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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 11, 2022
DANVILLE ANNOUNCES REMOTE LEARNING FRIDAY AFTER THREAT
There will be no in-person instruction today for staff and students at Danville Area Schools after a threat was received Thursday afternoon around 4pm. According to the Daily Item, Thursday afternoon activities were cancelled and Friday moved to a flexible instruction day due to the non-building specific threat that was received at the High School. Acting Superintendent Harry Mathias said the threat is being investigated by school officials and they are following some leads.
LOCK HAVEN MAN GUILTY IN JANUARY 6 TRIAL
A Lock Haven man was found guilty for his role in the insurrection at the Capitol building in Washington DC on January 6th 2021. According to Penn Live, 28 year old Brian Gundersen could be sentenced to up to 28 years in prison for charges of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding and assaulting or impeding officers. The prosecution provided photographic evidence of Gundersen in the Capitol on several instances of entering the capitol by force and him confronting police who had riot shields. Sentencing is scheduled for January 27th 2023.
NEW COMPENSATION POLICY FOR COUNTY WORKERS
A new compensation policy has been approved 2 to 1 by the Lycoming County Commissioners for County employees and many could see a significant pay increase based on their level of experience and education. Tony According to the Sun Gazette, officials from the county’s human resources department say new rates and a 3.5 percent across the board raise brings one pay scale to the county employees, and eliminates the previous part-time scale previously used – it will be the same for full and part timers. The new increases are set to take effect January 1st and will add 1.3 million dollars to the payroll.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS OF NEW PHONE SCAMS
There’s another phone scam going around in our area and the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to not provide any credit card information to perpetrators impersonating people from the Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, the caller will tell the recipient that there is a warrant out for their arrest and that they can pay fines over the phone. The scammers then take the victim’s personal and financial information. If you receive any of these calls document them and notify the Lycoming County Sheriff at 570-327-2280.
PERMIT APPLICATION FOR FLY ASH FACILTY WITHDRAWN
The business owner who applied for a permit to have a fly ash facility in the Milton Borough has withdrawn his application after Wednesday’s conditional use hearing at the Milton Borough Council meeting. According to North Central PA dot com, the discussion was contentious discussing the potential environmental damage that could come from a fly ash facility – one that ultimately the DEP indicated would not be permitted. Mr. Milton LLC withdrew his application before public comment could take place. The board has 45 days to address the permits for other uses of the facility, including as a bus terminal and as a solar panel distribution center.
VANDALISM CASE AT MILTON TURNED OVER TO POLICE
The case of student athletes from Selinsgrove allegedly vandalizing the new 15 million dollar facility at Milton Area School District has been turned over to Milton Police department. In separately released statements this week, Milton and Selinsgrove schools addressed the vandalism; with Selinsgrove downplaying the damage and asking for a bill from their host. Milton officials investigated and photographed damage at the facility and say it should have been treated with respect. Milton officials say the incident has also been reported to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
NEW PHONE SYSTEM FOR SHIKELLAMY
A new upgraded phone system is expected to be installed in classrooms at Shikellamy School District to allow for more private communications and more efficient handling of emergency situations. According to the Daily Item, during Wednesday’s board meeting, Superintendent Jason Bendle told the board the 65 thousand dollar upgrade is worth the money and if approved, can be installed in the 2023-24 school year. The upgraded phone lines will make it easier for teachers, administrators and police to communicate if necessary. The board said they will take action on the approval of the upgrade next month.
PIAA PLAYOFF TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Tickets will not be sold at the games for the PIAA State Soccer tournament quarterfinal rounds on Saturday. Those who want to attend any of the games must purchase tickets through the PIAA website – PIAA.org through a link on the top of the page. Semifinal round games are slated for next Tuesday, Nov. 15 – and state finals in all classifications either Friday the 18 or Saturday the 19. Tickets for all upcoming games are $8 plus processing fees and – again – must be purchased on the PIAA web site – not at the games.
SPORTS
PIAA HS Football
District 4 Class 4A Championship
Jersey Shore 35 Selinsgrove 7
Class 2A Playoffs Saturday 1pm
Hughesville @Mount Carmel
Southern Columbia @Troy
Class 3A Playoffs Saturday 1pm
Athens @Danville
Mifflinburg @Loyalsock
Class A Championship Game Saturday 7pm
Canton @ Muncy
Backyard Broadcasting Game of the week on Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network or WILQ’S HD3
NFL
Panthers 25 Falcons 15
Upcoming NFL Sunday
Seattle vs Tampa Bay at 9:30am on NFL network playing from Munich, Germany
New Orleans @ Pittsburgh on Fox
Minnesota @ Buffalo at 1 on Fox
Cleveland @ Miami at 1 on CBS
Jacksonville @ Kansas City
Houston @ New York to play the Giants 1pm
Dallas @ Green Bay 425 on Fox
NFL Monday Night Football
Commanders and eagles for Monday night football on ESPN
NHL
Bruins 3 Flames 1
Golden Knights 7 Sabers 4
Hurricane 7 Oilers 2
Blue Jackets 5 Flyers 2
Rangers 8 Red Wings 2
Devils 4 Senators 3
Coyotes 2 Islanders 0
Blues 5 Sharks 3
Avalanche 5 Predators 3
Kings 2 Blackhawks 1
NBA
Wizards 113 Mavericks 105
Hawks 104 76ers 95
Heat 117 Hornets 112
Trailblazers 106 Pelicans 95
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 10, 2022
RAIN FROM NICOLE THWARTS SOME VETERANS DAY PLANS
Heavy rain is expected Friday due to the remnants of Hurricane Nicole and it’s affecting some Veteran’s Day plans. The event in Montoursville where US Representative Fred Keller was expected to speak has been cancelled, but there will be a “Six Points of Light” event at the Veteran’s memorial at Lycoming Creek Road and Cottage Avenue tonight at 5:30pm. Representative Joe Hamm will be speaking at the Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church at 235 South Main Street in Jersey Shore Friday night at the Veteran’s Day Prayer for America.
VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN FATAL ELDRED TOWNSHIP CRASH
Police have released the identities of the people involved in the one car accident in Eldred Township at Northway and Harvey Road. According to the Sun Gazette, the Lycomign County Coroner reported that 66 year old Stephen Ranck of Hughesville dioed of blunt force trauma in the fatal crash that happened last Friday afternoon around 3:30PM. Ranck’s passenger 66 year old Michael Hill of Hughesville was rescued from the accident and transported to UPMC Williamsport. Hill suffered critical injuries after the vehicle he was in went down a 30-foot embankment.
CARELESS SMOKING CAUSED APARTMENT FIRE
There was 40 thousand dollars worth of damage done to a Williamsport apartment building that caught fire last month. According to the Sun Gazette, 11 people were left homeless from the fire at 2205 West Fourth Street where one woman jumped from the third floor of the structure before fire crews arrived on the scene. She was hospitalized and later released. Williamsport Fire Chief Sam Agnst says they have determined that careless smoking caused the fire that broke out about 130am on October 23rd.
TWO-DAY BLOOD DRIVE IN LOCK HAVEN
There will be a two day blood drive at Lock Haven, a Commonwealth University next Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons November 15th and 16th. According to the Sun Gazette, the Lock Haven Red Cross Club is sponsoring the event that will be 1-6pm at the Student Recreation Center at 550 Railroad Street. Those who wish to donate should schedule an appointment to ensure an opportunity to donate. Go to redcrossblood.org and enter code LHUUNIVERSITY.
SELINSGROVESCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ADDRESSES VANDALISM
The vandalism and damage that was done at Milton’s Alumni Field last Friday night allegedly by Selinsgrove players after a 30-0 playoff win over Milton Friday night. Selinsgrove Superintendent Dr. Frank Jankowski released a statement last week addressing the rumor that there was urine spread in the locker rooms – but that was false. There are now reports of graffiti damage that was not reported initially. According to media outlets, the Selinsgrove Athletic Director and members of the coaching staff were immediately made aware of the vandalism, and they responded with a request for Milton administrators to ‘send a bill’. Photos taken of alleged damage at the facility posted to social media were later deleted. Selinsgrove is at Jersey Shore tonight in the District 4 4A Championship game.
FIRE IN SHAMOKIN EXTINGUISHED QUICKLY
There was a fire that struck in Shamokin last night. According to The News Item, two calls went out for heavy smoke seen at half-double home 238 West Walnut Street. Fire crews were on the scene quickly and extinguished the blaze by just after 6:15pm. No injuries were reported, and no information was released about the condition of the home.
MONTOURSVILLE CONSIDERING NEW POLICIES FOR ARMED GUARDS
A policy was approved by the Montoursville Area School Board to allow for the decision to hire contracted armed guards at their schools. According to North Central PA dot com, School Board President David Schimmel said the board may vote to approve specific personnel hires at an upcoming special meeting in the next couple of weeks if they feel comfortable after interviews this week. The voting moves forward after the Board’s October meeting, where they approved job descriptions for armed guards. Some members of the board want still like to have an official vote to approve whether the district goes through with adding armed personnel. The Board did vote to approve the policy that will allow guards that are contracted independently or through a third-party, to carry firearms on school property with a vote of 7-1.
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL AT UPMC WILLIAMSPORT
UPMC unveiled a new veteran’s memorial monument on the Williamsport campus this week for the Veteran’s Day holiday and dedicated it to former UPMC Williamsport President and veteran Steve Johnson. According to North Central PA dot com, Johnson who was only recently informed about the dedication, said he was humbled by the honor and that the monument is about those working in healthcare and serving their country. The monument design is a soaring eagle with medallions representing the six branches of the U.S. military. There are about 15 hundred veterans employed in the UPMC network.
SPORTS
(due to expected rain Friday) District 4 HS Football Thursday night
Selinsgrove @ Jersey Shore 7pm
Canton @ Muncy is Saturday @ 7pm BYB Game of the week
PIAA District 4
Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals Saturday, November 12
Class A – Southern Columbia vs Camp Hill at Tulpehocken HS at noon
South Williamsport vs Moravian Academy at North Schuylkill HS 3pm.
Class AA – Central Columbia vs Trinity at Tulpehocken HS at 2 PM on Boys Soccer State Quarterfinals Saturday, November 12
Class AA – Lewisburg vs Conwell-Egan 1 PM at Northeastern HS in Manchester
Class AAA – Selinsgrove vs Springfield Township at Northeastern HS
NFL tonight Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers 8:15pm Prime Video
NHL
Panthers 3 Hurricanes 0
Canadiens 5 Canucks 2
Penguins 4 Capitals 1
Wild 4 Ducks 1
NBA
Magic 94 Mavericks 87
Trailblazers 105 Hornets 95
Nuggets 122 Pacers 119
Jazz 125 Hawks 119
Celtics 128 Pistons 112
Nets 112 Knicks 85
Pelicans 115 Bulls 111
Bucks136 Thunder 132 – 2OT
Clippers 114 Lakers 101
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 9, 2022
PA SENATE SEAT FLIPS WITH A PROJECTED FETTERMAN WIN
The Associated Press has called the race in Pennsylvania with Democrat John Fetterman projected to win the white-hot Senate race in the commonwealth with 50.9% percent of the vote and 88% of precincts reporting. Also projected to win in Pennsylvania is Democrat Attorney General Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania Governor with 55 percent of the vote and 87 percent of the precincts reporting at this hour. That does not reflect the choices of Lycoming County voters who chose Dr. Mehmet Oz over John Fetterman with 67.49% of the vote. In Lycoming County for Governor, Mastriano defeated Josh Shapiro locally with 64.37% of the vote. For Congressional seats in Lycoming County, In the Ninth district, Dan Meuser defeated Amanda Waldman and the 15th district Glenn Thompson defeated Mike Molesevich. Representative in the 84th district Joe Hamm and Jamie Flick of the General Assembly 83rd District both ran unopposed and according to the Sun Gazette, Hamm and Flick greeted voters on Election Day outside of Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Company and at the Loyalsock Township building respectively.
LUZERNE COUNTY EXTENDED POLLS WHEN BALLOTS RAN OUT
They ran out of paper ballots in Luzerne County and a court-order allowed voters there to have extra time to submit the ballots last night. According to WNEP, election officials sought the court order Tuesday afternoon when regular voting process was interrupted by paper shortage and voting machine malfunctions around the midday. Polls there were ordered to stay open until 10pm when they normally close at 8pm.
TRUCK DRIVER SENTENCED 40-80 YEARS FOR MURDER OF MODEL
The Texas truck driver who was accused of murder in the case of the New York City model whose body was found along the road along I-80 in western Union County in February of 2021, has been sentenced to 40 to 80 years in prison. According to PennLive, court records say 30 year old Tracy Ray Rollins Jr shot Rebecca Landrith 26 times and her body was left in a snowbank at the Mile Run interchange of I-80. Rollins had pleaded guilty in September to third-degree murder and 20 counts of abuse of corpse. The chief public defender Brian Ulmer told the court his client accepted responsibility for the death of Landrith.
RIVER KEEPERS HOLDING THIRD ANNUAL SONG CONTEST
The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeepers Association developed the “Songs of the Susquehanna” competition two years ago to engage the public about the river during the uncertainty of COVID, and since that time they’ve chose two volumes of original music written by entrants to celebrate the Susquehanna. Another competition has begun this year and the announcement for a track list of Volume 3 will be compiled after mp3 or wav submissions are featured on the website through February 2023. Those who want to write a song for “Songs of the Susquehanna”, find submission requirements at middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org.
PA AND LYCOMING COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS SUMMARY
Voters in Pennsylvania flipped the hotly-contested US Senate seat to blue with a projected win for John Fetterman over Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Democratic candidate for Governor Josh Shapiro held on for the Democrats over Doug Mastriano despite his popularity across the rural regions of Pennsylvania. Republicans maintained their seats in Congress with incumbent Dan Meuser defeating Amanda Waldman in the 9th District and incumbent Glenn Thompson defeating Mike Molesevich in the 15th district. Unofficially, voter turnout seemed to be higher than the last midterm election, averaging at about 65 percent.
COLUMBIA COUNTY CANDIDATE PASSES MONDAY
Ed Giannattasio, the democratic candidate for Columbia County’s 109th district, passed away Monday after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. Giannattasio was to face off against Republican nominee Robert Leadbeter for the House seat after Representative David Millard vacated his seat this year by retiring. The Columbia County Pa Democrats issued a statement in support of his family, confirming Giannattasio passing and thanking all who voted in the spirit of what Ed stood for, free and fair elections and protection of our fundamental rights.
SOME ELECTION SNAGS BUT NO INTIMIDATION REPORTED
There were a handful of election issues in a few counties according to Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman with a few precincts that opened late, some had power outages, some areas of Luzerne County ran out of paper ballots and at least one experienced a gas leak – there were no reported incidences of voter intimidation at this time. According to the Daily Item, Chapman says that it will take a few days for unofficial results from the midterm general election to be completed. The deadline for unofficial results is November 15 and the deadline for the certified official results is November 28. The delays are caused by the mail-in voting system in Pennsyvania of which, over 1.4 million ballots have yet to be counted. Chapman said 1 million were returned from Democrats and about 303,000 from Republicans.
UPTOWN MUSIC COLLECTIVE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN STARTS
Another season has started for the Uptown Music Collective, and the annual fundraising campaign kicks off their 22nd year of providing every deserving student a musical education even if they have an inability to pay. Support the Collective by attending this Friday and Saturday’s show at the Community Arts Center, Girls Just Want to Have Fun: Ladies of the ‘80s. See the whole season’s schedule and purchase tickets at CACLIVE dot com and donate at uptownmusicdot org/annual campaign.
SPORTS
PIAA State Playoffs
Boys Soccer
Class AA
Fleetwood 5 Danville 0
Lewisburg 5 Dunmore 0
Class AAA
Selinsgrove 3 Southern Lehigh 2
Girls Soccer
Class A
Southern Columbia 5 Montrose 2
South Williamsport 9 Harrisburg Christian 0
Class AA
Wyomissing 2 Lewisburg 1
Class AAA
Valley View 1 Shikellamy 0
Field Hockey
Class A
Central Columbia 5 Wilson Area 0
Lewisburg 4 Berks Catholic 3
Volleyball
Class A
Mount Calvary Christian 3 Galeton 0
Class AA
North Penn-Liberty 3 Lake-Lehman 0
NHL
Coyotes 4 Sabers 1
Canadians 3 Red Wings 2
Islanders 4 Rangers 3
Devils 3 Flames 2
Canucks 6 Senators 4
Flyers 5 Blues 1
Golden Knights 4 Maple Leafs 3
Oilers 3 Lightning 2
Jets 5 Stars 1
Kracken 5 Predators 1
Kings 1 Wild 0
NBA
There were no NBA games Tuesday night
NBA Tonight
Nets vs the Knicks at 7:30 tonight on ESPN
Lakers and Clippers play at 10 PM on ESPN.
Thursday NFL football Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers 815 on Prime Video
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 4, 2022
TEENS ACCUSED OF ARMED ROBBERY HELD FOR COURT
The two teens who were arrested for the afternoon armed robbery of a couple in downtown Williamsport October 24th have been held for court after testimony from prosecution witnesses in District Court yesterday. According to the Sun Gazette, 16 year old Aajujaun Johnson and 19 year old Nyreese Turner are charged with felony robbery terroristic threats, receiving stolen property and conspiracy after the two were apprehended a few blocks away from the crime scene once identified by city police. A third person involved in the robbery who 13, is being tried in juvenile court. Johnson and Turner are incarcerated on no bail.
POLICE LOCATE CHILD ABDUCTOR AFTER MANHUNT
Police have located a Winfield man accused of assaulting the mother of his child after a three hour manhunt October 22nd near Selinsgrove. According to NorthCentral PA dot com, Shane M. Ewig allegedly pushed and kicked Michelle Kline at her apartment before he left the with their 11 year old son and police began a massive search in Monroe Township. Police used drones from Snyder County Emergency Management, and a search and rescue bloodhound to locate Ewig, but he was found about 3 hours later and taken into custody without incident at the home of a friend.
FLU CLINIC AT GEISINGER ACROSS NE PENNSYLVANIA
There will be another Super Saturday flu vaccine event this weekend at more than 40 Geisinger locations across North Central PA. According to a press release from the hospital, those who want to obtain a flu shot can drive up without an appointment and receive a free shot without leaving their vehicle this Saturday, November 5th from 9am til 3pm. Clinics offering the flu shots include Geisinger Medical Center Muncy on Route 220 Highway, as well as Geisinger facilities in Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Bellefonte, and Lock Haven. Shots are for patients age 3 and older. Get details at Geisinger dot org forward slash flu.
VETERAN’S DAY PARADE TOMORROW IN JERSEY SHORE
The Veteran’ Day Parade is at 2pm in Jersey Shore tomorrow and the grand marshal for the event is former US Marine and Korean War veteran Howard Wilt, with parade ambassador, Marine veteran Dan Muthler. Groups including the Jersey Shore High School band and Daughters of the American Revolution will be represented as well as a group from Backyard Broadcasting. In other area events – US Representative Fred Keller will speak next Firday at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Montoursville Cemetery at 11am, and State Representative Joe Hamm will be the keynote speaker at a Veteran’s Day prayer for America event at the Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church Friday the 11th at 7pm.
ALLEGED MONTOUR COUNTY ARSONIST IN CUSTODY
The man who set fire to a house in Montour County Wednesday is in custody after police say his motivation for the fire was a domestic dispute. According to State police, troopers responded to the disturbance that was called in from the residence on R and H avenue in Liberty township and witnessed 59-year-old John Young of Danville douse the home using gas cans and then setting the place on fire. When confronted by police, Young was tased after he would not drop a sawzall tool when ordered , he was taken to the Montour County Prison without bail. Young was charged with attempted homicide, three counts of aggravated arson and resisting arrest.
MAN JAILED FOR 2015 RAPE OF A CHILD
A Williamsport man has been charged with seven counts of felony rape of a child and a misdemeanor after the victim came forward last week with her mother to accuse him of the crime that allegedly occurred in November of 2015. According to North Central PA dot com, 62 year old Larry Creighton, who was considered a family friend, was accused of the assault against the 8 year old girl – at the time – when they were alone at a home on Sheridan Street. Creighton is being held on 75 thousand dollars bail and will have a preliminary hearing on November 10th.
TRACTOR TRAILER CRASH IN SHAMOKIN DAM
There was a tractor trailer crash overnight in Shamokin Dam and it has closed the Route 11 northbound lane at the 11/15 split. According to PennDOT drivers can access route 11 northbound by turning at the traffic light toward Northumberland borough. Crews are expected to be on the scene in Monroe Township, Snyder County cleaning up the crash area until about mid morning. You can check all Pennsylvania traffic conditions at 511PA dot com.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS IS BACK FOR 2022
Victorian Christmas presented by Preservation Williamsport will be back for the weekend of November 18th this year. According to Victorian Christmas PA dot com, the 23rd annual event celebrates Williamsport’s architectural heritage of vintage homes, mansions, museums, churches and other public structures, by offering a host of events at various locations throughout Williamsport. The theme for the three day Victorian Christmas this year is “Arts of the Era, Music & Theatre”. The tour of the iconic homes on the route is scheduled from 9-5 on Saturday. Check the schedule and buy tickets for the tour on the website or Facebook page of Victorian Christmas in Williamsport.
SPORTS
PIAA District 4
Girls Soccer
South Williamsport 3 Southern Columbia 2 for the Class A Championship
Class AA Central Columbia 3 Lewisburg 0
Boys Soccer Championships
Class A – Juniata 2 Northumberland Christian 1
Classs AA Lewisburg 4 Danville 1
PIAA District 4 Football Friday night 7pm kick off
Lewisburg @ Loyalsock
BYB Game of the Week – 6:30PM
North Penn Mansfield @Mount Carmel Towanda @Troy
Selinsgrove @ Milton
Shamokin @ Jersey shore
Line mountain @ Southern Columbia Hughesville @ Bloomsburg
Saturday Football – 1pm kickoff
South Williamsport @Canton
Saturday 4pm – Montoursville @Athens
7pm Saturday Games
Northwest @Muncy
Warrior Run @Mifflinburg
Williamsport @Boyertown
MLB
Astros 3 Phillies 2 in World Series Game 5
Game 6 tonight 8:03 on Fox
NFL Thursday night football
Eagles 29 Texans 17 – Eagles extend their undefeated season.
NHL
Red Wings 3 Capitals 1
Golden Knights 5 Senators 4
Hurricanes 4 Lightning 3
Bruins 5 Rangers 2
Kraken 4 Wild 0
Islanders 5 Blues 2
Jets 3 Canadiens 2
Blackhawks 2 Kings 1
Devils 4 Oilers 3
NBA
Magic 130 Warriors 129
Nuggets 122 Thunder 110
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.