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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 20, 2025
MOTORCYCLE CRASH VICTIM IDENTIFIED
The Lycoming County Coroner has identified the victim of Wednesday night's fatal motorcycle crash as 21-year-old Cogan Metzger. Authorities say Metzger was traveling at a high rate of speed off the Warrensville Road exit of I-180 when he collided with an SUV at East Third Street and ...
Jun 20, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 18, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT WOMAN CAUGHT IN MIDDLE OF DRUG DEAL
A Williamsport woman is facing charges for acting as a middleman in a cocaine deal. According to North Central PA dot com, state police say 54-year-old Mary Harroum handed cocaine to a confidential informant on June 3, standing in for alleged dealer Mark Seiders. Less ...
Jun 19, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 19, 2025
ARRESTS MADE IN WILLIAMSPORT GUN SHOP BURGLARY
Two young men and three juveniles are facing serious charges after an early morning theft at the National Range & Armory in Williamsport. According to North Central PA dot com, police say Shamier Gadson and Tahir Dixon broke in through a smashed window on June 6, ste...
Jun 19, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 16, 2025
CITY MAN CHARGED FOR INTENTIONALLY KILLING DEER WITH TRUCK
A Williamsport man faces multiple charges after allegedly using his pickup truck to intentionally run down and kill a deer early on March 8. According to the Sun Gazette, the State Game Warden said 19-year-old Mark Edward Kimble Jr. of Schoolhouse Road pursue...
Jun 17, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 17, 2025
MISTRIAL IN FATAL 2023 CAR ACCIDENT CASE
A Northumberland County jury couldn't reach a verdict Monday in the trial of 21-year-old Emilee Bland, charged in a 2023 crash that killed 13-year-old Christopher Sensing in Ralpho Township. According to the Daily Item, Bland admitted to driving without a valid license, but he...
Jun 17, 2025
Music News

Dolly Parton Teams Up With Mötley Crüe On 40th Anniversary Version Of “Home Sweet Home” Benefitting Covenant House
Dolly Parton has taken part in an unlikely collaboration with Mötley Crüe on a new, 40th anniversary version of their 1985 hit, "Home Sweet Home." The pairing between the country music superstar - who recorded her vocals in Nashville in April - and the...
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Patrick Walden, Guitarist In Pete Doherty’s Babyshambles, Dead At 46
Patrick Walden, guitarist for the British rock group Babyshambles, has died at the age of 46. The band was founded in 2004 by Pete Doherty after he was kicked out of The Libertines, and featured Walden on guitars alongside Doherty on vocals, Drew McCon...
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Machine Gun Kelly Credits “Pure Desperation” In Getting Bob Dylan To Narrate His Album Trailer
During an appearance on Today on Friday (June 20), Machine Gun Kelly confirmed that it was, in fact, Bob Dylan narrating his recent album announcement trailer for Lost Americana. "A magician never reveals his secrets," MGK said about how the unlikely c...
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Pete Townshend Gives Public Response To The Who Parting Ways With Zak Starkey
In a new interview with i Paper, Pete Townshend addressed The Who's tumultuous split with their longtime drummer, Zak Starkey. The rock legend described the situation as "a mess," while expressing uncertainty about the specifics of the ordeal. "I will ...
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Lineup Announced For Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2026
Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2026 is set to return for a second voyage next year, with a lineup featuring Rival Sons, Michael Monroe, Buzzcocks, Marky Ramone, The Raveonettes, The Sonics, Redd Kross, and many others. The Norwegian Pearl is...
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