BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 9, 2022

MAN FLED FROM POLICE, ACCUSED OF DUI

A Williamsport man was taken into custody following a foot chase with police Friday night after he was found trying to stop his car in a parking lot while allegedly under the influence of alcohol.  He had with 4 passengers and an infant in the car with him.  According to the Sun Gazette, police subdued 22 year old Austin Bower of Memorial Avenue after he fled from his car and ran to a ravine.  Bower was found to already have a suspended license due to a prior DUI incident.  He was charged with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and resisting arrest. He is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail.

PENN STATE VANDALS MESS UP GRADUATION PHOTOS

Vandalism hindered the opportunities for traditional photos over the weekend at Penn State University and police are investigating.  According to SI online the Nittany Lion Shrine was closed to photos after someone sprayed red paint on the lion and broke the ear.  Campus officials also said there was vandalism reported at the Old Main Building and Hintz Family Alumni Center.  Authorities are seeking anyone with information about the crime call University Police 814-863-1111 or online at www.police.psu.edu.

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES IN WILLIAMSPORT

Gubernatorial candidate and current Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, along with state representative Austin Davis, who is running for lieutenant governor; made an appearance in Williamsport Saturday evening at the young men’s Democratic club in a packed setting.  The two candidates discussed key issues that Pennsylvania voters are talking about including the recent discussion of Roe vs Wade, and various tax and other key issues. The primary in Pennsylvania is May 17th. 

TWA 800 MEMORIAL NEEDS FUNDS FOR RENOVATIONS

The Montoursville Memorial Gardens on Broad Street, was dedicated in 1999 to honor the students and chaperones who lost their lives in the TWA 800 flight to Paris crash on  July 17th, 1996.  It now needs extensive repairs and the Montoursville Area School District Memorial Fund is accepting donations to raise 200 thousand dollars for the project as well as for the upkeep.    Renovation plans have been approved by the Montoursville Borough Council and the School Board.  Those who want to continue to honor those who lost their lives can send funds to the MASD Office at 50 North Arch Street in Montoursville, PA 17754.

MAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING FROM CARS

A Williamsport man was charged with robbery after he was seen taking a bag of credit cards from the vehicle of an 81 year old man who was parked in the city.  Police say they later detained 48 year old George Maurice Fleming along the 700 block of Second St, where witnesses say he was entering other vehicles in the area.  According to North Central PA dot com, Fleming was charged with 3rd degree felony robbery and other misdemeanors including receiving stolen property after he was found with the bag of credit cards.  He has a preliminary hearing May 19th.

POLICE RESPOND TO KNIFE ASSAULT CALL

Police in Sunbury responded to a caller inside a home on N. 5th Street where they  had been threatened with a knife.  According to North Central PA dot com, 61 year old Jay Lou Bingaman allegedly lunged at 52 year old Jamie Buckles Sr. with the weapon and police took her into custody following the discovery of drugs and drug paraphernalia in the residence.  Bingaman was charged with first degree aggravated assault and other charges and is in the Northumberland county jail on 5 thousand dollars bond. 

EVAN VEHICLE IN CAR ACCIDENT

Milton police are investigating an accident happened at the intersection of Hepburn Street and Turbot Avenue Sunday involving an EMS vehicle operated by Evangelical Community Hospital. Police say there was a two vehicle crash at 8:30am involving two SUVs. Media Outlets say no one was hurt in the SUV but the person in the other vehicle sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital.

SPONGY MOTH SPRAYING THIS MONTH ON STATE GAME LANDS

Spraying for spongy moths will be taking place this spring, according to the PA Game Commission.  North Central PA dot com reports that this month the spraying will continue on 27 state game lands over 62 thousand acres and each area can be treated in just hours – the insecticide they reportedly use is called Mimic 2LV.  A map with updates of the spraying program and this year’s progress can be found at pgc.pa.gov.  Spongy moths were previously known as gypsy moths until the Entomological Society of America changed its name this year.

SPORTS

NBA
 Mavericks 111            Suns 101 Series tied up in the West 2-2
76ers 116                      Heat 108 Series tied 2-2
NBA tonight
Celtics and Bucks at 7:30 on TNT
Grizzlies and Warriors on after that at 10.

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
Bruins 5              Hurricanes 2 – 2-2
Blues 5                Wild 2 – 2-2
Lightning 7         Maple Leafs 3 – 2-2
Kings 4                Oilers 0  – 2-2
NHL Playoff Games continue  tonight starting at 7 PM with the Panthers and Capitals on TBS  – Game 4 of the East first Round. Washington leads that series 2-1.

MLB
Game 1      Phillies 3   Mets 2
Game 2      Mets 6        Phillies 1
Game 1      Yankees 2 Rangers 1
Game 2      Rangers 4 Yankees 2
Game 1      Royals 6 Orioles 4
Game 2      Orioles 4 Royals 2
          Angels 5    Washington Nationals 4

Horse Racing
At the Kentucky Derby Saturday, Rich Strike came up with the 2nd biggest upset in the Derby’s 148 year-history when he won at Churchill Downs, beating 4-to-1 favorite Epicenter by 3/4 of a length.

NASCAR
Joey Logano bumped William Byron in the next to last lap at Darlington to win the Goodyear 400 Sunday.  He was followed by Tyler Reddick, Justin Haley and Kevin Harvick – Chase Elliott rounded out the top 5

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 6, 2022

BOMB THREAT CALLED IN TO SCHOOL

Police are continuing an investigation after a bomb threat was called into the Jersey High School yesterday.  According to North Central PA dot com, the call came in around 12:30pm and the Tiadaghton Police evacuated all students to the middle school until family members could come and get them.  Police report there were no injuries and all students and staff were safe.  They haven’t released whether  they have a suspect at this time or any other details about the incident.

SUNBURY DRUG DEALER OFF THE STREETS

A Sunbury man who sold drugs to a confidential informant twice earlier this year has appeared before a district judge and has been incarcerated.  According to North Central PA dot com, 24 year old Nataniel Riveria was watched by police conduct drug transactions in January and February and now faces multiple felony drug charges.  Riveria, who will have his preliminary arraignment on May 10th , is in the Northumberland County Jail.

COUNCIL SUPPORTS A NATURAL GAS PLANT IN RENOVO

A project to bring a natural gas fired power plant to Renovo has received unanimous support from the Clinton County Commissioners at their meeting yesterday.  The Express reports the project is set to invest millions of dollars into providing power to customers in Pennsylvania and New York by tapping natural gas in the Marcellus Shale, according to the CEO of the Clinton County Economic Partnership, Michael Flanagan.  Work continues with the Renovo Energy Center to secure the location for the plant – potentially in the former railyard at the Renovo Industrial Park.  There is pushback to the plan due to environmental concerns.  The Clean Air Council, says harmful pollution would be emitted and the community must consider the seven miles of pipeline to move the natural gas through Noyes and Chapman Townships. 

KNOEBELS IS HAVING A HIRING EVENT TODAY

Knoebels is holding a hiring open house event today from 5-7pm.  According to administrators from the park there will also be team transportation available for employees in June, so that if getting to work is a problem from Bloomsburg, Shamokin or Sunbury, that barrier has been taken away.  The open house event will take place at the Impulse roller coaster area and will give future employees a behind the scenes tour, meet department managers and learn about the increase in wages this year.   Students 14 and older can work in food service for the summer, and 16 and older in ride operations.  Find out more about the open house today from 5-7 at www.knoebels.com/jobs. 

DEPUTY WARDEN FIRED AFTER PULLING A GUN ON GIRLFRIEND

The Northumberland County Prison Board voted unanimously to fire their acting deputy Warden after he was jailed for allegedly holding a gun to his girlfriend’s head Monday night at his home in Catawissa.  According to media outlets, during a public meeting Wednesday, Northumberland County President Judge Charles Saylor and the county board voted to terminate 51 year-old David McCoy from the position he has only had for about a month when he replaced Jim Smick who had retired just days after he was hired.  McCoy is incarcerated at the Columbia County prison in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN GETS LIFE FOR MURDER PLOT

The man who hired a hitman to kill his wife and their dogs in 2018, pleaded guilty and was sentenced this week in Lycoming County Court.  According to North Central PA dot com, 52 year old Edward Heck received a life sentence and must pay fees and restitution to the Victim Compensation Fund.  Heck will not be eligible for parole throughout the course of his life.  He was taken to the State Correctional institution at Camp Hill/Muncy by the Lycoming County Sheriff.

PPL ANNOUNCES A RATE HIKE FOR SUMMER

There is an electric utility rate hike coming next month.  According to Penn Live, PPL Electric is raising the rate from 8.941 cents per kilowatt-hour to 12.366 cents per kilowatt-hour in June, which is a 38 percent increase.  Energy officials say consumers don’t always know they can shop around for different electric rates after Pennsylvania deregulated the energy utility companies about 10 years ago.  The majority of PPL customers – about 63% – pay the default price for energy. To get help with your bill or to utilize budget billing or payment plans, go to pplelectric.com / bill help or call  1-800-342-5775.

GAS-N-GO TO BREAK GROUND IN MONTOURSVILLE

The Montoursville Borough Council at their meeting this week, approved the land development plan for the Weis Market Gas-n-Go station with a 204-square-foot kiosk and six fueling spots.  According to the Sun Gazette, Weis market representatives said they should break ground on the gas station in about 8 weeks.  They anticipate the opening of the Gas-N-Go to be later in 2022.  It should bring 6 jobs to the area.  Both gasoline and diesel fuel will be sold at this location in coordination with the nearby market at 801 Loyalsock Avenue.

SPORTS

PIAA varsity baseball
N. Penn Mansfield 10    Troy 7
Hughesville 12               Bloomsburg 6
Southern Columbia 8     Mount Carmel 6
South Williamsport 9    Northwest 2
Muncy 5                        Montgomery 2
Sayre 14                        NorthEast Bradford 1
Loyalsock 16                 Warrior run 3
Selinsgrove 7                 Danville 1
Wellsboro 17                 Towanda 5
Montoursville 10           Shamokin 0

PIAA District 4 Varsity Softball
St. John Neumann 16    Sugar Valley Rural Charter 2
Northeast Bradford 18 Sayre 0
Wellsboro 10                 Towanda 3
Central Columbia 6       Loyalsock 2
Williamsport 9               Lewisburg 4
Bucktail 17                              Northwest 0
Central Mountain 12     Mifflinburg 0
Shamokin 4                             Selinsgrove 0
Midd-west 14                 Milton 7
North Penn Liberty 10   Troy 0
Shikellamy 4                  Danville 3
Montoursville 13           Southern Columbia 0
Millville 18                              CMVT 2

NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
Rangers 5                      Penguins 2 in the East 1st Round – tied 1-1  
Panthers 5                     Capitals 1 tied 1-1
Avalanche 2                 Predators 1 Colorado leads 2-0
Stars 2                           Flames 0  tied up 1-1 in the West first round  
NHL tonight
Carolina is in Boston @7    Toronto in Tampa Bay @7:30
Minnesota at St. Louis @9:30   Edmonton plays Los Angeles at 10

MLB
Rockies 9 Nationals 7
Guardians 6 Blue Jays 5
Mets 8 Phillies 7
Orioles 5 Twins 3
Brewers 10 Reds 5

NBA no games last night
NBA tonight
76ers are in Miami to play Heat @7 – Game 3 Miami leads 2-0
@9:30 Suns and the Mavericks are in Phoenix – PHX leads 2-0

NASCAR
Hendrick motorsports signed a three-year contract extension with William Byron to keep him in the number 24 Chevrolet through 2025. Byron was the 2017 Xfinity series champion.

Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway – Pre-race coverage starts this Sunday at 3 o’clock on the Twin Valley‘s Talk Radio Network WWPA or WILQ HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 5, 2022

MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT SHUTS DOWN A LANE ON I-80

PennDOT has reported an interstate lane restriction due to an overnight accident that might slow your commute a little bit this morning.  A vehicle crash was reported along I-80 West at mile marker 196 in Union County.  Police have not released any details about any victims in the crash – just that the restriction is approximately 3 miles east of the Mile Run Exit. 

PARENTS CHARGED IN INFANT DEATH

Two people were charged this week with felony counts of endangering the welfare of a child after their 8 week old infant died at Geisinger Shamokin Area Hospital after being pinned beneath the father who was sleeping.  According to the Daily Item, Patricia Ann Zimmerman of South 7th Street waived her preliminary hearing Tuesday in District court, but no county court date has been set.  Police said, the father of the infant, Brandon Grancheski had methamphetamine in his system at the time of the incident and is now incarcerated in lieu of 30 thousand dollars cash bail.  Zimmerman is being held under 25 hundred dollars unsecured bail.

PA TROOPER CHARGED WITH DRUG POSSESSION

A Pennsylvania State trooper has been arrested on drug possession charges after a postal inspector flagged a package and obtained a federal search warrant.  According to a press release, State Police arrested Trooper Joseph Czachorowski this week after the warrant turned up several Schedule III controlled substances.  At a later search at the officer’s home, officers found other drug paraphernalia. Czachorowski has been a trooper since November 2014 and was assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia and has been suspended without pay.

NEW MEMBER RECOGNIZED ON THE SPORTS WALK OF FAME

The 26th member of the Lycoming County Sports Walk was officially celebrated yesterday after a formal induction at the Hot Stove Banquet in 2020.  Hal Spooner was a stand-out athlete who participated in football basketball and track at Williamsport High School and then as a Midshipman, quarterbacked Navy’s 1960 a trip to the Orange Bowl with a record ranking in the AP poll.  Spooner’s medallion installation and unveiling was delayed from 2020 after his formal induction due to the pandemic.  He was inducted into the West Branch Sports Hall of fame in 1996 and the PA State Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.

CREWS WORK TO PUT OUT HAY FIRE ON TRAILER

A loaded trailer of hay that caught fire shut down Route 15 South temporarily on Tuesday and multiple fire companies responded to help.  According to the Sun Gazette, the driver of the trailer heard on his CB that the hay he was carrying was on fire and pulled over to unhook the cargo. Crews responded and worked to contain the fire along Rt. 15 a mile north of Hepburnville just before 6pm.  After the immediate danger had passed, the driver hooked the trailer back up and pulled off the highway where firefighters continued to hit hotspots.  Traffic was moving again by 6:30pm.

MAN SHOT BY ROOMATE

A Snyder county man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head by a roommate who was upset over the electric bill.  According to North Central PA dot com, Justin T Yerger and Chad Howard lived at the residence on Molly Lane in Middlecreek Township and the electric bill went up.  Yerger cut power to the breaker box on May 2nd and when Howard discovered this, he became upset, which prompted Yerger to pull a gun from his shirt and fire a round at Howard’s head.  He was flown to Geisinger medical center in Danville.  Yerger was charged with attempted homicide and other charges – he is in Snyder County Prison in lieu of $200,000 cash bail.

MOTHER ARRESTED FOR LEAVING TEEN OUTSIDE IN THE COLD

A mother was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after she kicked him out of the house and left their Old Berwick Residence last February.  Police say they were called to the home in response to a burning complaint, found a teenage boy trying to warm himself with a gas lit fire on the porch.  According to North Central Pa dot com, police took the boy to the police station for warmth and could never get in touch with family members via Columbia County Children and Youth.  The mother, Rachel Elaine Trivelpiece was eventually found and charged. She has a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 11th.

DCNR STARTS ATV CONNECTOR ROAD PROGRAM BY PERMIT

A two-year pilot ATV Regional Trail Connector program was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources yesterday.  This, in response to the growing public demand for ATV riding areas and opportunities, will open miles of designated trails in Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga, and Potter Counties on May 27th.  DCNR will use the program in conjunction with the bureau of Forestryto track the value of the program against its impact on the environment, law enforcement and public safety.  ATV riders will need to be in person to purchase a permit to use the designated PennDOT and State Forest ATV Connector Roads, at Tiadaghton, Susquehannock, Sproul, or Tioga State Forest district offices.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Varsity Baseball
South Williamsport 13         Canton 3
Mifflinburg 18                      Jersey Shore 7
Midd-west 3                          Bloomsburg 2

PIAA District 4 Varsity Softball
South Williamsport 4           Montgomery 2

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
The East 1st  Round
Hurricanes 5                 Bruins 2 Carolina up 2-0
Lightning 5                   Maple Leafs 3 Series tied 1-1
The West 1st Round
Wild 6 Blues 2  Series tied 1-1
Oilers 6 Kings 0 Series tied 1-1
NHL today
Penguins & the Rangers tonight @7/TNT
Capitals & Panthers at 7:30 /TBS
Predators & Avalanche @9:30/TNT
Stars & Flames @10/ TBS

NBA
Heat 119             76ers 103 Miami leads 2-0
Suns 129             Mavericks 109 Phoenix 2-0.
No NBA tonight
Miami comes to Philadelphia on Friday night at 7 PM for Game 3
 Phoenix plays in Dallas on Friday @10pm
MLB
Couple of Doubleheaders from makeup games yesterday…
Game 1      Tigers 3               Pirates 2
Game 2      Pirates 7              Tigers 2
Game 1      Padres 5              Guardians 4
Game 2      Guardians 6        Padres 5
Braves 9              Mets 2
Cardinals 10       Royals 0
Orioles 9             Twins 4
Blue Jays 2         Yankees 1
Rockies 5            Nationals 2

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 4, 2022

PROTESTS OVER INFORMATION FROM LEAKED DRAFT OPINION

There was a crowd of people in front of the federal Court house on West Third Street in Williamsport yesterday, protesting about information that was leaked about the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.  According to the Sun Gazette, about 40 people were assembled and heard community members speak and share experiences surrounding the support of keeping abortion a legal procedure.  Some speakers encouraged the crowd there to vote coming up in the Pennsylvania primary on May 17th, some suggested donating to causes which are in support of a woman’s right to choose.

FATAL CRASH IN WYSOX

There was a crash in Bradford County that shut down Route 6 for several hours yesterday. According to PennDOT, the Route 187 detour reopened around 10am yesterday for the wreck that occurred between Coolbaugh Road and Red Rock Road on Route 6 in Wysox.  According to WNEP, the Bradford County Coroner was called to the scene and at least one person died in the accident. Police have not released any more details about the crash or the identity of any victims.

PA BUSINESS COULD GET TAX BREAK

Pennsylvania businesses could get a corporate tax break if a recently proposed bill by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives moves on and amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971.  If approved, the Corporate Net Income Tax rate would go down to 8.99% starting in January, currently the rate is 9.99%. Under the bill, further reductions would be made if there is a budget surplus.  Its passage would also increase the percentage of taxable income that can be carried over as a net operating loss to 45%.  The senate will now consider the bill.

SUSQUEHANNA RIVERBOAT CRUISES ABOUT TO START

The Hiawatha is about to launch their season on the Susquehanna River.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Paddlewheel Riverboat was at the dock at Susquehanna State Park Monday after some repairs were made to get the paddleboat to the launch location.  The captain of the vessel for 9 years, Michael Strunk, told the paper that the tongue of the trailer for the boat had a broken weld and after Allison Crane came in and repaired it – there weren’t any problems once they got on the water.  In May, the Hiawatha runs weekends only, but beginning in June through August, public cruises take place Tuesday to Saturday.  Mother’s Day brunch cruise kicks off their 41st season. 

DEPUTY PRISON WARDEN ARRESTED

Police arrested the acting deputy warden of the Northumberland County Prison Monday at his Krick Road House around 8pm after a he pulled a gun on his girlfriend.  According to North Central Pa dot com, the girlfriend of 62 year old David Allen McCoy said he had been missing since the morning and first called police to investigate, about the same time McCoy arrived at his house after crashing his motorcycle along Route 487.  Police say they were called a second time when he was allegedly drunk and reportedly agitated at his girlfriend for the police being on his property.  McCoy pulled a gun and held it at her head.  When police arrived McCoy resisted arrest but was disarmed and taken into custody.  He was charged with terroristic threats and reckless endangerment, and has been suspended from his acting deputy warden position. His preliminary hearing is May 17th.

REP. KELLER CRITICIZES DRAFT OPINION BREACH

US Representative Fred Keller of Kreamer has criticized the breach of confidentiality in the leak of information about the draft opinion which could lead to overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.  According the Sun Gazette, Keller’s news release said that leaks of Supreme Court business undermine the ability for the court to deliberate impartially.  Representative Keller’s office supports limiting abortions before pregnancies are viable and supports legislation that upholds the case that Roe was wrongly decided. 

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SUMMIT

There will be a Northumberland County Summit this Friday morning and the hosts of the event would like everyone to come together and voice their opinions about community changes and strengths, as well as their own vision for the county and how established goals can be accomplished.  According to administrators from the Northumberland County Area on Aging / Veteran’s Affairs the all day summit begins at 9am Friday at Whispering Oaks Vineyard and runs through 3:30pm when an optional happy hour is scheduled.  Contact the Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way or Bucknell University for information.

REPUBLICAN SENATE DEBATE TONIGHT

There will be a Pennsylvania Republican Senate Primary Debate tonight at, at 8:00 PM, at the Grove City College ion Grove City, PA which will be broadcast on Newsmax TV.  Candidates who will be at the debate in Ketler Auditorium include, Dr. Mehmet Oz, U.S. Ambassador Carla Sands, David McCormick, Kathy Barnette and Jeff Bartos.  Veteran TV personality Greta Van Susteren will be the special moderator for the program.   

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
Varsity Baseball
Canton 4                       Northeast Bradford 2
Wellsboro 11               Athens 4
Central Columbia 9     Loyalsock 4
Montoursville 7            Jersey Shore 0
Sayre 12                       Williamson 8
Wyalusing 4                 Troy 0
N. Penn Mansfield 7   Towanda 1
Mount Caramel 11      Southern Columbia 7
Midd-west 5                 South Williamsport 1

PIAA District 4 Varsity Softball
Bucktail 16                   Sugar Valley Rural Charter 0
Sullivan county 20      CMVT 2
Muncy 17                     St John Neumann 2
Central Mountain 6     Danville 1
Lewisburg 14               Southern Columbia 3
N. Penn Liberty 11      Towanda 0
Loyalsock 9                  Montoursville 1
Williamson 6               Sayre 0
Wellsboro 13               Athens 3
Central Columbia 14 Warrior Run 1
Shamokin 14                Mifflinburg 2
Selinsgrove 7                Milton 5
Jersey Shore 7              Midd-west 1
Bloomsburg 6              Hughesville 3



NHL
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Penguins 4          Rangers 3 / 3OT
Capitals 4            Panthers 2
Avalanche 7        Predators 2
Flames 1              Stars 0
MLB
Game 1 – Mets 5          Braves 4
Game 2 – Mets 3          Braves 0
Rangers 6            Phillies 4
Twins 7               Orioles 2
Yankees 9           Blue Jays 1
Nationals 10       Rockies 2
Guardians and Padres and Pirates and Tigers postponed til today for bad weather.

NBA
Celtics 109          Bucks 86              1-1 in the East SemiFinals
Grizzlies 106      Warriors 101       1-1 in the West

NBA tonight 76ers and the Heat are in Miami at 7:30
Mavericks and the Suns in Phoenix at 10 both those games on TNT

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 3, 2022

MAN SENTENCED IN MURDER FOR HIRE PLOT

A man from Williamsport who pleaded guilty to his role in a murder for hire case has been sentenced to life in state prison in Lycoming County Court.  According to the Sun Gazette, 52 year old Edward Heck paid Kenneth Wayne Smith of Cambria county 10 thousand dollars to kill his wife and two dogs in 2018.  Smith had been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the crime, but died while incarcerated last year.  Charges against Heck, like aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy and cruelty to animals were dropped.

MAN VIOLATES PROBATION AT T-BALL GAME

A Lock Haven man violated his probation Sunday by allegedly being under the influence of alcohol and acting erratically at a T-ball game in Blanchard.  According to Crimewatch, witnesses say Wesley Cleon Snyder had to be told by league officials that he would be contacted by authorities for his behavior which included, taking items like a uniform and a hat from the dugout, smoking on the field, ordering food and not being able to pay for it and causing general chaos.  It was found that Snyder was on supervision with the Clinton County Adult Probation Department, where he had never shown up for any appointments.  He was apprehended at a residence where he was visiting for drug and additional charges and is in Clinton County Correctional Facility for violating his probation and parole.

JUDGE SERVES BENCH WARRANT TO FORMER PA AG

Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is in custody after a Montgomery County Judge served her with a bench warrant last week for violating parole of her 2016 perjury conviction by being involved in a DUI accident in Scranton.  According to Penn Live, a Montgomery County judge called for Kane’s arrest after the March 12th incident.  She had served 8 months of her 23 month sentence and is now back in the Montgomery County facility outside of Philadelphia.

REAL ID ENFORCEMENT COUNTDOWN STARTS NOW

Penn DOT has partnered with the TSA and Philadelphia International Airport to announce a one year countdown for the federal enforcement of the Pennsylvania Real ID.  According to a press release, if any resident wishes to board any domestic flight or enter a federal building that requires a federally acceptable ID after May 3rd , 2023 they will need either valid Passport, military ID or Pennsylvania’s Real ID driver’s license or ID card.  To date PennDOT has issued 1.6 million Real IDs, but there is no requirement to get one. 

MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY HARMED INFANT CHARGED

A 25 year old Williamsport man who allegedly told police that he was frustrated by caring for an infant a year ago, has now been charged with several felonies after the baby was found to have broken arms and a broken femur consistent with abuse described.  According to North Central PA dot com, in a police interview, Brad Christopher Wright first said the infant was stuck in the crib, but changed his story several times to explain the injuries last year.  Wright will appear in court this week for his preliminary hearing on first and second degree felony aggravated assault on a victim less than 6 as well as charges for endangering the welfare of children.  He is being held at Lycoming County Prison on 175 thousand dollars bail.

CIVIL SUIT AGAINST SCHOOL DROPPED

A federal civil suit brought against Jersey Shore Area School District, a former student teacher and two school administrators has been dismissed after the family of the victim declined to press any charges.  According to The Express, Alexandria Sandra Kaluzny pleaded guilty to three counts of indecent assault and one count of statutory sexual assault after she was arrested for cultivating a relationship with a Jersey Shore Middle School boy in September of 2021.  She was sentenced to 2-10 years on prison and is required to register for Megan’s Law for 25 years.  The boy told his family Kaluzny gave him money and gifts before they moved out of the area to avoid public scrutiny. 

SOUTHERN NY TV ANCHOR FIRED

A Southern New York television news anchor has been fired after a 607 Predator YouTube video surfaced of him acting inappropriately by trying to meet a 15 year old boy.  According to First News Now, Zack Wheeler was taken off the air by the WETM 18 management after they were alerted to the video and later announced in a social media post that Wheeler, who was named news director last February and was the 6pm anchor was no longer employed by the network.  No charges have been filed in this case so far in connection to the video that went viral after its release April 30th.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION ONLINE AT MIFFLINBURG

A reminder for parents that many area kindergarten registration processes for the 2022-23 school year began in April and Mifflinburg Area Schools in particular announced all their registration will be online.  Registration forms can be submitted electronically at Mifflinburg dot org.  There is a list of required documents for parents to bring to the office once the online form is submitted to finalize the enrollment of their children in school.  If you don’t have internet service, you can make an appointment at the District administration building by calling 570-966-8200.  Children must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2022 to start school this year.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 2, 2022

MAN JAILED FOR TRESPASSING

A man has been incarcerated for trespassing and other charges after he was caught inside a garage owned by Robert Dittman in Muncy Creek Township.  According to an affidavit from State Police, 62 year old Jeffrey Prokop was caught inside the attached garage and in possession of an instrument of crime.  Prokop was arraigned in District Court on additional burglary charges and is in Lycoming County Prison today in lieu of $75,000 bail.

PRELIMINARY HEARING SCHEDULED

The Selinsgrove man accused of shooting his wife on April 18th has a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 7th.  According to the Daily Item, 33 year old Brad Bailor is being held without bail at the Snyder County Jail for criminal homicide and first degree murder after he allegedly shot 32 year-old Leslie Bailor in their South Market Street home last month.  District Judge John Reed moved the hearing to the Snyder County Courthouse instead of his Penn Township office since there is expected to be a large amount of people attending.    

PSP TO REGULATE GHOST GUN PARTS

Pennsylvania state police are about to follow suit of the federal government and implement a regulation to require background checks for the purchase of partially manufactured gun frames and receivers, requiring dealers and gunsmiths to inventory unregistered firearms they handle.  According to North Central PA dot com, this is a response to the fast growing problem of “Ghost Guns” or those that are manufactured at home and untraceable.   The federal regulation takes this July, and the Pennsylvania State police say they will implement the regulation soon after that. 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS TODAY

Today is the deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation, so that you can participate in the May 17th Primary Election. It’s 15 days before Election Day.  Voters can expect to choose candidates for governor, the US Senate and Congress,  203 state representatives, and members of the state senate.  Residents can go to the voter registration office or register online vote.pa.gov.

POLICE SEEK THREE SUSPECTS WHO DAMAGED CARS

Pennsylvania State Police are seeking information about suspects who may have damaged vehicles on the lot of a Selinsgrove car dealer at the end of March.  According to North Central Pa dot com, police have video evidence of three unknown people in three separate vehicles – a grey and red Dodge Charger and a Black Mercedes – who arrived on the lot of Murray Motors Chevrolet on North Susquehanna Trail about 10pm on March 27th and damaged windows of three cars on the lot.  If you know anything about this incident, call Selinsgrove State Police – 570-374-8145. 

STATE TO EXTEND WAIVER FOR CRITICAL HEALTHCARE REGULATION

Legislation authored by State Rep. Joe Hamm was recently passed by the state House that would help emergency responders answer emergency calls. During the governor’s COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, the regulation that increased the number of EMTs required per ambulance was waived to facilitate access to critical healthcare services. By extending this waiver, it will be easier for Basic Life Support Units from Volunteer Fire Companies to respond with a certified driver and an EMT.

MILTON TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON PARKING

An in person and virtual public meeting will be held by the Borough of Milton on May 11th at 5:30pm to gather feedback and opinion on changing parking considerations on Broadway from the railroad tracks east to the borough line.  According to the Daily Item, they wish to discuss the possible elimination of the parking and ask speakers who wish to attend and voice their thoughts keep their comments to 3 minutes.  All borough residents are encouraged to attend either in person or on Zoom.  The virtual meeting instructions will be posted on the boroughs website milton pa dot org and on their Facebook page. 

RECYCLING GRANTS FOR LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES

Governor Wolf has announced grants that will go to local county and municipal governments this year for recycling and leaf collection programs.   Northumberland County, Sunbury Municipal Authority, Shamokin, Milton and Coal Township will share in approximately $850-thousand in grants.  Coal Township received the maximum grant of $350,000.  Shamokin will use the over 114 thousand dollars in their grant for recycling and leaf-collection efforts.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 29, 2022

CAR FIRE ON I-180 IN WILLIAMSPORT

The remnants of a car were left behind on I-180 following an emergency incident yesterday when a Pontiac Firebird quickly caught fire around 11:30am.  According to the Sun Gazette, Matthew Lantz was driving in the westbound lanes of the interstate near Basin Street when black smoke came from the hood and he pulled over.  The car went up in flames.  City fire officials say the cause of the fire was mechanical failure.  Witnesses say the thick black smoke could be seen from the south side of Williamsport.  Lantz was not hurt in the incident.

PRIMARY CANDIDATE HANDED PROTECTIVE ORDER

A candidate running as a Republican for Pennsylvania’s Lt. Governor, in next month’s Primary Election has been ordered by a Wayne County judge to stay away from his home after his wife made accusations that he made threats, and mentally and physically abused her.  According to the Sun Gazette, 47 year old Teddy Daniels of Honesdale, has been removed from his home, forbidden to have any contact with his wife or children and had to turn over his firearms.  Daniels said he is a victim of political terrorism through his wife’s accusations and that he will be staying in the race.  A hearing on the protective order will be held next week.  Daniels, is one of nine candidates seeking the GOP nomination for Lt Governor in the state’s May 17 primary.

DOUBLE FATAL ACCIDENT IN CENTRE COUNTY

There was another accident in Walker Township, Centre County Wednesday that killed two and seriously injured one person after a head-on collision.  According to State Police at Rockview say 24 year old Tora Cassel, from Lock Haven, was seriously injured when she had a head on collision with a Chevy Malibu driven by a 71 year old Petersburg man who had drifted into her northbound oncoming lane on Nittany Valley Dr. about 3pm Wednesday.  She was wearing her seatbelt and was transported to UPMC Altoona in Bellfonte.  Her passenger was not wearing a seatbelt properly and was killed in the accident, and the Petersburg man in the Malibu who allegedly caused the accident, was also killed.  Both of the identities of the people who suffered fatal injuries have been withheld until next of kin can be notified.

LOYALSOCK CLEAN UP DAY

There will be one spring clean-up day in Loyalsock Township for residential properties within the township only, to pick up sticks and small branches, garden waste, landscaping and leaves.  According to township information, the crew will go through the neighborhoods one time starting at 7am on Monday, May 16th so all debris to be picked up must be out on the curb before that time.  Items that will be left behind are dirt and sod, rocks, lumber and construction material, root balls, stumps and wood chips.  Residents are asked to keep the roads and sidewalks unblocked by the waste and debris. 

BRUSH FIRE CONSUMED TEN ACRES

A fire that consumed about 10 acres of the woods near St. Michaels Road north of the Lycoming-Lewis Township line yesterday was started by a powerline coming down on a dead tree in a remote area.  According to the Sun Gazette, several community volunteer fire companies, including Trout Run Fire fighters, had to hike and use ATVs to reach the remote fire which needed several water drops from a helicopter to extinguish it.  The line that came down held 72 hundred volts and started the blaze around 12:15 Thursday.

COUNCIL CONSIDERS BENEFITS DURING TRANSITION

Williamsport’s City Council transit oversight committee is focused on making sure all the details for employees are taken care of before River Valley Transit becomes an authority beginning fiscal year July 1st. According to the Sun Gazette, members of Williamsport City Council will be checking on transfers of pension plans and health care benefits so that no employee or family member is left uncovered during a transition with claims that might occur during a gap period.  Officials say they may apply a similar formula to their existing pension plans that has been used in the City of Erie. 

PENNDOT WORKING NEXT WEEK ON I-80

Lane restrictions are coming for White Deer Township next week.  Watch for alternating lane closures on I-80 west in Union County Monday and Tuesday.  Crews will be on the scene milling and paving for a new structure at mile marker 207, west of the Route 15 interchange.  According to PennDOT, the paving project is part of a 3 million dollar bridge reconstruction and work is expected to be complete in June. 

LOCAL SCHOOLS GET GOOD MARKS

Several area High schools have earned a high ranking on a list released by US News and World Report about the Best High Schools in America.  Coming in in Pennsylvania’s top 100 are Loyalsock ranked at 81, Lewisburg at 67, Danville at 54 and Central Columbia at 47.  Rankings are based on methods for college readiness, reading and math proficiency, graduation rates and more.  Pennsylvania ranks 15th itself in the country with over 25 percent of the schools in the commonwealth  ranking  in the top quarter nationally.  PA’s number one school is Julia R. Masterman Secondary School in Philly which comes in at #10 in the country. 

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 28, 2022

AMAZON TO BRING JOBS TO LYCOMING COUNTY

There are plans to open an Amazon delivery station near Montgomery in Clinton Township which could bring up to 100 jobs to the area.  According to an announcement by Amazon, they plan to utilize the former warehouse building along Saegers Station Road.  A delivery station is where online ordered items are prepared for delivery, usually the last stop before a package gets to its destination.  The operation is set to start up in late spring or early summer. 

BUYER FOR FORMER COUNTRY CUPBOARD LOCATION

Members of the Baylor and Hamm families who owned the former Country Cupboard in Lewisburg have agreed to sell the property on the corner of Hafer Road and Route 15 to Evangelical Community Hospital.  According to the Sun Gazette, a press release from the Baylor Hamm companies said the property closing is scheduled for some time in May.  Administrators from Evangelical said they don’t have immediate plans for the property and that the Susquehanna River Valley Vistors Bureau will remain at the location at 81 Hafer Rd. for now. 

FORMER PA AG GETS DUI, VIOLATES PROBATION

A bench warrant has been issued for former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane who has been charged with DUI after an accident in Scranton in March.  According to WNEP, this allegedly violates Kane’s probation from her perjury conviction in 2016, for which she served 8 months in a Montgomery County prison.  After Kane is served the warrant a Montgomery County Judge could require her to complete her full 23 month sentence.  Kane, who resigned in 2016, was the first female and first Democrat to be elected Attorney General in Pennsylvania.

PENN COLLEGE CULINARY STUDENTS GO TO KENTUCKY

Student and alumni chefs will be heading to the Blue Grass State next month to cater the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.  According to WNEP, some culinary arts program students have had the experience for several years since Penn College has been catering for the event for over 25 years.  During the first week of May, students will be prepping and preparing meals for 300 thousand people who will be at the Derby.  Each Student went through a grades review and interview process to qualify for the job.  The Derby itself is on May 7th. 

TWO ARRESTED FOR ENDANGERING CHILDREN

State Police say two small children were found wandering in their Beaver Springs neighborhood for more than an hour on April 12th without supervision and two people have been charged.  The 2 and 4 year old children were not hurt during the ordeal in Snyder County.  Police charged 35 year old Sarah Bowersox of Beaver Springs and 41 year old Carl Fornwalt of Middleburg with endangering the welfare of children. 

SUMMER FUN COULD BE READY BY MEMORIAL DAY

Williamsport Mayor, Derek Slaughter has gotten the word from Williamsport Public Works Department that work is on track for the planned improvements at Lose Park and Memorial Pool, so that the facilities may be open for Memorial Day weekend.  According to the Sun Gazette, contractors from Landserv Inc. received a positive recommendation from City Council for a splash pad at Shaw Park that will include filtration systems and a concrete slab.  A new liner for Memorial Pool and other improvements means it could open this summer after being shut down for COVID and a serious water leak that has now been resolved.

HOUSE PASSES BILL AIMED AT UNDER PERFORMING STUDENTS

Representative Clint Owlett sponsored a passing bill this week in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that will help underperforming school age children in Pennsylvania a lifeline scholarship to choose an alternate school setting that would meet their individual academic needs.  According to a press release from the Pennsylvania GOP House News, the legislation allows the families of students who are in the bottom 15 percent of performance – based on state testing – to receive financial support to change to a school that suits their learning style better than a public school environment. The House favored the historic bill 104 to 93 and it goes to the Senate next for consideration.

DEADLINES FOR MAIL-IN VOTING

Those PA residents who want to utilize mail-in  voting for the May 17th Primary can visit their County Board of Elections office until May 10th  to apply for mail in or absentee voting or can even turn in completed ballots.  More than 734,000 Pennsylvanians have applied for a mail-in ballots and more than 76,000 Pennsylvanians have applied for an absentee ballot to vote in the primary.  The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania is May 2.  

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
Varsity Baseball
Wellsboro 20               Troy 6
Cowanesque Val. 9      Northeast Bradford 4
Sayre 11                       Canton 0
Muncy 12                     Northwest 1
PIAA District 4
Varsity Softball
Wellsboro 21               Troy 17

NBA
Bucks 116           Bulls 100 Milwaukee wins the series 4-1 in the East 1st Round
Warriors 102      Nuggets 98 Golden State wins 4-1 in the West 1st Round.
Tonight
76’rs leads the series 3-2 and is in Toronto at 7 PM, Phoenix is in New Orleans at 7:30 on TNT, Phoenix leads 3-2, and Dallas is it Utah at 10 PM on TNT, Dallas leads 3-2

MLB
Cardinals 10 Mets 5
Brewers 3 Pirates 1
Phillies 7 Rockies 3
Yankees 5 Orioles 2
Marlins 2 Nationals 1
Angels 9 Guardians 5

NHL
Jets 4 Flyers 0
Canadiens 4 Rangers 3
Blackhawks 4 Golden Knights 3
Coyotes 4 Stars 3
Kings 5 Kracken 3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 27, 2022

FATHER CHARGED WITH ENDANGERING CHILD

The father of a 5 year old girl has been charged with endangering her welfare after he left her in the care of her mother at a hotel on Route 15 in South Williamsport while police say the mother was having a psychotic episode.  Police were called to the hotel when they found the woman arguing at the front desk in a flushed state with her child and a dog in their room, right before 44 year old Thomas Edward Foltz arrived and said the woman was his wife.  Police allege that Foltz was under the influence of a controlled substance.  Children and Youth took custody of the child since police said in an affidavit that neither parent were fit to take care of their daughter.  Foltz waived his preliminary hearing and is in prison in lieu of bail.

TRACTOR ACCIDENT SENDS ONE TO THE HOSPITAL

A farm tractor accident in Sunbury sent the driver to the hospital around 8pm Sunday night with unknown injuries.  According to Stonington State Police, 70 year old Scott L. Hummel was driving a tractor on Christmas Road in Lower Augusta Township while pulling a loaded trailer which went out of control.  Hummel was thrown from the seat of the tractor and transported to the hospital after first responders from Americus Ambulance arrived on the scene.

DEMOCRATS DEBATE OVER HOT TOPICS

The Democratic candidates running for Pennsylvania’s open US Senate seat participated in a debate Monday night, sharing their differences in opinion about government reforms, the state’s energy policy, universal Medicare, and suspending the federal gas tax.   According to PennLive US Rep, Conor Lamb, Lt Governor John Fetterman, State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Jenkintown Councilwoman Alexandria Khalil participated.  This Senate seat in Pennsylvania seat is a hotly contested one – and in the GOP as well, since it could potentially define the majority of the senate in 2023.  The Primary Election in Pennsylvania is May 17, 2022.

LITTLE LEAGUE SET FOR TRADITIONAL SERIES THIS SUMMER

There are high hopes and big plans that Little League International will have all the traditional Little League World Series activities for their 75th anniversary celebration year, including all regional tournaments and seven series events with all the visitor opportunities available.  According to a press release by little league international, they remain cautious of any state or local COVID mandates but at this time plan for the Little League Baseball World series to be in Williamsport August 17 through 28th, with the Little League Softball world series in Greenville NC, August 9-15th. 

FATAL CAR AND TRUCK ACCIDENT

A 66 year old Northumberland County man died in an accident just outside of Sunbury, involving a car and a tractor trailer Monday.  According to State Police at Stonington, the victim in the crash was the driver of the car, Rodney Broscious of Sunbury, who witnesses say, pulled out in front of the truck at the intersection of Routes 890 and Route 61.  Police say the trucker was not injured in the crash that happened around 9am Monday.

MAN FACES DUI SENTENCE, RAPE CHARGES

The hearing of a man accused of felony DUI homicide by vehicle as well as a felony rape charge had his preliminary hearing rescheduled in Shamokin District Court for May.  According to the Daily Item, 25 year old Miquel Torres was free on unsecured bail last December when a woman they spoke to accused him of the sexual assault.  Torres pled guilty last fall and has yet to be sentenced for a January 2020 DUI accident at Mulberry and Market Streets that killed 66 year old Sharon Adams of Shamokin. He remains incarcerated in lieu of 100 thousand dollars cash bail.

COVID TESTING SITE MOVING TO BELLEFONTE

The free State Department of Health COVID testing site that has been on Transfer Road in State College this year will move to a new location in Bellefonte starting this Friday.  According to the Centre Daily times the testing site at 219 Water Street – the former Subway –  is open to everyone, regardless of age or residency 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.  ID is required.  The site will remain open at that location until September. 

NATIVE LEWISBURG AUTHOR LOCAL BOOK SIGNING

A native Lewisburg author and her new book inspired by her Susquehanna valley upbringing will be featured  at Barnes & Noble in Lewisburg during Arts Festival weekend this Friday evening at 6.  According to the Daily Item, Wendy Rich Stetson, who graduated from Lewisburg High School will sign copies and read from her book “Hometown” which the author says is a small-town Amish romance with a 21st-century vibe.  Stetson said characters and place names in the book celebrate and reflect people and places in her life. 

SPORTS

P I-AA District 4 Varsity baseball
Central Columbia 2 Loyalsock 1
Varsity Softball
Central Mountain 11 Shikellamy 2
NBA
Heat 97 hawks 94 Miami wins the series 4-1
Grizzlies 111 Timberwolves 109 Memphis leads 3-2
Suns 112 Pelicans 97 Phoenix leading 3-2
NBA tonight Game 5 between Chicago and Milwaukee @ 7:30 Milwaukee leads the series 3-1
Denver at Golden State @ 10 Golden State leads the series 3-1.

MLB
Brewers 12 pirates 8
Phillies 10 Rockies 3
Yankees 12 Orioles 8
Marlins 5 Nationals 2
Mets 3 Cardinals 0
Angels 4 Guardians 1
Bluejay 6 Red Sox 5
Braves 3 Cubs 1
NHL
Bruins 4 Panthers 2
Senators 5 Devils 4
Lightning 4 Blue Jackets 1
Hurricanes 4 Rangers 3
Oilers 5 Penguins 1
Islanders 4 Capitals 1
Maple leafs 3 Red Wings 0
Flames 5 Predators 4
Coyotes 5 Wild 3
Stars 3 Golden Knights 2
Avalanche 5 Blues 3
Canucks 5 Kraken 2
Ducks 5 Sharks 2

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 26, 2022

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE LEADS TO WOMAN’S ARREST

Police arrested a Williamsport woman after police answered a domestic disturbance call Saturday night on Trenton Avenue.  According to the Sun Gazette, 40 year old Ashley Barnfield was questioned and then detained by city police as she allegedly was drunk and started yelling at the officers.  Later when another officer assisted, an affidavit says Barnfield kicked the second officer before she was arrested and again at police headquarters.  She was arraigned on charges of public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and assault, and is in Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

POLICE INCIDENT RECORDED BY SUSPECT ON FACEBOOK

Police arrested a Hazelton woman in Mount Carmel who was livestreaming the arrest and pror incidents on Facebook.  According to North Central PA dot com, BobbiJo Lopez was originally stopped by police for impeding traffic as she recorded herself walking around outside her vehicle at a red light with her phone.  When police stopped Lopez and tried to give her a ticket, she threw her phone and sped away, starting a chase in which she drove in the wrong lane of traffic, sometimes at high speeds until finally arriving at a West Third Street residence where police took her into custody.  Police found methamphetamine at the home and charged her with possession of drug paraphernalia in addition to the felonies for fleeing police and resisting arrest.  Lopez was arraigned and posted 25 hundred dollars unsecured bail.

AVIAN FLU STAYING IN SOUTHERN PA FOR NOW

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has been struggling with outbreaks of avian flu, but according to the Daily item, there are no cases that have spread as of yet to the Valley. Official reports say there are about 10,360 poultry operations statewide. Department of Agricutlture Secretary Russel Redding says the state has had $2 million set aside since 2016 to respond to avian influenza.  If you raise chickens and have concerns about Avian Flu, call the Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services at 717-772-2852. 

FARMER’S MARKET SET TO START

Williamsport Growers Market Peak Season marker is set to start up Saturday morning.  Officials from the market say that customers will be able to purchase affordable healthy food using cash as well as the token system using debit or SNAP Cards.  A person can use their card to purchase $1 to $20 tokens that each vendor at the market will accept.  The Growers Market runs Saturdays April 30th through November each Saturday from 8am til noon during peak season at 249 Little League Blvd.

WILLIAMSPORT BROTHERS DISPLACED BY FIRE

The Red Cross is assisting two brothers who were displaced by fire yesterday.  According to the Sun Gazette, a fire started in the bedroom of a two-unit apartment at 917 Washington Boulevard around 3am.  Williamsport firefighters responded to the early morning incident and found that the two occupants had safely escaped the apartment. No one was injured.  It took a few minutes to extinguish the fire and officials say the cause is under investigation. 

TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM RECALL

If you bought Turkey Hill Chocolate Marshmallow Premium ice cream lately and have a peanut allergy, check it before you eat it!  It’s been recalled.  According to a press release from Turkey Hill Dairy of Conestoga, PA, the recall applies to 385, 48 ounce containers of the chocolate marshmallow premium ice cream bought between April 14th and 19th that may have been filled with chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream instead.  The dairy has not received any complaints of illness at this time and says the recall doesn’t apply to any other product.  The UPC Code of the product is 020735420935.  If you purchased any of the product, you can return it to the store for a full refund or call 1800 MY DAIRY.

BOOSTER SHOT CLINIC ON THE WAY

If you are eligible and interested in getting a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, Geisinger is hosting four clinic days at the Hughes Center in Danville; April 27-28 (tomorrow and Thursday) and May 4th and 5th. Those over 50 and who are immunocompromised benefit from the extra dose, avoiding severe disease, according to data from the CDC. Ask your doctor if you qualify for the booster.  Geisinger retail pharmacies are taking appointments through online scheduling or at 570-284-3657.

BRIDGE TO BE NAMED FOR WWII VETERAN

A World War II veteran who passed away in April of 2020 will have a Pine Creek Township bridge named for him next month.  According to the Record Online, the 76th District State representative, Stephanie Borowicz announced a dedication and unveiling ceremony will take place Tuesday May 3rd at 10 am next to the bridge on State Route 1010 over Chatham Run to honor the late Tech Corporal Lee R. Phillips.  Phillips was a Howard native and graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1944 before he was drafted and assigned to 3rd Army, Company A, 787th battalion where he drove tanks under General Patton. 

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