BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 3, 2022

NO JAIL FOR MAN CONVICTED OF TAX FRAUD

A Cogan Station man will avoid jail time after a US Middle District judge gave him probation on a criminal tax evasion charge.  According to Penn Live, Devon T Buck cashed checks from customers of his landscaping business and diverted the money into personal accounts between 2015 and September 2017. Assistant US Attorney acknowledged the defense’s argument that Buck’s attempted to work out a settlement with the IRS before being compliant with the law over the fraud.  Buck who is a father of two young children received two years probation and was fined three thousand dollars for failing to report over 720 thousand dollars in gross receipts.  The IRS may still impose a civil penalty on Buck.

CAREGIVER GAMBLES WITH TODDLER IN THE CAR

The caregiver of a toddler has been charged in Union County for allegedly leaving the child in her running car when she gambled at a gas station in Lewisburg on numerous occasions.  According to North Central PA dot com, a witness called police when 50 year old Christa Bingaman was in the store and had left the child alone at least 10 minutes in October.  Troopers said the parents of the 1 and a half year old called police to press charges.  Bingaman was charged with endangering the welfare of children and summary of leaving a child unattended, her preliminary hearing is November 17th.

TWO FLOOD-PLAIN HOMES SET FOR COUNTY BUYOUT

Two homes in the Muncy borough are potentially in line for a buyout for being in a flood-prone area of Lycoming County.  According to the Sun Gazette, during their meeting this week, the Muncy Borough Council entered an into an agreement with the county to buy out the houses on North Washington Street and Mechanic Street near Glade Run, which are two of seven that FEMA are considering for future buyouts as well.  Members of council noted that families live in six of the seven flood-prone homes and the two to be bought are particularly prone to flooding.

ADA COMPLIANT POLLING PLACE POSSIBLE AT WASD

The Williamsport Area School District School Board called using their facilities as a polling place in the future in an effort for elections to be ADA compliant, an unfunded mandate. According to the Sun Gazette, during the school board meeting this week, County Commissioner Scott Metzger and director of Voter services, Forrest Lehman, were present in front of the board to discuss the funding and logistics of using the schools by the public on Election Days.  Superintendent Dr. Timothy S. Bowers says unknown security risks and other issues could be a distraction at the school.  33 of 67 counties already use schools as polling sites.  The discussion did not come to a vote at the board meeting this week.

SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FROM MONTOUR COUNTY FIRE

Police have taken a person into custody for arson after a fire destroyed a Montour County Home last night.  According to state police, the fire marshal was called around 5pm to R and H Avenue, near Narehood Road in Mooresburg.  Property record state the property is owned by John, Cynthia and Kelli Young.  Five fire separtments were called to the scene but police have not released any more information about the fire or the suspect.

MORE FELONIES FOR COGAN STATION MAN CAUGHT IN LOYALSOCK

The man who was apprehended from a Loyalsock home after being there unauthorized and then found to have materials to make explosive devices, has been charged with two felonies.  According to the Sun Gazette, Steve Guthrie of Cogan Station was charged with possessing weapons of mass destruction and criminal trespassing after police took him into custody at a home on the 900 block of Cemetery Street.  State troopers trained to deal with explosives had to remove the evidence from the home.  Police say Guthrie violated terms of his bail from a previous felony charge including sexual assault of a child, he has been returned to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of an additional 50 thousand dollars bail.

$400K AWARDED FOR PINE SQUARE IMPROVEMENTS

Four hundred thousand dollars has been earmarked for the Pine Square improvement project that Senator Gene Yaw says will attract more economic growth in the city of Williamsport. According to a press release from the senator’s office, the investment made possible by the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will help develop a live-work-play complex close to Trade and Transit II which will have an upgraded space that will be level with a bandshell, fencing signage and lighting.  Mayor Slaughter thanked Governor Wolf and Senator Yaw for making the award possible by working for the funding in Harrisburg.

NEW HYBRID COASTER AT HERSHEY PARK FOR 2023

It’s the time of year when Hershey park announces what’s on the way for the next season and according to Hersheypark.com the amusement park will unveil the all-new Wildcat’s Revenge  2023. One of 15 coasters already at Hersheypark, the wood and steel hybrid coaster will make its debut 100 years after the first Wild Cat ride opened at the Park.  The all-new steel track will add unique elements to the existing frame, according to the news release.  The hybrid coaster features maximum speeds of 62 miles per hour and four inversions, including the World’s Largest Underflip. 

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
Girls Soccer Playoffs
Class AAA Championship yesterday
Shikellamy 2 Selinsgrove 1
Class A Championship
Southern Columbia vs South Williamsport @Danville HS – 6pm tonight
Class AA Championship
Central Columbia vs Lewisburg @Milton HS – 8pm tonight
Boys Soccer Playoffs
Class AAA Championship last night
Selinsgrove 5 Jersey shore 1
Class A Northumberland
Northumberland Christian vs East Juniata @Danville HS – 8pm tonight
Class AA Championship
Lewisburg vs Danville @Milton HS 6pm tonight

MLB Astros 5 Philies 0   World Series tied up 2-2 Game 5 tonight 8:03pm FOX

NFL tonight the Eagles are in Houston at 8:15 on prime video for Thursday night football
NBA
Wizards 121                  76ers 111
Cavaliers 114                 Celtics 113
Hawks 112                              Knicks 99
Bulls 106                       Hornets 88
Clippers 109                  Rockets 101
Bucks 116                      Pistons 191
Mavericks 103               Jazz 100
Lakers 120                     Pelicans 117 inOT
NHL
Maple Leafs 5 Flyers 2
Sabers 6 Penguins 3
NCAA Football Saturday
Penn State heads to Indiana to play the Hoosiers – 3:30pm on ABC
Ohio State is at Northwestern noon on ABC
South Florida’s at Temple at 2 PM on ESPN+
Syracuse @ Pitt 3:30 PM

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2, 2022

JERSEY SHORE MAN VICTIM IN FATAL CRASH

A man from Jersey Shore was the victim in the crash that shut down Route 44 in Nippenose Township yesterday morning.  According to the Sun Gazette, Stephen Zwald, who worked for Jersey Shore Cemetery, was coming back to work after an appointment and went off the roadway while attempting to pass another vehicle at about 11:30am, and hit a utility pole.  The Lycoming County Deputy Coroner pronounced Zwald deceased at the scene after rescue crews from Antes Fort, Jersey Shore and Nippenose Township freed the man’s body from the wreckage.  Route was closed for about forty minutes and then one lane was reopened to traffic before 1pm.  PPL says they will replace the damaged pole about a half mile south of State Street at a later date.

PATIENT CHARGED WITH FELONY ASSAULT ON STAFF MEMBER

A Williamsport man who was hospitalized in April at UPMC Williamsport has been arrested for inappropriate sexual comments to and physical assault of a hospital staff member.  According to the Sun Gazette, 68 year old Edward Fisher, Jr. is accused of three similar incidents while he was a patient for three hours last April 9th in which he grabbed the woman aggressively, against her wishes.  Fisher was arraigned on a felony charge of aggravated assault and three counts of indecent exposure, and released on 75 thousand dollars bail. 

EMERGENCY CHANGE IN POLLING PLACES

There’s been an emergency change of polling places for those in Loyalsock Township Precinct 7 for the November 8th General Election only.  According to the Lycoming County Board of Elections, due to an emergency at the regular facility, voters will use the Lysock View Complex at 542 County Farm Road.  There will be signs posted at the new and old polling place on Election Day which will remind voters of the change.  Notification letters have been mailed to all registered voters in the township.  Details at lyco.org/vote

TROUT STOCKING STARTS NEXT WEEK

Only one North Central PA County will be stocked with trout for the winter schedule this year, which will begin next week and continue through December.  According to the Pennsylvania Fish and boat website, Tioga County’s Beechwood Lake will be stocked with rainbow trout from the Bellefonte hatchery and  areas of Lebanon County in southeastern PA will be the first to be stocked the second week in November.  Residents can get more information at fish and boat dot com or obtain a fishing license online at huntfish.pa.gov.

ISIS INMATE NEGOTIATES CHARGES FOR STABBING OFFICER

The federal inmate serving a 40 year sentence in Allenwood as a member of ISIS involved in a 2016 plot to detonate bombs in Times Square and in the New York City Subway system, asked the court to plead no contest in a stabbing incident at the facility in December of 2020, and was denied.  According to Penn Live, the member of ISIS Abdulrahman el Bahnasawy, attacked an Allenwood Penitentiary corrections officer, blinding him, and indicated at the time that the attack was on behalf of the Islamic State.  Federal attorneys say a plea of no contest does not accurately represent the seriousness of the offense and is not a deterrence.

CITY POLICE REQUEST NEW UPFITTED VEHICLES

Williamsport City Council will consider the addition of two new up-fitted Dodge Durangos, after the Williamsport Bureau of Police submitted a request to use American Rescue Plan funds for the purchase.  According to the Sun Gazette, council will review the resolution to purchase the vehicles using just over 156 thousand dollars which includes all lights graphics and computer and radio technology.  Williamsport was awarded almost 25 million dollars in funding as a result of the COVID pandemic and must allocate funds for use by 2024, and use it by 2026.

APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR HEATING BILLS THIS YEAR

The Annual Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program started this week and applications are being accepted for the 2022-2023 season.  According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, LIHEAP is a federally funded program for renters and homeowners, providing cash and crisis grants until April 28th 2023.  The funds are transferred directly to a household utility company as a grant which does not have to be repaid by the recipient.  The income limit is 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit – a gross income of just over 20 thousand dollars per year.  You can apply online at compass.state.pa.us. or call 1-877-395-8930.

ONE POWERBALL WINNER IN NORTHUMBERLAND, BUT NOT THE JACKPOT

State lottery officials reported that there was one 150 thousand dollar winning ticket sold for the last Powerball drawing at a Riverside lottery retailer in Northumberland County. According to the Daily Item, the ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn, and the red Powerball.  The winner, who will not be identified until they come forward to claim the prize, is among over 296 thousand other Powerball ticket holders who won some form of the prize this week, just not the jackpot – that has now grown to estimated annuity value of $1.2 billion, or $596.7 million cash, for the next drawing on Wednesday.

SPORTS

Girls Soccer Playoffs
Class A – Southern Columbia 6     Wyalusing 5
                S. Williamsport  2           Benton 0
Class AAA Championship  – Shikellamy vs Selinsgrove tonight- Milton HS – 5pm
Boys Soccer Playoffs
Class A  –    Northumberland Christian 4        South Williamsport 1
                    East Juniata 3                                 So. Columbia  2                             
Class AA –    Danville 1                                     Mid-West 0
                     Lewisburg 5                                   Warrior Run 0
Class AAA – Championship – Selinsgrove vs Jersey Shore tonight at Milton HS – 7pm

MLB
Phillies dominated Game 3 last night with a 7- nothing victory over the Houston Astros to take a 2-1 series lead in the World Series.  Game 4 tonight 8:03pm on FOX

NHL
Rangers 1            Flyers 0
Lightning 4         Senators 3
Golden Knights 3 Capitals 2
Islanders 3          Blackhawks 1
Wild 4                 Canadians 1
Bruins 6              Penguins 5
Stars 5                 Kings 2
Kraken 5             Flames 4

NBA
Bulls 108            Nets 99
Heat 116             Warriors 109
Thunder 116       Magic 108
Suns 116             Timberwolves 107

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 1, 2022

MOTHER ACCUSED OF STARVING DAUGHTERS PLEADS GUILTY

The mother of the two young girls who died from starvation and were buried in a shallow grave in Hepburn township, has plead guilty to conspiracy to commit first degree murder and theft by deception charges on fraudulently collecting county assistance for the girls after they had died.  According to the Sun Gazette, 33 year old Marie Sue Snyder agreed to the guilty plea after the Lycoming County District Attorney initially filed notice to seek the death penalty.  Snyder also agreed to provide testimony in the trial of former girlfriend Echo Butler over her role in the death of 6 year old Nicole Elizabeth and 4 year old Jasmine Jean Snyder.  Snyder has been offered a sentence of two consecutive prison terms without parole and over 130 thousand dollars in fines.

OVERNIGHT THIEF IN CUSTODY

A Williamsport man has been arrested for breaking into Lycoming County stores and stealing merchandise.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 27 year old Donald Jared Parsons stole cigarettes, liquor, cash and other items from three Williamsport businesses Thursday morning along Hepburn Street, Memorial Avenue and Basin Street.  Parsons was observed on surveillance video breaking and entering the stores and when police questioned him later at his home, he admitted the theft and produced the stolen items for police. He was charged with burglary, criminal trespass theft and receiving stolen property.

LOCAL MAN CONFIRMED FOR THE BOARD OF PSSHE

A Williamsport man has been confirmed to serve as a member of the Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.  According to the Sun Gazette, CEO of The Liberty Group Daniel Klingerman, who was involved during the integration of the state system of universities this past year, will be a part of a 20 member board that  coordinates the operation of the State Education System, overseeing its’ efficient management.

NON-PROFITS RAISE FUNDS FOR AMISH FAMILY

Several non-profit agencies in Centre County are holding a fundraiser for the Amish family who lost four family members this year in farming accidents.  According to the Sun Gazette, a GoFundMe page has been set up to support Esther Beiler and her six children after a son died in a farm equipment accident last March, and her husband and two other tennage sons perished in a silo accident in September.  All deaths were ruled accidental.  The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County are hoping to raise 20 thousand dollars for the family.

SUNBURY FIRE VICTIMS IDENTIFIED

It was a young mother and her three year old who died in the three-alarm fire in Sunbury Saturday afternoon, another family member was rescued from a second story window of the home.  According to the Standard-Journal, the bodies of 23 year old Abby Anstey and her three year old, Brayden were found in a second floor bedroom at the 300 block of Walnut Street.  60 year old Edgar Perez who resided there and was in a wheelchair, was rescued by a passersby who used a ladder to get him.  Fire officials say the three alarm blaze began in the kitchen area of the home at 334 Walnut and spread to two other homes, which brought all Sunbury and Northumberland fire units as well as over a dozen other companies. The fire was under control by 6:30pm.  First responders from Northumberland, Montour and Snyder counties also assisted.

MAN HIT BY CAR ON ROUTE 11/15, IN CRITICAL CONDITION

A Middleburg man was hit by a car along Route 11/15 in Snyder County Sunday while he crossed where there was no signal or crosswalk.  According to Selinsgrove state police, 66 year old Thomas Bernat Jr was transported to Geisinger Medical center with life-threatening injuries after being struck while crossing the highway in the area of the Turkey Hill Minute mart in Monroe Township. Media outlets say Geisinger officials listed Bernat in critical condition as of yesterday.

REDISTIRCT MAPS WILL NOT BE CHALLENGED IN COURT

The case challenging the redistricting of Pennsylvania’s State House and Senate District maps after the 2020 census will not be heard by the United States Supreme Court.  According to WHTM, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff had argued the process was unconstitutional, but members of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission said they are confident that the districting plans comply with both state and federal law and the US Supreme Court upheld it.  In March the justices allowed maps selected by each state’s Supreme Court to be in effect for the 2022 elections. 

BUCKNELL STRIVES TO BE PREMIER EMPLOYER

In an attempt to complete an initiative to become a premiere employer in the region, Bucknell University has announced that they will give employees the full week off at Thanksgiving this year.  According to a statement by University President, John Bravman the traditional time off for employees, Wednesday through the weekend is now including November 21st and 22nd this year.  There is also a two-week winter break scheduled for 2023 this year.  Details at Bucknell.edu.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
Girls Soccer Playoffs
Class AA – Central Columbia 5     Hughesville       0
                   Lewisburg        2 Montoursville    1  (2OT)
PIAA District 4
Girls Soccer Playoffs

Class A – Southern Columbia vs Wyalusing at Danville HS tonight -5pm
                Benton vs S. Williamsport at Loyalsock HS  tonight – 5pm
Class AAA Championship  – Shikellamy vs Selinsgrove Wednesday – Milton HS 5pm
Boys Soccer Playoffs
Class A  –    Northumberland Christian vs South Williamsport – Loyalsock HS – Tonight at 7 PM
                    So. Columbia vs East Juniata@ Danville HS tonight 7pm
Cl;ass AA – Danville vs Mid-West at Milton HS tonight 5pm
                     Lewisburg vs Warrior Run  – Milton HS tonight 7pm
Class AAA – Championship – Selinsgrove vs Jersey Shore at Milton HS Wednesday at 7pm

NFL Monday Night Football
Browns 32           Bengals 13   
MLB
Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed last night due to the threat of rain.  It will now be played tonight 8:03pm on FOX
 Game 4 set for Wednesday, and Game 5 on Thursday.

NBA

Kings 115           Hornets 108
76ers 118            Wizards 111
Nets 116              Pacers 109
Raptors 139        Hawks 109
Bucks 110           Pistons 108
Jazz 121              Grizzlies 105
Clippers 95         Rockets 93

NHL
Sabers 8              Red Wings 3
Hurricanes 3       Capitals 2
Kings 5                Blues 1

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 31, 2022

SUNBURY FIRE KILLS TWO

Two people died and one person was injured after being rescued from a three-alarm fire in Sunbury Saturday night.  According to the Daily item, the Northumberland County Coroner has not released any information as of yesterday, since the investigation into the blaze will continue today involving the county coroner and a state police fire marshal. Firefighters were initially called to the home in the 300 block of Walnut Street just before 4pm Satuday two more alarms were called out within 15 minutes.  Two nearby homes were also damaged from the smoke and flames, but no other injuries were reported.

YEARS OF FALSE REPORTS SENDS MOM TO JAIL

A Mifflinville mother of two is facing charges of felony child endangerment, misdemeanors of false reports, and tampering with evidence after numerous allegations were brought claiming abuse of her children, physical and sexual, which ended up being false.  The alleged abuse also included repeated invasive medical examinations on the children. According to North Central PA dot com, police say 31 year old Erica Rene Shaw has been repeatedly bringing claims of abuse against the child’s father, during medical exams of the children for several years, all turning out to be unfounded after an investigation by Children and Youth Services.  Shaw was arraigned and jailed with unsecured bail set at 40 thousand dollars, with a preliminary hearing coming up December 8.

PA UNIVERSITIES COULD HIRE POLICE FASTER

A Bill to make it easier for Pennsylvania Universities to hire campus police officers in a more expedited manner that doesn’t involve a months-long process of obtaining a commission from the governor via the state Department of Education.  According to North Central PA dot com,  state Reps. Clint Owlett, Donna Oberlander and Jim Struzzi, who represent Mansfield, Clarion and Indiana universities were pleased with the legislation that was overwhelmingly approved by the House and Senate.  House Bill 1988 will now go to the governor’s desk and if signed, will take effect immediately.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY FOR KIDS AND DRIVERS

Many local neighborhoods will have Halloween celebrations tonight between 5pm and 9pm and local hospital and law enforcement officials are reminding motorists that Halloween is the most likely day of the year children are injured or killed by a vehicle.  Geisinger Pediatrics suggests dressing kids up using glow sticks, flash lights, reflective tape or wristbands, and to make sure make sure kids are wearing proper fitting shoes and costumes.  Drivers are reminded to be alert for kids crossing mid-block instead of at the intersection – and to slow down.

TWO ADMIT WRONGDOING AT CARE FACILITY

After an unresponsive elderly woman, who was a resident at Selinsgrove Center, was found to have injuries, two former employees have been charged with endangering the welfare of a dependent and tampering with records.  According to North Central PA dot com, 42year old Stacey Nerhood of Richfield and 39 year old Bradley Molyneaux of Northumberland, later admitted they had covered up that they had not followed protocol when transferring 89 year old Ethel Krouse who fell from a lift last April and has suffered complications since.  Nerhood and Molyneaux were arraigned October 21st and are free on bail with a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

OLD CITY PROJECTS FUNDED BY OFFICE OF BUDGET

There are two upcoming projects in the City of Williamsport that received funding last week thanks to the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.  According to Senator Gene Yaw, practical upgrades through the Old City Williamsport Mixed-Use Development project and The River Valley Plaza project, as part of the Old City East 3rd Street Gateway Strategy,  will support the businesses that anchor the city, reserve its charm and have a transformative impact on the City and Lycoming County.  RACP is a $3.1 billion program administered through the Office of the Budget.

MEDICARE EXPANDS FEDERAL FUNDING

Federal approval was received in the commonwealth allowing a Medicaid expansion to cover a full year after pregnancy as a way to improve access to postpartum care of the baby and reduce maternal mortality rates.  According to the Daily Item, Pennsylvania already had extended the coverage from 60 days as part of the American Rescue Plan, but now the federal funding can be applied with the approval.  Public health leaders say that expanding Medicaid reduces cost barriers for low-income individuals who tend to be at higher risk for complications.  About 30 percent of births in Pennsylvania are covered by Medicaid.

WORK THIS WEEK ON I-80 IN MONTOUR COUNTY

PennDOT has reported  some maintenance work on I-80 Eastbound in Montour Count this week.  Watch for PennDOT crews on the scene from 8am til 2pm Tuesday around mile marker 222  in Liberty Township west of exit 224 in Valley Township.  The right lane will be restricted and motorists are asked to be alert.  In Case of bad weather the work will take place on Wednesday of this week.

SPORTS

PIAA Soccer Semi-finals

Girls Soccer Semi-finals
Central Columbia vs Hughesville at Danville HS Tonight 6pm  
Montoursville vs Lewisburg at Milton HS Tonight 6pm
Southern Columbia vs Wyalusing at Danville HS Tuesday -5pm
Benton vs S. Williamsport at Loyalsock HS Tues – 5pm
Shikellamy vs Selinsgrove Wednesday – Milton HS 5pm
Boys Soccer semi-finals
So. Columbia vs East Juniata Danville HS Tuesday 7pm
Lewisburg vs Warrior Run Tuesday – Milton HS 7pm
Northumberland Christian vs South Williamsport Loyalsock HS – Wednesday at 7 PM
Danville vs Mid-West at Milton 5pm Wednesday
Selinsgrove vs Jersey Shore Wed. at Milton HS at 7

NFL Sunday
Falcons 37                    Panthers 34
Cowboys 49                 Bears 29
Dolphins 31                 Lions 27
Vikings 34                    Cardinals 26
Saints 24                       Raiders 0
Patriots 22                    Jets 17
Eagles 35                      Steelers 13
Commanders 17           Colts 16
Seahawks 27                Giants 13
Bills 27                         Packers 17
Chiefs and Chargers had a Bye week
NFL Monday night football tonight
Bengals and the Browns 815 on ESPN
MLB
Houston tied up the Worlds Series Saturday night 5-2 over the Phillies 1-1, Game 3 is tonight @8:03pm on FOX back home in Philadelphia.
NHL
Devils 7 Blue Jackets 1
Wild 4 Blackhawks 3
Ducks 4 Maple Leafs 3
Rangers 3 Coyotes 2
Golden Knights 2 Jets 1
NASCAR
Xfinity 500 at Martinsville; Christopher Bell got the checkered flag followed by Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin. Securing the final four spots in the Cup Series lineup…Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 28, 2022

TWO PA AMBER ALERTS CANCELLED

Both Amber alerts that were active yesterday in Pennsylvania have been cancelled with all the children involved found safe.   Two toddlers who were seen being forced into a car in Dauphin County near Harrisburg earlier this week were located and no details have been reported about their alleged abductor.  According to authorities however, 6 year old Zoe Moss was taken from her school neighborhood near Downingtown Monday by her biological mother, Venessa Gutshall.  According to Penn Live, they were spotted numerous times near Wrightsville in York County and police recovered the child safely Thursday afternoon after responding to witness accounts. 

PA SUPREME COURT WILL CONSIDER BALLOT QUESTION

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has taken up the issue of counting ballots with a missing or incorrect date on the outer envelope, after briefs were filed by senior elections officials arguing the matter.  The filing was scheduled last week so that State and national Republican Party representatives could dispute the counting of incorrectly dated ballots, with Department of State officials under Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf also filing brief arguing that the requirement to count the date is an immaterial error or omission.  According to Fox News, the PA Supreme Court will rule soon without holding oral arguments on the matter.

GAS COMPANY TO START WORK IN DUBOISTOWN NEXT WEEK

Next Wednesday, Duboistown residents can expect a gas main replacement project to begin on Euclid Avenue between Clarendon Street and Spring Street.  PennDOT is reporting that a contractor for UGI will be working in the area with alternating lanes for traffic when active work is going on, and residents may see the intermittent work being done through this December during the day.  You can check conditions on major roadways in the Commonwealth at 511PA.com.

GENERAL ELK SEASON STARTS MONDAY

General elk season starts on Monday, and ends Saturday, Nov. 5 in Pennsylvania.  According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, General Elk season remains the biggest in th area in terms of participation, with more than half of available elk licenses being allocated.  This year, 101 of the 178 Pennsylvania elk licenses are valid next week. Of those, 31 hunters will be hunting antlered elk, or bulls, and 70 will be hunting antlerless elk, or cows.  Following completion of the general elk season, 48 hunters will participate in late season that runs from December 31 through January 7.

FEMALE INMATES RELOCATED FOR STAFFING SHORTAGE

Twelve female inmates from the Lycoming County Prison have been transferred away from the facility due to staffing shortages.  According to Penn Live, the move is a way to redistribute overtime hours within the prison system.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Lycoming County Commissioners upped the pay for starting correctional officers to 20 dollars an hour to improve retention; ten part-time positions were also approved by the commissioners to alleviate some mandatory overtime some officers face at some facilities.  Even if current hires happen, there is still time to wait to increase staffing due to the required training period. 

HANGAR TO BE CONSIDERED IN SELINSGROVE

A plan to  add a new hangar at the Penn Valley Airport in Selinsgrove will go up before the Monroe Township planning commission in November.  According to the Daily item, construction could start in the spring to meet demand that has the current facility full with a wait list for aircraft storage.  The cost of the project is estimated to be up to 400 thousand dollars with expenses offset with a 100 thousand dollar contribution from the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber.  

CLEAN SCHOOL BUS FUNDING FOR PA

Lycoming, Potter and Tioga Counties are benefitting from a recent US Environmental Protection Agency Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, and will be able to purchase clean school busses thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.  According to the Sun Gazette, the clean vehicles will be low- and zero-emission school buses that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money for school districts and produce cleaner air.  US Senator Bob Casey of Scranton recently announced that eighty nine new busses will be purchased throughout the state with about 34 million dollars of the federal funds.

NORTHERN LEG OF CSVT PROJECT COMPLETE

PennDOT has announced the completion of the northern section of the CSVT project.  According to a statement from the agency, long-term lane restrictions are being lifted on Route 147 in Point Township, Northumberland County, but motorists can still expect some occasional short-term lane closures as the final details of the highway are completed. The southern  section of the CSVT is under construction currently and is expected to have that work continue through 2027.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 HS Football Week 10

MONTOURSVILLE VS LOYALSOCK
(BYB GAME OF THE WEEK)
(BATTLE FOR THE BRIDGE)

TUNKHANNOCK VS WILLIAMSPORT

JERSEY SHORE VS CENTRAL MOUNTAIN

MUNCY VS HUGHESVILLE

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT vs NORTHWEST AREA

COLUMBIA-MONTOUR VO-TECH vs MONTGOMERY

MIDD-WEST vs SELINSGROVE

MILTON vs WARRIOR RUN

LEWISBURG vs MIFFLINBURG
(LITTLE BROWN JUG GAME)

BLOOMSBURG vs CENTRAL COLUMBIA

DANVILLE vs HUNTINGDON AREA

SOUTHERN COLUMBIA vs SHIKELLAMY

SHAMOKIN vs MOUNT CARMEL

TROY vs CANTON


PIAA Class A Girls Soccer Playoffs – Saturday, Oct 29
Southern Columbia vs Muncy @ Danville HS – 12pm
Northeast Bradford vs Wyalusing @Towanda HS 2pm
Meadowbrook Christian vs Benton @ Loyalsock HS 6pm
PIAA Class A Boys Soccer Playoffs – Saturday, Oct 29
Sullivan county vs South Williamsport @ Loyalsock HS noon
Benton vs Southern Columbia @ Loyalsock HS 4pm
Warrior Run vs Milton noon @Balls Mills Sports Complex 
Wellsboro vs Midd-West 2pm @Balls Mills Sports Complex
Lewisburg vs Central Columbia 4pm @Balls Mills Sports Complex 
Danville vs Loyalsock 6pm @Balls Mills Sports Complex
Jersey Shore vs Shikellamy @ Milton HS noon

NFL Thursday night Football
Ravens 27           Buccaneers 22

NFL Sunday

Denver vs. Jacksonville at 9:30 AM on ESPN+ from London
1:00 pm Sunday
Chicago is in Dallas – Fox
New England is in NY to play the Jets – Fox
Pittsburg Steelers play the Eagles – CBS
Sunday night football
Green Bay comes to Buffalo at 8:20 on NBC
Monday night football
Bengals play the Browns in Cleveland at 8:15 on ESPN
Chiefs and Chargers have a bye week

NHL
Bruins 5               Red Wings 1
Canadiens 3         Sabers 2
Wild 4                  Senators 2
Flyers 4                Panthers 3
Predator 6            Blues 2
Oilers 6                Blackhawks 5
Stars 2                  Capitals 0
Canucks 5            Kraken 4
Jets 6                    Kings 4
Sharks 4               Maple Leafs 3
NBA
Mavericks 129     Nets 125
Thunder 118        Clippers 110
Warriors 123        Heat 110
Grizzlies 125        Kings 110
MLB
118th World Series Friday 8:03pm
Philadelphia Phillies vs the Houston Astros @ Minute Maid Park in Houston

NCAA Football

Notre Dame is at Syracuse Noon on ABC
13th ranked Penn State hosts the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes this Saturday at noon on FOX

NASCAR

Xfinity 500 Martinsville VA Sunday

PreRace coverage 1pm/Green Flag 2pm on the Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’s HD3

7 drivers will be searching for a chance to win a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Four in the final race of the Round of 8.  Joey Logano secured one of the four positions at Las Vegas. No playoff contenders won last week at Homestead-Miami, so three championship spots are available Sunday.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 27, 2022

SUSPECTED DUI BECOMES DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE LATER

A man who police had processed for suspected drunk driving early Wednesday and taken to his Eldred Township home by police as a courtesy, was arrested a few hours later for a domestic disturbance.  According to the Sun Gazette, police were called back to the home on Morse Drive when 34 year old Brendt Kling allegedly fired a handgun toward his wife, threatening to kill her fleeing the scene when 911 was called.  Police took Kling into custody after 5am after deploying a taser since he would not comply with officers.  Kling was arraigned on charges of homicide, aggravated and simple assault resisting arrest and other charges.  He is in  Lycoming County Prison and bail has been denied.

MONTOURSVILLE CONSIDERING ARMED SECURITY

Discussions about hiring an armed school security officer went on this week at the work session of the Montoursville Area School Board, and a vote was taken on approving a job description for the position, which was approved 6-2.  According to the Sun Gazette, in a survey taken earlier in the year, of which a third were returned, seventy percent of the responses were in favor of armed security in the school, but some comments from the board suggest the survey was not properly done.  The job description of a potential security officer is to monitor school property to deter crime by an experienced or retired police, trooper or military officer with weapons qualifications Act 120 certification.

TRUMP HOLDING RALLY IN LATROBE

According to The Hill and WHTM, just days ahead of the November midterm elections, Former President Donald Trump’s Save America PAC said he will be in Pennsylvania endorsing GOP Senate hopeful Mehmet Oz and Republican gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano on Saturday November 5th at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe.  First come first serve tickets for the Latrobe rally can be reserved on the Save America rally website.

CLINTON COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

A CARES Act Community Development Block Grant has been earmarked for phase two of a new skate park at Hoberman Park in Lock Haven and for phase three of their 911 tower upgrades including a variety of infrastructure updates for communities in the Commonwealth. According to the Record online, out of the 45 million dollar grant, just over 730 thousand dollars is for the skate park construction and over 8.1 million to the Clinton County Commissioners to use for the 911 towers such as the installation of microwaves and a new digital radio system.

POLICE SAY GIRLFRIEND STABBED MAN

A Williamsport man told police he had stabbed himself in the chest at a nearby park, Sunday, but police allege that the man’s girlfriend is the person who wielded the knife they reportedly found in a sewer grate.  According to the Sun Gazette, police answered to a report of a stabbing on Tucker Street just before 4:30 pm and saw Timothy Smith with a bloody shirt.  Police questioned Smith’s girlfriend who later admitted the two had fought in the home and she attempted to slice him with a knife.  Police say Shanique Norman had blood on her clothes and that they took her into custody.  She was charged with aggravated assault and harassment and released on 25 thousand dollars bail.

MINOR ARRESTED FOR ONLINE THREAT TOWARD SCHOOL

State Police in Montoursville have now arrested a minor in Muncy Creek Township for making threats Sunday night against Muncy Junior/Senior High School on the social media platform YikYak.  According to North Central PA dot com, police were notified about the threat October 23rd around 11pm, and notified the school to form an action plan for the following day.  The juvenile whose name was not released has been charged with third-degree felony terroristic threats and is in the custody of juvenile probation. In an unrelated case, a 13 year old from Mifflinburg was taken into custody last week for threats against their school.

MAYNARD STREET SHOPPING COMPLEX PROPOSED

The Williamsport City Council Economic Revitalization Committee has been asked to apply American Rescue Plan Act funds toward the tax abatement of a multi-million dollar commercial development project near Maynard and First Streets.  According to the Sun Gazette, a spokesperson from the developer Famvest, proposed yesterday the potential of “Maynard Street Commons”, which would start as a convenience store with other tenants to be determined.  Initially the city is being asked to allocate about one million dollars for water, sewer and stormwater management for the parcel. Twenty five million dollars has been awarded to Williamsport that is released by the US Treasury to counter the effects of COVID.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Girls Soccer Playoffs

Class AA
Central Columbia 7     Warrior Run 0
Hughesville 6               Troy 0
Lewisburg 2                 Bloomsburg 1 (OT)
Montoursville 1 (4)     Milton 1 (2) (in a shootout)

PIAA Class A Girls Soccer Playoffs – Saturday, Oct 29
Southern Columbia vs Muncy @ Danville HS – 12pm
Northeast Bradford vs Wyalusing @Towanda HS 2pm
Meadowbrook Christian vs Benton @ Loyalsock HS 6pm
PIAA Class A Boys Soccer Playoffs – Saturday, Oct 29
Sullivan county vs South Williamsport @ Loyalsock HS noon
Benton vs Southern Columbia @ Loyalsock HS 4pm
Warrior Run vs Milton noon @Balls Mills Sports Complex 
Wellsboro vs Midd-West 2pm @Balls Mills Sports Complex
Lewisburg vs Central Columbia 4pm @Balls Mills Sports Complex 
Danville vs Loyalsock 6pm @Balls Mills Sports Complex
Jersey Shore vs Shikellamy @ Milton HS noon

NBA
Cavaliers 103               Magic 92
Hawks 118                   Pistons 113
Knicks 134                   Hornets 131
Raptors 119                  76ers 109
Bucks 110                    Nets 99
Bulls 124                      Pacers 109
Timberwolves 134      Spurs 122
Jazz 109                        Rockets 101
Heat 119                       Trailblazers 98
Nuggets 110                 Lakers 99

NHL
Islanders 3                    Rangers 0
Oilers 3                         Blues 1
Lightning 4                   Ducks 2

NFL Thursday Night Football tonight
Baltimore @ Tampa Bay 8:15 on Prime Video

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 26, 2022

THREE TEENS CHARGED WITH ARMED ROBBERY IN WILLIAMSPORT

A couple were robbed at gunpoint and fired upon late Monday afternoon at the 11-hundred block of Market Street in Williamsport and three teenagers have been taken into custody after a short search around the scene of the crime.  According to the Sun Gazette, 19 year old Nyreese Turner, 16 year old Aajujuan Johnson and a 13 year old juvenile, all of Williamsport, who police say each have a criminal history fled from the scene.  The three demanded money and possessions from the victims who ran away when shots were fired in their direction.  Police say they may be seeking a fourth suspect involved with the two teens who have been arraigned on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges and jailed with no bail.  Police say the juvenile suspect will be petitioned into court on similar charges.

SECOND FIRE IN 8 DAYS IS SUSPICIOUS

The state Fire marshal is investigating in Hepburn Township after a fire yesterday morning was at the same property as the barn that was destroyed in a fire last week.  According to the Sun Gazette, volunteer firefighters were called back to 1708 Rose Valley Road at 4am where the home at the property was engulfed in flames.  There were no injuries, police say the residents were not home at the time.  It was declared under control after 5:15 and the fire marshal has opened a case, since the cause was undetermined in the barn fire that had occurred October 17th at the same address.

VICTIM IN I-80 CRASH IDENTIFIED

The man killed in the tractor trailer accident Sunday I-80 east in Union County has been identified.  According to the Daily item, police say 70 year old Thomas K. Loner, of Coburn Centre County was hauling milk around 12:15pm when his vehicle drifted off the south shoulder, striking a guardrail, and overturning in a ditch about four miles west of  the Route 15 exit to White Deer.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. Another car, driven by 58 year old Cheryl-Anne Harte of New Wales in the eastbound lane, was struck by Loner before the truck went off the road.  Harte was not injured.

LYCOMING COLLEGE NAMES STADIUM FOR HEAD COACH

Lycoming College has named their stadium for their longtime head football coach, Frank Girardi at a ceremony Tuesday at the college.  According to North Central PA dot com, the unveiling included Lycoming dignitaries, coaches, former and current players, and numerous family members of the coach.  The former head coach was with th team from 1972 until 2007 and has been recognized for many accolades as well as winning 257 games, two national championship games, and for being a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. The Lycoming Warrior football team will play its home games on David Person Field at Girardi Stadium beginning in 2023.

BED MAKER JOINS LITTLE LEAGUE IN SUIT

Local furniture manufacturer, John Savoy and Son Inc. of Montoursville and Little League International have joined together to request the dismissal of the suit filed by the parents of the Utah Little League player who was seriously injured when he fell from his bunk at the Little League World Series in August.  The defendants say the suit requires more specific allegations of negligence in order to prepare a defense.  They also have joined to request the venue of the case be moved to Lycoming County, it is currently in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and seeks damages in excess of 50 thousand dollars.

WOMAN REQUIRED TO GIVE UP MEDICAL CARD AFTER MISDEMEANOR

A woman from Lycoming County who allowed a child playing at her house with her daughter, to eat a marijuana laced Rice Krispy Treat she made in the home,was charged with disorderly conduct and was required to surrender her Pennsylvania Marijuana Medical Card.  According to North Central PA dot com, 42 year old Heather Ann Smith pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge in District Court and will serve 6 months’ probation. Charges of endangering the welfare of a child were dismissed, but Smith had to provide her fingerprints at the conclusion of the hearing.  This is the first time a Lycoming County resident has had to give up a medical card after an arrest.

LAWYER FOR FORMER DA WANTS DUI DISMISSED

Lawyers for former PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane are seeking to have her DUI case dismissed after they say the prosecution could not present sufficient evidence supporting the case.  According to the Standard Journal, the Times Tribune of Scranton says Kane’s attorney wants the court to disallow Kane’s field sobriety results and video of her drinking at a bar prior to an accident last March 12th in Scranton.  That DUI arrest led to Kane’s probation violation of her 2016 conviction from leaking secret investigative files as Attorney General to embarrass a rival prosecutor and lying about it.  Kane was sentenced to two months to a year, but was directly paroled to a residential alcohol treatment center.

FARMERS CAN PROVIDE THEIR LAND FOR PROFIT

Farmers interested in retaining the ownership of their farm while realizing an income from the property, can apply to participate in the Agricultural Land Preservation Program in Lycoming County. According to the Sun Gazette, through a combined state/county purchase, farmers can submit an application for the use of their entire parcel of land if they have 50 acres or more, made up of at least 50 percent crop or grazing land or pasture.  Deadline to Apply is October 31st with a $50 processing fee for each application.  For information call 570-433-3003.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
Class AA
Girls Tennis State Championship 1st Round
Hughesville defeated Wyomissing 4-1
Lancaster Country Day beat Jersey Shore 4-1

Class AA Boys Soccer
Central Columbia 3     Williamson 0
Loyalsock 2                  Montoursville 1
PIAA Girls Soccer today @Loyalsock HS
Troy vs. Hughesville  – 6pm
Montoursville vs. Milton  – 8pm

NBA
Wizards 120                 Pistons 99
Pelicans 113                 Mavericks 111
Thunder 108                Clippers 94
Suns 134                      Warriors 105
NHL
Bruins 3                        Stars 1
Coyotes 6                     Blue Jackets 3
Devils 6                        Red Wings 2
Wild 3                           Canadiens 1
Blackhawks 4               Panthers 2
Avalanche 3                 Rangers 2
Flames 4                       Penguins 1
Kraken 5                       Sabers 1
Kings 4                         Lightning 2

NFL Thursday night football tomorrow Baltimore is in Tampa Bay at 8:15 on prime video
MLB
Phillies vs Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston – Friday 8:03pm 118th World Series

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 25, 2022

STUDENT DEATH REPORTED AT WASD

The Superintendent for Williamsport Area Schools issued a statement yesterday via social media announcing the death of a student in the district.  In the statement, Dr. Timothy Bowers said the administration had learned of the death of the high school student earlier on Monday and that they extend their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.  The school has announced that there will be grief counselors on hand at the school today for students, faculty and staff.  No other details have been released surrounding the incident.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER GRABBING POLICE TASER

A Cogan Station man who tried to take a taser from a city police officer while he was being placed under arrest, is facing a list of assault charges after police were called to a domestic disturbance at an apartment off Lycoming Creek Road in Williamsport.  According to the Sun Gazette, police were called when 33 year old Maurice Thomas allegedly was destroying things and refusing to leave the home of a friend.  When Thomas refused to tell police his identity and resisted arrest he went to grab the taser after the officer had deployed it.  Thomas was arraigned in Lycoming County district court and is incarcerated in lieu of 75 thousand dollars bail.

DEFENDANT IN LITTLE LEAGUE SUIT REQUESTS VENUE CHANGE

The local furniture manufacturer named in the lawsuit along with Little League International for negligence when a player fell from a top bunk and was seriously injured during the Little League World Series, has requested a dismissal or a change of venue of the trial.  According to the Sun Gazette, lawyers for Montoursville’s John Savoy and Son Inc. contested the lawsuit Friday, saying the claims that the injury inflicted upon the player, Easton Oliverson were willful or malicious, do not have factual support. They also contest the accident occurred in Lycoming County, so the suit filed in Philadelphia Court is the wrong venue.  Easton Oliverson continues to recover from the skull fracture and multiple surgeries at his home in Santa Clara. Utah.

TELEVISED US SENATE DEBATE TONIGHT

The political debate between the candidates running for Pennsylvania US Senate will happen tonight in a televised event broadcasting from the ABC 27 studios in Harrisburg.  According to the Sun Gazette, the hour long debate between Democrat Lt Governor John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz hosted by Nexstar Media Group will be moderated by WPXI anchor Lisa Sylvester and ABC27 news anchor Dennis Owens.  The debate will be carried live on local stations WBRE, WYOU and WETM.  It will also be streamed live online at dcnewsnow.com and several other websites.

EARLY MORNING FIRE REPORTED IN COGAN STATION

There was a structure fire reported on Rose Valley Road in Cogan Station early this morning.  Traffic was affected on Rose Valley Road and Flanagan Hill in both directions between Pleasant Valley Road, and Trout Run Mountain Rd. Multiple fire crews reported to the scene, including Hepburn Township, Loyalsock, Warrensville, Old Lycoming Township and other area fire companies.  The blaze was brought under control before 6am. The state fire marshal was called to the scene.

SERVICE MEMBER DIES AT FORT INDIANTOWN GAP

There was a fatal accident that took the life of a service member Saturday at Fort Indiantown Gap.  According to Penn Live, 20 year old Specialist Mackenzie L. Shay of New Castle was killed in an accident involving multiple service vehicles.  Shay was an Army petroleum supply specialist assigned to the 28th Infantry Division’s Company G, 128th Brigade Support Battalion.  There were three other Pennsylvania National Guard service members injured in the accident, they were treated and released from Penn State Hershey Medical Center as of today.  The last death occurred at Fort Indiantown Gap in 2003 when 25 year old Sgt. Rudolph B. Flaim of Johnstown was shot during a training exercise.

OUTDOOR SIREN TEST AT BUCKNELL TODAY

Bucknell University will be testing its outdoor emergency notification system Tuesday. The university says it will take place at 12 noon and will be broadcast over the campus-wide public address system. The message will also likely be heard by neighbors in residential areas around campus, including both sides of Route 15. During the test, Bucknell will also send a notification via text message, email, and phone to students, faculty and staff who have signed up to receive emergency notifications.

ST JOHN NEUMANN SENIOR NAMED AS PENNDOT AMBASSADOR

There is one Lycoming County representative out of 35 in the state who was named as a PennDOT Young Ambassador of Pennsylvania for 2022-2023.  According to a press release, St. John Neumann Regional Academy senior Jaden Nixon was chosen by officials from the Keep America Beautiful program seeking to inspire young Pennsylvanians to be civic leaders with a shared vision of clean communities.  The fledgling ambassador program was recommended in Governor Wolf’s litter action plan and chose students based on a competitive application process.  The students will serve as ambassadors for 8 months.

SPORTS

PIAA Division 4 Soccer Playoffs this week
Girls Soccer – Class AA

Milton 4                        Williamson 0
Warrior Run 1              Midd-West 0
Boys Soccer – Class AA
Midd-West 6                Lourdes Regional 0


MLB
118th World Series Friday 8:03pm
Philadelphia Phillies vs the Houston Astros @ Minute Maid Park in Houston

The last time the World Series started on a Friday was 107 years ago, when the Phillies vs Boston Red Sox in the 1915 World Series that started Oct. 8. Red Sox won the Series.

NFL Monday Night Football
Bears 33              Patriots 14
NFL Thursday night football
Baltimore is in Tampa Bay at 8:15 on Prime Video.

NBA
76ers 120            Pacers 106
Raptors 98          Heat 90
Knicks 115         Magic 102
Bulls 120            Celtics 102
Rockets 114        Jazz 108
Grizzlies 134      Nets 124
Spurs 115           Timberwolves 106
Trailblazers 135 Nuggets 110

NHL
Capitals 6                      Devils 3
Senators 4                     Stars 2
Oilers 6                         Penguins 3
Jets 4                             Blues 0
Golden Knights 3        Maple Leafs 1
Hurricanes 3                 Canucks 2

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 24, 2022

VICTIM JUMPS FROM THIRD FLOOR OF BUILDING ON FIRE

The Red Cross is assisting tenants who were victims in a fire where one victim jumped from a 3rd floor window to escape the blaze that happened at 2205 W. Fourth Street at 1:40am early Sunday morning. According to North Central PA dot com, the two alarm fire brought firefighters and crews from Old Lycoming Township, Montoursville, and South Williamsport was declared under control at 2:04 a.m. The woman who jumped was treated and released from UPMC Williamsport.  Police determined the origin of the fire to be from a third floor porch and deemed accidental.  There was about 50 thousand dollars-worth of damage assessed at the scene.

PAROLEE JAILED FOR HAVING DRUGS BUT NO PRESCRIPTION

A Luzerne County parolee who was found in August to have meds on her person but no prescription, has been incarcerated in the PA Correctional Institution at Muncy.  According to the Sun Gazette, police allege that 29 year old Emily Kia Clark violated parole by possessing the drug gabapentin, while staying at the Transitional Living Center on West Third St. in Williamsport.  She was charged with misdemeanor of contraband and is jailed on 15 thousand dollars bail.

COURT TO CONSIDER MAIL-IN BALLOT COUNTING

Late Friday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court said it will consider whether election officials should count votes cast by voters who fail to put a handwritten date on their mail-in or absentee ballots.  According to the Capital Star, the court asked Republican Party officials to file briefs by noon today and gave acting Secretary of State Lehigh Chapman until noon on Tuesday to respond.  The order comes a little more than two weeks before the Nov. 8 election where voters will choose Pennsylvania’s next governor, U.S. Senator, and hundreds of state lawmakers.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES HEADING TO THE WORLD SERIES

After 45,000-plus fans witnessed the Philadelphia Phillies win last night  at Citizens Bank Park, the celebration spread through the streets of Center City. Witnesses say crowds congregated at Broad and Locust Streets, barely yielding to traffic, and against the city’s best efforts, most utility poles had climbers. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, outside City Hall, fans partied in every Philly sports team jersey imaginable and city crews blocked off the intersection at Frankford and Cottman Avenues, in the Northeast. Police say they did have to calm a rambunctious crowd later in the night with at least one person was taken into custody.

WILLIAMSPORT WOMAN ARRESTED FOR KICKING OFFICER

Police took a Williamsport woman into custody under a bench warrant and also charged her with kicking a deputy while she was being taken from a vehicle in which she was a passenger.  According to the Sun Gazette, 28 year old Nyema Jordan of Third Avenue, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and resisting arrest for kicking an officer.  Jordan was arraigned and taken into custody but was released on 75 hundred dollars bail.

PENN COLLEGE CHILD CARE COSTS TO BE COVERED BY GRANT

Penn College’s Dunham Children’s Learning Center has been granted over ninety six thousand dollars from the U.S. Department of Education to help reduce fees for eligible students whose children are enrolled at the early childhood education facility in 2022-23.  The grant helps the Penn College students with childcare discounts when their income makes them eligible for federal Pell Grants. Possibly saving them 25% to 75% of the Children’s Learning Center fees, based on a student’s income. Get details about the learning center at www.pct.edu/childcare

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN PA

Monday the 24th of October is the last day to register to vote online or in-person at local election offices in Pennsylvania.  According to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State’s office, mail voter registration applications must also be received by Monday. To be eligible to register to vote, you must be a US citizen for at least one month before the election, a resident of PA and of the election district in which you want to register and vote for at least 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old on or before Election Day. Check your registration status at vote.pa.gov.

PENN COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION PASSED THE TORCH

The eighth president of Penn college of technology was made official during an inauguration ceremony yesterday at the community arts Center.  According to the Sun Gazette, Dr. Michael J. Reed received the Presidential Medallion by former President Dr. Jane Gilmour symbolizing the passing of the office.

SPORTS

Major League Baseball

Phillies 4 Padres 3

     -Bryce Harper who had already hit five home runs this postseason hit an eighth-inning drive against San Diego on Sunday in Game 5
      – Phillies finishing third in the National League east of 87 and 75 14 games behind the Braves
       – Phillies are in the World Series for the first time since 2009
       – Harper is the NL Championship Series MVP.

Astros 6 Yankees 5
Houston Wins Game 4 of the ALCS now in the World Series for the 4th time since 2017.

It’s the Phillies and the Astros World Series Game 1 Friday, October 28 on Fox

NASCAR
Kyle Larson got the checkered flag at Homestead Miami yesterday leading 199 of the 267 laps, he can’t win the title but Hendrick Motorsports could still win the owners championship. Ross Chastain was second, A.J. Allmendinger third, Austin Dillon fourth, Brad Keslowski fifth.
Seven drivers compete next week for the round of four in Martinsville for the three remaining spots. Joey Logano clinched his birth in Las Vegas.

NCAA Football Saturday
Penn State 45  Minnesota 17 Whiteout.
NFL
Dolphins 16                 Steelers 10
Chiefs 44                      49ers 23
Jets 16                           Broncos 9
Ravens 23                     Browns 20
Giants 23                      Jaguars 17
Panthers 21                  Buccaneers 3
Commanders 23           Packers 21
Cowboys 24                 Lions 6
Bengals 35                    Falcons 17


NBA

Trailblazers 106           Lakers 104
Hornets 126                 Hawks 109
Cavaliers 117               Wizards 107
Jazz 122                        Pelicans 121
Timberwolves 116      Thunder 106
Warriors 130               Kings 125
Suns 112                      Clippers 95
NHL
Blackhawks 5               Kraken 4  
Red Wings 5                Ducks 1
Panthers 3                     Islanders 2
Blue Jackets 5              Rangers 1
Sharks 3                        Flyers 0

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 21, 2022

MIFFLINBURG STUDENT IN CUSTODY AFTER INCIDENT WITH A WEAPON

A thirteen year old male juvenile has been charged with terroristic threats, ethnic intimidation and possessing prohibited weapons after an incident at Mifflinburg School District yesterday.  According to a press release from the Mifflinburg police department, the young man is in the custody of the Union County Juvenile Probation department with charges filed at the Union County Courthouse.  A social media message went out around 9pm last night from the Mifflinburg School District noting they plan to take extra precautions during the school day, even though the threat was handled by local authorities which included Buffalo Valley Regional Police, Middleburg Police and Mifflinburg School Police.

FETTERMAN RELEASES MEDICAL RECORDS

Updated medical records from last week have been released from Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, PA Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.  According to the report, Fetterman continues to improve from a stroke suffered last May and speaks without cognitive defects.  Doctors say Fetterman does continue to suffer from an auditory processing disorder where he might miss a word being spoken.  A debate between Fetterman and Senate rival Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to take place Tuesday October 25th at 8pm in Harrisburg hosted by Nexstar Media.

COUNTRY CUPBOARD EXPRESS FOOD TRUCK IN LEWISBURG

The Country Cupboard food truck made a debut this week with a taste of the traditional food that had been served in the classic restaurant along Route 15 in Lewisburg for almost 50 years before it closed last February.  According to media outlets, their famous sides and entrees are baked in an off-site kitchen and served cold in pint and quart containers.  The Country Cupboard Express Food Truck will be in the parking lot of the Best Western Country Cupboard Inn each Wednesday from 11am to 5pm, according to a social media post published by the Hamm family.

FANS WITH PHONES CAN PARTICIPATE IN WHITE-OUT PRE-GAME

The Penn State Athletic app is allowing fans to get in on the pregame fun tomorrow, as PSU takes on Minnesota for the annual White-Out game.  Beaver stadium plans to feature a synchronized light show using the cell phones of all those in attendance.  TO participate, download the official Penn State Athletics App, click on Lion Lights in the bottom right side of the screen, and when you see “waiting to sync” it’s ready for Saturday’s game.  The pregame show will feature fans’ cellphone lights synced during the introduction video to create a one-of-a-kind experience.

MUNCY MAN SENTENCED FOR CONTACT WITH MINORS

A man from Muncy may face over 19 years in prison for having contact with two minors and offering to exchange items for their worn underwear.  According to North Central PA dot com, Gregory Scott Person was found guilty of unlawful contact with a minor, interference with custody of a child, and corruption of minors; two felonies and a misdemeanor.  Police say surveillance video shows Person buying vape pens at a convenience store while with the underage teens, and Facebook messages confirm that they planned to meet weekly for the exchanges.  A judge will decide if Person is considered a sexually violent predator before a sentencing hearing early next year. Person pled guilty to a statutory rape charge in 1994 and to corruption of minors in 2006.

WOMAN INVOLVED IN 2021 DUI, BAIL REVOKED FOR SHOPLIFTING

The woman who is facing charges of DUI and endangering the welfare of children after she flipped her car onto the roof of The Golden Chopsticks restaurant in Shamokin Dam last March 4th , has had her bail revoked for being charged this month with shoplifting at a Selinsgrove Weis market.  According to North Cetnral PA dot com, 43 year old Theresa J. Risso had been released from Snyder County Prison on Aug. 22, but is back in custody with a preliminary hearing for the shoplifting charges coming up on November 14th.

PA LEGISLATION FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT

Two pieces of legislation were approved this week in the Pennsylvania Senate removing out of pocket costs for breast cancer screenings and costs for genetic testing and counseling for hereditary cancers.  According to the Record Online, the founder of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, says the legislation will ensure early detection of breast cancer, when it most treatable.  The bill authored by Sen. Bob Mensch, of Montgomery County along with another similar bill, goes now to the House for consideration.

FORMER PRO GIRLS BASEBALL PLAYERS IN TOWN THIS SUNDAY

The Campus Theatre in Lewisburg will host two original members of All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during a screening of  the 1992 movie to be shown Sunday – “A League of their Own” According to a statement from The Campus Theater JoAnne McComb, who played for the Springfield Sallies and Sarah Jane Sands Ferguson, who played for the Rockford Peaches will be in attendance when the film begins at 1pm.  Other recognition Sunday will go to the Lewisburg Area Girls Softball team for a great season and former Olympic medalist for Team Canada Softball, Joey Lye.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
HS FOOTBALL

NORTHWEST AREA
MUNCY
(BYB GAME OF THE WEEK)

WILLIAMSPORT
HAZELTON

JERSEY SHORE
CANTON

HUGHESVILLE
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT

MONTGOMERY
PHILLIPSBURG-OSCEOLA

LOYALSOCK
TROY

SELINSGROVE
MONTOURSVILLE

COWANESQUE VALLEY
MILTON

LEWISBURG
BLOOMSBURG

BELLEFONTE
DANVILLE

SHIKELLAMY
MOUNT CARMEL

WYOMING AREA
SOUTHERN COLUMBIA

CENTRAL COLUMBIA
ATHENS

NFL
Thursday night football
Cardinals 42       Saints 34
NBA
Bucks 90             76ers 88
Clippers 103       Lakers 97
MLB
American League Championship Series
Astros 3     Yankees 2 – Houston leads 2-0
National League Championship series
Phillies and Padres play Game 3 tonight for the in Philly 7:37pm on FS1(1-1)
Game 4 Phillies and Padres Saturday 7:45 PM on Fox.
Game 3 for the Yankees and Astros Saturday 5:07 PM on TBS
NCAA football tonight
Tulsa‘s at Temple 7:30 PM on ESPN2
Iowa is at Ohio State tomorrow at noon on Fox
The Penn State Nittany Lions host Minnesota at Beaver Stadium Saturday for the annual White-Out game 7:30 PM on ABC
NASCAR
Dixie vodka 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway in Florida –  middle race in the round of 8 with pre-race coverage at 1:30/Green Flag at 2:30
on the Twin Valleys Talk Radio Network or sister station WILQ HD three

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