BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 29, 2024

WOMAN SENTENCED FOR ENDANGERING CHILDREN

A Williamsport woman, who pleaded guilty to one count of endangering the welfare of children January 26th, was sentenced to 9 to 23 months in prison Tuesday morning in Lycoming County Court. According to the Sun Gazette, 22 year old Destiny Kellar and 31 year old Crystal Zamorski were found by police last July, to have regularly abandoned three children in an apartment along the 600 block of Hepburn Street that officers say was in deplorable conditions.  Kellar will receive credit for time served and must also serve 2 years’ probation and perform community service.  No word on a court date for Zamorski.

MIDDLEBURG MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT FROM 2018

A Middleburg man is now in the Snyder County prison after CYS was informed by the victim about an alleged sexual assault in 2018 when he was watching two children in his home and an investigation was started.  According to North Central PA dot com, 53 year old Jeffrey Allen Try, first denied the allegations, but according to police, who administered a polygraph test, he showed signs of extreme deception.  Try then said he didn’t remember the incident in an apology letter to the victim. He was charged with felony rape of a child, and other sexual assault charges and is in Snyder County prison in lieu of 100 thousand dollars bail.

DESIGN FIRM CHOSEN FOR WILLIAMSPORT PROJECTS

A design firm was chosen for work that will bring an outdoor fitness pad to Memorial Park  in Williamsport, and a reconstruction design to an area of Little League Boulevard between Mulberry and Walnut streets.  According to the Sun Gazette, Williamsport City engineers say Livic, an engineering firm will do pre-design, final design and prepare for the bidding on the construction that could begin this summer.  Information is upcoming about detours and flag work in the downtown area.  The costs for the full project are estimated at 750 thousand dollars, but that is subject to change.

FREE LICENSE PLATE REPLACEMENT IN JERSEY SHORE THURSDAY

The public is invited to make arrangements to replace their illegible license plate for free at an event this week hosted by State Rep. Joe Hamm who represents parts of Lycoming and Sullivan counties in the 84th District. There will be drive thru service available at the Front Circle of the Tiadaghton Valley Mall in Jersey Shore Thursday from 4 until 6pm for constituents who have license plates that are hard to read.  They should bring an unexpired driver’s license and current registration card and staff will be on hand at the event to help them.  Call Hamm’s Jersey Shore office if you plan on attending, 570-398-4476.

DEFENSE FOR WILLIAMSPORT MAN WANTS TO MOVE TRIAL

The defense for Kenneth Michaels, the CEO of Cable Services, who is facing charges related to the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law, John Roskowski, in Williamsport last August, want Judge Ryan M. Tira to disqualify the entirety of DA’s office in the case. According to PennLive, District Attorney Thomas A. Marino voluntarily recused himself from the case in the form of a stipulation among the parties at the beginning of Tuesday’s recusal hearing.  The defense has asked to move the case to the state attorney general’s office.

KITCHEN FIRE IN JERSEY SHORE

Citizens Hose Company responded to a small fire at the 100 block of Oak Street in Jersey Shore Tuesday afternoon that was quickly extinguished.  According to the Sun Gazette, the fire originated in the kitchen of the home and caused a power outage, burning parts of the walls and a few cabinets.  However, fire officials say there was no structural damage to the home and there were no injuries. The family living there has been displaced for now, until arrangements can be made for a repair and electric to be restored.

NEPA OFFICER ON HOUSE ARREST

An Ex-Hazelton Cop who detonated an explosive device in Kline Township is to be placed under house arrest. According to North Central PA dot com, 33 year old Ladell E. Hannon set off the device at the home of Harrison Jordan on Dec. 21, 2021. The explosion caused damage to multiple buildings and injured Jordan’s neighbor. At his bail hearing last Friday, Hannon’s lawyer requested that he be placed under house arrest awaiting his trial in September. He is set to live with his mother in East Stroudsburg.  Hannon’s bail is posted at one million dollars.

ROAD WORK IN MONTOUR AND LYCOMING COUNTY

A resurfacing project on Route 642 in Derry and Valley Townships in Montour County continues this week.  According to PennDOT, through Thursday, there will be  single lane conditions between Welliver Road in Valley Township and Stine Road in Derry Township. Flaggers are expected to be on scene where work is being performed during daylight hours, weather permitting.  Then starting Thursday in Lycoming County,  I-180 westbound in Muncy Creek Township, will have a lane restriction for a bridge deck patching project over Route 405.

SPORTS

PIAA D4 Softball
Class 2A Semi Finals 
South Williamsport  3          Troy  0
Muncy  1  NE                        Bradford 0
Class 2A Championship Thursday
South Williamsport  vs Muncy 4:30pm Elm Park

NBA West Finals
Timberwolves 105      Mavericks  100  DAL leads 3-1
NBA West Finals Game 5  Thursday
Timberwolves vs Mavericks  8:30pm TNT

MLB
Guardians 13      Rockies  7
Game 1 Dodgers 5       Mets  2
Game 2 Dodgers 3       Mets  0
Red Sox 8           Orioles  3
Braves  2             Nationals 0
Angels 4              Yankees 3
Giants  1              Phillies  0
Pirates vs Tigers postponed /rain
MLB Today
Doubleheader – Pittsburgh vs Detroit  12:40pm /4:10pm
Phillies vs Giants  3:45pm
Red Sox vs Orioles  6:35pm
nationals vs Braves  7:20pm ESPN+
Yankees vs Angels 9:38pm
NHL East Final

Panthers  3                     Rangers  2  tied 2-2
NHL Tonight West Final Game 4
Stars vs Oilers  8:30pm TNT DAL leads 2-1

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