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.

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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