BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 30, 2021

WILLIAMSPORT MAN’S CONDUCT WITH MINOR LANDS HIM IN JAIL

A Williamsport man engages in conduct with a minor that lands him in jail.  According to reports from state police in Montoursville, David Sewell, 39, and an unidentified juvenile female were taken from a room at 2019 E Third Street on July 24. According to northcentralpa.com, an evaluation was conducted at the emergency room at UPMC Williamsport. Sewell was charged with multiple felonies and was denied bail by Judge William Solomon. Sewell is held at the Lycoming County Prison awaiting his preliminary hearing on Aug. 2.

PARKING PERMITS GOING ON SALE IN BLOOMSBURG

Bloomsburg Police Parking Office will begin sales of residential parking permits on Mon., Aug 2, and permits for students will go on sale Monday, August 16 and will be available at the Town Hall Building, 301 East Second Street on the first floor between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. According to northcentralpa.com, students who arrive early for sports or other activities may purchase a permit when they move in for the semester. There is a $10 annual fee for each vehicle permit, with two permits allowed per address. Visitor permits cost $20 annually with a limit of one per address.  For more information about parking permits, call Bloomsburg Police.

ON DEMAND HEALTHCARE

When you need care right away but it’s not an emergency, you can now see a Geisinger urgent care provider without leaving home. On-demand virtual visits are available for conditions typically seen at Geisinger’s ConvenientCare urgent care centers. These include cold and flu symptoms, allergies, rashes, headaches, insect bites, sinus infections and urinary tract infections. Providers can assess your symptoms virtually and provide care, referrals and/or prescriptions without having to see you in the clinic which adds another level of convenience for Geisinger patients. For more information about telehealth at Geisinger, or to see a demo, visit geisinger.org/telemedicine.

ELK LOTTERY APPLICATION OPEN UNTIL TOMORROW

In April 2019, the Game Commission’s Board of Commissioners approved two new seasons; an early archery season and a late antlerless season. These seasons are in addition to the traditional general season, providing another 20 days, (13 for archery and seven for late), of elk hunting opportunities. Each season is mutually exclusive from the others with its own pool of applicants, specific drawing and bonus points. Interested hunters can apply for one, two or all three seasons, but you can only be drawn for one of the three, as state law dictates that hunters can only possess one elk tag per license year.  Monday, August 2, 2021, marks the beginning of the UNSOLD, 1st round of antlerless deer license applications for the 2021-22 hunting seasons.

ATTEMPTING TO FLEE COST HIM ADDITIONAL TIME IN STATE PRISON

A Renovo man attempted to escape from a Sheriff’s Deputy in the Clinton County Courthouse. According to police reports, Matthew Joseph Cole, 35, was being walked to the holding cell, when he started running. With Deputies running behind him, Cole ran down the stairs and was apprehended by Deputies waiting on the first floor. He continued to resist arrest, until a taser was used. Cole now faces multiple charges and an additional 11 years in state prison if convicted.

WILLIAMSPORT BUREAU OF POLICE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The application for employment as a Police Officer with the Williamsport Bureau of Police is now available. Applications can be obtained in person at the Williamsport Bureau of Police Headquarters located at 245 W. Fourth St, Williamsport, PA 17701. The application is also available to download online. You can find the link to download the application by clicking here. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, September 20th, 2021.

MILLBROOK PLAYHOUSE CANCELLING GRAND LEGENDS

An official press release from the Millbrook playhouse  a historic, professional summer stock theater that has served Clinton County, Pennsylvania for over 50 years.  Unfortunately, despite diligent safety procedures, including full company vaccination, one of our company members has tested positive for the coronavirus. Due to this situation, and for the safety of our patrons, performers, and staff, we will be canceling our production of Grand Legends. We hope that we can reschedule it in the future. We will be moving forward with our production of Snow White, which opens Saturday, July 31st, on our open-air courtyard stage, as well as our youth camps beginning Monday, August 2nd. Please know that the well-being of our company and patrons is paramount to us, and going forward with the fall season, we will continue to take all precautions to ensure the health and safety of our staff, which includes vaccinations and regular covid testing.

REQUEST FOR SINGLE DAY OPENING OF TROUT SEASON

The head of the region’s Trout Unlimited chapter supports having a single opening day for trout season in the state — the first Saturday in April — as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is considering. “I would support an earlier opening day because of the impact of climate change on stream conditions. When the streams are low and warm it stresses the trout,” said Larry Myers, president of the Forbes Trail Chapter of Trout Unlimited. For most of the state, opening day of trout season is the first Saturday after April 11, but it is the first Saturday after March 28 for the regional opening of the season in 18 southeastern Pennsylvania counties, the commission said in a statement Monday. According to SUN Gazette, that regional opening date took effect in 2007 and would require amending the fish and boat code to change it.

 

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