BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL OCTOBER 24, 2024

CHURCH FIRE ON WASHINGTON BOULEVARD

There were no injuries reported in a fire that broke out at the Calvary Baptist Church on Washington Blvd in Williamsport last night.  According to the Sun Gazette, firefighters from Old Lycoming Township, Montoursville, Loyalsock Township and South Williamsport responded to the fast moving two alarm fire near Packer Street just after 8pm.  Church members say they had just left the building from a Bible study when there was a scanner call about the blaze at the 135 year old building where witnesses say smoke was pouring from the basement.  Fire was brought under control around 9:30pm but crews worked the hot spots after that. 

EARLY VOTING COUNT

Early voting has brought about more than 1 million votes cast in Pennsylvania already.  According to the Center Square, that as of 8am yesterday more than half of the 1.8 million ballots requested have been returned with more than 9 million residents of the Commonwealth registered to vote.  The Department of State says ballots from Democrats total almost 650 thousand with 40 percent yet to be cast, from Republicans – just over 300 thousand ballots have come back with 57 percent unreturned.  As far as Independent voters in Pennsylvania, there is a total of 1.4 million registered, making those supporting votes some of the most important in the General Election for PA.  Voter registration was complete on Monday, October 21st.

ENERGY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Funding for energy improvements in the state have been secured thanks to the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America or REAP program.  According to the Sun Gazette, US Senator Bob Casey confirmed that a portion of 24 million dollars in federal funds are earmarked for expansion for access to clean energy for farmers and small businesses in PA , including a 415 thousand dollar investment for the Pajama Factory to install a solar photovoltaic system which turns light into electric power.  That installation could potentially save the business over 12 thousand dollars per year.

SEALANT SATURDAY COMING SOON

Penn College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will hold their free clinic for children next month, dubbed “Sealant Saturday”.  According to a press release from the college, Saturday November 9th volunteer dentists and dental hygienists will serve children and teens ages 7 to 18 – with appointments – for free education, oral screenings and sealants.  Penn College has hosted sealant Saturday since 2003 and have given more than 1000 patients free care.  Appointments can be made by calling 570-320-8007.  Get information about the program online at www.pct.edu/dentalhygiene.

MUNCY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR HARRASSING MINORS

A Muncy woman was arrested for terroristic threats corrupting the morals of a minor, drug possession and more after she approached a group of juveniles offering to sell them marijuana and ended up threatening them.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 46 year old Trina Mae Bogart threatened and used racial slurs in front of the four youth on August 2nd along East Water Street.  Bogart waived her preliminary hearing and posted 5 thousand dollars bail. 

INMATE ASSAULTS ANOTHER

A 19 year old inmate at the Bradford County Prison is facing more charges after he kicked another man for allegedly stealing his commissary and bragging about it.  According to North Central PA dot com, state police say Judah Nathias Porter of Troy kicked the victim who was doing pushups so hard it knocked him unconscious, with witnesses saying that there was no argusment or fight before the incident.  Porter was originally jailed for a burglary charges in Towanda but now will be charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and harassment.  A judge set Porters bail at 85 thousand dollars.

CAMP MOUNT LUTHER REACHES FUNDRAISING MILESTONE

A Mifflinburg summer camp facility has announced that they have surpassed their goal of one million dollars in capital campaign funding while working on their challenge goal of 2 million dollars.  According to a press release from Camp Mount Luther, donors, volunteers, congregations, and community partners helped reaise the funds planned to be used for facility improvements including a new bath house to be ready for summer of 2025.  Camp facilities are used for retreats and other church, community, and civic group meetings, including fifth grade outdoor education in the Shikellamy and Midd-West School Districts. More information is available at campmountluther.org.

MAPLE PRODUCTS MAP AVAILABLE IN PA

A map showing where to find with Pennsylvania-produced maple products is now available online.  According to the US Department of Agriculture funded the map to connect shoppers with the businesses that serve or sell local maple syrup and other maple items.  Nearly 300 farms produce maple syrup for sale, and 790,000 trees are tapped in the Commonwealth. , Pennsylvania ranks sixth nationally in production.  Get details at pa.gov under agencies – US Dept. of Agriculture – click on the map to find maple products by location or filter by county using the dashboard.

A map showing where to find with Pennsylvania-produced maple products is now available online.  According to the US Department of Agriculture funded the map to connect shoppers with the businesses that serve or sell local maple syrup and other maple items.  Nearly 300 farms produce maple syrup for sale, and 790,000 trees are tapped in the Commonwealth. , Pennsylvania ranks sixth nationally in production.  Get details at pa.gov under agencies – US Dept. of Agriculture – click on the map to find maple products by location or filter by county using the dashboard.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Soccer Playoffs
Girls Class 2A
Hughesville 12     Montoursville 0
Cntrl Columbia 8           Loyalsock 1
Warrior Run  2     Bloomsburg  1
Troy  4                 Williamson  0
Boys  D6 Class 3A
Hollidaysburg  1  Central Mountain 0
Boys D2-4  Class 4A 
Wilkes-Barre  2    Williamsport  1

NBA
Hawks  120          Nets  116
Magic  116                     Heat  97
Bucks  124                     76ers  109
Suns  116             Clippers 113
Warriors  139       Trail Blazers 104
NBA Tonight
Celtics vs Wizards  7pm
Spurs vs Mavericks  7:30pm TNT
Thunder vs Nuggets  10pm TNT

NHL
Capitals 6             Flyers  3
NHL Tonight
Devils vs Red Wings 7pm ESPN+
Panthers vs Rangers  7pm ESPN+
Avalanche vs Utah  9pm ESPN+

NFL Thursday Night Football
Vikings vs Rams  8:15pm PrimeVidMLB World Series
Game 1 Friday 8:08pm
Yankees vs Dodgers  FOX

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 22, 2024

GAS LEAK IN WILLIAMSPORT

A gas leak brought firefighters and emergency crews to an address at the 400 block of East Third Street in Williamsport yesterday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazette, police say a tenant and a caretaker at the residence reported feeling ill and reported the leak just before 10am Monday.  Officials found a leak in one of the multiple apartments there which temporarily displaced the tenant at that residence.  The gas company and codes department were dispatched to the scene to investigate and initiate repairs.  The two people declined medical treatment after saying they felt better after getting fresh air. 

CO-DEFENDANT IN BRADFORD COUNTY MURDER PLEADS GUILTY

The woman involved with a couple from Bradford County who allegedly killed and attempted to cover up the murder of Michael Pruitt last April has made a plea deal in the case last Thursday and will testify against her co-defendants, Ronda and Terry Parker.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 37 year old Summer Lynn Heil of Harrisburg was charged with a felony count of hindering apprehension or prosecution along with several misdemeanors for being a witness to the alleged dismembering and burning of the victim’s body by Terry Parker on his property.  The DA says that evidence supports the fact that Heil was not involved in the murder, only the aftermath. She is set to be sentenced in December.

BEAR CHECK STATION MOVED FOR THIS SEASON

After flood waters from Tropical Storm Debbie damaged the Trout Run Fire Hall this August, the bear check station that is normally held there for hunting season will be moved this year.  According to the Sun Gazette, Hepburn Township Fire Hall will take over as the Bear check station for this year.  Wildlife management officials from the Game Commission say hunters are required to bring in the bears they harvest within 24 hours.  Early season started October 18th and regular bear firearm season is November 23rd & 24th.  A total of 170 bears were harvested in Lycoming County last year and the public can see the bears up close and in person at each of the bear check stations.

PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED BY CITY OVER RECREATION DECISIONS

There will be three public sessions this week in Williamsport as the City is seeking input about their 10-year parks and recreation plan.  Two workshops will be held today about the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Green Infrastructure Plan.  The city Recreational Department will hold the first workshop at the JV Brown Library at 19 E. Fourth St from 11:30 til 1pm, and city officials will have the second at the YMCA at 641 Walnut Street from 4:30 til 6pm.  A third workshop to address the pump track at Shaw Park will be Wednesday from 6 til 7:30pm at Trade & Transit II 144 West Third Street.

WHITE DEER TRAFFIC STOP YIELDS DRUG ARREST

A man from Monroe County was stopped in White Deer earlier this month and police found the equivalent of 350 bags of opioids and other drugs during a search.  According to State police at Milton, Raheem Derron Wiggins-Smith was pulled over in his Chevy Malibu by Troopers October 4th around 11am when they observed criminal activity and obtained a search warrant.  State police then confiscated seven bricks of heroin and fentanyl, as well as crack and powdered cocaine, and found Wiggins-Smith to have an arrest warrant out on him in Luzerne County.  He was charged with three counts of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver and possession of drugs, was arraigned and jailed in lieu of 50 thousand dollars unsecured bail.

PEDESTRIAN HIT IN THE CITY

A Lewisburg man was arrested after police say he hit a pedestrian and drove away on October 13th in Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, witnesses say 22 year old Alec Matthew Reed made a high speed U-Turn at the dead end of an unnamed alley off of West Fourth Street in the city, and struck the victim.  They were transported to UPMC Williamsport where they were treated for a broken neck.  Reed was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and reckless endangerment and is jailed in lieu of 50 thousand dollars monetary bail.

FUNDS FOR TIOGA COUNTY MANUFACTURING BUSINESS

1.5 million dollars in state funding has been given to a Tioga County box manufacturing plant for a continuing expansion.  According to a press release from Senator Gene Yaw who advocated for the funding that Tyoga Container will use to expand and redesign their facility which at this time totals close to 265 thousand square feet.  Executives from Tyoga Container, which was established as a family business in 1970, say they employ over 180 people in Tioga County with this being their thirteenth expansion project in the history of the company.

JV BROWN LIBRARY SEEKING NEW FRIENDS

The public is invited to join Friends of the James V Brown Library group this week during their 19th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, October 20th through October 26th.  According to the library, it’s $20 dollars to join the Friends group that typically take on volunteering to sort books, plan book sales and assist with mailing from the library and more.  Members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter, access to Friends-only previews and specials at the book store located in the Welch’s Children’s wing located on the third floor of the library at 19 E. Fourth Street.  Get more details at jvbrown.edu.

SPORTS

PIAA D4
Class 2A Boys Soccer Playoffs
Loyalsock vs Williamson  4pm @ Williamson
Lourdes Regional vs Milton 6pm @ Milton
NP Liberty  vs Warrior Run 6pm @ Warrior Run
D4 Class A Girls Soccer Playoffs
Meadowbrook Christian vs Wyalusing  @ Wyalusing  4pm
Sullivan County  vs  Montgomery  @ Montgomery  4pm

NFL Monday Night Football
Ravens  41                     Buccaneers  31
Cardinals  17        Chargers  15
NFL Thursday Night Football
Vikings vs Rams  8:15pm PrimeVid

NHL Monday Night
Maple Leafs  5     Lightning 2
NHL Tonight
Capitals vs Flyers  6pm ESPN
Lightning  vs Devils  6:45pm ESPN+
Rangers vs Canadiens  7:15pm  ESPN+
Red Wings vs Islanders  7:45pm ESPN+
Penguins  vs Calgary Flames 9:30pm ESPN+

NBA Tonight
Knicks vs Celtics  7:30pm TNT
Timberwolves  vs Lakers  10pm TNTMLB World Series
Game 1 Friday 8:08pm
Yankees vs Dodgers  FOX

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 21, 2024

ANOTHER MINK RELEASE IN ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP

Two people have been arrested for releasing 200 minks from Stahl Fur Farm in Rockefeller Township, Northumberland County According to the state police, 2 residents of Massachusetts were arrested Thursday for the crime committed overnight at the fur farm which was seen on video surveillance footage.  Suspects, 27-year-old Cara Mitrano and 25-year-old Christopher Legere are being held and awaiting arraignment at Northumberland County prison.  They are being charged with agricultural vandalism, criminal mischief, theft by unlawful taking, cruelty to animals, burglary, and criminal trespass.  This incident is similar to the release of mink last September at the same location, but no arrests have been made in that case.

WARRANT OUT FOR 70 YEAR OLD WHO SOLD DRUGS TO INFORMANT

There is a warrant out for a 70 year old man from Williamsport who police say sold drugs to an undercover informant two times earlier this year.  According to the Sun gazette, Leonard Brooks of West 4th Street is facing felony charges of possession of narcotics with intent to deliver, after an undercover officer said he exchanged money for crack cocaine once last April and another time in May.  The charges were filed last week in Williamsport which also included two charges of criminal use of a communication facility.

PRISON ESCAPEE LOST RIGHT TO APPEAL

The man who escaped from the Chester County Prison only to be captured 2 weeks later, has lost his appellate rights after the case came to trial while he was missing from law enforcement.  According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Danilo Cavalcante escaped from custody shortly after he was incarcerated and the 30 day window for an appellate review expired before his attorney could file the appeal to his first-degree murder conviction in Superior Court.  Cavalcante remains jailed, serving his life sentence at SCI Greene – south  of Pittsburgh.   After his capture in August he pleaded guilty to escape, burglary, and firearms violations and must serve an additional 15 to 30 years in state prison.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR NOVEMBER 5TH

Today is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5th General Election in Pennsylvania.  You are eligible to register to vote if you have been a citizen of the US for a month, and a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you’ll vote for 30 days, and be 18 years old on November 5th.  You can register in person, online or even at the DMV.  You must provide identification like a PA driver’s license, a PennDOT ID card number or the last four digits of your social security number.  Lycoming County residents should go to lyco dot org under voter services for information about registering to vote and polling locations.  

MOUNT CARMEL FIRE SUNDAY

There was a two-alarm fire in Mount Carmel last night that damaged multiple residential properties.  According to the Standard Journal, the fire at 145 S. Chestnut St was called in before 9:45 p.m. Sunday. It took about 45 minutes to have the fire under control but fire officials say they worked inside and outside at the Chestnut street residence  to extinguish hot spots until after midnight.  No civilian  injuries were reported in the fire but Mount Carmel fire officials say one firefighter was evaluated for suspected exhaustion.

FATAL ACCIDENT IN MAINESBURG

A 75 year old man from Mainesburg was killed in an accident last Wednesday along Route 6.  According to state police Ronald Padleski was pulling off from the side of Route 549 in his Jeep, about to turn left onto Route 6 east, when he was hit by a tractor trailer traveling west on Route 6, driven by 58 year old Patrick Powers of Mansfield.  Police say Padleski was wearing his lap and shoulder belt, but was taken to UPMC in Wellsboro where he died from his injuries.  An investigation has been opened about the crash.

FUNDING FOR POLE BARN AT HUGHESVILLE FAIRGROUNDS

Funding has been approved by the Lycoming County Commissioners for the construction of a 6,000-square-foot pole building for housing animals at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville.  According to North Central PA dot com, the 260 thousand dollar grant contract was approved with the Lycoming County Fair Association to use American Rescue Plan Act Funds to build the barn that will be used during showmanship competitions and livestock exhibitions.  Two buildings in the agriculture area will come down to make room for the new facility.  It may then also be used during the off-season for a farmer’s market.

MITTEN TREE EVENT IN LAURELTON

The West End Library in Laurelton is holding a mitten tree event.  According to the library’s social media pages, beginning Thanksgiving week, the facility will be collecting children’s hats, scarves, and mittens or gloves for the mitten tree that is available during library hours at their 45 Ball Park Road location.  The collecting of warm clothes for kids will go on two weeks through December 17th.  The donations will then be given to the Mazeppa Manna Food Pantry.  Get details at unioncountylibraries.org.

SPORTS

NFL Sunday
Commanders  40           Panthers  7
Jaguars  32                    Patriots  16
Bills  34                Titans  10
Bengals 21                     Browns  14
Lions  31              Vikings  29
Eagles  28             Giants  3
Chiefs 28              49ers  18
Steelers  37           Jets  15
NFL Monday Night Football
Ravens vs Buccaneers  8:15pm  ESPN/ABC
Chargers vs Cardinals  9pm ESPN+

MLB
NLCS Game 6 
Dodgers  10          Mets  5  LA wins series 4-3
* On Saturday , Yankees defeated the Guardians (5-2) in the American League Championship Series and face the Dodgers in the World Series starting Friday October 25th on FOX

NHL
Jets 6                    Penguins 3
Avalanche  4        Sharks  1
Kings  4                Ducks  1
NHL Tonight
Lightning vs Maple Leafs  7:30pm  NHL Network

NASCAR
South Point 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
* Joey Logano got the checkered flag, Christopher Bell 2nd, Daniel Suarez 3rd, William Byron 4th, Alex Bowman Rounded out the top 5.
*Top 4 Drivers head to next round – Logano (locked into the Championship 4 positon), Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, William Byron. 
*2 Races remain in the round of 8 including drivers Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliot.


WNBA Finals
NY Liberty  67     MN Lynx 62 /OT 3-2
NY claims their first WNBA title

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 18, 2024

TWO JUVENILES ACCUSE MONTOURSVILLE MAN OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

A Montoursville man is facing charges after two underage victims came forward alleging sexual abuse in two separate incidents.  According to the Sun Gazette, in 2019 and 2022 34 year old Joshua Joseph Kutza had inappropriate contact with minors who were 12 years old at the time, one of which was told by Kutza to be quiet about the abuse or he would cause problems with her family, the other reported through a child line report by a school counselor in whom the victim confided.  The man is entitled to be free on bail but has been given stringent conditions by the judge, including being required to wear a GPS monitor and adhering to exclusion zones near the victims and an order of no contact with victims, witnesses or other minors.

COUNTY INMATE ASSAULTS CORRECTIONS OFFICER

A Lycoming County Prison inmate from Williamsport is facing charges after assaulting a corrections officer last month and allegedly causing a concussion .  According to North Central PA dot com, county detectives say 24 year old Bruce Edward Kane fought with a cellmate September 13th and when officers responded to remove Kane from the area, he struck and officer in the head injuring them.  Kane was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and resisting arrest and has bail set at 25 thousand dollars monetary. Kane was originally jailed for defiant trespassing and reckless endangerment charges last year, according to court records.

LUZERNE COUNTY SETTLES BALLOT PAPER SHORTAGE LAWSUIT

The two voters who filed a Lawsuit in Luzerne County in March of 2023 over a ballot paper shortage have settled the case with the county.  According to the York Dispatch, Luzerne County will pay $30,000 for litigation expenses and will train election workers after ballot paper shortages caused problems during the 2022 election and kept voters from casting ballots in Freeland and Shickshinny polling places.  The suit, filed in federal court in Scranton stated that there was chaos on Election Day that was preventable, and required judges to extend poll hours and delay the report of election results from 16 of Luzerne’s 143 polling locations.  In June of 2023, the Luzerne County District Attorney reported that the investigation found no evidence of criminal activity or purposeful efforts to prevent voting.

UMC TO PERFORM AT COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER IN NOVEMBER

 The Uptown Music Collective is ready to kick off the 2024-2025 performance season next month and announced that tickets sales have begun for Midnight Train to Memphis: A Tribute to Modern Country .  The Collectives’ Special Performance Group , which consists of UMC students aged 13 to 18, will perform the music of as Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Taylor Swift and other in partnership with UPMC North Central Pa and UPMC Health Plan.  Get tickets for the November 8 and 9th 7:30pm performance through the Community Arts Center box office and at caclive.com.

VICTIM LIFE FLIGHTED AFTER WINFIELD CRASH

A two vehicle accident on Route 15 tied up traffic for several hours Wednesday in Snyder county.  According to the Daily Item, the crash near Winfield happened before 3pm and authorities say one unnamed person suffered critical injuries, requiring a Life Flight to Geisinger.  Police remained on the scene for an investigation that shut down an area around Grangers Road in Winfield after the wreck.  No other injuries were reported and additional details have not yet been released.

CANNABIS DISPENSARY TO OPEN IN WOODWARD TOWNSHIP

Approval was granted to a medical marijuana dispensary at the end of September to Terrapin, an Avis-based grower and processor of medical cannabis to open a local store.  According to the Lock Haven Express, the Woodward Township Board of Supervisors have been considering the potential of the dispensary that is now expected to be housed at a vacant bank location in Lock Haven at 209 Woodward Avenue.  The conditional use hearing occurred in August where concerns about and support for the project was discussed, which included concerns about security and the possibility of increased crime – but supporters said they have found Terrapin to be a responsible corporate partner and that a lock Haven company will provide security for the facility.

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT WORK NEXT WEEK

Watch for a bridge replacement project next week in Sullivan County on Route 487 in Cherry Township.  According to PennDOT, starting Monday Route 487 will be closed between Old Bernice and Jackson Street/School Road while a contractor begins installation of the new bridge including removing the temporary bridge, paving, and setting of the guiderail.  Drivers will see a detour in place using Old Bernice Road Route 220, and East Main Street or Route 87 through Friday, November 15th.

PENNVEST LOANS FOR MIDDLEBURG SEWER UPGRADES

Middleburg Borough in Snyder County will benefit from a low interest PENNVEST loan to rehabilitate its sewage collection system.  According to the Standard Journal, the 1.2 million dollar  loan will replace approximately 3,200 feet of aging sewer main with a new, 8-inch sewer main, and upgrade 25 sewer manholes in the municipality.  Loans and grants from PennVEST, also went to municipalities in Juniata and Mifflin Counties for wastewater treatment plant upgrades.  Each project is said to significantly improve water quality and public health in the region.

SPORTS

PIAA HS
Boys Soccer
Williamsport 2     Belefonte  2  /2OT
Lewisburg  4        Hughesville 0
MIdd-West  3       Montoursville  1
Girls Soccer 
Muncy  5              Wellsboro  2
Hughesville  3      Lewisburg 2
South Wmspt 3    Midd-West  1
Cntrl Columbia  5  Milton  1
Selinsgrove  4       Warrior  Run  1

Girls  Volleyball 
Altoona  3            Williamsport  0

HS Football Tonight
BYB Game of the week
Athens @ Muncy
6:30pm pre-game/7pm Kick-off

NFL
Broncos  33          Saints  10
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Giants 1pm FOX
Chiefs  vs 49ers  4:25pm  FOX
Jets vs Steelers  8:20pm  NBC/Peacock

MLB
NLCS  Game 3 
Guardians  7  Yankees  5  NY leads 2-1
ALCS Game 4 
Dodgers  10  Mets  2  LA leads 3-1

MLB Today
Game 4 Yankees vs Guardians  8:08pm  TBS
Game 5 LA Dodgers  vs Mets  5:08pm FS1

NHL
Devils  3     Senators 1
Capitals 3  Stars  2
Blue Jackets 6  Sabres 4
Rangers 5  Red Wings  2
Blues  1      Islanders  0
Kraken  6    Flyers  4

NHL Today
Hurricanes  vs Penguins  7pm NHL Net

WNBA Finals Game 4 Friday
Liberty vs Lynx  8pm  ESPN

NASCAR Sunday
South Point 400  Las Vegas Motor Speedway  1:30pm Pre-Race/2:30pm Green Flag
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network WILQ’s HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 17, 2024

JD VANCE IN WILLIAMSPORT

Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance was in Williamsport yesterday for a campaign rally at the Liberty arena on Hepburn Street. More than 1000 people attended the rally that shut down roads in city for most of the day over the security for the Senator and for those who came to listen to him speak Wednesday afternoon. The topics Vance covered that drew the most interest from voters including economic policies and immigration.  Vance left Lycoming County after his short speech and went to Pittsburgh where today, he will hold another campaign rally representing former president Donald Trump and the Republican party just 20 days before Election Day in Pennsylvania – November 5th.

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PUNCHING GUARD

A woman who witnesses say became combative toward a security officer at a music and arts festival event in Millville last weekend, has been arrested for simple assault, trespassing, and harassment.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say Hannah Elizabeth Powell was asked to leave the event several times and when confronted about remaining, she struck the female security guard in the face, cutting her.  Powell was detained and held while 911 was called.  She was arraigned and bail was set at $5,000 monetary.

NUCLEAR TEST TO HAPPEN IN BERWICK NEXT WEEK

The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Berwick is planning a test and the US Department of Homeland Security and FEMAwill be evaluating the results.  According to FEMA authorities they will evaluate state and local government response capabilities within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone after the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Columbia County nuclear facility.  The test is set for next week and a public meeting will be held to discuss preliminary findings Thursday October 24th at 4pm at the Talen Energy East Mountain Business Center in Wilkes-Barre.

ELECTION NIGHT DINNER IN LEWISBURG TO END THIS YEAR

The tradition of the Lewisburg Area High School Alumni Association serving a spaghetti dinner on Election may be coming to an end.  According to the Daily Item, representatives from the Alumni Association said that after 20 years of serving the dinners at Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School, declining attendance and lack of volunteers has led to them planning on this year to be the last.  The event will be held in Lewisburg this November 5th from 5-7pm and is $9 for adults and $5 for children6-12 and free for children 6 and under.  Association members said they would welcome a new group to take over the traditional event.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN ARRESTED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Police say a woman was assaulted by a Williamsport man who was recently taken into custody.  According to the Sun Gazette, witnesses say that 22 year old Dontay James Gulledge threatened the female victim and police observed that she sustained injuries to her face neck and upper chest when they interviewed her at a residence on West Third Street in the city. The woman originally told authorities she was injured in a fall but later said the injuries were inflicted by Gulledge, who police say had a swollen hand, which was consistent with the accusations against him.  He was charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment, and was jailed in lieu of 75 thousand dollars bail.

SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES FOR BEAVERTOWN MAN

A man from Beavertown has been charged with felony aggravated indecent assault, and several misdemeanors after he was accused of sexually abusing a 9 year old girl in August.  According to the Daily Item, Travis P. Shorts first denied any contact with the child, but the after a polygraph test, he admitted that  did behave toward the girl in a sexual manner, but blamed the child for wearing revealing clothing.  Middleburg police say the mother of the child brought about the complaint and he was recently arraigned with an upcoming preliminary hearing.  He was jailed in lieu of one hundred thousand dollars bail.

MAYOR SLAUGHTER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF “THE LEAGUE”

The Pennsylvania Municipal League, or “The League”, has elected Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter as this year’s president to lead the organization that strengthens and empowers effective local government through advocacy, education, and support for our members.  According to the Sun Gazette, slaughter was elected during The League’s annual business meeting as part of the Municipal Leadership Summit in Scranton.  League representatives called Mayor Slaughter aleader in revitalization who has led the City of Williamsport team to professionally serve the community.  Slaughter served The League last year as first vice president.

FINANCIAL HELP NEEDED FOR SUNBURY PARADE

Sunbury Fire Police are asking for last minute sponsors for their Halloween Parade tonight forming at Shikellamy High School at 5pm.  According to parade organizers, the parade steps off at 7pm and will go from Tenth Street to Market Street, and then Fourth Street to the Sunbury Plaza.  The group says they are willing to accept last minute donations to help cover some of the costs of the parade.  Get information on the Sunbury Fire Police Facebook page and at City Hall.

SPORTS

PIAA HS
Boys Soccer
Bloomsburg 5      Muncy 0
Lewisburg  4        Crestwood 0
Warrior Run 1      Selinsgrove 1/2OT
Cntrl Columbia  3  Milton  1
Girls Volleyball
Lourdes  3            Lewisburg  2

MLB
NLCS – Game 3 
Dodgers  8                     Mets  0  LA leads 2-1
MLB Today
NLCS  Game 4 – Dodgers vs Mets  8:08pm FS1
ALCS  Game 3 – Yankees  vs Guardians  5:08pm  TBS/Max NY leads 2-0

WNBA Finals  Game 3
Liberty  80           Lynx  77
WNBA Finals Game 4 Friday
Liberty vs Lynx  8pm  ESPNNHL
Penguins  6           Sabres  5
Maple Leafs  6     Kings 2
Bruins  5              Avalanche  3
Ducks  5               Utah Hockey Club  4
NHL Today
Devils vs Senators  7pm
Stars vs Capitals  7pm
Rangers vs Red Wings  7:30pm  EPSN+/Hulu
Islanders vs Blues   8pm 
Flyers vs Kraken  10pm ESPN+

Thursday Night Football Tonight
Broncos vs Saints  8:15pm  PrimeVid
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Giants 1pm FOX
Chiefs  vs 49ers  4:25pm  FOX
Jets vs Steelers  8:20pm  NBC/Peacock

Milton American Legion Wing Night

THE MILTON AMERICAN LEGION WILL BE SELLING WINGS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 5-8PM.  THEY HAVE MANY FLAVORS OF WINGS AVAILABLE.  YOU CAN DINE IN OR TAKE OUT.  YOU CAN ALSO CALL YOUR ORDER IN AT 570-742-4632.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Milton American Legion Wing Night

THE MILTON AMERICAN LEGION WILL BE SELLING WINGS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 5-8PM.  THEY HAVE MANY FLAVORS OF WINGS AVAILABLE.  YOU CAN DINE IN OR TAKE OUT.  YOU CAN ALSO CALL YOUR ORDER IN AT 570-742-4632.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Milton American Legion Wing Night

THE MILTON AMERICAN LEGION WILL BE SELLING WINGS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 5-8PM.  THEY HAVE MANY FLAVORS OF WINGS AVAILABLE.  YOU CAN DINE IN OR TAKE OUT.  YOU CAN ALSO CALL YOUR ORDER IN AT 570-742-4632.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Milton American Legion Wing Night

THE MILTON AMERICAN LEGION WILL BE SELLING WINGS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 5-8PM.  THEY HAVE MANY FLAVORS OF WINGS AVAILABLE.  YOU CAN DINE IN OR TAKE OUT.  YOU CAN ALSO CALL YOUR ORDER IN AT 570-742-4632.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Milton American Legion Wing Night

THE MILTON AMERICAN LEGION WILL BE SELLING WINGS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 5-8PM.  THEY HAVE MANY FLAVORS OF WINGS AVAILABLE.  YOU CAN DINE IN OR TAKE OUT.  YOU CAN ALSO CALL YOUR ORDER IN AT 570-742-4632.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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