PLANE CRASH VICTIM IDENTIFIED The identity of the 17 year old pilot who perished in the plane crash July 4th near Lock Haven has been released. According to the Clinton County Coroner, Zach Hanna, Maisie Bitler of Hughesville was the victim in the crash that happened near 200 South Allegheny Street in Woodward Township last…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 25, 2024
MEMORIAL HELD FOR CENTRAL MOUNTAIN TEEN A candlelight memorial occurred last night near Lock Haven City Beach to memorialize the Central Mountain teen who drowned Saturday at in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Administrators at Central MNoutnain High School say that 18 year old Gavin Frey, of Howard was a hardworking leader among…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 24, 2024
TEEN DROWNS IN SUSQUEHANNA NEAR LOCK HAVEN Emergency crews responded to the City Beach area of the Susquehanna River in Lock Haven Saturday at about 4:15pm for two male swimmers in distress, and despite efforts from rescuers, only one young man survived the incident. According to the Clinton County Coroner, after a search, 18 year…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 21, 2024
MAN SENTENCED AFTER ARREST FOR SELLING BATH SALTS A Lock Haven man who pleaded guilty to two counts of delivering bath salts and one count of possession of a controlled substance, was sentenced this week to up to 10 years in state prison. According to North Central PA dot com, the Clinton County District Attorney…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 20, 2024
MUNCY MAN FACING CHILD PORN CHARGES A Muncy man is facing charges for possessing child pornography. According to the Sun Gazette, police accuse 33 year old Joseph Edward Boris III of keeping pornographic images and distributing them last December through March and was recently arraigned in District Court. Boris was also charged with illegal use…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 19, 2024
MAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTACKING SOUTHSIDE WOMAN 43 year old Monroe County man is in custody after he allegedly attacked a woman in South Williamsport June 13th, allegedly telling police as they apprehended him, that he should have killed the woman. According to the Sun Gazette Justin Fendelander of Cresco strangled and bit his victim at…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 18, 2024
HEAT ADVISORY THIS WEEK The heat arrives today for an extended period of possibly record high temperatures and humidity with an official advisory in place through Thursday from the National Weather Service. Residents are advised to check on neighbors and family members who may be elderly or experience health complications to make sure they are…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 17, 2024
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATED FOR WILLIAMSPORT An updated version of the City of Williamsport’s Emergency Operations Plan has been approved by city council. According to the Sun Gazette, current emergency management coordinator, city Fire Chief Sam Aungst said Councilman Jon Mackey, the deputy emergency management coordinator worked to update the plan that hadn’t been updated…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 14, 2024
YOUNG PARENTS CHARGED WITH ABUSE IN RALSTON The McIntyre Township parents of a three week old infant who allegedly sustained injuries consistent with abuse, have been arrested this week with felony endangering the welfare of a child and misdemeanors of obstructing the investigation of a child abuse charges. According to the Sun Gazette, doctors say…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 13, 2024
LEWISTOWN SHOOTER KILLED WHEN POLICE RETURN FIRE A Lewistown man was killed after he first shot at officers in Mifflin County on Monday evening, and they returned fire. According to Pennsylvania State Police, they responded when 29 year old Ridge Rhodes shot at local police on West Fourth Street in Lewistown at about 8:30pm. Local…… more »