BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS – September 3, 2022

The recent appointment of David Kay, as a Old Lycoming Township Supervisor,was done improperly by the board. Now, the Old Lycoming Township Solicitor is trying to right a misstep, according to a report in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Kay applied and was appointed as a Supervisor, in May. Kay however did not get voted on in a proper manner. Now, the Solicitor is petitioning the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas, to help them correct the procedural matter. Kay took the place of former Supervisor Sam Aungst, whose last day was April 12th.

The Old City Williamsport Project is moving one step closer to a reality, after the Williamsport City Council, approved on a first reading, the appropriation of $900,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to put toward the $22.9 million dollar project. The mixed use and residential space located on Basin Street, 3rd Street and 4th Street, will be constructed in three phases. The area is located adjacent to Lycoming College, and will have many uses, including residential apartments, retail businesses, an outdoor garden and a parking deck. Pine Ridge Construction Management is the developer for the project, with participation from the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County, Lycoming College, the Sewer & Water Authority, and the First Community Foundation of Pennsylvania.

The Lock Haven Jaycees Labor Day Regatta is underway this weekend for the 51st year; but, making the event run much smoother this year and for years to come, was improvements to the Lockport Boat Launch, located on the Northside of the Susquehanna River’s West Branch. A 175 foot enhancement to the boat launch was unveiled in a ceremony on Friday. The improvement offers boat racers to have expanded shore access and will help stabilize the riverbank. The enhancement of the riverbank will also allow a “soft” access for kayaks and canoes for the public’s usage. The regatta runs through Monday, in Lock Haven.

A 21 year old Williamsport man who was charged with attempted homicide in 2020, plead guilty to two counts of reckless endangerment and was placed on three years of probation. The plea agreement was based on the unwillingness of witnesses to come forward and provide information with the investigation, according to Lycoming County District Attorney Ryan Gardner. Jordan Artley was accused of firing into a crowd of four individuals, wounding one of the victims, in the groin.

Two individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot from Central Pennsylvania, will face hearings in the coming month of September. Tammy Bronsburg, 51, of Williamsport, will face sentencing on September 27th. However, a former State College resident who now lives in Lock Haven, is seeking to have three charges dismissed. Brian Gunderson and his attorney is seeking to have Obstruction of An Official Proceeding, Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building, and Engaging in Violence in a Restricted Building, tossed out. Federal prosecutors have until September 12th to respond to the motions to dismiss. Judge Thomas Hogan will make a ruling on the motions on September 19th.

Voter eligibility questions have came up recently, as a phony campaign to obtain voter information, including an individuals Social Security number. Lycoming County Board of Elections are urging residents to contact the county directly, if they have any questions in regards to their voter registration in the county. In order to register to vote, an applicant must provide date of birth and their PA drivers license number, or else date of birth and the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number. Applicants are NOT required to provide a full Social Security Number or financial information in order to register to vote.

Lycoming County is set to receive $278,638 in Community Development Block Grant funding for projects that benefit county residents. An additional $597.566 will go toward projects in Jersey Shore, Montoursville and South Williamsport boroughs, are a part of the county’s contract as well for projects to be funded. According to SEDA-COG, approximately $1.5 million in funds were requested by eight municipalities for projects recently, using CDBG funds from 2022.

Former President Donald Trump will make a campaign visit to Northeast Pennsylvania this evening. Trump will speak at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes Barre, tonight at 7pm. Doors will open at 2pm for the event. Trump will be campaigning for Republican candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz for the U.S. Senate, Congressional candidate Jim Bognet and Doug Mastriano for Governor. Pennsylvania is typically considered a battleground state, and with these mid-term elections even more important for the party. Trump’s visit comes days after President Joe Biden made an appearance in Wilkes Barre at Wilkes College.

IN SPORTS…

Friday Night Football –

The Backyard Broadcasting High School Game of the Week featured the Pittston Patriots on the road to face the Williamsport Millionaires. Williamsport was looking to get their first victory of the year, after losing last week to State College. The Millionaires trailed Pittston, 12 to nothing at Halftime; but, answered with 29 – 2nd Half points, to get the victory, at STA Stadium. Williamsport won the contest 29 to 12.

Other High School Football Games/Scores –

Mount Carmel over Dunmore, 42-14

Jersey Shore shellacked Lewisburg, 70-6

Southern Columbia blanked Shamokin, 43-0

Loyalsock Township defeated Hughesville, 27-0

Selinsgrove edged out Juniata, 17-14

Danville over Line Mountain, 52-0

Mifflinburg blanked Central Columbia, 35-0

Milton over Towanda, 21-0

Midd-West defeated Halifax, 48-14

Muncy over Wellsboro, 30-22

Troy defeated Montoursville, 28-7

South Williamsport spanked Montgomery, 59-14

Bloomsburg upended Central Mountain, 42-21

Hamburg defeated Warrior Run, 48-7

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY –

Susquehanna at Lycoming, 1pm

Lock Haven at C.W. Post, 1pm

Stonewall College at Bloomsburg, 2pm

Towson at Bucknell, 6pm

MLB SCORES…

Toronto over Pittsburgh, 4-0

San Francisco walloped Philadelphia, 13-1

NY Mets over Washington, 7-3

Tampa Bay blanked NY Yankees, 9-0

Seattle defeated Cleveland, 6-1

Boston over Texas, 9-1

Baltimore defeated Oakland, 5-2

Cincinnati edged Colorado, 3-2

Detroit defeated Kansas City, 5-4

Atlanta over Miami, 8-1

Chicago White Sox edged Minnesota, 4-3

St. Louis over Chicago Cubs, 8-0

Houston over LA Angels, 4-2

San Diego defeated LA Dodgers, 7-1

Arizona edged Milwaukee, 2-1

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

SHOOTING SUSPECT HELD FOR COURT

More information is coming forward after a preliminary hearing for Shamier Gadson, the 16 year old involved in the shooting at Locust and Elmira Streets on August 19th in Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say the victim in the robbery attempt was Jaqua Strickland, who narrowly escaped injury from Gadson’s initial bullet and then returned fire with a legally concealed firearm, injuring the suspect – who continued to fire his weapon – in the exchange at about 10pm that Monday night.  Gadson has been held for court on charges of attempted homicide, assault charges, reckless endangerment and more and is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 500 thousand dollars bail.

MAN CHARGED WITH SHOPLIFTING A FOURTH TIME

A Williamsport man has been charged with felony shoplifting after an incident at the Family Dollar on Memorial Avenue on August 21st.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 52 year old Maurice Nathan Gilmore has had three previous shoplifting convictions.  This time, Gilmore fled the store with 48 dollars worth of merchandise.  He was arraigned in Lycoming County Court and is incarcerated in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

PUBLIC HEARING ON TAP  FOR POLICE REGIONALIZATION TALKS

The effort continues to regionalize area police departments, and a public hearing will be held by Jersey Shore Borough Council to take the first step in building the Lycoming Regional Police Department with Porter Township and Old Lycoming Township.  According to a legal notice in the Sun Gazette, the hearing September 12th at 7pm will be at the borough building 232 Smith Street in Jersey Shore. According to township officials similar hearings are upcoming with Hepburn and Lycoming Townships in the continuing exploration process of regionalizing Old Lycoming Township Police and Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police. Legal notices will be filed for those public hearings as well.

LOCAL CHURCHES JOIN IN SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE RIDE

As the 21st Anniversary of the 9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride to Never Forget with the 9-11 Memorial coalition approaches with the theme “Let Freedom Roar, some area churches will be joining in the rolling memorial.  According to the Sun Gazette on September 11th when the thousands of motorcycles roar through Williamsport to honor the 3000 victims of the attacks on America, those connected with Trinity Episcopal and Christ Episcopal Churches will also be ringing bells along West Fourth Street.  The public is invited to a memorial service at 2pm Sunday the 11th at the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Co on Route 54 in Montgomery – kickstands up at 3pm.  Details at 911 memorial coalition dot org.

SCAM LETTER SAYS VOTING RECORDS ARE WRONG

There are some fraudulent letters being distributed throughout multiple counties that are telling residents that there are problems with their voter registration records and to send back a social security number to verify.  According to a statement from The Lycoming County Board of Elections applicants in the voting registration process are NOT required to provide a full Social Security Number or financial information in order to register to vote and to be vigilant not to reveal social security numbers birth date or ID numbers.   If you have concerns or questions contact Voter Services 570-327-2267 – online at lyco.org forward slash vote.

WATSONTOWN WOMAN JAILED FOR CHOKING MAN

A Watsontown woman is in jail after she allegedly choked and threatened to kill a man at a residence in the borough Tuesday.  According to police records, 40 year old Danielle Bricker was taken into custody for strangulation and terroristic threats after she fled the residence and police obtained an arrest warrant for her. She was found by Danville Police and is in Northumberland County Prison on 25 thousand dollars bail.  Her preliminary hearing is September 14th.

GAS PRICE INCREASE TAKES EFFECT

The cost of residential heating went up starting this month.  According to a press release from UGI Utilities, Energy prices in general, including natural gas, have continued to rise and as a result, the average residential heating customer’s bill will rise by 7.6% percent.  Customers who are locked into a fixed income should call UGI at 1-800-UGI-WARM to determine if they are eligible for one of a number of energy assistance programs.  UGI can also help customers who are eligible to apply for a federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Go to UGI.com for details.

NEW HOOPS, BASKETBALL COURTS MAY SEE RENOVATIONS

Three Williamsport city parks will be revitalized with new basketball hoops, thanks to a check from the US Air Force that was presented to Mayor Derek Slaughter yesterday in Memorial Park.  According to the Sun Gazette, in addition to Memorial Park, Youngs Woods and Shaw Place parks will be upgraded with the almost 10 thousand dollar sponsorship money presented by Master Sergeant Leo Knight-Inglesby, the US Air Force and Space Force representative for Northeast PA.  The mayor also said that pending council approval the courts may be also be resurfaced soon.

SPORTS

PIAA D4
HS Football
Canton 53    North Penn – Mansfield 0


NCAA Football
Pitt  38                West Virginia 31
Penn State 35     Purdue 31

MLB
Nationals 7         A’s 5
Mets 5                 Dodgers 3
Orioles 3             Guardians 0
Red Sox 9           Rangers 8
Braves 3              Rockies 0


MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 5  Trenton Thunder 1

With their win over the Thunder and the Spikes loss, the Williamsport Crosscutters clinched a berth to the first ever MLB Draft League Championship. That game will be played Tuesday, September 6th in Morgantown, West Virginia against the West Virginia Black Bears…

NASCAR
The Southern Cookout 500 at Darlington South Carolina is Sunday with pre-race coverage starting at 6pm on the Twin Valleys Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

SHOOTING SUSPECT HELD FOR COURT

More information is coming forward after a preliminary hearing for Shamier Gadson, the 16 year old involved in the shooting at Locust and Elmira Streets on August 19th in Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say the victim in the robbery attempt was Jaqua Strickland, who narrowly escaped injury from Gadson’s initial bullet and then returned fire with a legally concealed firearm, injuring the suspect – who continued to fire his weapon – in the exchange at about 10pm that Monday night.  Gadson has been held for court on charges of attempted homicide, assault charges, reckless endangerment and more and is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 500 thousand dollars bail.

MAN CHARGED WITH SHOPLIFTING A FOURTH TIME

A Williamsport man has been charged with felony shoplifting after an incident at the Family Dollar on Memorial Avenue on August 21st.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 52 year old Maurice Nathan Gilmore has had three previous shoplifting convictions.  This time, Gilmore fled the store with 48 dollars worth of merchandise.  He was arraigned in Lycoming County Court and is incarcerated in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

PUBLIC HEARING ON TAP  FOR POLICE REGIONALIZATION TALKS

The effort continues to regionalize area police departments, and a public hearing will be held by Jersey Shore Borough Council to take the first step in building the Lycoming Regional Police Department with Porter Township and Old Lycoming Township.  According to a legal notice in the Sun Gazette, the hearing September 12th at 7pm will be at the borough building 232 Smith Street in Jersey Shore. According to township officials similar hearings are upcoming with Hepburn and Lycoming Townships in the continuing exploration process of regionalizing Old Lycoming Township Police and Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police. Legal notices will be filed for those public hearings as well.

LOCAL CHURCHES JOIN IN SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE RIDE

As the 21st Anniversary of the 9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride to Never Forget with the 9-11 Memorial coalition approaches with the theme “Let Freedom Roar, some area churches will be joining in the rolling memorial.  According to the Sun Gazette on September 11th when the thousands of motorcycles roar through Williamsport to honor the 3000 victims of the attacks on America, those connected with Trinity Episcopal and Christ Episcopal Churches will also be ringing bells along West Fourth Street.  The public is invited to a memorial service at 2pm Sunday the 11th at the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Co on Route 54 in Montgomery – kickstands up at 3pm.  Details at 911 memorial coalition dot org.

SCAM LETTER SAYS VOTING RECORDS ARE WRONG

There are some fraudulent letters being distributed throughout multiple counties that are telling residents that there are problems with their voter registration records and to send back a social security number to verify.  According to a statement from The Lycoming County Board of Elections applicants in the voting registration process are NOT required to provide a full Social Security Number or financial information in order to register to vote and to be vigilant not to reveal social security numbers birth date or ID numbers.   If you have concerns or questions contact Voter Services 570-327-2267 – online at lyco.org forward slash vote.

WATSONTOWN WOMAN JAILED FOR CHOKING MAN

A Watsontown woman is in jail after she allegedly choked and threatened to kill a man at a residence in the borough Tuesday.  According to police records, 40 year old Danielle Bricker was taken into custody for strangulation and terroristic threats after she fled the residence and police obtained an arrest warrant for her. She was found by Danville Police and is in Northumberland County Prison on 25 thousand dollars bail.  Her preliminary hearing is September 14th.

GAS PRICE INCREASE TAKES EFFECT

The cost of residential heating went up starting this month.  According to a press release from UGI Utilities, Energy prices in general, including natural gas, have continued to rise and as a result, the average residential heating customer’s bill will rise by 7.6% percent.  Customers who are locked into a fixed income should call UGI at 1-800-UGI-WARM to determine if they are eligible for one of a number of energy assistance programs.  UGI can also help customers who are eligible to apply for a federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Go to UGI.com for details.

NEW HOOPS, BASKETBALL COURTS MAY SEE RENOVATIONS

Three Williamsport city parks will be revitalized with new basketball hoops, thanks to a check from the US Air Force that was presented to Mayor Derek Slaughter yesterday in Memorial Park.  According to the Sun Gazette, in addition to Memorial Park, Youngs Woods and Shaw Place parks will be upgraded with the almost 10 thousand dollar sponsorship money presented by Master Sergeant Leo Knight-Inglesby, the US Air Force and Space Force representative for Northeast PA.  The mayor also said that pending council approval the courts may be also be resurfaced soon.

SPORTS

PIAA D4
HS Football
Canton 53    North Penn – Mansfield 0


NCAA Football
Pitt  38                West Virginia 31
Penn State 35     Purdue 31

MLB
Nationals 7         A’s 5
Mets 5                 Dodgers 3
Orioles 3             Guardians 0
Red Sox 9           Rangers 8
Braves 3              Rockies 0


MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters 5  Trenton Thunder 1

With their win over the Thunder and the Spikes loss, the Williamsport Crosscutters clinched a berth to the first ever MLB Draft League Championship. That game will be played Tuesday, September 6th in Morgantown, West Virginia against the West Virginia Black Bears…

NASCAR
The Southern Cookout 500 at Darlington South Carolina is Sunday with pre-race coverage starting at 6pm on the Twin Valleys Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

TWO ARRESTS AFTER MAN FOUND SHOT AT LIBERTY GAS STATION

Two people have been arrested in the shooting last week of the Buffalo, New York man who was found deceased at the Exxon off the Route 15 exchange in Liberty. According to the Sun Gazette, Jesus Alicia-Santiago was shot following the exchange of a shared-custody child.  Police say 33 year old Leonardo Pagan-Acevedo of Bethlehem and 32 year old Denissa Alvarez-Matias of York met Alicia-Santiago around 3pm last Friday where a confrontation took place after the exchange, that resulted in Alicia-Santiago allegedly being shot in the abdomen by  Pagan-Acevedo while he sat in his car.  Following the incident, Alicia-Sanitago drove across the street to the gas station where he was found unconscious behind the wheel.  Pagan-Acevedo and Alvarez-Matias have been arrested, charged with homicide, and are being held without bail.

GROUP WANTS REFERENDUM THIS NOVEMBER ON VOTING MACHINES

Members of the Lycoming County Audit the Vote group have submitted a petition with over three thousand signatures asking for a referendum on the November ballot and to remove electronic voting machines in Lycoming County.  According to the Sun Gazette, officials on the election board said they will review the petition that secures the needed signatures to move forward to add a question to the ballot requesting the public’s opinion on removing the machines.  According to director of Voter Services, Forrest Lehman, it would remove an almost million dollar investment that had been paid for by taxes in the county. He said they will review the filing and respond according to legal counsel and the opinions of the Lycoming County commissioners.

MAN TRIES TO STEAL TRACTOR

Mill Hall police caught a man in the act of stealing a tractor from private property on Eagle Valley Road last Saturday around 7:30 pm.  According to North Central PA dot com, police noticed evidence of a break-in at the scene and discovered 47 year old Daniel Elroy Powell of Howard inside the property attempting to harness a Kubota tractor that was garaged there.  Powell has been charged with felony counts of burglary and criminal trespass.  He is in Clinton County Jail on 75 thousand dollars bail.

LYCO UNITED WAY KICKS OFF ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

The Lycoming County United Way will have their Centennial Campaign Kickoff Carnival today to start the progression toward their two million dollar annual fundraising goal.  The public is invited to New Trail Brewing Company at 240 Arch Street today from 5 til 8 to help support the many programs an partners who benefit from the Lycoming County United Way. There will be a dunk tank, a mobile hatchet throwing area, and games on site provided  by SAFE Kids PA, Lycoming County Partners, PennDOT, Lycoming County Coroner’s Office, and Susquehanna Valley CASA.  There will be raffles and music provided by The Heartstrings.

CONSTRUCTION WORKER DIES IN POTATO ROLL FACTORY ACCIDENT

A worker died in a construction accident that happened Tuesday afternoon at the Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls plant in Franklin County, PA.  According to Penn Live, three 25-by 50-foot sections of concrete collapsed around 2pm at a new building site, about the time a storm was passing over, but no word if the weather conditions caused the collapse.  Police said the body of the 30 year old  man who worked for Wohlsen Construction was located around11:45 pm Tuesday after rescue teams searched the concrete hoping to find him alive.  His identity is being held while family is notified. State police are investigating the collapse.

LYCOMING COUNTY AND OTHERS ON DROUGHT WATCH

Residents in thirty six counties including Lycoming, and most of our surrounding counties, are being asked to voluntarily conserve water after the Department of Environmental Protection declared a drought watch for our area. According to a news release, individuals in these drought watch counties are asked to reduce water use by 5 to 10 percent per day – a reduction of 3 to 6 gallons.  Water suppliers may ask for more stringent water conservation methods if conditions worsen going forward. 

POLICE ARREST MEN WHO TRAVELED FROM PHILLY WITH DRUGS

Acting on a tip, police arrested two Lycoming County men who traveled from Williamsport to Philadelphia to buy drugs August 20th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police began surveillance of 39 year old Christopher Raemsch and 29 year old Kyle Connors when they left the Maynard Street Sheetz and went to the King of Prussia Mall, where a suspect placed a large bag in the trunk of their vehicle.  As the pair were on I-80 in the westbound lanes, police stopped them and discovered several pounds of marijuana, two and a half ounces of cocaine, and approximately one kilogram of methamphetamine.  The men were arrested on several counts of criminal conspiracy with intent to deliver a controlled substance.  They are in Lycoming County prison under 250 thousand dollars bail.

PENN COLLEGE FEATURED IN “THE COLLEGE TOUR” EPISODE

Emmy-nominated producers in the Amazon Prime Video series that features episodes about the campus life and culture of colleges and universities across America, have chosen Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport for a segment on season five of the program.  According to a press release, the series “The College Tour” is a vehicle to help students across the world to connect with higher education, so they can make informed decisions without having to travel.  Two marketing managers from Penn College worked as co-producers on the episode.  Find out more at pct.edu.

SPORTS

MLB
Brewers 6                     Pirates 1
Orioles 4                       Guardians 0
Nationals 5                   A’s 1
Mets 2                           Dodgers 1
Braves 3                        Rockies 2
Red Sox 6                     Twins 5
Angels 3                       Yankees 2
Phillies 18                    Diamondbacks 2

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Potato Capers 6  Trenton Thunder 5
They’ll play their 2nd game against Trenton this week tonight at 6:35 PM first pitch.
Tennis
Serena Williams still has some champion in her as she pulled off at 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 upset over number 2 seed Annette Kontaveit in the second round of the U.S. Open last night in New York.  She advances to face Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday in the third round 

PIAA District 4 Sports
Girls Volleyball
Berwick 3 Williamsport 0
North Penn Liberty 3 Cowanesque Valley 0
Boys Soccer
Jersey Shore 2 Central Columbia 1
Girls Soccer
Hughesville 8 Sullivan county 0
Muncy 10 Montgomery 0


NFL NEWS
Steve White, who played football for the University of Tennessee and later spent seven seasons in the NFL as a defensive lineman, died Tuesday. He was 48.  White played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets from 1996-2002. White was a sixth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1996. His NFL career came to an end in 2002.  He  had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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DR OZ VISITS LOCAL EVENTS IN WILLIAMSPORT AND LOCK HAVEN

PA GOP US Senatorial candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz was an event at Williamsport’s Genetti Hotel yesterday afternoon for a meet and greet hosted by the Lycoming County Patriots.  Later, Oz spoke to About 300 hundred people at the Clinton County Republican headquarters in the former Walker Hardware location in Lock Haven. According to the Record Online, Dr. Oz spoke for about 20 minutes mostly criticizing John Fetterman, his Democratic opponent in the November election.  Oz posed for pictures and answered questions before leaving. Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-76) was also a speaker along with Raelene Decker, North Central Regional Director for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, state Sen. Doug Mastriano.

WASD MATH TEACHER CASE HELD FOR COURT

The combined sexual assault cases of the Williamsport Area School District math teacher have been held for court after District Judge Christian Frey heard evidence from one female victim yesterday.  According to the Sun Gazette, Christopher Yoder is free on bail following preliminary hearings on two criminal cases involving in several charges of appropriate sexual assault, corrupting the morals of a minor and more.  Another preliminary hearing for charges in yet another case was held over for another date.  Yoder is now awaiting trial in Lycoming County Court.

ARREST IN PELLET GUN SHOOTING IN CITY

Two Williamsport men have been arrested after they were connected to a pellet gun shooting last June 14th.  According to the Sun Gazette,  23 year old Giovanni Davis and 23 year old Brian Duvall Jr  were accused of firing a pellet gun at a man walking along Elmira Street in the city after witnesses submitted vehicle registration records top police.  Survellence video also surfaced of the incident and it shows Duvall driving the 2019 Jeep Cherokee that was the suspect vehicle and Davis leaning out of the window shooting the gun.  The victim was shot in the neck and no word on the extent of his injuries. The two men are free on bail after being charged; Davis was charged with reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and harassment, while Duvall was charged with conspiracy and driving with a suspended license.

NEW TROOPERS HEAD TO NEPA AFTER GRADUATION

Eight new graduates from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy are headed to our area to serve as State Troopers in Milton, Montoursville and Towanda after the announcement of 64 cadets who completed the training at the academy in Hershey, PA.  According to North Central Pa dot com, Colonel Robert Evanchick encouraged graduates to be true to themselves and follow their Code of Honor at the ceremony last Friday.  It was the 164th class to graduate from the academy since 1960.  The troopers report to their new positions next week.

FATAL ACCIDENT IN BEAVERTOWN

A man from Middleburg died yesterday afternoon in Beavertown after crashing into a building.  According to the Daily Item, the 56 year old man who’s identity has not yet been released, crashed at 503 West Mulberry Alley into a structure owned by Stone Construction just before 2pm Tuesday, causing severe damage, according to police. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy will be done to determine the nature of death.  Beavertown Rescue Hose Company and Evangelical Paramedics responded along with beaver Springs and Middleburg Fire Departments.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT HOSPITALIZES PORT TREVORTON MAN

Port Trevorton police have released information about a serious accident that happened August 23rd  in Penn Township.  According to the Sun Gazette, 29 year old Christopher Delawder of Port Trevorton, rolled his vehicle twice after losing control on a left hand curve along Wedgewood Drive after 10pm last Tuesday.  Police say Delawder was wearing a seatbelt when his flipping vehicle went through three neighborhood yards before coming to a stop.   He was transported to Geisinger Medical Center with suspected serious injuries, but no word on his progress this week.  He will be charged with a traffic violation after troopers complete the investigation.

MONEY IN BUDGET TO UPGRADE LOBBYING WEBSITE IN PA

In an effort to have the proper information about how Pennsylvania lobbyists are hired and how the money they receive is used, there has been a 150%  boost in the budget for Lobbying Disclosure for fiscal year July 1st 2022.  According to the Sun Gazette, money from the general fund, and fees from lobbying firms will provide an upgrade to the IT technology that will help manage lobbying records in a more intuitive and user-friendly way.  In a 2019 report by the Pennsylvania’s Oversight committee, they said it was easy to under report expenditures and difficult to ensure compliance.

UPSET SALE COMING TO NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

An upset sale is coming next month in Northumberland County, a sale held for properties that are tax delinquent, which contains more than 280 properties listed from Shamokin, Mount Carmel and Coal Township. According to the Daily Item, the Northumberland County Tax Claims Bureau says the sale will be held at the administration center, 399 Stadium Drive, Sunbury, at 10 a.m. Sept. 22.  The properties not sold on Sept. 22 will move on to the judicial sale next summer. A property reaches judicial sale when the owner has been delinquent on taxes for two years and already has been through an upset sale with no buyers.

SPORTS

MLB

Guardians 5                  Orioles 1
A’s 10                           Nationals 6
Dodgers 4                     Mets 3
Rockies 3                      Braves 2
Twins 10                      Red Sox 5
Pirates 4                        Brewers 2
Yankees 7                     Angels 4
Diamondbacks 12        Phillies 3

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters vs Trenton Thunder last night canceled due to rain with no make up date scheduled.
Crosscutters take the field tonight against Trenton for the Great Potato Caper 35th Anniversary 6:35 1st pitch.

Tennis
Two time US open champion Naomi Osaka (playing for Japan) was defeated in the First round by American Danielle Collins, 7-6 in 5 sets, 6-3
Sister of Serena, Venus Williams also was defeated in the 1st Round of the US Open, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5) by Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium

NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles released starting safety Anthony Harris and replaced him by trading for Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson who played a hybrid linebacker slot corner role with the Saints. The Eagles face the Lions in Detroit on September 11 for the first game of the regular season.

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WEST BRINGS MORE JOBS TO LYCOMING COUNTY

One hundred twenty five new jobs are coming to Williamsport and Jersey Shore as the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday the expansion of West Pharmaceutical Services Incorporated to it’s Jersey Shore Plant.  According to a news release an investment of 65 million dollars in coordination with state government will add to the 700 jobs the company already provides in Lycoming County.  Jason Fink, president and CEO of the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce says it’s an exciting announcement and the career opportunity it provides can support families. Fink says it was a team effort at the local, county and state level to secure the expansion.

POLICE SAY AIR RIFLE MAY HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE

A Delaware Township woman called state police last Saturday about 9:30am after someone broke the glass of a window of her home on Albatross Drive.  According to State Troopers, the window was likely damaged by an air rifle, but no projectile was found at the scene beyond a shaving of metal in the glass panels of the broken window.  Police are investigating the Northumberland County incident and ask the public that if they have information about the shooting to call state police at Milton.

PRESIDENT BIDEN TO VISIT PA

Pennsylvania State Police have released a statement concerning traffic around Wilkes-Barre when President Joe Biden visits on Tuesday.  The visit coordinates with Biden’s trip to Pittsburgh for the Labor Day Holiday to attend the famed Labor Day parade one of the largest gatherings in the nation on the national holiday for workers.  State police say traffic will be affected on I-81, State Routes 115 and the Cross Valley Expressway in the afternoon and evening hours of August 6th.

POLICE TO OUT PATROLLING FOR DUI THIS WEEKEND

Area police are reminding the public to be safe and to not drink and drive this upcoming Labor Day holiday.  According to police in Montoursville, they will be out in force keeping impaired drivers from the roads.  Motorists are asked to follow the move over law when they see police vehicles along the interstate as well.  Expect to see sobriety checkpoints, and roving patrols across Lycoming County, especially in areas where there is a history of DUI related crashes. 

LOYALSOCK ACCIDENT HOSPITALIZES TWO

State police are investigating the cause of a crash that backed up traffic on East Third Street on Monday around 11am.  According to the Sun Gazette, no names have been released, but two women were hospitalized after their vehicles collided  in Loyalsock Township in front of Mid-Sate Beverage.  Emergency crews responded and township fire say a Subaru Crosstrek and a Dodge Durrango were removed from the accident scene.

PA NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER DIES AFTER TRAINING IN SC

A 17 year old Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier, who was attending basic training with her twin sister in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died after physical training on August 20th due to a rare heart defect.  According to a Facebook post from the 1st Battalion 34th Regiment, Private Alyssa Cahoon of Mount Pleasant, PA collapsed and was taken to an off-base hospital, where she died surrounded by her family.  Alyssa and her twin sister Brianna, were both serving as human resource specialists, both just days away from the end of their 9-week training. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Alyssa’s mother says Brianna has the same rare heart abnormality and she will now will be able to receive treatment for it.

INJURED LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYER TO RETURN TO UTAH

Easton Oliverson, the Utah Little League Player who suffered a brain injury after falling from his bunk bed at the International Grove two weeks ago in South Williamsport, will be transferred back to his home state today.  According to a social media post by his family, Easton’s remarkable progress has allowed doctors at Geisinger to release the 12 year old from Janet Weis Children’s Hospital so he can fly via medical airplane to a children’s hospital in Salt Lake City.  Doctors said Easton was admitted to the hospital August 14th with an epidural hematoma and continues making amazing strides in his recovery.  Easton’s Team, Snow Canyon Little League was eliminated from the World Series on August 21st after losing to Iowa 10-2, they went back to Utah last week.

ALCOHOL SALES BEING TESTED AT PSU THIS YEAR

Penn State is going to test selling alcohol at Beaver stadium during the 2022 Fall season.  According to the Centre Daily Times, the sale of alcohol has been under consideration, but still needs more approval before there is an official change at the venue.  At this time, there are alcohol sales allowed in enclosed suites and boxes at the stadium, but none for the general public.  At this time, there will be temporary sale of alcohol at the game against Central Michigan on September 24th.

SPORTS

PIAA District IV

Girls Soccer
Troy 4,                Muncy 3
Williamsport 5   Warrior Run 4 (OT)

Boys Soccer
Benton 4             Bloomsburg 1
Shikellamy 6                Juniata 0


NCAA Football
Nittany Lions Coach James Franklin told media outlets yesterday that Sean Clifford will return as PSU’s starting quarterback, and that Drew Allar, a five star recruit from Ohio will be the 1st backup, even though Christian Veilleux has more experience.

MLB
Twins 4                         Red Sox 2
Brewers 7                      Pirates 5
Angels 4                        Yankees 3
Diamondbacks 13        Phillies 7
Dodgers 3                     Marlins 2

MLB Draft League Tonight
Williamsport Crosscutters are @ home tonight vs.  Trenton Thunder in Game 1 of a 3-Game series this week.  6:35pm 1st pitch.

Tennis – US OPEN
In the first round of the 2022 U.S. Open, Serena Williams defeated Danka Kovinic,
6-3, 6-3, to move on in the tournament and delay her retirement from tennis. Williams was given a post-victory serenade from television host Gayle King, and she received a celebratory Tweet from tennis legend Billie Jean King.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 29, 2022

TEEN ACCUSED IN SHOOTING TO BE TRIED AS ADULT

After the incident on West Edwin Street in Williamsport on August 19th, in which a 16 year old boy drew a gun on an adult man who shot back with a legally concealed firearm, the boy will be charged as an adult in Lycoming County Court.  According to the Sun Gazette, Shamier James Gadson was injured in the exchange and received emergency surgery the night of the shooting.  The adult man was not injured.  After Gadson was released from the hospital, police arrested him for attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other charges.  He was arraigned and committed to Lycoming County Prison on 500 thousand dollars bail.

MAN WHO SOUGHT HELP AT LIBERTY EXXON FROM SHOOTING DIES

A man involved in the shooting at the Liberty Exxon in Tioga County Friday, has died. According to State police, 31 year old Jesus Alicia-Santiago, of Buffalo, New York, drove himself to the convenience store about 3pm to get help after being shot by a person in another car at the intersection of Route 414 and US 15, near the Park and Ride. According to WENY, the alleged suspect was driving a Red sedan and there is a search ongoing. Contact PSP-Mansfield if you have information at (570)662-2151.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWS IN PA HAVE CHANGED

Medical malpractice lawsuits could be on the rise, after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed a twenty year old rule, that malpractice suits can be filed in the county in which the injustice occurred. The reversal by the state’s high court, could mean an increase in cases in the state’s largest cities, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh; where juries could be more sympathetic on awarding large amounts of compensation to victims.

OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY IN WILLIAMSPORT WEDNESDAY

To bring awareness to the problem of drug and alcohol overdoses in the city of Williamsport, a day-long event will be held at Brandon park on Wednesday, International Overdose Awareness Day, involving three agencies that work regularly to prevent deaths from overdoses.  According to the Sun Gazette, Williamsport Family Medical Center, Diakon Family Life Services and West Branc Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission will each have representatives at the park beginning at 8am throughout the day.  A Night of Remembrance in Brandon Park with music will then be held at the band shell from 6 til 8pm.

TWO MORE SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROGRAMS ACCUSED OF HAZING

A high school in Bradford County has now come forward saying there are allegations of hazing at their school as well.  This is the third Pennsylvania school to address hazing issues since Middletown High school near Harrisburg cancelled their season after videos surfaced online showing the alleged incidents. Mohawk High School near Pittsburgh and now Athens High School are under investigation. According to Penn Live, the alleged hazing occurred in mid-July at a football camp at Bloomsburg University and continued up until preseason workouts at the local school. No further word has been given on whether any charges will be filed.

CLINTON COUNTY MAN SENTENCED FOR 2020 SEXUAL ASSAULT

An Avis man, was sentenced in Clinton County Court, for assaulting various women, was convicted of indecent assault and harassment. According to North Central PA dot com, 46 year old Eric Montague King, formerly of Lafayette Street, was sentenced last week to a maximum of seven years and six months — with a minimum of three years and nine months — for the assaults that took place in 2020. King will also serve a mandatory three years on probation and be classified as a sexually-violent predator for the remainder of his life.

ELEVEN NEW CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS HIRED

The Lycoming County Commissioners approved the hiring of eleven correctional officers at the county prison and pre-release center. According to the Sun Gazette, the county prison had been experiencing a staffing shortage, since earlier in the year. The commissioners had previously had tabled many of the hirings, from July’s session. They were approved with other personnel decisions in their August meeting, this week.

SUNBURY’S MEMORIAL BRIDGE LANE CLOSURE

Penn DOT will be on Veteran’s Memorial Bridge today in Sunbury for repairs.  According to a press release, crews will be repairing lights today along the southbound lane of the Veterans Memorial Bridge between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., weather permitting. Watch for a single lane restriction where work is being performed.

SPORTS

Little League World Series
Hawaii 13 Curaçao 3 in the 2022 Little League World Series Championship Chinese Taipei was 3rd, Tennessee 4th

NFL preseason week three yesterday Steelers 19  Lions 9
Jets 31  Giants 27
Regular season Week 1
Thursday night football next week:
Bills and the Rams play in California on NBC September 8th

MLB yesterday
Nationals 3         Reds 2
Pirates 5              Phillies 0
Rays 12               Red Sox 4
Rockies 1            Mets 0
Astros 3               Orioles 1
A’s 4                    Yankees 1
Mariners 4          Guardians 0
Cardinals 6         Braves 3

NASCAR
Austin Dillon plucked a playoff spot for himself at Daytona International Speedway yesterday for the last race of the regular season.  After an over 3-hour weather delay, Dillon passed Austin Cindric for the lead with 3 laps to go. Dillon  finished first followed by Tyler Reddick, Austin Cindric, Landon Cassill, and Noah Gragson 5th.
PGA GOLF
Rory McElroy won the FedEx cup the PGA Tours’ season-long competition after playing Sunday at East Lake Golf Club with a final round of 4 under 66. Winning the Tour Championship for the 3rd time, McELroy finished 1 stroke better than Scotty Scheffler and Sunjae Im.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 26, 2022

SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENT LEADS TO HOMICIDE CHARGES

A Montoursville teenager has been arrested after a comment on social media escalated to an altercation at a Fairfield Township cemetery where he fired a .22 caliber handgun at six teenagers in two cars on August 7th.  According to State Police, they discovered 18 year old Mandon Jacob Watts of Confair Parkway was involved in texts and chat messages with one of the victims in the case who was invited by Watts to meet him at Resurrection Cemetery around 6pm the night of the shooting.  Witnesses say they saw vehicles in the area when the shots were fired at the group of teens, and police have since recovered evidence on the scene of a shooting.  No one was injured, but cars at the scene were struck by bullets and by ricochet. Watts was arraigned in Lycoming County Court yesterday for attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault and other charges.

LYCO VOTER SERVICES NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT MAILING

Officials from Lycoming County Board of elections released a statement yesterday, that Pennsylvania residents can expect to see unsolicited direct mail pieces from two political advocacy groups beginning in the next few weeks and that they are not affiliated with the mailings.  According to the Sun Gazette, the mailings contain mail ballot applications and voter registration applications; and the two groups, Voter Participation Center and the Center for Voter Information are soley responsible for the information they potentially contain. If you would like to be removed from the mailing list place a phone call to either group.  The phone numbers for VPC 866-255-6750 or CVI 866-290-1599

CREWS REPAVING ALONG ROUTE 664 TAKE DOWN GUARDRAILS

The guardrails have been removed along Coudersport Pike in Woodward Township so that crews could do paving work to about a mile length portion of the road.  According to the Record Online, the guardrails were removed earlier this week on Route 664 across from Lock Haven along the Susquehanna side of the roadway.  Crews from Glen Hawbaker will be applying a second coat of Amosite on the road from Veteran’s Bridge to Mill Hill Road before the rails will be replaced.

LANE CLOSED ON EAST THIRD NEXT WEEK

Penn DOT is going to be closing lanes in Loyalsock Township in front of the Dunkin’ parking lot again next week for several days in a row. According to work crews, work will take place will be each day from 9am until 3pm between August 27th and September 3rd.  Watch for delays during the day on East Third Street while while work continues at restaurant and in the parking lot.  A double drive through is being installed and the store should reopen in September.

BOY, 13 SHOOTS HIMSELF IN THE LEG

Police have opened an investigation after a 13 year old Williamsport boy shot himself in the leg Tuesday night.  According to the Sun Gazette, the self-inflicted shot happened at a residence on the 300 block of Louisa Street, and the boy was transported by ambulance to UPMC Williamsport after 7:40pm.  Police said they are investigating who owns the gun and whether it was legally obtained.  The boy is recovering from the gunshot.

WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER SHE WITHDREW FRAUDULENT DEPOSITS

After fraudulent deposits totaling almost 25 thousand dollars showed up in her bank account, a woman from Lock Haven withdrew about 18 thousand of it, prior to being caught by police.  According to North Central PA dot com, Janet Robin McBride opened an account at Horizon Federal Credit Union June 2nd and received over 24 thousand dollars in ACH deposits that she did not initiate. The bank discovered the fraudulent transactions and asked McBride to return the money and report the incident to police.  She made arrangements to do so, but never completed the agreement.  McBride was charged with felony theft by deception and receiving stolen property.  She will have a preliminary hearing September 6th.

CENTRAL PA FOOTBALL TEAM SEASON CANCELED DUE TO HAZING

A high school football team near Harrisburg has had their season cancelled after evidence of hazing and inappropriate behavior surfaced from videos taken by players during practices that had been posted online.  According to Penn Live, the superintendent for Middletown area schools said any students involved in the hazing activities and faculty who were aware of the behavior will be disciplined.  The district learned of the videos on August 12th and the team’s head coach Scott Acri resigned his position a few days later. Assistant Coach Robert Brodish will be acting head coach for the Blue Raider’s season that will now not be played this year.

RULING SAYS LICENSE PLATES MUST BE UNOBSTRUCTED

A Pennsylvania superior appellate court ruling this week will allow police officers the authority to stop a vehicle in the commonwealth if any part of the car’s license plate is obstructed in any manner. According to  Penn Live, the decision was newly interpreted after an April 2021 case in which the Philadelphia officer says he made a traffic stop due to the website at the bottom of the car’s license plate being covered, and discovered the occupants of the car to have drugs and illegal firearms.  The law states a license plate must be completely legible. A lower court ruling from last summer that said the police lacked probable cause to stop the suspect, was overturned.

SPORTS

Little League World Series
Curaçao 2             Mexico 1
Tennesee 7            Texas1
No Games tonight – Williampsort Welcomes the World Festival
Saturday Little League
(Volunteer)10am Challenger Game
(Lamade) 12:30pm Chinese Taipei vs Curaçao
(Lamade)3:30pm Tennessee vs Hawaii
MLB
Mariners 3            Guardians 1
Orioles 4              White Sox 3
Phillies 4              Reds 0
Mets 3                  Rockies 1
Blue Jays 6                    Red Sox 5
Yankees 13                    A’s 4

MLB News
Bryce Harper returns to the Phillies this weekend when they host the Pirates. Harper has been out since June 25th, after a fast ball broke his thumb.  IN two games this week for the Triple A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Harper hit two home runs Tuesday and two doubles Wednesday.

MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters swept the series, winning Game 3 last night 5-2 over Trenton Thunder.  The Crosscutters are @home tonight vs the State College Spikes in Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field 6:35pm 1st pitch

NFL
Kansas City Chiefs   17           Green Bay Packers 10
Texans                      17 49ers                      0
NFL Tonight
Bills vs Panthers @7pm, Seahawks and the Cowboys are on the NFL network at 8pm, same time for the Chargers and Saints, Patriots and Raiders kickoff at 8:15

High School Football games  tonight
WELLSBORO – MONTOURSVILLE 

(BYB Game of the week with pre game coverage starting at 6:30pm on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network) 

POTTSVILLE – JERSEY SHORE

HUGHESVILLE -MONTGOMERY 

LOYALSOCK  – BERKS CATHOLIC

MUNCY – WARRIOR RUN

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT  – MILTON

WILLIAMSPORT  – STATE COLLEGE 

SOUTHERN COLUMBIA  – BERWICK

MIFFLIN COUNTY – CENTRAL MOUNTAIN 

SELINSGROVE  – BELLEFONTE

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 25, 2022

HIT AND RUN DRIVER HITS ANOTHER CAR AND HOUSE

A driver in an Altima who hit a bicyclist and was fleeing that scene in Williamsport Wednesday afternoon around 5pm, caused more harm when they ran a stop sign hitting a woman driving a Mazda and then the side of a house.  According to the Sun Gazette police have not identified the driver in the Altima who injured the person on the bike at Huffman and Packer Streets, sending them to the hospital.  The suspect then went through a stop sign at Baldwin Street, hitting a woman driving the Mazda, and then hit a home on the 1200 block of  Baldwin. The driver of the Altima is facing misdemeanor charges.

EAST LYCO SCHOOL BOARD INCREASES PAY FOR SUBSTITUTES

East Lycoming School District has increased pay for substitute teachers heading into the new school year as administrators face staffing challenges.  According to the Sun Gazette, superintendent, Dr. Mark Stamm says they are fully staffed in the professional positions but that support staff positions are still open.  The East Lycoming School board voted to increase the day-to-day rate a substitute teacher earns by 25 to 125 dollars, teachers who are substituting for up to 89 days earns 150 per day and a teacher assigned to the same position for more than 90 days receives 175 per day with benefits.

UPDATE ON UTAH LITTLE LEAGUE’S EASTON OLIVERSON

There’s an update to treatment of Easton Oliverson, the Utah Little League player who fell from his International Grove bunk bed August 14th requiring emergency brain surgery.  Doctors at Geisinger say Easton will undergo a necessary procedure on Friday weeks ahead of schedule, and will likely go back to Utah within days of having that done.  Easton’s father, Jace Oliverson told media outlets that they know there is a chance of a full recovery, and that the prayers of the community were instrumental in aiding Easton with improving so fast.

GAME COMMISSION OFFERS LEARN TO HUNT WEBINARS

The Pennsylvania game commission has started their series of free webinars for 2022 called “Learn to Hunt”.  According to the PGC the first installment debuted yesterday on the basics of squirrel hunting and can be seen on the Game Commission’s website.  Upcoming programs will feature sessions on archery hunting for deer in September, and pheasant hunting in October.  Each webinar will have information on locations to hunt, tips and tactics and preparing game for meals.  Register for free for upcoming webinars on the PGC website pgc.pa.gov.

MILTON HOUSE FIRE STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION

The identities of the family who were rescued from a house fire in Milton Monday morning have still not been released.  According to the Daily Item, a 20 year old man and 21 year old woman and their one year old infant were rescued from 123 Myrtle Street in Milton, and remain hospitalized in an unknown condition.  State fire marshals are still investigating the cause of the fire that brought firefighters from at least seven companies 4 am on Monday.

WOMAN AWAITING DUI TRIAL RELEASED ON BAIL

A Selinsgrove woman who caused a fiery DUI crash March 11th after she flipped her car onto the roof of a Shamokin Dam restaurant with her 1 year old infant in the car, was released on bail this week.  According to North Central PA dot com, 43 year old Theresa Risso was arrested last spring for aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children and DUI and had a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit. Risso posted 200 thousand dollars monetary bail and previously waived her preliminary hearing and formal arraignment.  Her trial is upcoming in Snyder County Court.

SHAMOKIN WILL DISMISS EARLY DUE TO THE HEAT

There will be early dismissals today and tomorrow for Shamokin area schools.  The district had implemented a relaxed dress code to cope with the heat as they resumed classes this past week in several buildings with malfunctioning air conditioning.  According to the Superintendent Chris Venna, middle and high school students at Shamokin will be dismissed at noon today and tomorrow and the elementary students will be dismissed at 12:30pm today and tomorrow.

WELCOMES THE WORLD FESTIVAL FRIDAY IN WILLIAMSPORT

The two week long Little League World Series that wraps up this weekend features the 12th annual Welcomes the World Festival, coming up Friday night in downtown Williamsport from 5pm til 9.  According to the Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, the family-friendly festival will have free activities for children and the public as well as food and merchandise vendors. Retired MLB player Ricky Henderson will be signing autographs downtown from 5:30 until 6:30.  According to the Sun Gazette, the turn out for the festival is expected to be strong with the championship Little League World Series game being played on Sunday.

SPORTS

Little League
Chinese Taipei 5          Mexico 1

Hawaii 13                     Tennessee 0

Curaçao 7                     Nicaragua 2

Texas 8                         Hollidaysburg 4

Little League today

Mexico vs   Curaçao 3pm Lamade
Pearland, Texas vs  Nolensville, Tennessee 7pm Lamade

MLB
Braves 14            Pirates 2
Guardians 7        Padres 0
Nationals 3         Mariners 1
White Sox 5       Orioles 3
Phillies 7             Reds 5
Blue Jays 3         Red Sox 2
Dodgers 12         Brewers 6

MLB Draft League
Williamsport 9 Trenton 1
Williamsport’s up 2 in the series.  Game 3 tonight in Trenton 7pm 1st  pitch in Trenton

NFL tonight
Green Bay is in Kansas City to play the Chiefs at 8 PM on NFL Network and San Francisco is in Houston at 8:15 on Prime Video
NFL Weekend
The Bills play tomorrow in Carolina at 7pm and Saturday the Eagles are in Miami.  Sunday it’s the Giants and the Jets at 1 and Detroit vs Pittsburgh @4:30pm on CBS

NBA News
A federal jury awarded Vanessa Bryant $16 million on Wednesday after an 11-day civil trial  over photos of the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and seven others in January 2020 .  The verdict was reached on Kobe Bryant Day in Los Angeles, on 8/24, representing the jersey numbers the NBA legend wore during his 20-year career with the Lakers. 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 24, 2022

GRAND JURY INDICTS WILLIAMSPORT MAN

A man from Williamsport who was arrested for drug trafficking and illegal firearms in December of 2021 has been indicted by a federal grand jury.  According to the Sun Gazette, 39 year old Richard Ansley’s case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a project combining the forces of local law enforcement and local communities to reduce violent crime and drug environments.  Court records say Ansley allegedly distributed fentanyl and had an illegal Glock pistol in Lycoming County and if convicted, could be sentenced to 20 years in jail.

BENCH WARRANT ISSUED FOR MAN FROM SALLADASBURG

A man from Salladasburg failed to appear for a preliminary hearing on domestic assault charges from last month and a bench warrant has been issued.  According to the Sun Gazette, 31 year old Jerold Ross Jr was scheduled to appear on the charges filed by State Police from a July 2nd incident in which witnesses say he fought with a woman in his apartment according to records filed with District Judge Denise Dieter.  Ross was arraigned the night of the alleged crime and was released on 20 thousand dollars bail.

PA HEALTHCARE WORKERS UNION THREATEN STRIKE

There has been a notice sent out that Healthcareworkers in over 20 nursing home facilities in the Commonwealth want to strike over unfair labor practices.  According to North Central pa dot com, SEIU Healthcare PA says Guardian Healthcare, and Comprehensive Healthcare & Priority Healthcare both owned by Mordy Lahasky, have refused to bargain in good faith. The union said that despite a surplus in state funding, management has offered low raises and has not used proper staffing ratios that should be in place already this year.  According to the law, a nursing home must give a 10 day notice to strike.  The facilities near Pittsburgh will go to the picket line if they don’t come to an agreement by September 2, 2022.  

PERMANENT FIX FOR RAILROAD CROSSING IN WINFIELD

The railroad crossing in Winfield will be replaced with a long lasting fix, according to PennDOT.  They will start working on the project along the southbound lanes of Route 15 starting September 8th thru the 12th, and the northbound side will be completed after that until the 19th with single lane conditions and a 30 mile per hour speed limit.  PennDOT says work will close Route 15 in both directions at night from 10pm September 16th until 6am September 17th with a detour in place for those few hours. The fix will install a custom-tub style highway rail crossing.

POLICE SUSPECT GANG ACTIVITY IN RECENT CITY SHOOTINGS

After the rash of shootings in the last week that most recently seriously injured two 15 year old boys in Williamsport, law enforcement officials say they believe gang activity is to blame for two cases.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Lycoming County District Attorney said in a statement yesterday that the investigation is hampered by the unwillingness of victims and witnesses to provide information, for fear of retaliation, but the DA is urging parents to initiate conversations with their children about any gang activity they are aware of.  Police say the incident that occurred on West Edwin Streets last Friday night may have been an isolated robbery and not related to gangs in the area.

LYCO MAN WAIVES PRELIMINARY HEARING IN DRUG CASE

Police in Lycoming County arrested a Lycoming County man who sold drugs which was witnessed by police during two incidents in May.  According to the Sun Gazette, 33 year old Joshua Serrano waived his right to a preliminary hearing after he was accused of selling crack cocaine and narcotics to undercover agents.  Serrano was sent to Lycoming County prison with 85 thousand dollars bail for second-degree felony failure to register with PSP and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

DUI INCIDENTS TRENDING DOWN IN PA

As alcohol related accidents in Pennsylvania hit a five year low in the Commonwealth, motor-vehicle accident related injuries and deaths from DUI have also fallen.  According to the Pennsylvania DUI Association, the statistics for DUI injuries for drivers under 21 have also dropped significantly.  In 2011, there were 943 crashes involving underage drivers who had been drinking, and in 2020 those numbers fell to 441.  Fatalities are trending down with 293 DUI-crash deaths in Pennsylvania in 2021 – the lowest in 6 years.  Pennsylvania does well coming in at 39th in the nation for the most DUI crashes.

DANVILLE SPCA TO CLEAR THE SHELTER SATURDAY

There will be a Clear the Shelter Event for kittens, cats and dogs this Saturday at the Danville SPCA. According to the Daily Item, each of the animals to be adopted for free are spayed or neutered and have their shots, as well as treatment for fleas and ticks and have a microchip.  The free adoptions come with food samples and gift bags with toys and treats.  Come to the Danville SPCA at 1467 Bloom Road 11am til 6pm – with no appointment needed.

SPORTS

MLB
Braves 6              Pirates 1
Orioles 5             White Sox 3
Phillies 7             Reds 6
Yankees 4           Mets 2
Blue Jays 9         Red Sox 3
Guardians 3        Padres 1
Mariners 4          Nationals 2

MLB Draft League
Williamsport 9   Trenton 5
 Game 2 tonight in Trenton 7pm 1st pitch

Little League Yesterday (Late afternoon rain delays but they got all the games in)
Nicaragua 8, Panama 1
Hollidaysburg, PA 10, Indiana 0 
Curaçao 4, Canada 2
Texas 4, Iowa 0

Little League Today

1pm (Volunteer) Chinese Taipei vs Mexico 

3pm (Lamade) Tennessee vs Hawaii

5pm (Volunteer) Curaçao vs Nicaragua 

7pm (Lamade) Hollidaysburg, PA vs Texas

NFL Week 3
The Green Bay Packers are in Kansas City to play the Chiefs Thursday night at 8pm. San Francisco 49ers will be in Houston to play the Texans Friday.  Saturday, the Bills are in Carolina and the Eagles are in Miami at seven. Sunday, the Giants play the Jets at 1pm and Detroit comes to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers at 4:30pm on CBS.

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