SMALL FIRE CAUSES EVACUATION AT SHIKELLAMY THURSDAY Students at Shikellamy High School were evacuated at the end of the school day yesterday after a small fire started in the school’s welding shop. According to the Daily Item, Superintendent Jason Bendle said the fire broke out just before 2:20 when a spark caught a filter in…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 25, 2024
TRIAL FOR PERSON OF INTEREST IN HOMICIDE CANCELED As the community waits for information about a person of interest in the January 12th double homicide of Alisha Seese and Ronald Dailey Jr.in Williamsport, a contempt hearing for 57 year old Troy Bennett Bailey, who allegedly had a PFA filed against him by Seese, was canceled…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 24, 2024
SEVERAL CHARGES AGAINST MIRABITO DISMISSED Burglary, theft, and trespassing charges filed against former Lycoming County Commissioner, Rick Mirabito were dismissed yesterday by District Judge Christian Frey. According to the Sun Gazette, police say charges against Mirabito were filed Janaury 2nd, the day after he allegedly came to a Vine Avenue apartment and illegally evicted Joyleen…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 18, 2024
TWO ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING OFFICERS Two women were taken into custody Monday for resisting arrest and being combative to officers when they were being questioned for suspected marijuana use and having a suspended license. According to the Standard Journal, 40 year old Rosalie Salvat and 22 year old Precious Thompson of Lewisburg pulled into a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 17, 2024
PENNDOT LIFTS RESTRICTIONS FROM INTERSTATES Speed limits and right lane restrictions for commercial vehicles have been restored for I-80 and I-180 today after the region was hit with up to 6 inches of snow that shut down many schools and slowed travel. In addition, PennDOT has cleared the last of roads affected by trees and…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 16, 2024
SNOWY CONDITIONS AND ROAD RESTRICTIONS The snow this morning is also requiring modifications for drivers today along the interstates and suggesting alternate routes for commercial drivers in Northumberland County today. According to PennDOT, due to the storm, commercial trucks and large trucks should avoid Route 54 between Route 487 in Ralpho Township and Route 61…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 15, 2024
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES IN WILLIAMSPORT In a press conference Saturday, Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino addressed the double homicide reported at 1700 block of Terrace Place in Williamsport early Friday. According to the Sun Gazette, Marino said a person of interest in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alisha Seese and Ronald Dailey has been…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 12, 2024
BRADFORD COUNTY FIRE DEEMED TO BE ARSON A fatal fire in Bradford County this week has been ruled arson. According to WNEP, state police fire marshall were on the scene of the fire Tyler Street in Athens that started around 9:30 p.m Wednesday night in which resident, 62 year old Donald Chandler passed away, his…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 9, 2024
AIR SERVICE TO WASHINGTON DC FROM WILLIAMSPORT There will be passenger air service from Williamsport to Washington DC starting this spring through Southern Airways Express. According to the Sun Gazette, at a press conference yesterday at the Montoursville terminal, 10 nine-passenger flights per week were announced that will begin May 23rd were announced by airport…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 8, 2024
FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL PA After the snowy weekend and the mix of rain and snow expected, the region may see increased melting with a flood watch announced for tomorrow through Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, much of Central Pennsylvania will be affected by the runoff and those who live in flood…… more »