UNITYVILLE MAN SENTENCED FOR CRUEL ANIMAL CRIME A Unityville man has been sentenced in Lycoming County Court after he pled guilty to all counts related to stealing and brutally killing two dairy cows who were the pets of two young girls in the local 4-H program in January of 2020. According to the Sun Gazette,…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 29, 2023
HUGHESVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT A Hughesville man has been arrested for pointing a gun a woman who was visiting his Wistar Road home. According to North Central PA dot com, the accuser made a remark that upset 25 year old Dakota Michael Burke while he was searching for keys that he had lost inside…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 28, 2023
CRASH CLOSES ROUTE 487 A crash closed a part of Route 487 yesterday in both directions after a fuel delivery driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, crashing and overturning around 9am. According to WNEP, 487 was closed in both directions from Columbia County to Northumberland County after crews were on the scene to clean…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 27, 2023
MARKET STREET HOUSE FIRE IN WILLIAMSPORT A family escaped serious injury just a couple days before Christmas when a fire broke out in the apartment above the business at 537 Market Street Saturday morning. According to the Sun Gazette, two adults jumped from the burning building from the third floor to a carport, and two…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 21, 2023
DANVILLE HS VIRTUAL TODAY AFTER WATER MAIN BREAK A water main break at Danville Area High School has brought about a virtual school day today. According to the district administrators, students were originally scheduled to have a half day for Thursday but announced the change on their website. The other schools in the district will…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 20, 2023
HUGHESVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT A Hughesville man has been charged with illegal possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a concealed carry permit, simple assault, and other drug charges According to Norht Central PA dot com, Dustin Michael Zink, 33, allegedly loaded and pointed a Kimber Custom II handgun in the sky after…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 19, 2023
FLOODING IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY There are a few roadways still impacted by flood waters after weekend rains brought about flood watches and warnings for some counties in North Central PA. In Northumberland County, Route 61, the Hamilton Underpass, between Highland Avenue in Sunbury and Green Street in Upper Augusta Township has reopened after flooding caused…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 18, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT MAN’S SUPERVISED RELEASE REVOKED A man from Williamsport who police say violated terms of his supervised prison release, has been incarcerated. According to North Central PA dot com, court records say 30 year old Michael William Wright was found in possession of a firearm while allegedly committing a felony for drug trafficking October 7th,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 15, 2023
SECOND TRIAL FOR FORMER WASD TEACHER A former Williamsport Area School District teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor student started his second trial this week in Lycoming County Court. According to the Sun Gazette, 43 year old Christopher Yoder allegedly had contact with the minor during the 2011-12 school year and…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2023
ACCIDENT SHUTS DOWN INTERSTATE Penn DOT says I-180 is reopened this morning after an accident overnight closed the westbound side of the interstate between the Watsontown and McEwensville exit and the Route 54 and Turbotville in Northumberland. There may still be debris on the shoulder near mile marker 3. According to social media reports, a…… more »