hit two pedestrians who were crossing in the street on April 10th.  According to North Central PA dot com, 49 year old Erin Wagner was driving at South Seventh and Market streets and struck an 83 year old man with a walker and a36 year old man who were crossing  the intersection.  The men were transported to to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville with suspected moderate to serious injuries.  Police said they noticed Wagner seemed impaired and through a breath test report she had a .235 blood alcohol level.  She faces felony aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, DUI and more, and is free on 75 thousand dollars bail.

PRESIDENT BIDEN CAMPAIGNS IN PA THIS WEEK

President Joe Biden was in Scranton yesterday for the first of three days in the Commonwealth.  According to WHTM, Biden talked about inflation and elevated interest rates despite low unemployment, as well as higher taxes on the rich.  The President heads to Pittsburgh this morning, then back to Washington until he returns for an event in Philadelphia.  Biden is taking advantage of campaigning in PA, since former president Donald Trump is in New York City for his criminal trial this week.

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY RECEIVES SCIENCE RESEARCH GRANT

A 300 thousand-dollar grant for 15 students to participate in a paid, eight-week Summer Research Partners Program in the sciences has been awarded to Susquehanna University.  According to the university, the three year-grant will support wages, housing, research supplies and conference travel for students who will be able to spend their summer in a full-time, faculty-mentored research position. The grant was made possible by the Sherman Fairchild Foundation.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball
Muncy  19                      Sullivan County 4
Montoursville 10           Danville 0
Canton 9               Troy  7
NP Mansfield  3  Sayre  2
Millville 5             St John Neumann  1

PIAA HS Softball
Jersey Shore  16  Danville 3
Muncy  15                     CMVT  0 /4
Loyalsock  12       Midd-West  2 /5
Montoursville 16           Lewisburg  5  /6
Warrior Run 11    Southern Columbia  2
Shikellamy 8        Williamsport 6
Neumann 20         Millville 5
Shamokin  12       Milton  2
South Wmsprt 12          Berwick 0 /3

MLB
Guardians  10     Red Sox 7
Orioles  11          Twins 3
Phillies  5            Rockies  0
Blue Jays 5         Yankees  4
Mets  3                Pirates  1
Braves  6             Astros  2
Dodgers  6          Nationals 2
MLB Today
Minnesota vs  Baltimore  1:05pm
Pittsburgh vs NY Mets  1:10pm
Rockies vs Phillies  6:05pm
Cleveland vs Boston  7:10pm

NBA Playoffs
West
Lakers 110          Pelicans  106
Kings  118          Warrior 94
NBA East Tonight
Miami  vs 76ers 7pm ESPN
Atlanta  Chicago  9:30pm ESPN

NHL
Senators  3           Bruins  1
Capitals  2                     Flyers  1
Blue Jackets  6    Hurricanes 3
Gldn Knights  3  Blackhawks 1
Canucks  4           Flames  1
NHL Tonight
Toronto vs Tampa Bay 7pm TNT
Pittsburgh  vs NY Islanders  7pm
St Louis vs Dallas  9:30pm TNT
Edmonton vs Arizona 10pm

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

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