“Ugly Roof” Contest

“Ugly Roof” Contest

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)

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