BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 27, 2023

HEALTH CARE COMPANIES TO MERGE

Two major healthcare companies are expected to join forces soon as they await state and federal regulatory approval.  According to a joint news release from Kaiser Permanente of California and Geisinger in Danville, Pennsylvania the two systems will merge and Geisinger will become a not-for-profit community health system called Risant Health, a new organization created by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.  The definitive agreement makes Geisinger the first health system to join the new non-profit system, which means Geisinger patients have access to improved technologies and more affordable care, according to the company.  It will be headquartered in Washington DC.

TWO MURDER SUSPECTS HELD FOR COURT

There is sufficient evidence against two men accused of being involved in the killing of a Williamsport man in a Campbell Street apartment in October of 2020 to be held for court.  According to the Sun Gazette 21 year old Seneca Martin Mitchell Jr., and 22 year old Rocellus Carter, known as “Ziggy”, were arrested last month in connection with the fatal shooting of 18 year old Semaj Mozee in his second floor apartment while his 14 year old sister looked on.  Mitchell and Carter both face a host of charges including criminal homicide, burglary, aggravated assault and more.  They are incarcerated at Lycoming County Prison on no bail.

POWER OUTAGE CAUSED BY EXPLOSION

A reported explosion at an electrical substation was the alleged catalyst that cut power to an estimated 24 hundred customers in Montgomery Borough late Tuesday afternoon.  According to the Sun Gazette, the PPL substation outside the borough on Route 54 may have experienced an explosion, but no fire was reported at the location after an investigation was started.  The Lycoming County Department of Emergency Services was in contact with PPL crews at the time of the incident, and power to the Montgomery community is restored , according to the PPL outage map.

HELP POLICE IDENTIFY A TRUCK USED IN WATSONTOWN THEFT

The public is being asked to identifying a vehicle that was allegedly used in a theft that occurred last winter.  According to a press release from Pennsylvania State Police the Dodge Ram Single cab truck made between the years 2010 to 2018 that was seen involved in the theft of two can AM utility vehicles from two residences in Watsontown.  The silver truck is either a 2500 or 3500 with tinted windows chrome grill and black racing stripes on the hood.  It hauled a Haulmark trailer with stickers on both sides.  If you have information about the truck or the theft that occurred in December of 2022, call Montoursville State Police at 570-368-5700.

INMATE CHARGED WITH CARRYING MAKESHIFT WEAPON

An inmate awaiting trial for allegedly shooting, stabbing and dumping the body of a 17 year old Williamsport teen in 2001 during a drug deal gone bad, was found with a weapon in a Columbia County prison.  According to the Press Enterprise, 45 year old Brian Gregory Quinn was found with a sharpened toothbrush during a surprise search in March.  Quinn was arrested last March by US Marshals in New Jersey in the cold case of the death of Shamar Washington and was incarcerated in Bloomsburg.  He now faces additional charges of illegally possessing or procuring a weapon as an inmate.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT

A Lock Haven man has been charged with theft and drug possession by Mill Hall police after they responded to a domestic incident in Castenea Township Tuesday.  According to the Record Online, Thor Albert Glenn allegedly took car keys and a phone from a victim and would not return them even when police requested he return the items.  Glenn was then arrested for the theft as well as possession of marijuana, which was seized by police, along with a loaded handgun, during a search.  He was taken to the Clinton County Correctional Facility, and police say the investigation will continue.

SHAPIRO ANNOUNCES MORE INDUSTRY EXPANSION IN PA

In another move to build economic prosperity in the Commonwealth, Governor Shapiro announced that a global leader in energy and telecommunications systems is looking to expand their existing Williamsport facility, eventually creating new jobs.  According to the Sun Gazette, Prysmian Group North America is looking to create 27 new positions locally and over 400 jobs statewide.  Earlier this month, Shapiro announced a $300 million expansion in semiconductor component manufacturing in Schuylkill County.   Prysmian Group plans to expand their manufacturing space to more than 51 thousand square feet for their manufacturing of underground and submarine cables and systems.

UPMC TAKING APPOINTMENTS FOR SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS

In recognition of National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness month, UPMC will offer free skin cancer screenings at two locations on May 1st and 2nd.  According to North Central PA dot com, those interested can make an appointment in Williamsport at the UPMC Community Life Center at the River Valley Regional YMCA starting at 8:30am til 4pm May 1st.  Or make an appointment for Tuesday the 2nd of May at UPMC Specialty Care on St Mary Street in Lewisburg from 8-3pm.  Results will be given immediately and follow-ups recommended if needed.  Details at UPMC dot com forward slash Melanoma NCPA.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Williamsport 4                      Shikellamy 1
Milton 10                               Jersey Shore 0
Hughesville 5                        Loyalsock 4
Bloomsburg 7                       Warrior Run 6
Lewisburg 9                          Danville 4
Troy 14                                  Cowanesque Valley 4  
Mount Carmel 13                 Southern Columbia 3
Selinsgrove 11                      Shamokin 5
HS Softball
Northwest 12                        St John Neumann 1
Montgomery  18                   CMVT 1
Sullivan County 13             Sugar Valley 2
Lourdes Regional 17           Jim Thorpe 1
Cowanesque Valley 6          Troy 3
Bucktail 14                            Benton 1

MLB

Guardians 4               Rockies 1
Reds 5                        Rangers 3
Orioles 6                    Red Sox 2
Blue Jays 8                White Sox 0
Yankees 12               Twins 6
Brewers 6                  Tigers 2
Diamondbacks 2      Royals 0
Pirates 8                     Dodgers 1
Astros 1                      Rays 0
Phillies 6                    Mariners 5
Nationals 4                Mets 1
Braves 6                     Marlins 4
Padres 5                    Cubs 3
Angels 11                   A’s 3  
Giants 7                     Cardinals 3

NBA
East
Knicks 106                    Cavaliers 95 New York wins the series 4-1
Heat 128              Bucks 126 Miami wins the series 4-1
West
Grizzlies 116        Lakers 99  LA leads 3-2
Warriors 123        Kings 116 Golden State leads 3-2

NHL
East
Panthers 4            Bruins 3 1st Round Game 5 Boston leads 3-2
West
Kraken 3              Avalanche 2 1st Round Game 5 Seattle leads 3-2

NFL

The 2023 NFL Draft starts tonight on ESPN with 1st Round picks. The Dolphins lost their #21 1st Round Pick to the LA Chargers. The Panthers are the #1 Pick, the Eagles get the #10 and #30 pick in the 1st Round, the Steelers pick at #17,

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 26, 2023

ACCIDENT SPILLS FROZEN FOOD NEAR THE INTERSTATE

A truck driver escaped major injury after an accident that spilled frozen food all over an area off of I-80 in Union County Saturday afternoon.  According to the Daily Item, a collision between a passenger car driven by 46 year old Jason Kishel of Saylorsburg, was struck by 32 year old Kurtley Roberts who was shifting lanes in the Kensworth Northwest truck, according to police. The trailer separated from the cab, flipping, and spilling packages on an embankment south of the interstate around mile marker 207.  Police say Roberts was briefly trapped in the cab but was extricated with minor injuries, he was treated at Geisinger Danville, and cited with a traffic violation, the other driver was not injured in the crash.

MAN JAILED AFTER BEING CAUGHT SITTING IN CARS

A Williamsport man has been jailed after he caused a disturbance entering cars and knocking on doors at a High Street apartment complex.  According to North Central PA dot com, police were called when witnesses say 44 year old Robert Maurice Degree was beeping car horns and sitting in vehicles in the complex parking lot at about 3am April 8th.  Degree has been charged with third degree misdemeanors and is being held at the Lycoming County prison in lieu of 5 thousand dollars bail and a preliminary hearing May 4th.

MISSING BERWICK TEEN SEEN IN TURBOT TOWNSHIP

State Police say a teenager from Berwick is missing and last seen in Turbot Township, Northumberland County.  According to State police at Milton, the 14 year old male went missing last Saturday after last being seen at a location on Broadway Road.  The teen is wearing a black beanie, green hoodie, blue t-shirt, and dark pants.  If you have information about the missing teen from Berwick last seen in the Valley, call State Police at Milton, 570-524-2662.

NASCAR LEGEND WILL DRIVE AT LOCAL SPEEDWAY

NASCAR Legend Kenny Schrader is set to drive at Clinton County Speedway this September as part of their 35th anniversary season.  According to the speedway schedule, the NY-Penn IMCA Modified Series has recently been added to the schedule and Schrader will compete at the 1/3 mile oval on September 15th.  Get details about races all season at www.clintoncountyspeedway.com.

WIFE FOUND GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER

The 78 year old woman on trial for homicide after her husband died of poisoning in 2018, was convicted Monday in Union County Court and may face life in prison.  According to the Daily Item, a jury took just under an hour to decide that Myrle Miller planned to kill 77 year-old John Nichols of Millmont and is guilty of first-degree murder, insurance fraud, theft, forgery, perjury and dealing in proceeds from unlawful activity.  Police told the court that Miller gave Nichols her own prescription medication and other medications with the intent to make his heart fail, and that Miller panicked and set the plan to kill Nichols in motion when he called the Union County Area on Aging to report his money being stolen April 5th.  He died April 18th.  A sentencing date for Miller will be scheduled within 90 days. 

PORCH THIEF FORMALLY CHARGED

The man who was recently caught stealing packages off of porches in Williamsport has officially been charged with theft for this second incident.  According to the Sun Gazette, 46 year old Jerry Lee Nicholas is facing charges this time from when he allegedly stole three packages off a porch and was caught on camera by police who recognized him from his driver’s license.  Nicholas is also being charged in a similar case in which he stole 16 packages from a porch in South Williamsport on March 23rd.  Nicholas waived his preliminary hearing and was released on 5 thousand dollars bail.

SPONGY MOTH SPRAYING ON THE WAY

The Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray nearly 110,000 acres of state game lands this spring for spongy moths, previously known as gyspy moths, which are a destructive, invasive pest. According to the Standard Journal, spraying will occur on 43 different state game lands  as soon as leaf-out occurs and spongy moth egg masses hatch, likely in late April and May.  This agent generally is considered safe to humans.    A map updating the status of spraying is available at pgc.pa.gov.

FIRST FRIDAY VENDOR FEATURES BOOTH FOR FAMILIES

On First Friday in Williamsport on May 5th, the UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation Center will set up activities for families to help celebrate their 100th Anniversary.  According to the Sun Gazette, on May 5th staff members from the UPMC center will have their section at First Friday open early hours for the kids from 5 til 7 in the parking lot next to the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce building on Fourth Street.  In case of bad weather, the event will take place at Liberty Arena.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Muncy 9                        Sullivan County 0
N. Penn Mansfield 7      Canton 6
Athens 4                        Williamson 2
Wellsboro 11                 Sayre 5
HS Softball
Wellsboro 10                 Sayre 0
College Baseball
Doubleheader yesterday for Penn College at Penn State Altoona
Penn College 10   Penn State Altoona 8 in Game 1
In Game 2
Penn College 11   Penn State Altoona 4
Lycoming College  4      Delaware Valley 2

College Softball
Doubleheader Game 1
Penn College blanked  Penn State Harrisburg 7-0,
In Game 2
Penn College 9 Penn State Harrisburg 1 at Elm Park in Williamsport yesterday
MLB

Rockies 5             Guardians 1
Red Sox 8            Orioles 6
Dodgers 8             Pirates 7
Astros 5                Rays 0
Mariners 5           Phillies 3
Reds 7                  Rangers 6
Bluejays 7             White Sox 0
Nationals 5           Mets 0
Braves 7               Marlins 4
Tigers 4                Brewers 3
Twins 6                Yankees 2
Cubs 6                  Padres 0
Angels 5               A’s 3
Royals 5               Diamondbacks 4
Giants 5                Cardinals 4

NBA
Hawks 119    Celtics 117 in the East 1st Round Game five  – Boston leading 3-2
In the West
Nuggets 112 Timberwolves 109
Denver wins the series 4-1
Phoenix 136 LA Clippers 130
The Suns win their series 4-1

NHL
Islanders 3     Hurricanes 2 East 1st Round Game 5 Carolina leading 3-2
In the West Game 5s
Stars 4                        Wild 0 Dallas leads 3-2
Oilers 6                      Kings 3 Edm. leads 3-2

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 25, 2023

FATAL ACCIDENT IN LINDEN

A Lycoming County man has died after an accident early Monday in Linden.  According to the Lycoming County Coroner,  36 year old Christopher Eisaman from Linden died from blunt force trauma at about 2:24am Monday after driving without a seatbelt, and failing to negotiate a curve traveling south on Quenshukeny Road.  His Chevy Malibu went off the roadway, striking an embankment, pole and culvert before reentering the roadway and rolling, which ejected and pinned him underneath. According to the Sun Gazette, police say Eisaman may have fallen asleep but there were no witnesses to the accident itself.  PennDOT closed the road for about 4 hours.

POLICE FIND STOLEN CAR, SEEK CAR THIEF

A car was stolen from a Williamsport car dealership and abandoned later along the interstate in Northumberland County earlier this month.  According to North Central PA dot com, state police at Montoursville received the report of the stolen 2016 Dodge Hellcat from Ciocca Toyota of Williamsport from their lot overnight April 9th .  State police say the car was eventually found along 180 eastbound in Delaware township.  If you have information about the car or the person or persons who stole it, call State police at Montoursville, 570-368-5700.

ALL JERSEY SHORE SCHOOLS WILL STAY OPEN

All three district elementary schools will remain open in the Jersey Shore School District.  According to the Sun Gazette, the 6-3 vote by the Jersey Shore School Board will keep Avis and Salladasburg Elementary Schools open and k-5 students will be shifted to equalize class sizes.  After the vote, applause broke out among the community members who were in attendance at the meeting, with public comment beforehand, most in favor of the decided scenario. The district now looks to pass a balanced budget by  June 30th. 

WILLIAMSPORT LOOKING FOR SPECIAL TASK FORCE

The Williamsport Bureau of Fire is looking to build teams of specialized members who have the ability to handle low frequency but high risk incidents that can occur as boating season starts and tourism continues throughout the year.  According to the Sun Gazette, the goal of “Task Force 80” as a critical service for Williamsport is to provide a trained, self-sufficient task-force under six-disciplines to respond to emergencies and one that can be relied upon in the future.  An application and details about “Task Force 80” are online at cityofwilliamsport.com.

MAN ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING

A Williamsport man was arrested after he walked inside a woman’s apartment and sat inside the home while she took a shower.  According to the Sun Gazette, 51 year old Vincent Myrick was found by city police, allegedly under the influence of drugs, inside an apartment on Sixth Street that was not his own March 13th .  Myrick was charged with felony trespassing, possession of drugs and paraphernalia.  He was incarcerated and was released on 10 thousand dollars bail.

MAN USES PIZZA BOX TO DISTRACT DURING THEFT

A man from New Jersey is facing theft and evading arrest charges after he used a pizza box as cover in a Berwick Wegman’s as he attempted to steal purses from people’s carts earlier in April.  According to North Central PA dot com, police said 46 year old Roman Marin-Matos was seen on surveillance cameras allegedly dressed in dark heavy clothing carrying a frozen pizza box, with which he would block the view of the victim while he attempted to remove a purse from their cart.  The one successful attempt of stealing led to Marin-Matos leaving the store and police attempting to question him before he fled on foot. He was taken into custody in a neighboring parking lot and was arrested, and will have a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Centre County Court.

CITY COURT RESURFACING TO BEGIN

Construction will happen this week on a few sports courts in the city and they will be unplayable until the project is finished.  Crews will start the much-anticipated resurfacing this week.  According to a press release from the city, Mayor Derek Slaughter said they are excited to have new courts but apologize for the temporary inconvenience of closing the facilities.  Watch for work to begin this week at Memorial Park, Young’s Woods Park, and Shaw Park.

BUCKNELL STUDENTS RECEIVE MANUFACTURING GRANTS

Bucknell University announced they are among 19 Pennsylvania schools to receive a share of 2.1 million dollars in grants through a Manufacturing PA initiative. According to the Daily Item, the state Department of Community and Economic Development says thirty one qualifying student research projects allowed for the award that can each use up to 70 thousand dollars. To receive the awards, colleges must partner with a local manufacturer which can help generate continued growth and innovation.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Williamsport 10                   Jersey Shore 3
Southern Columbia 3           Loyalsock 1
Montoursville 7                    Central Columbia 6
Shikellamy 13                       So Williamsport 5
Central Mountain 1              Selinsgrove 0
Midd-west 11                        Danville 2
Shamokin 7                           Milton 5  
Bloomsburg 4                       Mount Carmel 3
Mifflinburg 12                      Lewisburg 5

HS Softball
Hughesville 15                     St John Neumann 0
Bucktail 1                              Jersey Shore 0
South Williamsport 8          Towanda  2
Montgomery 15                    CMVT 0
Midd-west 4                          Bloomsburg 2

MLB
Rockies 6           Guardians 0
Orioles 5             Red Sox 4
Rays 8                 Astros 3
Reds 7                 Rangers 6
Blue Jays 5         White Sox 2
Braves 11            Marlins 0
Tigers 4               Brewers 2
Twins 6               Yankees 1
A’s 11                 Angels 10
Diamondbacks 5 Royals 4
Giants 4               Cardinals 0

NBA
East 1st Round Game 4
Heat 119                    Bucks 114 (Miami up 3-1)
West 1st Round Game 4
Lakers 117    Grizzlies 111 (Lakers up 3-1)

NHL
East 1st Round Game 4
Devils 3                Rangers 1 Series 2-2
Maple leafs 5        Lightning 4/OT TOR 3-1
West 1st Round Game 4
Golden Knights 4           Jets 2 Vegas 3-1
Kraken 3              Avalanche 2/OT    2-2
NFL News
The Green Bay Packers have agreed to trading Aaron Rogers to the New York Jets, however, Rogers must still take a physical. The Packers agreed Monday to deal Rodgers and their 2023 first-round pick (No. 15) and a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 170) to the Jets
For:
New York’s 2023 first-round pick (No. 13), a 2023 second-round pick (No. 42), a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 207) and a conditional 2024 second-round pick. 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 24, 2023

POLICE SEEK A SUSPECT WHO ASSAULTED WITH A TIRE IRON

A man who allegedly struck a woman with a tire iron April 6th in Northumberland County is being sought by authorities. According to State Police at Milton a warrant for 50 year old Paul Beaver has been issued after police say he used a tire iron and closed fists to assault a woman in Delaware Township.  Beaver fled the Watsontown area after the incident, but was charged with aggravated assault and terroristic threats.  Call Pennsylvania State police if you have information about his whereabouts at 570-524-2662.

MAN ARRESTED FOR CORRUPTING MORALS OF A MINOR

A 39 year old Williamsport man is facing criminal charges after police say he provided alcohol and marijuana to a 14 year old girl last May in his Loyalsock Township home.  According to the Sun Gazette, a police affidavit says Keith Boyer waived his preliminary hearing and is free on bail.  He faces charges of corrupting the moral of a minor, furnishing alcohol to a minor and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

SLOW TRAFFIC AGAIN THIS WEEK ON AREA INTERSTATES

Expect slow traffic today on I-180 as work continues eastbound and westbound in Montoursville Borough, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, and Muncy townships.  According to PennDOT, work on 180 between the Route 87 interchange and the Fairfield Road interchange starts up again today with the shoulder taken up by crews where new lighting and guide rail upgrade work is being done.  Route 15 in South Williamsport will also see construction this week with the continuation of work on ADA ramps including milling and paving, and guide rail upgrades.  Watch for single lane flaggers on the scene when work is in place for this project that will continue through October, but not during the Little League World Series.

PRESS CONFERENCE TO ADVOCATE FOR SKILL GAME TAX

Senator Gene Yaw will join supporters of legal skill video games for a press conference tomorrow, beginning at 1:30pm in the State Capitol Rotunda. Participants and guests will advocate for passage of Yaw’s legislation to establish a taxing structure on legal skill video games in the Commonwealth that could increase immediate annual tax revenue. LaVar Arrington, former Penn State and NFL player will speak along with Doug Sprankle of Miele Manufacturing, Williamsport  and chair of Pennsylvania Taverns and Players Association (PA TAP).

FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN MONTOUR COUNTY

A Danville man died in a motorcycle accident on State Route 890 in Rockefeller Township just after 3:30 pm on Friday afternoon. According to the Daily Item, 40  year old John-Paul A. Hendricks of Montour County went off the roadway on a curve while traveling south near Brush Valley Road.  He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and first responders’ attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. In addition to Stonington State Police, crews from the Americus Hose Company and Stonington Fire Company were on the scene.

WIFE FACES TRIAL IN 2018 MURDER OF HUSBAND

The Union County homicide trial continues this week for 77 year old Myrle Evelyn Miller who was accused of first degree murder for allegedly poisoning her husband John Nichols, who died in April of 2018.  Miller who married Nichols in 2012 is also facing accusations of draining her husband’s finances, including forging checks from his accounts and opening loans against life insurance policies. According to North Central PA dot com, Miller was previously acquitted by a jury in Montour County in 1988 of criminal attempted homicide of her first husband. Miller’s trial for these charges is expected to last into next week, and in addition to homicide, she is facing charges of insurance fraud, theft by deception, forgery, and perjury.

WEBINAR OVER AIR SPACE IN CLINTON COUNTY TODAY

A public webinar has been announced by the Maryland National Guard for Monday, April 24th, to discuss their plans to lower the flying altitude for jets training over a vulnerable area of the Pennsylvania Wilds.  According to the Record Online, the Clinton County Commissioners continue to oppose the proposal from the Guard  even after a final environmental assessment recently presented to the commissioners.  Those who want to make public comment during the webinar, must register in advance.  Find details on the Clinton County Government Facebook page.

WASD SENIOR EARNS TOP SPOT IN SKILL COMPETITION

A Williamsport Area High School Senior has earned a spot to compete in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skill Conference this summer.  According to the Sun Gazette, Elizabeth Ryder won first place at the State Championships in Hershey recently by demonstrating superior performance of entry-level skills, based on a list of core standards, as well as written and verbal skills, evaluated through skill testing stations.  She will compete in the national competition in the category for Basic Health Care in Atlanta this June.  Two other Williamsport seniors took second place in their respective categories, James Inwright for advertising design and Carter Weaver for medical math. 

SPORTS

MLB
Guardians 7               Marlins 4
Phillies 9                    Rockies 3
Orioles 2                    Tigers 1
Astros 5                     Braves 2
Pirates 2                     Reds 0
Rays 4                        White Sox 1
Red Sox 12                Brewers 5
Twins 3                      Nationals 1
Dodgers 7                  Cubs 3
Rangers 5                  A’s  2
Angels 4                     Royals 3
Padres 7                    Diamondbacks 5
Cardinals 7               Mariners 3
Giants 5                     Mets 4

NBA
Knicks 102                               Cavaliers 93
Warriors 126                  Kings 125
Celtics 129                     Hawks 121
Timberwolves 114         Nuggets 108  

NHL
Hurricanes 5                 Islanders 2
Bruins 6                        Panthers 2
Stars 3                           Wild 2
Oilers 5                         Kings 4
The Rangers play tonight in the East first round game four against the Devils at seven on ESPN

NASCAR
Kyle Busch got the checkered flag Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway
– Richard Childress Racing’s 13th victory at Talladega.
Ryan Blaney was second, followed by Chase Briscoe, Chris Buescher, and Brad Keselowski.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER PRESIDENT DIES

Proceedings were suspended at the Montgomery Area School Board meeting this week after it was learned that the School Board President had died.  According to North Central PA dot com, a statement was issued yesterday from the district that informed the public of their mourning over the passing of  President Michael (Tony) Wright.  According to the Lycoming County Coroner, no cause of death has been released at this time, with an investigation ongoing.  Tuesday’s meeting in Montgomery was meant to have a public comment period over the projected 33 million dollar school building project, that some members of the community oppose.

MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT FROM 23 YEARS AGO

A man from Michigan has been arrested 23 years later for raping two women in two separate incidents, one from July of 2000 in State College and another incident in June of 2011 in Oakland, Michigan, and an investigation including DNA testing confirmed the suspect’s identity.  According to the Lock Haven Express, DNA from Kurt Rillema of West Bloomfield, Michigan, matched the evidence in one assault that took place on the Penn State Blue Golf Course 23 years ago, and DNA from a similar incident investigated by Michigan police also matched Rillema’s.  He was taken into custody and charged in his home state.  No word if he’ll be extradited to face charges in State College.

FOUR YEARS OF FREE MEALS FOR SOUTHSIDE SCHOOLS

A four year agreement for free meals to all students in the South Williamsport district was approved this week at the school board meeting.  According to the Sun Gazette, under the Community Eligibility Provision Program, the district is reimbursed through a formula considering the number of students who otherwise qualify for the free breakfast and lunches.

TOWN HALL MEETING FOR VETERANS AT PENN COLLEGE

Veterans and families in Williamsport have been invited to a Community Town Hall and enrollment event sponsored by the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center at Penn College April 26th at 5pm  According to Russell Lloyd, director of the Department of Veterans Affairs at Wilkes Barre, the event will provide an open forum to raise relevant questions and concerns to VA officials, and to start the application process if you are not already enrolled in the VA. The town hall will be in the Davie JHane Gilmour Center on the Penn College Campus April 26th at 5pm.

DRAG SHOW AT LYCOMING COLLEGE CANCELLED OUT OF CAUTION

The City of Williamsport and Lycoming College police are investigating two threats directed toward the LBGTQ+ community that brought about the cancelling of a drag show that was scheduled on campus last Saturday April 15th.  According to North Central PA dot com, the two threats ultimately caused the administration of the school to feel unsure if the event could proceed in a safe and secure way.  The campus Gender and Sexuality Alliance is now in discussion with the college about how to hold the event safely in the future, and the school is providing resources to students who may also feel unsafe over the alleged threats.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER TO BE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sentencing for a former corrections employee who pleaded guilty to institutional sexual assault against an inmate is scheduled for this July.  According to North Central PA dot com,  53 year old Kimberly Danfelt was charged one felony count of institutional sexual assault  in June of 2022 for having contact with an inmate at SCI Huntingdon when she was the inmate’s supervisor.  Danfelt and the inmate admitted to engaging in acts around the garment factory facility where the inmate worked, and police say the investigation turned up video evidence of the inappropriate relationship.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER TO BE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sentencing for a former corrections employee who pleaded guilty to institutional sexual assault against an inmate is scheduled for this July.  According to North Central PA dot com,  53 year old Kimberly Danfelt was charged one felony count of institutional sexual assault  in June of 2022 for having contact with an inmate at SCI Huntingdon when she was the inmate’s supervisor.  Danfelt and the inmate admitted to engaging in acts around the garment factory facility where the inmate worked, and police say the investigation turned up video evidence of the inappropriate relationship.

WILLIAMSPORT AIRPORT GETS GRANT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

A US Department of Transportation grant has been awarded to the Williamsport Municipal Airport Authority that will be used for infrastructure improvement at the Montoursville facility.  According to the Sun Gazette, airport authorities say the over 332 thousand dollar federal grant secured by US Representative Dan Meuser a Republican of Dallas, PA, will be used to rehabilitate an access road into the airport.  At this time, there are no commercial flights using the Montoursville airport, but the airport is open for other flights.

EARTH DAY EVENT IN WILLIAMSPORT

There will be a citywide cleanup event Saturday in celebration of Earth Day in Williamsport.  According to the Webb Weekly, Williamsport’s Recreation Department, Lycoming College, Penn College, and Newberry Community Partnership spearhead an effort to clean trash and debris from parks, sidewalks and riverways.  The community event helps college students and the community to work together from Washington Boulevard to Williamsport Middle School. Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and PennDOT’s PickUp PA program, will help provide supplies and resources. Find out more at newberrycommunitypartnership.org.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Midd-West 12                Montoursville 2
Bloomsburg 8                Hughesville 7/11
Mifflinburg 9                 Danville 6
Mount Carmel 7            Loyalsock 0
Southern Columbia 8     Warrior Run 6
Shikellamy 16                Shamokin 4
Selinsgrove 21               Milton 8
Central Columbia 7       Lewisburg 6
So. Wmsport 13   N Penn-Mansfield 3
Bald Eagle Area 9              Jersey Shore 1
Central Mountain 3       Williamsport 1

Softball
Loyalsock 10                 Midd-West 0/5
Bucktail 21                        CMVT 0
St. John Neumann 8      Sullivan County 7
Troy 7                            Towanda 3

Boys Tennis
Central Columbia 4       Loyalsock 1
Wellsboro 4                   Muncy 1
Hughesville 5                 Milton 0
Jersey Shore 4               Williamsport 1
Lewisburg 4                   Shikellamy 1


MLB
Guardians 3                   Tigers 2
Rays 8                  Reds 0
Giants 5               Marlins 2  
Cardinals 14         Diamondbacks 5
Phillies  5             White Sox 2
Rangers 12           Royals 3
Mets 5                  Dodgers 3
Pirates 14             Rockies 3
Cubs 12                A’s 2
Brewers 5             Mariners 3
Padres 1               Braves 0
Yankees 3            Angels 2
Orioles 4              Nationals 0
Twins 10              Red Sox 4
Astros 8               Blue Jays 1
NBA
Grizzlies 103        Lakers 93       West 1st Round game 2 tying it up 1-1
Nuggets 122         Timberwolves 113     Denver leads in the West  2-0
Bucks 138            Heat 122    Tied up 1-1 in the East
NHL Playoffs Game 2
East – Hurricanes 4        Islanders 3/ Carolina leading 2-0
          Panthers 6            Bruins 3 /1-1
West – Stars 7                Wild 3 /1-1
          Oilers 4                Kings 2 /1-1

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 19, 2023

LOCAL ATTORNEY SUSPENDED FROM PRACTICING FOR FOUR YEARS

A Supreme Court Disciplinary Board has suspended a Lycoming County lawyer and Bradford County Assistant District Attorney from practicing law for four years after investigating misappropriation of funds, lying to clients, and repeatedly failing to act with diligence.  According to North Central PA dot com, Attorney Mary C. Kilgus’s offices were searched by state police in January of 2017 under suspicion of stealing more than 100 thousand dollars from clients, but no charges were filed then.  This week the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) filed a joint petition against Kilgus who, according to court documents, admitted engaging in violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, showed remorse and paid restitution to her clients.  Kilgus also resigned as Assistant DA of Bradford County.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN THREATENS CHURCH COMMUNITY

A Williamsport man who made threats to shoot up a local church, has been jailed.  According to the Sun Gazette, 28 year old Justin C. Augustus allegedly made the threats about  the Christ Community Worship Center at an acquaintances’ home last July, as a result of a domestic incident. Police say Augustus was arraigned Saturday on charges of two misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats and is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 50 thousand dollars bail.

TWO LOCAL PA BANKS HAVE MERGED

The signing of a definitive merger agreement between two high performing Central Pennsylvania Banks was announced yesterday combining the two companies in a strategic merger of equals.  According to a news release, CCFNB Bancorp Inc. and Muncy Bank Financial Inc. combined will have around 1.6 billion dollars in total assets, 1.2 billion in total deposits, a billion in total loans and 144 million dollars in shareholders’ equity.  The all stock-transaction deal of the Muncy Columbia Bank came to a value of about 65 million dollars.  CCFNB’s current president, Lance O. Diehl will be the chairman president and CEO of the pro forma company and Robert Glunk of Muncy Bank Financial will be the Chief Operating Officer of Muncy Columbia Bank. No layoffs are expected in the merger.

NEW CIVIL WAR MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG TO OPEN

A grand opening of a new Gettysburg museum will take place this Saturday and Sunday that will tell the story of the Civil War from the perspective of the citizens who lived in Gettysburg, some of whom were eyewitnesses.  According to PennLive, museum administrators say it’s usually the soldier’s story that gets told, but that this is the people’s story.  Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum is open March through October and you can reserve 15 dollar tickets for the grand opening weekend in advance at www.achs-pa.org.

SHOTS TROOPER FIRED AT SUSPECT JUSTIFIED

The Milton State Trooper who suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound when gunfire erupted between law enforcement and a suspect during a domestic investigation in Watsontown, was justified in firing the shots that critically injured the suspect.  According to Penn Live, Northumberland County District Attorney Tony Matulewicz concluded through video surveillance that 19 year old Hunter Shaheen, of East 4th Street had both legs planted and both hands on the gun when he opened fire toward the officers.  Shaheen will have a preliminary hearing when he is released from the hospital from his injuries.

JURY SELECTION IN PORNOGRAPHY TRIAL DELAYED

It will be summer until the federal trial of a Northumberland man accused of production of child pornography can take place.  According to the Daily Item, the defense for 54 year old Howard Miller III requested a reschedule of the jury selection after Miller plead guilty to the charges on March 9th in Williamsport.  Miller also faces six other potential felony charges of rape of a child, indecent assault, corruption of minors and more from an August 2022 incident in Coal Township that has no upcoming court date scheduled at this time.

OPPOSITION TO MD NATIONAL GUARD FLYOVER PLAN

The Clinton County Commissioners continue to voice opposition to the Maryland National Guard’s plan to lower the altitude airspace for its jets from 1,000 to 100 feet during training over North Central Pennsylvania and Clinton County in particular.  According to the Record Online, the commissioners previously opposed the proposal that looks to increase flights over the Pennsylvania Wilds tourism area which could include 2 flights a day for 2 hours a day for 170 days of the year.  The draft report from the Guard did make concessions to avoid flights below 1,000 over the Kettle Creek and Hammersley Fork environmental areas; and a no fly zone over the Leidy gas operations. The Guard’s final draft of the proposal has been publicly posted.

ACCIDENT AND CONSTRUCTION SLOWS AREA ROADS

According to 511PA dot com,  Route 147 northbound is reopened at the Interstate 80 interchange in Turbot Township, Northumberland County, after a tractor-trailer crash shutdown the interstate for a few hours. I-180 may also have backups today as roadwork continues east and westbound from Montoursville to Loyalsock Township.

SPORTS

HS Softball
Montoursville 11           Lewisburg 1
HS Boys Tennis
Wellsboro 3                   Galeton 2
College Baseball
Juniata 16                      Penn college 12
College Softball Doubleheader
Penn State Abington beat Penn College 3-2, and 5-4

MLB
Tigers 4                Guardians 3 in game one
Tigers 1                Guardians 0 in game two
Phillies 7               White Sox 4  in game one
White Sox 3         Phillies 0 in game two
Marlins 4              Giants 2
Rays 10                Reds 0
Angels 5               Yankees 2
Orioles 1              Nationals 0
Red Sox 5            Twins 4
Rangers 12           Royals 2
Diamondbacks 8 Cardinals 7
Blue Jays 4            Astros 2
Pirates 5               Rockies 3
Cubs 4                  A’s 0
Brewers 6             Mariners 5
Braves 8               Padres 1
Dodgers 5             Mets 0



NBA
East 1st Round Game 2
Celtics 119          Hawks 106 (Bos 2-0)
Cavaliers 107     Knicks 90 (1-1)  
West 1st Round Game 2
Clippers 123       Suns 109 (1-1)
NHL
East 1st Round Game 1
Rangers 5            Devils 1  
Lightning 7         Maple Leafs 3
West  1st Round Game 1
Jets 5                   Golden Knights 1
Kraken 3             Avalanche 1

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 18, 2023

MILTON FIRE DESTROYS TWO STRUCTURES

There was a two-alarm barn fire in Montour County Sunday that killed 10 sheep and destroyed two structures along Bald Top Road in Liberty Township.  According to the Daily Item, fire officials say the blaze was electrical in nature and started a fire in the hay in one barn and then wind blew sparks that started the fire in the other barn.  The wind kept the fire away from the residence on the property. More than a dozen companies and first responders assisted Liberty Township Fire Company at the 11pm call, which took about three hours to get the fire under control.

FALSE CALLS TO 911 LEAD TO CHARGES

A Williamsport man was recently charged for allegedly making false calls to 911 April 6th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 48 year old Michael Howard Burd, initially called 911, telling the operator he was Charles Manson, claiming to still be alive and maintaining innocence, but not asking for any help from an emergency.  Police allege that Burd called 911 three more times from his High Street home without a legitimate emergency.  He was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor and bail was set at 25 hundred dollars unsecured. 

HABITAT GIVEN OK TO START SCOTT STREET BUILD

Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity recently received reassurance that plans for an area of Scott Street marked for six family homes and a recreational area, is able to move into the construction phase.  According to the Sun Gazette, Williamsport City Council approved the subdivision after waiving a provision in the planning code.  Once complete the open lots of the former Brodart warehouse site will feature homes that will maintain residential characteristics and Lot 1 will be turned into a pocket park area for recreation.  Habitat for Humanity and the chosen families will partner together to build good single family housing in the residential unit district.

ATV PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR CONNECTOR

Permit applications for the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot, are available for purchase for $40 each through an application on the DCNR website. The designated PennDOT and State Forest ATV Connector Roads in Potter and Tioga counties, and parts of Clinton and Lycoming counties will be used to determine whether sections of state forest roads may serve as permanent strategic connectors for regional ATV trails.  The pilot riding area will open for use on Friday, May 26, 2023, and will remain open until, Sunday, September 24, 2023.  A map of the pilot riding area and an application to be mailed is available at dcnr.pa.gov.

BARN FIRE KILLS LIVESTOCK, HOME SAVED

A Northumberland County barn fire broke out Sunday afternoon just after 2pm that killed a hundred chickens at the Mexico Road property in Milton.  According to the Standard Journal, one firefighter suffered a minor injury by getting hit with a hose, which was the only injury reported in the blaze that took volunteers from over 8 companies to fight. According to the Milton Fire Department, volunteers worked the fire and doused hot spots for about 4 hours.  Tankers hauled water from a hydrant about a mile away, and saved the other two barn structures on the property.  The barn where the fire initially began was destroyed. 

ELDERLY COUPLE SURVIVES ACCIDENT

An accident on Shirk Hollow Road in Lock Haven only caused minor injuries to the couple involved in the crash Saturday.  According to the Record Online, the unnamed husband and wife were trapped inside their pickup truck after police say they drove off the roadway at the intersection of Coudersport Pike and overturned.  Emergency responders from Dunnstown and Lock Haven transported the couple who only suffered minor injuries to UPMC Williamsport for observation.  The 70 year old driver told police he had no recollection of the accident and may have blacked out.

REMAINS OF WWII SOLDIER RETURN TO THE VALLEY

The body of US Army Private Horace Middleton of Northumberland came home last Friday to a hero’s welcome that brought out local residents.  Many lined certain sections of the roadway as the parade of escorts took Middleton’s coffin up Routes 11 & 15, past his childhood home in Northumberland, then to Milton where he will be prepared for burial April 22nd.  Local VFWs, American Legion Posts, and numerous other veterans groups and individuals honored the soldier’s remains as Middleton was returned to The Valley. 

MONTGOMERY LIBRARY TO GO FINE-FREE

The Montgomery Public library has made the decision to become fine-free beginning today.  According to North Central PA dot com, the Montgomery Area Public Library will join other area libraries and  remove the money barriers for library patrons.  Fees could still be charged in Montgomery if the materials are owned by another entity of the Lycoming County Library System which does charge a late fee.  Patrons will still  be responsible for lost, damaged or never returned items.

SPORTS

HS Baseball
Troy 21                      Northeast Bradford 1
Selinsgrove 9            Williamsport 1
Montoursville 12     Lewisburg 0 /5
Hughesville 8            Mount Carmel 7
HS Softball
So. Williamsport 12 Montgomery 0 /5
Bald Eagle 9              Selinsgrove 0
HS Boys Tennis
Williamsport 5          Milton 0
Montoursville 5        Mifflinburg 0
Central Mountail 5   Shikellamy 0
Danville 3                  Loyalsock 2
Hughesville 5            Bloomsburg 0
Lewisburg 5             Jersey Shore 0

MLB
Angels 5               Red Sox 4
Marlins 4             Giants 3
Reds 8                  Rays 1
Rangers 4             Royals 0
Diamondbacks 6 Cardinals 3  
Astros 9               Blue Jays 2
Pirates 14             Rockies 3
Cubs 10                A’s 1
Brewers 7            Mariners 3
Braves 2               Padres 0
Mets 8                  Dodgers  6
Phillies and White Sox were postponed for wind, Guardians and Tigers for cold – Make-up games today.


NBA
76ers 96     Nets 84 – East 1st  Round Game 2 Philly is up 2
Kings 114   Warriors 106  West Game 2 Sacramento up 2

NHL Playoffs – East 1st Round
Hurricanes 2        Islanders 1
Bruins 3               Panthers 1
West
Wild 3                  Stars 2
Kings 4                Oilers 3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 14, 2023

BURN BAN IN CITY AHEAD OF FORECASTED RAIN

A burn ban has been declared for the City of Williamsport and Old Lycoming Township through 8pm Saturday evening.  According to a press release from the Williamsport Bureau of Fire and Old Lycoming Volunteer Fire Department no open burning is permitted, whether in a container or on the ground due to the dry and breezy conditions.  Recreational burning is also prohibited at this time.  The National weather service recently announced an elevated risk of wildfire spread for the entire area of North Central Pennsylvania.  Get information about the risk of wildfire spread at dcnr.pa.gov/communities/wildfire.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP HOUSE FIRE

A house fire displaced a Clinton Township family yesterday afternoon.  According to the Sun Gazette, neighbors rescued the dog and called 911 at about 5:15 when they saw fire at the home of Kristy Bonnell and her son Donald “Bubba” Bonnell – who weren’t at their Snaurytown Road home at the time.  Clinton Township Fire Chief Todd Winder said extra tankers from several communities responded to the home that was engulfed in flames when he arrived on the scene.  The Red Cross is assisting the family and the state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

SOLAR SENSOR USE MAY WARN OF FLOODS FASTER

Taking steps toward reducing flood risk in the city, Williamsport City Council yesterday approved solar sensors to monitor stream levels at Grafius Run.  According to the Sun Gazette, funding for the solar sensors along with four upstream water level monitors will notify Public Works Department quicker when flooding is about to occur.  The costs of the solar monitors come from the Grafius Run Account for 300 thousand dollars with just over 150 thousand for the upstream monitors. Next steps potentially include new retention ponds in the city as well as automated trash and debris clearing equipment from the stream.

FREE GENALOGY CLASS AT THE TABER

The Lycoming County Genealogical Society will present a free beginner genealogy class this month, and will highlight introductory topics for those who have done little to no family history.  The program is open to the public and will start at 1pm Saturday April 22nd at the Taber Museum 858 West Fourth Street in Williamsport – doors open at 12:30pm.

MONTOURSVILLE MAN SENTENCED IN PLEA DEAL

A man from Montoursville was sentenced in Lycoming County Court Tuesday to 8 to 30 years in state prison after pleading guilty to rape and stalking and dissemination of child pornography involving high school age juveniles from Montoursville High School.  According to the Sun Gazette, 27 year old Kryshane Goas had acknowledged guilt to several sets of charges and accepted a plea deal.  He will be required to register as a lifetime offender on the SORNA list, however, he did not qualify as a sexually violent predator.

POLICE DISCOVER JUVENILES SHOOTING BBS FROM A STOLEN CAR

Police responded to reports of people being shot with BBs from a moving car in Williamsport this week and discovered two juveniles to be the suspects who were driving a Mazda SUV that had been reported stolen on Sunday..  According to police reports, City police engaged in a pursuit about 9:45 pm Monday beginning on Memorial Avenue around the city and ultimately to the 1000 block of West Fourth Street when the occupants fled from the stopped car,  where police found a pellet gun. According to North Central PA dot com, The Lycoming County Juvenile Probation Office assisted with placing the juveniles, but they were released to their respective guardians since no facility is available to take them in.  Charges are pending.

PROCESS COULD ALLOW SALE OF GOLF AREA PARCELS

The Lycoming County Commissioners approved funding this week for an environmental assessment at the White Deer Golf course property that will lead to some of the parcels of land surrounding the Lycoming County course being subdivided and converted into city owned recreation areas as well as for housing.  According to the Sun Gazette, Larson Design Group was approved to do the assessment for just under 20 thousand dollars.  The parcels of land need to be converted after 435 acres of property was acquired by federal grant in the 1970s.  As these steps are completed, a land sale can take place for future opportunities.

EARLY COLLEGE AVAILABLE FOR WASD STUDENTS

The Williamsport Area School Board approved a new program that will allow Williamsport district students to complete college courses.  According to the Sun Gazette, the opportunity to be in the Early College Program, taking courses as non-degree students will later be reviewed and considered conditionally for admittance. The dual enrollment will be for Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield campuses with students able to take courses for a single reduced rate of 115 per credit hour of instruction.  The program will be during the 2023 to 2026 school year.

SPORTS

HS Softball
Mifflinburg 11                Lewisburg 3
Williamsport 5               Selinsgrove 4
Jersey Shore 6                Shikellamy 3
Loyalsock 14                  Warrior Run 1/5
St. John Neumann 22    CMVT 11 /5
Central Columbia 12     Shamokin 5
Southern Columbia 6     Hughesville 2
Montoursville 17            Milton 2 /4
Central Mountain 10     Danville 0

HS Baseball
Athens 3                         Wyalusing 0
S.Williamsport 16                   Canton 6 /5
Mount Carmel 16                    Shamokin 5/5


MLB
Orioles 8     A’s 7
Rays 9        Red Sox 3
Reds 6        Phillies 2
Twins 11    Yankees 2
Tigers 3      Blue Jays 1
Pirates 5     Cardinals 0
Brewers 4   Padres 3

NBA Play-in continues tonight
East – Bulls vs Heat @ 7pm on TNT from Miami, FL
West – Thunder vs Timberwolves  @9:30pm on ESPN from Minneapolis



NHL
Sabers 4               Senators 3
Blue Jackets 3      Penguins 2
Hurricanes 6         Panthers 4
Bruins 5               Canadians 4
Maple Leafs 3      Rangers 2
Lightning 5                    Red Wings 0
Devils 5                Capitals 4
Avalanche 4         Jets 2
Stars 1                  Blues 0
Predators 4                    Wild 3
Flyers 5                Blackhawks 4
Oilers 5                Sharks 2
Kings 5                 Ducks 3
Canucks 5            Coyotes 4
Golden Knights 3           Kraken 1

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 13, 2023

TROOPER, SUSPECT INJURED IN WATSONTOWN SHOOTING

A shooting in Watsontown injured both the suspect and a state trooper yesterday while they were responding to a domestic incident. According to State Police, the trooper had been accompanying a local officer on the investigation near 8th Street and Merrill Drive around 8am yesterday when they came upon the suspect who had originally fled and exchanged gunfire which wounded the trooper and critically wounded the suspect, 19-year-old Hunter Shaheen.  Shaheen was charged and is now hospitalized in stable condition. The trooper was discharged after treatment for a gunshot to the leg. Police say all involved parties are on administrative leave and they are continuing an investigation.

CAR CRASHES INTO DEALERSHIP

Muncy Township police have not released the identity of a man who crashed into Ciocca BMW of Williamsport yesterday afternoon.  According to the Sun Gazette, a 63 year old man from Hughesville was injured yesterday after he lost control of his Jeep Compass and struck the dearlership at 205  Lycoming Mall Drive just before 2pm.  First responders from Pennsdale and UPMC responded to the accident and transported the driver to the hospital.  No other injuries were reported.

CSVT SOUTHERN SECTION WORK TO BEGIN MONDAY

A busy connector in Shamokin Dam will be closed for about seven months, starting Monday as more work gets underway for the CSVT southern section. According to PennDOT says Sunbury Road will be closed between Route 15 and Park Road while excavation work begins.  A detour using Park Road, Grangers Road, and Route 15 will be in place for the duration of the project. Once excavation work is complete, PennDOT says a bridge will then be constructed to carry Sunbury Road over the new CSVT alignment. Work should be finished in November and Sunbury road can reopen.

WILDFIRES STILL A THREAT TODAY

There are calmer winds today but much of Pennsylvania is to be vigilant about preventing potential wildfires with the dry conditions, higher temperatures and no rain in the forecast.  Red Flag Warnings were issued yesterday when there were more windy conditions and requested  that residents in Lycoming County  avoid activities that could cause wildfires. Drivers are reminded to not throw cigarettes out the car window and if you must burn,  extinguish all outdoor fires properly.

DRIVER ID’D IN FATAL ACCIDENT

State police have released the identity of the operator of a motorcycle who succumbed to his injuries over the weekend from a crash on Route 405 in Hughesville Friday.  According to the Lycoming County Coroner, 20 year old Daniel Harding of Hughesville died of blunt force trauma injuries early Saturday morning at UPMC Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, state police say Harding’s motorcycle struck the side of a vehicle driven by John Murray of Muncy who was making a turn into the Muncy Bank and Trust in Hughesville on Friday morning.  Harding’s bike went down and skidded along the roadway striking another vehicle driven by Jane Buck of Muncy.

TRUCK BOOM STRIKES BRIDGE, GUARDRAIL

Clinton and Washington Township emergency responders worked yesterday to clean up an accident that damaged the railroad bridge at Route 405 and Armstrong Road in Clinton Township.  According to the Sun Gazette, State police say a driver from Williamsport lost control of the truck after its hydraulic boom struck the bridge just after noon yesterday.  More than a hundred feet of guardrail was damaged when the truck overturned after going down an embankment.  The driver did not suffer any major injuries in the crash.

LOCK HAVEN MAN RESENTENCED AFTER VET PROGRAM REVOKED

A Lock Haven man was sentenced for a new charge and re-sentenced this week for previous ones after consideration for him in a special Veteran’s Court Program was revoked following his most recent arrest.  According to The Record Online, 37 year old, Garret Duane Musselman was re-sentenced to 60 months maximum in state prison in Clinton County Court Tuesday from seven previous cases, including 5 counts of driving with a DUI suspended license, a charge of retail theft and the most recent in September of 2022 from driving with a DUI suspended license. President Judge Craig P. Miller said Mussleman will serve his penalties concurrently at SCI Camp Hill and will be parole eligible after 2 years.

JAZZ SHOW IN APRIL

The Pajama factory will host the Williamsport Civic Chorus April 30th at 3pm for an afternoon of Jazz, celebrating standards from the 40s and 50s. According got the Sun gazette the Chorus will be accompanied by the Dave Miller Trio.  Tickets are available at the door but for a discount, in advance at Robert M Sides and Otto Bookstore.  Details at Williamsport civic chorus .org.

SPORTS

MLB
Yankees 4           Guardians 3
Astros 7               Pirates 0
Twins 3               White Sox 1
Mets 5                 Padres 2
Mariners 5          Cubs 2
Cardinals 7         Rockies 4
Diamondbacks 7 Brewers 3
Marlins 3            Phillies 2
Angels 3              Nationals 2
A’s 8                    Orioles 4
Rays 9                 Red Sox 7
Blue Jays 4         Tigers 3
Braves 5              Reds 4
Royals 10            Rangers 1
Dodgers  10        Giants 5

NBA Play-In
East  – Bulls 109          Raptors 105
West – Thunder 123    Pelicans 118

The NBA’s first-round playoff begins with four Game 1s on Saturday and four on Sunday. Brooklyn Nets vs 76ers open the playoffs Saturday along with Golden State vs Sacramento on Saturday, and Lakers vs Grizzlies &  Clippers vs the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

NHL
Islanders 4          Canadiens 2
Stars 5                 Blues 2
Flames 3              Sharks 1

HS Baseball
Mifflinburg 12                southern Columbia 2
Northwest  6                  Millville 1  
Shikellamy 4                  Lewisburg 3  
Warrior Run 6               Montgomery 3
Williamsport 14             Montoursville 2
CMVT 11                      Sullivan County 10
Hughesville 11               Wellsboro 1
Central Columbia 6       Bloomsburg 5  


HS Softball
Williamsport 9               Jersey Shore 8
Bucktail 14                              Saint John Neumann 1
Montgomery 16             Benton 3  
N. Penn Liberty 4                    Muncy 0

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