BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 11, 2024

VICTIM IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP CRASH IDENTIFIED

The Lycoming County Coroner has identified the victim in the Wednesday evening crash in Armstrong Township. State police say 33 year old Peter Zeigler of South Williamsport was driving his Subaru Legacy on Route 15 north after 5pm October 9th and left the roadway into the scenic overlook parking area before he continued on, striking an embankment, causing him to go airborne and over the cliff.  Zeigler’s vehicle burst into flames after it landed near Old Montgomery Pike Road. Multiple fire companies responded to the remote scene to extinguish the fire that burned for about 15 minutes.  Authorities from the coroner’s office and state police determined Zeigler was the only person in the accident after they surveyed the scene for any other victims. They continue the investigation into the crash.

POLICE SEEK LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP THIEF

Police in Loyalsock Township are seeking a suspect who stole from parked cars during the overnight of September 20th.  According to State Police in Montoursville victims called to report the theft of cash and credit cards from vehicles they had parked along Northway Road.  If you have information about the thefts or about any suspects that might help the ongoing investigation, call State police in Montoursville, 570-368- 5700.

TEACHER’S CONTRACT AGREEMENT FINALIZED AT SHIKELLAMY

An agreement was reached between Shikellamy school directors and the education association last night approving a new 6-year teacher’s contract.  According to the Daily Item, the agreement was passed unanimously by the school board and agreed upon 167-9 by the Shikellamy Education Association.  The contract is ratified through 2030 and can be found online at shikbraves.org.

TWO FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO DONATE TRUCK, EQUIPMENT

After a meeting by the Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Department members this week, it was decided that they would donate their 2000 model fire truck with fire equipment from Picture Rocks Volunteer Fire Department to the fire company in Burnsville in western North Carolina, after they suffered destruction from flooding from Hurricane Helene.  Hepburn Township has a new engine, which was purchased in the spring.  According to the Sun Gazette, the fire marshal in North Carolina said that almost half a dozen fire departments lost everything and many others lost at least one critical apparatus.  The engine with donated equipment on it including pick head axes, a thermal imaging camera, 800 feet of hose, a deck gun, forestry rakes and nozzles and more, will head to the flood ravaged area transported by Ground Shaker Transport.

FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN SNYDER COUNTY

There was a Snyder County motorcycle accident this week that killed a man from Selinsgrove. According to State police, 76 year old Joseph C Smith was riding east near the intersection of Mill Road and North Oakwood Lane at about 3pm Monday, when a 2019 Audi driven by 38 year old Cathryn P. Mercer of Bastian Virginia, crossed the line and hit the man. Smith was thrown from the bike and fatally injured according to the Snyder County Coroner.  DH&L Fire and Ambulance, Hummels Wharf Fire Department were also on the scene.

BLOOMSBURG SHOOTER TURNS HIMSELF IN

The man police were seeking as a suspect in the shooting in Bloomsburg where the victim drove himself to the hospital after allegedly being shot, has turned himself in to state police. According to State police, 19 year old Joseph Michael Teneyck is now in custody for attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and robbery following the arrest of the previously unnamed suspect, Nicholas Romeo Jones of Berwick who is facing robbery charges. Teneyck is in Columbia County Prison in lieu of $250,000 bail.  Jones is also incarcerated but is being held on 75 thousand dollars bail. The shooting victim, 23 year old Tyler Brown was charged with possession of a stolen firearm.

CROSSCUTTERS RAISE MONEY FOR CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK

A partnership between the former Kelloggs – now Kellanova – and the Williamsport Crosscutters in a jersey and cap auction has raised thousands of dollars for the Central PA Food Bank.  According to the Crosscutters, they announced that they raised 6 thousand, 8 hundred dollars thanks to their Pop-Tarts night when Cutters players and coaches wore specially-designed Pop-Tarts branded uniforms and led guests to participate in promotional activities including trivia and drawings for a year supply of pop tarts in July.  The recent auction raised funds that assist the Central PA Food Bank to fight hunger, improve lives and strengthen communities.

FREE CATS, KITTENS AND DOGS AT DANVILLE SPCA EVENT

It’s a free adoption event for dogs, cats and kittens at the Danville SPCA this weekend.  According to the Danville SPCA they will offer shelter pets for no charge when fees can range from 85 dollars for an adult cat to 300 dollars for some dogs.  Each of the animals are spayed or neutered, chipped, vaccinated and treated for fleas and ticks.  If you are looking for a second dog, adopters should bring that pet along with all the family members who live in the home to meet the new animal. The event is October 12, 13th and 14th from noon to 6pm and is sponsored by Mars Pet Co. Savings.  Cat carriers will be available for $5.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Sports

Boys Soccer
South Williamsport  4         Muncy  3
Athens  1                               NP Liberty  0
Hughesville 4                        Mifflinburg  1
Benton  5                               Sullivan Co 1
Lewisburg  2                         Sthrn Columbia  0
Wellsboro  2                         Williamson  1
Girls Soccer
Sullivan  4                 Meadowbrook Christian  3
Midd-West  2            Mifflinburg  1
Bloomsburg  1          Milton  0
Cntrl Columbia  5     Shikellamy  0
Selinsgrove  8           Central Mountain  0
Sthrn Columbia  4    Loyalsock  1


HS Football   BYB Game of the week
Danville vs Loyalsock 6:30 pre-game/7pm kickoff
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio network
Montgomery vs Holy Redeemer @ Wyoming Valley West Saturday 6pm


NFL Thursday night Football

49ers  36     Seahawks  24
Upcoming NFL Sunday
Browns vs Eagles 1pm FOX
Steelers vs Raiders  4:05pm CBS
Bengals vs Giants  8:20pm NBC

NCAA Football Saturday

Cal vs Pitt 3:30pm ESPN
Penn State vs USC 3:30pm CBS
Stanford vs Notre Dame  3:30pm
Ohio State vs Oregon 7:30pm NBC

MLB
ALDS Game 4
Guardians  5        Tigers  4  2-2
Yankees  3                     Royals  1  Yankees win series 3-1
MLB Today
NLDS Game 5
Padres vs Dodgers  8:08pm FOX  2-2



NHL

Bruins  6        Canadiens  4
Kings  3          Sabres  1
Senators  3     Panthers  1
Maple Leafs  4  Devils 2
Utah Hockey Club 5  NY Islanders 4
Penguins  6  Red Wings  3
Stars  4           Predators  3
Wild  3           Blue Jackets 2
Blues  5          Sharks  4

NASCAR
Bank of America ROVAL 400 Charlotte NC – Road Course
1pm Pre-Race/2pm Green Flag
Twin Valley’s Talk Radio Network / WILQ HD3

WNBA Finals Game 1

MN Lynx  95  NY Liberty  93
WNBA Finals Game 2 Sunday 
Lynx vs Liberty  3pm ABC 

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