According to Governor Tom Wolf, yesterday marked 100 days since the first case of COVID-19 struck the commonwealth. He says Pennsylvania is one of a few states to see a downward trend in the virus and efforts here have been cited as an example for reopening safely according to the CDC. This week, more than…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE, 17, 2020
FOUR INJURIES AND ONE FATALITY IN ROUTE 487 ACCIDENT An accident that happened Monday on SR 487 south of Zaner Bridge Road in Fishing Creek Township killed the driver of one vehicle, seriously injured his passengers and also injured the drivers of another vehicle who were hit head on along the Columbia County highway. State…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 16, 2020
WEEKNIGHT CRASH INJURES TWO TRUCK DRIVERS A fiery tractor trailer crash leading to a brushfire closed both lanes of Route 15 north in Tioga County last night a little after 5:30pm, and crews may still be cleaning up part of the scene today. According to PennDOT, a local detour was in place for hours using…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 15, 2020
MORE COUNTIES TO GO GREEN Lycoming County is entering another full week in the green phase of Governor Tom Wolf’s reopening plan for Pennsylvania, and as of last week, Williamsport City Council voted to follow the state’s guidelines for a phased reopening. As a result, Mayor Slaughter said he will deny permits for all mass…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING WEEKEND NEWS JUNE 13, 2020
WILLIAMSPORT MAYOR WILL DENY PERMITS IN JULY As Lycoming County navigates through the green phase of Governor Tom Wolf’s reopening plan for Pennsylvania, Williamsport City Council voted this week to allow Mayor Derek Slaughter’s pandemic declaration to expire and will follow the state’s recommendations. As a result, Mayor Slaughter said he will deny permits for…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 11, 2020
A Concurrent resolution was passed in the GOP-controlled General Assembly this week that directing Governor Wolf to end the COVID-19 disaster emergency order issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3. The governor has vowed to veto the move,Wolf said ending the disaster emergency prematurely takes away services from people and places affected by…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 10, 2020
“NEW NORMAL” FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN WILLIAMSPORT IS ON After overcoming many state hurdles, the city of Williamsport, the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and Backyard Broadcasting have been cleared to hold the 25th annual 4th of July Celebration Fireworks with no vendors, bands or crowds. With UPMC Susquehanna as the main sponsor, families are…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 9, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf announced a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. The funding was developed in partnership with state lawmakers and allocated through the recently enacted state budget, which included $2.6 billion in federal stimulus funds through the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING WEEKEND NEWS JUNE 6, 2020
PA GOES GREEN, MORE ON THE WAY The commonwealth has achieved a big milestone in the fight against covid-19. All 67 counties are not in the red anymore, including even the hardest hit areas around Philadelphia, and it’s looking good moving forward for many of the counties as we reopen. Yesterday, Lycoming County was among…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 5, 2020
Lycoming County is in the green today. Accoriding to the Sun Gazette, Mayor Derek Slaughter said City Hall is not fully reopened and they are making appointments by phone for those who want to see office personnel. The office entrance at the first floor will be closed, those with appointments should enter through the…… more »