BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

CITY CARJACKING SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CARBON COUNTY

The man seen on surveillance cameras carjacking a victim in Williamsport Sunday afternoon was arrested for another carjacking Monday September 23rd.  According to the Sun Gazette, 27 year old Tiler Martin Wood, a homeless man formerly of Muncy, was identified and charged with numerous felonies in Lycoming County Sunday, but was then taken into custody by state troopers in Carbon County Monday for another robbery of a motor vehicle.  Wood has been incarcerated there in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail and was arraigned for the Williamsport carjacking via video.  An additional 150 thousand dollars bail was added.  Wood had been on parole since August for a simple assault charge from 2023.

SECOND ACCIDENT IN TWO WEEKS INVOLVING A CITY BUS

A second instance where a motorist ran a stop sign in downtown Williamsport and hit a River Valley Transit bus happened Thursday and police report an injury.  According to the Sun Gazette, one woman passenger was injured at about 1:50pm when a Jeep collided with the bus at Park Avenue and Rose Street.  She was transported to UPMC Williamsport.  The Jeep was heading south on Rose street when the accident occurred.  No word if any charges were filed in the incident.

TRUMP TO RALLY IN BUTLER, PA AGAIN

The Trump-Vance campaign will be in Butler, PA for a rally next week in the same place where a would-be assassin tried to strike the former president in July.  According to the Daily Item, the Republican presidential nominee will visit the Butler Farm Show grounds October 5th which will include a tribute for the man who lost his life in the prior shooting, 50 year old Corey Comperatore, a former Butler Township fire chief.  Two others were injured that day, but have since recovered from their injuries.

ART AND ESSAY COMPETITION FOR SENIORS IN LYCOMING COUNTY

High school seniors from Lycoming County are invited to submit photographs, mixed media, digital art, essays, poetry or other entries for The League of Women Voters of Lycoming County art and writing competition titled “The Power of Every Vote”.  The League of women voters encourages informed and active participation through research and advocacy of government, taking positions on governmental, social, and environmental issues.  The deadline for submissions is October 29th and the two top entries will win a $400 prize.  Get details online at palwv.org.

PENN COLLEGE STUDENT ARRESTED FOR CHECK SCAM

A 19 year old man from Penn College was taken into custody after an investigation showed him involved in a check cashing scam and forcibly involving a classmate.  According to North Central PA dot com, Kahsan Tahir Youk of Spring City advertised a fraudulent money making opportunity that a classmate responded to and eventually tried to back out of when he realized the scam.  The victim did relent bank information after receiving threats over the matter, but the transactions beginning September 16th were flagged by M&T Bank.  Youk is being charged with robbery, kidnapping, terroristic threats, harassment and more. He is being held at the Lycoming County Prison on $50,000 monetary bail with an upcoming preliminary hearing.

MAN JAILED AFTER REFUSING TO TALK TO POLICE, JUDGE

A Williamsport man stopped by police for an expired license plate and window tint on September 12th, is in custody after refusing to answer questions or cooperate with officers when they found his suspended license and car’s obliterated VIN number on his 2017 Cadillac XTS.  According to the Sun Gazette, 62 year old George Henry Whaley, Jr. refused to identify himself or allow himself to be fingerprinted at the state police barracks.  Whaley, facing misdemeanor obstruction, a felony altering a VIN, plus two summary violations, also refused to answer questions during his arraignment in front of Judge Denise Dieter.  He was sent to county lock-up on no bail.

PENNDOT WORK CONTINUES MONDAY

Work continues in two spots in Lycoming County next week.  According to PennDOT, embankment and shoulder repairs will continue again Monday at various locations on Route 287 in Pine and Cummings townships.  In addition, reconstruction and bridge replacement will continues again starting Monday on Lycoming Mall Drive and Fairfield Road in Fairfield Township working on the new structure over Bennett’s Run.  Watch for periodic flagging and single lane conditions as work is being performed.

ALZHEIMER’S WALK IN MONTOURSVILLE SATURDAY

Indian Park in Montoursville will be host of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event this Saturday.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, they invite all Lycoming County residents to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the walk.  Go online to act.alz.org to join a team or get information for tomorrow’s walk that starts at 10am with a ceremony to honor those lost to Alzheimer’s with the walk beginning at 10:30.   Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports
Girls Soccer
Williamsport 3     Mifflinburg 2  OT
Milton 3               Loyalsock 2
NE Bradford  3    NP Mansfield 2
Warrior  Run  5    Southern  1
Hughesville  6      Lewisburg  1


Boys  Soccer
Williamsport  2    Jersey Shore  0
Muncy  3              Mdwbrk Christian  1
Benton  4             South Wmspt  1
Milton  3              Hughesville  0
Volleyball 
Williamsport 3     Danville 0
Girls Tennis
Montoursville  4  Mifflinburg 1

HS Football – BYB Game of the Week – Mifflinburg vs Milton 6:30 pre-game/7pm kick-off

NFL Thursday night football
Cowboys  20        NY Giants  15
NFL Sunday
Eagles vs Buccaneers 1pm FOX
Steelers vs Colts  1pm CBS
Chiefs vs Chargers  4:25pm CBS
Bills vs Ravens  8:20pm NBC/Peacock

MLB
Brewers  5                      Pirates  2
Royals  7              Nationals 4
Yankees  10         Orioles  1
Mets vs Braves Make-up game Monday
MLB Tonight
Phillies vs Nationals  6:45pm
Pirates vs Yankees  7:05pm ESPN+
Orioles vs Twins  8:10pm
Mets vs Brewers  8:10pm


NCAA Football
Army 42     Temple  14
Tonight –       Virginia Tech vs Miami  7:30pm  ESPN
                        Washington vs Rutgers  8pm FOX
Saturday –     Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
                        Illinois @ Penn State  7:30pm NBC

NASCAR Sunday
Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET
Kansas Motor Speedway
2pm Pre-Race/3pm Green Flag Racing
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network WILQ’s HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

WILLIAMSPORT STUDENT FOUND WITH GUN IN BACKPACK

A student at Williamsport area high school was taken into custody Wednesday by state police after school officials conducted a drug search based on reasonable suspicion and discovered a handgun in the student’s backpack.  According to an email from superintendent, Dr. Timothy S. Bowers, there were never any threats made to students or staff, and the student did not display the weapon.  Bowers said there will be increased police presence at the school for the next several days, and that the student will face the most aggressive disciplinary actions allowed by the Pennsylvania School Code and applicable laws. 

POLICE SEEK HUGHESVILLE GUN THIEF

State police are seeking information about a burglary at a Hughesville gun shop last weekend.  According to the Sun Gazette, a theft occurred early Saturday September 21st at the Blued Barrel Gun Shop on Railroad Street.  Police say person of interest may have inquired about several of the guns that were taken in the incident a few days before the burglary.  Call Montoursville state police if you have information 570-368-5700 or the toll-free tips line 1-800-4PA TIPS.

PAJAMA FACTORY FACING CODES VIOLATIONS

Tenants at the Pajama Factory 1307 Park Avenue in Williamsport could face an order to vacate after a July report from the City of Williamsport Bureau of Codes that assessed violations at the building that constitute an unsafe space.  According to North Central PA dot com, Williamsport Bureau of Fire Chief Sam Aungst said they have met with the owner of the Pajama Factory Mark Winkelman addressing concerns about the building in the past, but recent concerns are at the forefront now.  Winkleman says the buildings are safer now than they have been in the past with automatic fire protection in the building.   The matter will go before the city Board of Appeals at a hearing scheduled for Tuesday, October 1.

SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS VIGIL RESCHEDULED

September isNational Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and UPMC announced that their candlelight vigil this week will now be tonight after inclement weather yesterday. The group will gather on UPMC Williamsport’s front lawn at 700 High St. Williamsport at 6pm.  If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

SEWER REPAIRS IN SNYDER COUNTY COMPLETE

Repairs were completed on the broken sewer line at the Eastern Snyder County Authority treatment plant in Penn Township yesterday afternoon.  According to the Daily Item, a break in a 20 inch pipe at the treatment facility near Selinsgrove Sunday caused a spill of raw sewage into the Susquehanna River, which authorities quickly attempted to contain but still advised residents to avoid contact with the water 20 miles down stream from Middle Creek.  The drinking water supply was not affected.  The new pipe replaced a 50 year old one that had sustained a 2-inch break at about 6am Sunday morning when the alarm sounded at the Isle of Que alerting officials to the emergency.

MAN JAILED FOR FIGHTING WITH MINOR

A 39 year old man from Williamsport who tried to get a juvenile to fight him at the 800 block of Wilson Street on September 17th was jailed on assault charges and more.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say Jonathan Pace threatened the juvenile and family members, and was seen throwing rocks at their home.  Pace was charged with simple assault, loitering, corrupting the morals of a minor and more.  He was arraigned and released on 20 thousand dollars bail.

MAN FOUND GUILTY OF TWO ARMED ROBBERIES

After a two day trial in Williamsport this week, a Lycoming County man was found guilty for two armed robberies committed in November of 2020.  According to the Sun Gazette, court records say 36 year old Jesse Derick Giddings robbed the Boost Mobile at 620 Hepburn St with a black and silver handgun threatening the female manager and taking money from the register along with 14 new iPhones worth over 7 thousand dollars.  Giddings was also charged for thefts of cash and merchandise at the West Fourth Street Family Dollar in the city.  The man also allegedly threatened that female clerk with the same gun.  He was implicated as a suspect in the robberies after family and friends of his sold the stolen iPhones with serial numbers matching the stolen phones at kiosks at Wal-Mart and the former Lycoming Mall as well as the proximity to the thefts as reported by his ankle monitor from being on parole at the time of the thefts.  

ANTI CAMPUS HAZING ACT PASSES IN SENATE

Federal legislation has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives this week as a result of the work done by a family who lost their son in an on-campus hazing incident at Penn State University in February of 2017.  According to North Central PA dot com, the parents of the victim, Timothy Piazza, inspired the bipartisan legislation – the “Stop Campus Hazing Act” – and began the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform at Penn State.  The Stop Campus Hazing Act now heads to the US Senate.  Tim Piazza would have turned 27 on September 25. 

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 HS Sports

Boys Soccer
Warrior Run 2      Montoursville 1
Wellsboro 6          NP Liberty  2
Lewisburg  4        Central Mountain  0
Girls Soccer  
Williamsport 3     Shamokin  0
Loyalsock  3         Danville  0

MLB
Guardians 5         Reds  2
Phillies  9             Cubs  6
Pirates  2              Brewers  1
Royals  3              Nationals 0
Orioles  9             Yankees  7
Mets vs Braves postponed /rain


MLB Today
Brewers vs Pirates  12:35pm
Royals vs Nationals  1:05pm
Orioles  vs Yankees  7:05pm
Mets vs Braves postponed

WNBA
*Connecticut Sun defeated Caitlin Clark & the Indiana Fever 87-81 in the First Round of the finals
*Minnesota Lynx won their first round against Phoenix Mercury  101-88
WNBA Semi-finals Game 1 starts Sunday September 29
Aces vs Liberty 3pm ABC
Sun vs Lynx  8:30pm ESPN

NFL Thursday Night Football tonight
Cowboys vs NY Giants  8:15pm Prime Vid

NFL News
* Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and College Football Hall of Famer Tommy Kramer announced he was diagnosed over a year ago with dementia.

*Kramer revealed his diagnosis in a social media post on Wednesday soon after Brett Favre announced he has Parkinson’s disease

*A standout at Rice University, Kramer was drafted in the first round of the 1977 NFL draft by the Vikings, set to be the heir to Fran Tarkenton. His best season came in 1986 when he threw for 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns.
*Kramer retired  in 1990, finishing his career with 24,777 passing yards with 159 touchdowns and 158 interceptions in 14 NFL seasons.
*He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.


NCAA Football tonight
Thursday – Army vs Temple  7:30pm ESPN
Friday –    Washington vs Rutgers  8pm FOX
Saturday – Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
                  Illinois @ Penn State  7:30pm NBC

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

WORK ON SNYDER COUNTY SEWER LINE TODAY

Work for the replacement of the broken sewer pipe that broke Sunday near Selinsgrove, spilling raw sewage into Penns Creek, which flows on to the Susquehanna River will begin today.   According to the Daily Item, authorities from DEP and Snyder County recommend avoiding direct contact with the Susquehanna River for 20 miles downstream to the Liverpool area in Perry County after the large spill occurred, but a wraparound sleeve at the break was installed Sunday evening which stopped the discharge of sewage.  Authorities also report that no drinking water was  affected in the break. The Route 11 southbound exit ramp to Route 35 will be closed today with work being performed between 7:30am and 3pm today. Watch for a detour using Route 11 southbound to Aqueduct Road, Route 11 northbound, back to Route 35.

WILLIAMSPORT MAN ACCUSED OF THEFT FROM 9/11 NON-PROFIT

The man from Williamsport who took funds to make T-shirts and decals for the Lycoming County 9/11 Memorial Coalition has been charged with theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking and other charges after he didn’t fulfill the contract.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 36 year old Michael Ritter of Mike’s Custom Apparel took over 75 hundred dollars in funds and when he didn’t deliver the goods, never returned the money or make contact with the 9/11 Coalition motorcycle ride organizers when they attempted to contact him.  A warrant was issued for Ritter this week with an arraignment pending in Muncy Creek Township.

STRIKE LOOMS AT SHIKELLAMY

There is still potential for a teachers strike at Shikellamy this Friday if contract negotiations between Shikellamy School Board and the teacher’s union doesn’t go favorably.  According to the Daily Item, a proposal is under consideration that could increase total wage costs over the next four years by $1.3-million, boosting  starting salaries by 15 percent.  Superintendent Jason Bendle was this week given authority by the school board to make schedule decisions about classes, activities and other district related activities if a strike does start Friday. 

VACCINE CLINIC FOR PETS IN TIOGA COUNTY

A low-cost vaccine and mico-chip clinic for pets is coming up in Tioga County Sunday, October 6th.  According to Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, their annual event at the Tioga County Fairgrounds is in conjunction with Dr. Kristine Shaw of Grand Canyon Veterinary Hospital and offers 12 dollar rabies vaccines and boosters, a 15 dollar distemper combination vaccines, along with a 25 dollar microchip with registration.  No appointment is necessary for the event that is from 1-3pm in Whitneyville. All dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.  Email secondchance as @ yahoo dot com for information.

PROSECUTOR SEEK JAIL TIME FOR ACCUSED TROOPER

Michael J. Brown from Tioga County, found responsible for the death of 47 year old Troy area school teacher Christine E. Woodward in a vehicle crash in 2023, is facing a county prison sentence after a prosecutor with the state Attorney General’s office asked a judge for 6 to 23 months for the former state trooper.  According to PennLive, Brown was found guilty of vehicular homicide after he passed in a no-passing zone and caused a fatal fiery accident on Route 6 east of Mansfield last February.  Sentencing is set for October 4th in Tioga County Court. Brown remains free on $50,000 unsecured bail.

ALTERNATE PHONE NUMBER FOR LYCO PUBLIC SAFETY

As the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety is working with residents who have questions about FEMA benefits after flooding from Tropical Storm Debby  hit the area, they have reported a phone outage and are working to correct the problem.  In the meantime, residents needing to contact the public safety office for any reason, FEMA questions or otherwise, are being asked to use an alternate phone number to reach the main office.  Until further notice, please use 570-329-4061 to contact the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety.

GRANTS FOR EMS EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS

Following an EMS summer camp this year for high school students to explore potential career opportunities where they learned about emergency medical services in three different emergency medical programs, grants have been provided to continue training students and help build out Pennsylvania’s future emergency medical services workforce.  According to the Daily Item, a combined 150 thousand dollars in grants is now available to accredited EMS schools and higher education institutions for students who are at least in the ninth grade, but volunteers wanting to apply for EMS certification must be must be at least 16 years old and complete required courses and pass a certification examination.  The application deadline for the grant program is October 16.  Go to state.pa.us for application information.

LOCK HAVEN HALLOWEEN PARADE

The annual Lock Haven Halloween parade is on tap for later in October and the free event is on for all to participate.  According to the Lock Haven Fire Department, the parade event will kick off Saturday October 26th at 10am at North Henderson Street and continue to Triangle Park where there will be free games, refreshments, activities for kids plus an award presentation.  Those who want to have a vehicle or float in the parade should line up Saturday morning at 9:30 on East Water Street.  In case of rain, the after parade party will be indoors at Eastside Fire Rescue on East Church Street.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports
Boys Soccer
Milton 3                     Danville 1
Girls Soccer
Milton 3                     Hughesville 0
Towanda  3                NP Mansfield  0
Wellsboro 0              NE Bradford 0
Girls Tennis 
South Wmspt  5        Muncy 0

MLB
Guardians  6        Reds  1
Cubs  10               Phillies  4
Brewers  7                     Pirates  2
Royals 1               Nationals 0
Orioles  5             Yankees  3
Braves  5              Mets  1

  • Los Angeles clinched a playoff spot on Friday winning their 11th  NL West division title in 12 seasons.
  • The Houston Astros clinched their fourth straight American League West title with a 4-3 win over the Mariners yesterday


MLB Today
Cubs vs Phillies  6:05pm
Brewers  vs Pirates  6:40pm
Royals vs Nationals 6:45pm
Orioles vs Yankees 7:05pm ESPN
Mets vs Braves  7:20pm

NFL Thursday Night Football
Cowboys vs NY Giants  8:15pm Prime Vid


NCAA Football This week
Thursday – Army vs Temple  7:30pm ESPN
Friday –    Washington vs Rutgers  8pm FOX
Saturday – Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
                  Illinois @ Penn State  7:30pm NBC

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

TRAFFIC SNARLED IN LEWISBURG MONDAY

Traffic was detoured Monday afternoon around an accident on Route 15 and AJK Boulevard near the Sheetz in Lewisburg just after 2pm.  According to the Daily Item, one person was injured and transported to Geisinger in Danville after a three-vehicle accident involving a GMC Pickup truck, a rabbit transit van, and a tractor-trailer.  Police say the empty tractor trailer attempted to stop at a red light at AJK Boulevard but instead hit the truck which was turning left, causing a chain reaction accident into the rabbit transit van, which had no passengers on it at the time.  The driver of the GMC truck suffered minor injuries.

TWO ARRESTED IN WILLIMSPORT FOR ASSAULT

Two people in Williamsport were arrested for an assault on a man at his home September 6th.  According to North Central PA dot com, 45 year old Jeremy Brewer allegedly argued with the victim when he stopped by their home and when it turned into a physical fight, police say Justina Marie Solomon also assaulted the victim when he tried to fight back.  Brewer also allegedly pulled a knife on the victim before he left the scene with Solomon.  Both are facing charges for assault, Brewer is also charged with strangulation, terroristic threats, and possession of a weapon and was jailed in lieu of 25 thousand dollars bail.  Solomon’s bail was set at 5 thousand dollars monetary.

CARJACKING SUSPECT SOUGHT BY POLICE

Police are seeking information about a carjacking that happened Sunday at the 200 block of West Fourth Street.  According to the Sun Gazette, a victim called police just before 3pm Sunday after a short white man in his late 20s approached the man’s vehicle while he was sitting in  it and demanded he get out of the car with what looked to be a gun under his shirt.  Police found the vehicle still running a short time later in Loyalsock Township near St. David’s and Edercrest roads.  If you have information about the incident call 570-327-7560.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST DEADLINE WEDNESDAY

If you are a photographer living within 30 miles from Lewisburg, the deadline for the Lewisburg Photography Club’s judged photography exhibition is Wednesday.  According to the Daily Item, the special interest group of the Lewisburg Arts Council is inviting photographers of all ages to submit up to three photographs within the categories black and white, artistic/abstract, lifestyle and nature. A reception and awards ceremony is planned at the Gallery on N Water St. in Lewisburg on  October 4th.  Get details and an online entry form at Lewisburg arts council dot org.

SEWAGE CONTAMINATES SUSQUEHANNA

In the wake of the sewage line rupture Sunday morning in Snyder County near Selinsgrove, the PA Department of Environmental protection is asking the public to avoid direct contact with the impacted waterways and refrain  from using the river recreationally for fishing, swimming or boating.  Authorities say the Susquehanna River is affected more than 20 miles downstream of Selinsgrove to the Liverpool area in Perry County and that an emergency response team is working to stop the leak, and cleanup the waterway.    Residents of Shamokin Dam Borough, Monroe Township, Penn Township, and Selinsgrove Borough are being asked to limit the use of the sewage system until the repair is complete.  Public drinking water supplies are safe and may continue to be used. 

TWO MEN ARRESTED AT UNION COUNTY JAIL

A man from Lewisburg who was incarcerated in the Union County Jail this summer has been charged along with another inmate for working together to sharpen a toothbrush into a weapon.  According to the Daily Item, 28 year old Julio Gonzalez of Lewisburg and 25 year old Jose Morel-Cruz of the Bronx were each charged with four misdemeanors including possession of a weapon to facilitate escape. Warden Ernie Ritter told police the shank was found on August 20th near the jail recreation yard.  Gonzalez and Morel-Cruz have a preliminary hearing on the new charges on October 17th.

UNION COUNTY OPENS FEMA RECOVERY CENTER

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Union County is now set up to help residents who were affected in August by the flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.  The center at the Union County Resources Center on Hafer Road near Lewisburg, performs functions similar to the centers in Lycoming County in Hepburn Township, and in Tioga County.  FEMA representatives will assist residents there daily from 8am to 6pm so they can apply for funds to help cover costs for temporary housing, home repairs, rental assistance, and other disaster-related needs. 

UPMC HOLDING SUICIDE AWARENESS VIGIL

September isNational Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and UPMC will hold a candlelight vigil this week to remember those who have been affected by suicide.  According to UPMC, Community members and hospital employees will share a few words of commemoration and support on UPMC Williamsport’s front lawn at 700 High St. Williamsport at 6pm this Wednesday.  In case of rain the vigil will be held on Thursday, September 26th at the same time.  If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

SPORTS

NFL Monday Night Football
Commanders 38           Bengals 33
Bills 47                         Jaguars 10
NFL Thursday Night Football
Cowboys vs NY Giants  8:15pm Prime Vid


NCAA Football This week
Thursday – Army vs Temple  7:30pm ESPN
Friday –    Washington vs Rutgers  8pm FOX
Saturday – Ohio State @ Michigan State 7pm Peacock
                  Illinois @ Penn State  7:30pm NBCMLB
Red Sox  4          Blue Jays 1
Mariners  6         Astros  1
Giants  6              D’Backs  3
Phillies  6            Cubs  2
*  The Phillies won the NL East for the first time since 2011, clinching the division title with their victory over the Chicago Cubs last night.

MLB Today
Cubs vs Phillies  6:40pm
Brewers vs Pirates  6:40pm
Royals vs Nationals  6:45pm
Orioles  vs Yankees  7:05pm TBS
Mets  vs Braves  7:20

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

SEWAGE LINE RUPTURES NEAR SELINSGROVE SUNDAY

A local emergency has been announced after a 20-inch sewage line ruptured near the East Snyder County Sewage Treatment Facility on the south end of Selinsgrove in Snyder County Sunday afternoon.  According to the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, the rupture is causing raw sewage to spill into Penns Creek, lower Middle Creek, and is flowing into the Susquehanna River just above the Hoover Island boat launch area.  The Pennsylvania DEP and officials from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are on the scene evaluating next steps.  According to a press release from the Snyder County Emergency Management Authority, residents of Shamokin Dam Borough, Monroe Township, Penn Township, and Selinsgrove Borough are requested to reasonably limit water use until repairs can be made.  The break is located across Market Street from the Selinsgrove Speedway.

TWO PA STUDENTS DETAINED FOR THREATS LAST WEEK

North Schuylkill School District authorities say two students there were identified as responsible for making non-credible threats on social media last week and were removed from the school on Wednesday.  Police and school administrators report that two students, a male and female are a subject of the investigation and will be facing additional charges up to and including expulsion after they allegedly made the threats online Monday and Tuesday evening.  Administrators say they received up to 100 calls about the threats through their Safe2Say platform, a program that allows individuals to inform police of dangers anonymously.  The district attorney’s office has not yet decided whther to charge the middle school student suspects as adults or juveniles.

FLOATING DAM TO BE DEFLATED IN OCTOBER

Deflating of the Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam will take place in the second week of October this year.  According to the Daily Item, boating season at Shikellamy State Park ends with the traditional end-of-season process and all marina slip holders are required to remove their boats from the Shikellamy State Park marina by sunset on Monday, October 7th. The complete deflation process takes 2 weeks during which time, the park’s docks will be removed.  The dam is in  Upper Augusta Township, between Shamokin Dam and Sunbury.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS IN COMMONWEALTH STATE PARKS

The PA Game Commission has scheduled nine self-guided driving tours of state game lands starting in October.  According to North Central PA dot com, the tour Sunday, October 6th will focus on state Game Lands 12 in Bradford County south of Canton starting at 9am and will also provide a tour through Elk County at the same time.  There will also be tours October 13th and 20th.  These driving tours provide an inside look at habitat projects as well as hunting and trapping opportunities on public lands across the state.   All tours are free, held rain or shine, and are self-guided, open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.

ARREST FOR MAN WITH GROW OPERATION IN HOME

A man from Susquehanna Township was arrested for growing marijuana plants on his property while his child was staying at the home.  According to PA State Police, they received a tip from the child’s mother that 31 year old Andrew Day had a grow operation in the home that she said made the child feel ill and unsafe.  After executing a search warrant, troopers arrested Day and charged him with felony manufacture, delivery, or possession of drugs with intent to deliver and misdemeanors including endangering the welfare of children.  His bail was set at 50 thousand dollars.

WOMAN’S DEATH IN BOAT MISHAP DEEMED AN ACCIDENT

After a woman died when a boat capsized on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near Winfield last April, the operator of the boat is not being held responsible.  Police now say the incident was officially ruled accidental after an investigation.  According to the Daily Item, a Waterways Conservation Officer said that 38 year old Kyle Roy Jocken of Minersville was operating a boat during hazardous conditions, in a craft that had been modified, and that the three passengers on the boat overloaded it.  Police say when water came over the bow of the boat, the victim, Melissa Commings, went into the strong river current without a lifejacket and perished.  Jocken was charged with misdemeanor reckless operation of a watercraft.

DEAD INFANT CASE STILL OPEN IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

The homicide investigation of a deceased newborn found in Northumberland County in the 80s is still open and state police are asking for information either by calling the anonymous tip line, 1-800-4PATIPS or by going online to p3tips.com.  According to the Sun Gazette, Pennsylvania State police were alerted to a full-term newborn who had been asphyxiated, found in a shopping bag along rural highway Route 4005 at the time, by two Snydertown residents who were walking in the area.  Police continue to seek new information and leads in the case with DNA analysis.  A two thousand dollar cash reward is possible for information in the case.

LITTLE PINE CREEK ROAD TO OPEN THIS WEEK

After emergency flood repairs have been in place last week, Little Pine Creek Road is set to tentatively reopen this week.  According to PennDOT, the contractor continued pavement repairs, paving, debris removal, guide rail replacement, and shoulder backup last week as part of repairing the substructure of the three-span Carsontown Bridge.  The road has been closed between Carsontown Road south of the bridge and Big Buck Lodge Lane north of the bridge in Pine Township since flooding occurred in August.  Park officials say all facilities at Little Pine State Park are now open.

SPORTS

NFL
Giants 21              Browns 15
Eagles  15            Saints  12
Steelers  20           Chargers  10
Seahawks  24       Dolphins  3
Ravens  28           Cowboys  25
Chiefs  22             Falcons  17
NFL Monday Night Football
Jaguars vs Bills  7:30pm ESPN
Commanders  vs Bengals  8:15pm ABC

MLB
Cardinals  2          Guardians  1
Pirates  2              Reds  0
Tigers 4                Orioles  3
Cubs  5                 Nationals  0
Yankees 7            A’s  4
Mets  2                 Phillies 1
MLB Tonight
Cubs vs Phillies  6:40pm
Red Sox vs Blue Jays  7:07pm
Mariners vs Astros  8:10pm
Giants vs Diamondbacks  9:40pm

NASCAR Playoffs Saturday Bass Pro Shops Night Race – Bristol, TN
* Team Hendrick’s Kyle Larson dominated the first elimination race of NASCAR’s 10-race playoff portion of the season Saturday night by leading all but 38 of the 500 laps at the track in Bristol, Tennessee
* Former NASCAR champions Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr., as well as Ty Gibbs and Harrison Burton, were eliminated from the 16-driver field.
*Daniel Suarez  finished four laps down in 31st, squeezed into the second round of the playoffs by 11 points over Ty Gibbs.

* Also advancing were Chase Elliott, who finished second, Christopher Bell, who finished fifth, regular-season champion Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, Austin Cindric and Alex Bowman.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

COUPLE ARRESTED FOR CHILD ENDANGERMENT

Police responded to a 911 call from neighbors who said two people were drunk and arguing outside their home August 25th before they fled with a child in their vehicle.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say they stopped 33 year old Janelle Renzo and boyfriend 38 year old Kenneth Frey III after a short pursuit from Broad Street to the Jersey Shore High School parking lot.  Renzo was arrested after failing field sobriety tests and Frey resisted arrest, attempting to assault the officers on the scene – and was ultimately subdued with pepper spray.  Both were charged with multiple charges, including DUI, felony fleeing and child endangerment for Renzo, and Frey was charged with felony aggravated assault, resisting arrest and more.  Both are free on bail.

PROVISIONAL BALLOTS IN BUTLER COUNTY ARE VALID

In a lawsuit from Butler County over the rejection of two mail-in voters ballots for not using the secrecy envelope and  then rejecting their provisional ballots on Elections Day, the Commonwealth court decided yesterday that provisional ballots in the case are valid.  According to the Sun Gazette,  this means that when a voter’s ballot is rejected for mistakes like an incorrect date, or forgetting the date on the outside of the envelope, they can cast a provisional ballot – which are separated from regular ballots and used when election workers need more time to determine the voter’s eligibility to vote. About 21,800 mail ballots were rejected in the general election of 2020, out of about 2.7 million mail ballots cast in Pennsylvania.

CITY MAYOR CHOSEN FOR FEDERAL LEADERSHIP GROUP

Williamsport’s Mayor Derek Slaughter has been chosen to be part of a 15-member class of inductees as part of a national network of Democratic state and local elected officials called NewDEAL, which stands for Developing Exceptional American Leaders.  According to new deal leaders dot org, mayor Slaughter was chosen with one other Pennsylvanian, Rachael Heisler, a City Controller from Pittsburgh.  New DEAL leaders have found broad bipartisan support since its inception, while working to build a more prosperous and equitable future.  Find out more at The New DEAL on Facebook.

“FARM SHOW MILKSHAKE” IS TRADEMARKED NOW

Pennsylvanians know Farm Show milkshakes are a thing, but now it’s official with the state Department of Agriculture who won a recent lawsuit to legally use a trademark for the popular dairy treat.  According to WHP, with the trademark “Farm Show Milk Shake”, the Dept. of Agriculture and PA Dairymen’s Association agreed to an exclusive 10-year license to use the trademark with the possibility of renewal, the state will also receive 2% of gross milkshake sales made outside of the PA Farm Show.

MAN ON SKATEBOARD KILLED IN ELYSBURG ACCIDENT

A man skateboarding at 10pm in Elysburg was struck and killed by a tanker truck near the intersection of West Valley Avenue, Route 487, and Spruce Street.  According to the News Item, authorities from the Northumberland County Coroner’s office pronounced the victim dead at the scene but have not yet released his name or his age.  Ralpho Township police say the victim exited Spruce Street and rode into the path of a 2012 Peterbilt tanker truck on West Valley Avenue driven by 54 year old Ramon DeJesus of Shamokin.  Police impounded the tanker to allow the state police forensics unit to complete the investigation.

LABOR DAY CRASH RESULTS

The PA State Police have released the statistics of the Labor Day weekend enforcement results.  According to PA State Police, total vehicle crashes from 2023 to 2024 decreased from the same time last year, but DUI arrests were equal from the year before, at 514 for the weekend period between August 30th to September 2nd.  The incidents investigated by Pennsylvania State police for Labor Day 2024 include 580 crashes, five of them fatal with 6 people being killed and 170 injuries.  Three of the fatal crashes were DUI related.  Get more statistical information online at pa.gov.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTION EVENT IN DANVILLE

Geisinger Danville will hold a child safety seat inspection and used seat collection event.  According to the Daily Item, PennDOT, Safe Kids PA Susquehanna Valley Partner, State Farm and the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital welcomes the public next Thursday September 12th on the second floor of the Geisinger Woodbine parking garage..  The collection of child seats is for those that are unsafe with expired, broken, or rusted parts, are on a recall list, or have been involved in a serious crash.  Those interested in a safety inspection can come September 12th from 5 to 7pm.

YAW, HAMM, HOST A SENIOR EXPO COMING TO MONTOURSVILLE

The annual Senior Expo hosted by State Senator Gene Yaw and State Representative Joe Hamm will scheduled for Thursday September 19th at the Community Baptist Church, on Route 87 in Montoursville.  More than 75 exhibitors will be there from 9:30am til 1pm to provide the most current information on state programs and federal services available to Pennsylvania’s older residents.  Senator Yaw says the event will provide seniors with a “one-stop resource” for information for services that may be free of charge or available at a reduced cost.  The public is encouraged to also bring unused and expired prescription medications to deposit in a Prescription Drug Take-Back Box, provided by the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office.  Get information about the senior expo at senator gene yaw.com.

SPORTS

PIAA D4 Soccer
Girls
Milton 4                     Williamsport 0
Central Columbia 1  Hughesville 0
Line Mountain 4       Midd-West 0
Muncy 2                    Millville 1
Loyalsock 4              Jersey Shore 0
East Juniata 2            Mifflinburg 0
South Wmspt 9         Sullivan County 1
Bloomsburg 4           Dallas 1


Boys
Williamson 1                        Athens 0 (2OT)
Norry Christian 2     Selinsgrove 1
Central Columbia 2  Warrior Run 1
Wellsboro 4              North Penn-Liberty 1
Danville 2                  Bloomsburg 2 (2OT)
NE Bradford 3          Troy 0
Midd-West 7             East Juniata 0
Towanda 6                 Galeton 0
Juniata 2                    Shikellamy 1

HS Football Thursday
Wyalusing  13  Wellsboro 0
HS Football Friday night  BYB Game O’ Week Hughesville @ Loyalsock 6:30 pre-game/7pm Kick

MLB Draft League
Williamsport  Crosscutters 5  Trenton Thunder  4
Cutters capture their first MLB Draft League Championship and 1st League Title since 2003

MLB
Reds 1        Astros 0
Phillies  5    Marlins  2
Pirates 9     Nationals  4
Rockies  3  Braves  1


MLB Today
Yankees  vs  Cubs  2:20pm
Nationals  vs Pirates 6:40pm
Rays vs Orioles  7:05pm
Reds  vs Mets  7:10pm
Phillies vs Marlins  7:10pm
Guardians vs  Dodgers  10:10pm

NFL
Chiefs  27  Ravens  20
NFL Tonight
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles 8:15pm Peacock
NFL Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons 1pm FOX
Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills  1pm CBS
Minnesota Vikings vs NY Giants1pm
Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns 4:25pm FOX
NASCAR Sunday
Quaker State 400 available at Walmart  Atlanta Motor Speedway
2pm Pre-race/3pm  Green flag Racing
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network  WILQ HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

POLICE SEEK WANTED MAN WHO GAVE FALSE ID TO POLICE

Witnesses reported to police four individuals walking along Bloomingrove Road Wednesday morning around 5am wearing all black clothes. Lycoming Regional Police investigated but did not locate any suspects, However, officers did later locate and question the four people who admitted to be the ones walking along Bloomingrove road that morning when they were later seen in the 3300 block of Lycoming Creek Road in Old Lycoming Township.  Police later learned that one of the four was a man who was wanted on warrants in two states and had falsely identified himself to police. His name is Matthew A Ringheiser. If you have information about this suspect, call Lycoming Regional Police Department at 570-323-4987 or submit a tip on Lycoming.Crimewatchpa.com.

PEDESTRIAN STUCK NEAR ELYSBURG

A pedestrian was struck yesterday in Elysburg and emergency personnel responded to the wreck.  According to the Daily Item, the unidentified person was hit around 10 pm at West Valley Avenue, which is Route 487, near the intersection with Spruce Road. Route 487 was shut down from Bottle Drive to Route 54, or S. Market Street.  No word on the condition of the pedestrian victim.

WRITE-IN NAMES MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO COUNT

A Union County commissioner made a motion this week at a public meeting to return to a pre-2023 practice that would allow election officials to interpret misspellings on write-in candidate’s names, however it was not seconded or carried.  According to the Daily Item, moving forward in elections in Union County, the only way to accumulate votes as a write-in candidate now, is to have the candidate’s name spelled 100 percent correctly on the ballot.   According to the Election code, a person who believes a vote was written for them can petition the court within five days after the certification of the county board.  The general election is coming up November 5th.

WASD RECOGNIZING WAHS ALUMNI THIS MONTH

Three Alumni from Williamsport Area High School have been selected to receive the 2024 Distinguished Alumni awards. According to the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation the second Cherry & White Appreciation Night will be held September 19th in downtown Williamsport with former Millionaires to be recognized including;  Frances Tipton Hunter, from the Class of 1914 who will receive the award posthumously,  John Maietta ’67 with the Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award for his military service and more and  Joe Person of the class of ’88, will be given the award for his career as a collegiate football player and professional sports writer. For more information go to www.wasdeducationfoundation.org.

STATE POLICE IN MANSFIELD INVESTIGATING GUN THEFT

Several guns and pieces of jewelry were stolen from the home of an elderly woman in Tioga County and State police are investigating.  According to North Central PA dot com, Troopers from Mansfield responded to the report of a theft of items from the home at the 1000 block of Mulberry Hill Road, Richmond Township.  The guns in question include a Springfield Arms Company .22 caliber bolt action rifle with blonde stock and a Henry Gun Company lever action rifle with walnut-colored stock.  The two rings are from Williamson High School in 1959 and 1964.  Call Mansfield State police if you have information 570-662-2151.

CITY MAN TURNS HIMSELF IN FOR DEFRAUDING NEIGHBOR

A man from Williamsport turned himself in after he says he defrauded an elderly neighbor of several thousand dollars so he could gamble.  According to North Central PA dot com, 61 year old Lorenza Petrella told the Lycoming Regional Police that he intentionally lied to his 96 year old neighbor to obtain money. Saying that he needed cash to pay bills or repair lawn equipment, but he used it for skills games and other gambling between August of 2022 and July of 2024.  Petrella was charged with financial exploitation of an older adult and theft by deception.  He was released on 15 thousand dollars bail.

PUBLIC ASKED TO TAKE PENNDOT SURVEY ON EV CHARGING

PennDOT and the Shapiro Administration as they work on deployment of federal electric vehicle charging investments, the public is invited to submit feedback on the agency’s proposal to invest in a charging infrastructure in communities statewide. The survey can be found at penndot.pa.gov and will remain available until October 11th. The 2024 NEVI State Plan Update to the Federal Highway Administration outlines progress on the EV program and how the remaining $102 million in funding will be used.

PUBLIC TROUT UNLIMITED MEETING AND PICNIC NEXT WEEK

The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites the public to a picnic and outdoor meeting at the Trout Run Park Pavilion next Wednesday.  According to the Sun Gazette, Susquehanna TU will hold the meet and greet and will present a demo on fishing from a kayak, providing some equipment to try.  Food will be provided, but you can bring a dish to share Wednesday at 5:30pm.  Get details and a map to Trout Run Park which is south of Trout Run and accessed from the old Route 15, at susquehannatu.com.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Soccer

Boy’s 
Jersey Shore  2     Loyalsock  0
Montoursville  3   Danville 2
Muncy  3              Montgomery  0
Benton  4             South Williamsport  0
Selinsgrove 2        Hughesville 1

Girl’s
Montoursville  4  Danville 0
NE Bradford  5    NP Mansfield  2
Troy  4                 Wellsboro 0

Girls Tennis
South Wmspt  3  Central Columbia 2 
Loyalsock 5          Wellsboro 0

MLB Draft League
State College Spikes  16                   Williamsport Crosscutters  3
MLB Draft League Championship Game
Williamsport vs Trenton @ Journey Bank Ballpark and Historic Bowman Field  6:35pm 1st pitch

MLB
Royals  4    Guardians  1
Phillies  4    Blue Jays  2
White Sox  8  Orioles  1
Marlins  4  Nationals  3
Mets  8       Red Sox 3
Cubs 12      Pirates  0
Rangers  10  Yankees  6

MLB Tonight
Astros vs Reds  1:10pm  ESPN+
Phillies vs Marlins  6:40pm
Nationals  vs Pirates 6:40pm
Rockies vs Braves  7:20pm

US Open
Women’s Tennis
*Jessica Pegula (puh GOOL a) pulled off a major upset of 1st seed  Iga Swiatek (schvee AH tek) at the US Open 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday night to win a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time in 7 tries.
Her win guarantees the US Open will feature multiple American men and women in the semifinal round, the first time that has happened since 2003 (Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick; Lindsay Davenport and Jennifer Capriati).
Men’s Tennis
* Top-ranked Jannik Sinner playing for Italy got to  the US Open semifinals for the first time by getting past 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 and will go up against No. 25 Jack Draper of Britain on Friday for a berth in the title match
* The other semifinal Friday will be No. 12 Taylor Fritz vs. No. 20 Frances Tiafoe in the first all-American men’s matchup at this stage at a major in 19 years.

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

MAN ARRESTED FOR EXTORTING DUBOISTOWN COUPLE

A former Montgomery  man was arrested for attempting to extort a Duboistown couple who tried to help him.  According to the Sun Gazette,  police say 66 year old Glenn Stephens III, who was given help along with a place to stay after he had lost a job, continued to stay at the couple’s property for several months without paying  until he was asked to leave.  Police say he then sent numerous emails in August threatening to call the police on the people who helped him unless they gave him 25 hundred dollars in cash.  South Williamsport Police apprehended Stephens and he was arraigned, then committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 15 thousand dollars bail.

MISSING MONTGOMERY MAN FOUND

Police found the man from Montoursville who was reported missing Saturday.  According to police, the public were asked to be on the lookout for 76 year old Robert E. Laudig who went missing after he was seen driving a Dodge Charger Hellcat near the 900 block of Broad Street in Montoursville.  Police responded to several leads and reported Laudig safe and back home on Monday. 

ROUTE 14 HAS TEMPORARY ROADWAY AROUND FLOOD DAMAGE

Route 14 in Trout Run, Lewis Township has reopened to traffic utilizing a temporary roadway that bypasses the damaged bridge that has been out of operation since severe flood waters came through August 9th.  According to PennDOT, state leaders and industry partner were on hand this week to reopen the road that connects Route 14 to Lycoming Creek Road.  PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said that replacingthe bridge is a top priority in the region and anticipates the bridge to be completed by next fall.

MILTON STATE TROOPER HONORED WITH PURPLE HEART

A Pennsylvania State Trooper in Milton and Benton native, Tpr. Logan C. Spiece was awarded the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart during an awards ceremony last week in Lancaster County. According to a news release, Trooper Spiece was shot while assisting Watsontown Police in a foot pursuit of 23-year-old Hunter Shaheen who was later prosecuted on attempted homicide charges in Northumberland County court. At the same ceremony, Lt. James Wagner of the Bedford State Police barracks, was named Trooper of the Year and also received the Purple Heart honors for bravery in the line of duty when he was shot outside the Lewistown barracks on June 17, 2023.

SUNBURY MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES

A man from Sunbury fled from police after they attempted a traffic stop on August 22nd, and was later arrested on drug charges.  According to North Central PA dot com,   Police say they spotted Jack Boyle driving with expired registration and as they attempted to stop him, he fled at a high rate of speed through Reagan Street, Eleventh Street, and Snydertown Road, at times topping 100 miles per  hour.  Police say Boyle stopped after he turned onto Black Mill Road.  He was found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia and was charged with felony fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, misdemeanor DUI, and drug use/possession.  He is jailed in lieu of 10 thousand dollars bail.

POLICE SEEKING SUSPECT IN RESTAURANT BURGLARY

Lycoming Regional Police are seeking a burglar who broke into a Cummings Township restaurant on Little Pine Creek Road over the Labor Day weekend. According to North Central PA dot com, police were called to Happy Acres Restaurant and Gift Shop about 8:30 September 2nd and saw that the business had a forced entry, but did not indicate whether anything was taken from the property.  If you have any information about the early morning break-in, call Lycoming Regional Police Department at 570-323-4987 or online at Lycoming.crimewatchpa.com.

PPL GRANTS DISTRIBUTED TO NORTH CENTRAL PA COUNTIES

The second round of grants has been awarded by the PPL Foundation to several non-profits in our region.  According to PPL Electric Utilities the grant program focuses on environmental stewardship, education, economic, and workforce development. Ten non-profits in Clinton, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Columbia, and Montour counties will share over 90 thousand dollars.  Recipients include Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity, Susquehanna Health Foundation, Clinton County Economic Partnership Foundation and American Red Cross and others.  To apply for the 3rd round of grants supporting STEM Education go to www.pplcares.com  by September 15th.

PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER IN LOCK HAVEN

A pickleball tournament is to be held in Lock Haven Saturday September 8th at Hanna Park, in an effort to gather the community and start a conversation about future improvements to the facility.  According to the City of Lock Haven, they are partnering with Lock Haven Area Pickleball for the event that will also serve as a fundraiser for the athletic group.  16 teams will play in a double elimination tournament until one winner stands.  Hanna park is the next site in Lock haven slated for improvements, and feedback is needed to support grant applications in 2025

SPORTS

PIAA  District 4 Soccer
Boys
Warrior Run  2               Williamsport  1
NP Liberty  2                 Galeton  0
Southern Columbia  2    Milton  1
Central Columbia  1      Lewisburg 0 
Girls  
Williamsport  2    Danville  1
Mifflinburg  2        Loyalsock  1 
South Wmspt  4  Williams Valley 0
Lewisburg  4        Selinsgrove 3


MLB Draft League
Williamsport Crosscutters  14 State College Spikes 4
MLB Draft League Tonight
Williamsport Crosscutters hosts State College Spikes  at Journey Bank Ballpark & Historic Bowman field 6:35pm 1st pitch

MLB
Guardians 7         Royals  1
Orioles  9             White Sox  0
Nationals  6          Marlins  2
Phillies  10                     Blue Jays  9
Mets  7                 Red Sox  2
Pirates  5              Cubs  0
Rangers  7            Yankees  4

MLB Today
Phillies  vs BlueJays  3:07pm
White Sox vs Orioles  6:35pm
Nationals vs Marlins 6:40pm
Red Sox vs Mets  7:10pm
Pirates vs Cubs 7:40pm
Yankees vs Rangers  8:05pm PrimeVideo


US Open Men’s Tennis
* Frances Tiafoe made it to the final four at Flushing Meadows when his quarterfinal opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, had an injury in the fourth set. Tiafoe was leading 6-3, 6-7 , 6-3, 4-1 when Dimitrov retired from the match.
* Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz are set up for an all-American semifinal at the US Open .
* This guarantees a US win for the men’s Grand Slam tournament for the first time in 18 years.
Women
* No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, from Belarus – last year’s US Open runner-up, defeated Qinwen Zheng 6-1, 6-2 and set up a semifinals clash with American Emma Navarro on Thursday.

NCAA Football Saturday 9/7
Bowling Green comes to (8) Penn State – noon /BTN
Tennessee tech vs (1) Georgia  2pm ESPN+
Northern Illinois vs (5) Notre Dame  3:30pm NBC/Peacock
Western Michigan  vs (2) Ohio State  7:30pm/BTN

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 30, 2024

FLASH FLOODING IN LOCK HAVEN

A heavy thunderstorm struck Lock Haven last night with water rising to flood levels quickly in several spots around the area forcing emergency crews to rescue scenes in Lock Haven, Flemington and Mill Hall.  According to the Lock Haven Express, the intersection of Bellefonte Avenue and Commerce Street was flooded, trapping motorists back to Spring Street.  In Flemington, flash floods trapped residents in their houses who had to call for help.  Some areas of Vesper and Water Streets were closed, along with flooding reported near the Bald Eagle Township Building.  Some buildings on the CU Lock Haven Campus were affected by the storm as well.  The Student Rec Center, Price Auditorium, and Himes will be closed until 10 am this morning with the elevator in Sloan closed until further notice.  Report any campus flood damage by calling 484-2278.

SUNBURY MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING ANOTHER

A Sunbury man was taken into custody Wednesday night after he allegedly stabbed a victim inside a building near the 900 block of Market Street.  According to the Daily Item, Marquis McDowell faces felony aggravated assault,  several misdemeanors including recklessly endangering another person after witnesses say the victim  who had been in an agitated state had allegedly been arguing with McDowell throughout the day.  They were treated at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after the stabbing.  McDowell is scheduled to be arraigned in Sunbury District court. 

PENN DOT TO RESCHEDULE FOURTH STREET PAVING PROJECT

Due to inclement weather, the milling and paving that was expected to begin on Fourth Street between Route 220 in Woodward Township and Hillside Avenue in the City of Williamsport this week has been rescheduled for next week starting Tuesday, September 3rd during daylight hours. According to PennDOT, motorists should see single lane conditions with flagging in the work zone.

CUTTERS JERSEYS RAISE MONEY FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

The Williamsport Crosscutters, Director of Smiles, Rhashan West-Bey, celebrated his half-birthday in June by being the face on the special jerseys worn by the players during a game with West Virginia, and they have now been auctioned off.  According to the Crosscutters, Bower Electric sponsored the jerseys and the auction raised just over 45 hundred dollars for Lycoming County Special Olympics; for which Rhashan competes in the bowling category.  He has been a morale booster for the Crosscutters for years – beginning a valuable working relationship with the team and a familiar face to guests at the park since 2002.

FATAL MOWING ACCIDENT IN WEST HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP

A man from Columbia County was killed from injuries sustained while mowing a lawn with a commercial mower on Wednesday.  According to Milton State Police, 42-year-old Corey Harner was mowing a slope in West Hemlock Township when the machine overturned. The Montour County Coroner’s Officewas on the scene and authorities noted in the investigation that the mower’s safety roll bar wasn’t in the correct position at the time of the accident.  Washingtonville Fire Department and Valley Township Fire Department assisted at the scene.

VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN ROUTE 405 CRASH AND FIRE

The single-vehicle accident that caused a house fire that closed Route 405 Wednesday after 7pm, killed a man from Lewisburg and sent his juvenile passenger to the hospital with injuries.  According to State police at Milton, 49 year old Cornelius McMullen’s car ended up in the basement of a home at  4140 Route 405 after he crossed the center line of the roadway and hit the home owned by Ronald Specht, who was not injured in the accident.  The male passenger was transported to Geisinger-Danville and is in stable condition.  The impact of the accident in the basement of Specht’s home caused a fire to start that brought multiple companies.  Route 405 between  Route 45 and Housels Run Road reopened last after an investigation was completed by state police.

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR STATE TROOPER CADET CYCLE

There is a new application cycle starting for those interested in becoming a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper.  According to a news release, Gov. Josh Shapiro suspended the educational requirement of 60 college credits last year and report a huge uptick in applications since last May.  Applications for this round should be submitted via the employment.pa.gov by November 27th. Applicants who meet all eligibility requirements then move on to a qualifying written examination.  Cadet training lasts approximately 28 weeks.

SULLIVAN COUNTY FAIR THIS WEEKEND

The Sullivan County fair kicked off this week and continues through the weekend with cow pie bingo and a demolition derby closing out the fair Sunday night at 6pm.  Michelle Vera from Towanda was crowned as the Sullivan County Fair Queen.  At the Forksville fair today, all horse pulls are cancelled due to the wet conditions on the track in the grandstand caused by the storm last night, but all other events will continue as normal. Admission is 8 dollars per person and children under 2 are free.  Get information about the schedule and other exhibits at sullivancountyfair.org.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4
HS Football rained out last night between Canton and South Williamsport – Make up Game 10am Saturday 8/31
HS Football tonight 7pm kick-off
Delaware Valley  vs Jersey Shore  (6pm kick-off )
Williamsport @ Hazelton
Loyalsock @ Southern Columbia
Towanda @ Hughesville
Warrior Run @ Montgomery
Milton @ Montoursville
Wellsboro @ Muncy

MLB Draft League
Trenton Thunder  4       Williamsport 1
Cutters are back home tonight vs Mahoning Valley Scrappers  6:35pm first pitch

MLB
Mets  3       Diamondbacks 2
Reds  10     A’s 9
Phillies  5    Braves  4
Dodgers  6 Orioles  3


MLB Tonight
Braves vs Phillies  6:40pm
Cubs vs Nationals 6:45pm
Cardinals  vs Yankees  7:05pm
Pirates  vs Guardians  7:10pm
Mets vs White Sox  8:10pm  ESPN+
Orioles  Rockies  8:40pm

US Open
Men’s Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz’s 15-match Grand Slam unbeaten streak was over with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 loss to 74th-ranked 
Botic van de Zandschulp. (BO-tick fon de SAHND shulp) at Arthur Ashe Stadium yesterday.

Women’s Tennis
Past US Open champion, Naomi Osaka, was sent home Thursday by Karolina Muchova 6-3, 7-6 NCAA FootballThis Week
Penn State @ West Virginia Saturday, August 31st   noon FOX
Kent State vs Pitt  Noon EspnU
Bucknell vs Navy Noon CBSSN
Notre Dame vs Texas A&M 7:30pm ABC
NASCAR Sunday
Cook Out Southern 500 Darlington Raceway, Darlington SC
5pm pre-Race coverage/7pm Green flag  Racing
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network/WILQ’s HD3

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 28, 2024

SNYDER COUNTY HOUSE FIRE TUESDAY

A morning fire brought Snyder County firefighters to a home on Blue Hill in Monroe Township yesterday just after 8am.  According to the Daily Item,  State police fire marshal on the scene deemed the fire accidental and that it originated and was contained to the attic space of the home at 1967 County Line Road.  Hummels wharf fire officials say two adults escaped the blaze and were not injured. The fire was brought under control just before 8:30.  Companies from Shamokin Dam, Selinsgrove, Point Township, Sunbury, Winfield, Lewisburg, Kreamer and Fremont also assisted with the fire.

COGAN STATION MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT AND DUI

A man from Cogan Station was taken into custody for a host of charges including DUI and assault on an officer, after he threatened a bouncer at a bar who witnessed him fight with a woman inside the business.  According to the Sun Gazette, police say 22 year old James Nicholas Carr  was seen with a machete by a witness before he aggressively pulled a woman out of a vehicle, and left with her moments later.  After police responded to a 911 call, they located Carr and the woman on the first block of Maynard Street where they both behaved with belligerence. Carr was charged and taken to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 75 thousand dollars bail.

RECYCLING IN SUNBURY TO RAISE FUNDS

There is a recycling initiative in Sunbury to support the local skate park and assist a young community member in need. According to the Sunbury Mayor’s Office, event will take place on September 14 from 9 to noon at the Ice Rink parking lot, the proceeds of which will go towards medical treatment for Alec Litchard, a sixth grader at Shikellamy, who is bravely battling cancer.  Residents are encouraged to recycle tires for $5 each and donate any type of metal. The proceeds from tire recycling will benefit the Sunbury Skatepark project. Participants are asked to let the city know how many tires you’ll be recycling for storage purposes.  For information  call (570) 286-7820, ext. 502.

DMV CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

All Pennsylvania driver license and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed this Saturday through Monday in observance of Labor Day. According to PennDOT, the holiday closure doesn’t affect online products and services that are available 24/7.  You can get driver training manuals, renew or restore  your driver’s license, photo ID, and vehicle registration or do REAL ID pre-verification and driver exam scheduling at DMV.pa.gov.

MOTHER SON TEAM SUSPECTS IN DOLLAR STORE THEFT

Witnesses say it was a mother and son team who stole items from the Dollar Store in Muncy and fled the scene.  According to State Police at Montoursville, the thefts allegedly took place August 24th at the store on Route 405, where Troopers were called in at about 1pm.  Employees described the pair of suspects possibly as mother and son who drove from the store before law enforcement arrived.  Police say almost 70 dollars-worth of items were stolen.  If you have information about the incident, please contact State Police at Montoursville at 570-368-5700.

WILKES BARRE MAN FOUND GUILTY FOR EMBEZZELMENT

A man from Wilkes-Barre who embezzled funds from his employer to use for online sports betting was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and 3 years supervised release for wire fraud.  According to WNEP, the US Attonrey’s office says 39 year old Lawrence Malachefski was the financial controller for a eastern PA HVAC business and took more than 1.5 million dollars between March and May of 2023.  He pleaded guilty last April after a federal indictment. Malachefski is also ordered to pay $1,586,557.45  in restitution to the company.

APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN FOR DEP GRANTS

Schools, colleges, nonprofits, county conservation districts, and businesses are invited to apply for DEP’s 2025 Environmental Education Grants, after nearly $1 million has been made available for projects that are set up to engage the public about clean water and climate change.  According to North Central PA dot com, a free program webinar will be held on Oct. 10, at  11:30am so that DEP staff can provide proposal tips and instructions for completing required application forms.  Register by September 30th.  Local, regional and statewide initiatives can receive up to 30 thousand dollars.  Get details at DEP.pa.gov.

9/11 RIDE SET FOR PATRIOT DAY

The annual 9/11 Memorial Coalition is gearing up for their Memorial ride on Patriot Day that heads through 42 miles and 14 municipalities of Lycoming County to honor and remember over 3000 who died and those who then survived, on one of the darkest days in America’s history.  According to the coalition, the plans for the annual T-shirt printing initially fell through and they had to seek donations for the first time in its 23-year history to make up for the shirt sales that support the coalition’s efforts.  According to Tank Baird, early donations did allow the coalitions to order replacement shirts.  On September 11th, thousands of riders roar across the county in a symbol of strength and unity.  Participants must register for the free ride, and assemble at the Clinton Township Volunteer Company, 2311 Route 54, Montgomery starting at 10am.

SPORTS

MLB
Royals  6    Guardians  1
Cubs  9       Pirates  5
Phillies  5    Astros 0
Nationals  4  Yankees  2
Mets  8       Diamondbacks  3
Orioles  3    Dodgers  2
MLB Today
Cubs vs Pirates  12:35pm
Astros  vs Phillies  4:05pm
Yankees  vs Nationals  6:45pm
Mets vs Diamondbacks   9:40pm
Orioles  vs Dodgers  10:10pm

MLB Draft League
Williamsport and Trenton tied 8-8 and the Cutters won in sudden death in Game 1 last night.
Williamsport Crosscutters stay in Trenton tonight for Game 2 of 3 – 7pm first pitch with live coverage at crosscutters.com. 
Cutters are back home Friday vs Mahoning Valley Scrappers  6:35pm first pitch

US Open
Men’s Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the US Open yesterday before winning the match  6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
Women’s Tennis
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka made an impressive return to the tournament by beating
No. 10 Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 in a rare first-round clash between former major winners.

High School Football this week Thursday
Backyard Broadcasting Game of the Week
Canton vs South Williamsport
6:30 pre-game/7pm kick-off

NCAA Football  This Week
Penn State @ West Virginia  Saturday, August 31st   noon FOX



NFL Week 1 Thursday, Sep 5
Ravens vs Chiefs 8:20pm NBC/Peacock
Friday, September 6
Packers vs Eagles 8:15pm  Peacock
Sunday, September 8
Steelers vs Falcons  1pm FOX
Cardinals  vs Bills  1pm CBS
Vikings  vs Giants  1pm FOX
Dallas vs Cleveland 4:25pm FOX

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