FORMER SHOP-VAC EMPLOYEE FILES SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT A former Shop-Vac employee who was affected by the shut-down in September 2020 has now asked for class action lawsuit certification against the Williamsport Company in federal court on behalf of her and 400 employees who were also terminated. According to Penn Live, Candice Gair filed a…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 25, 2023
PENNDOT SETS TIER ONE RESTRICTIONS AHEAD OF SNOW PennDOT has issued vehicle restrictions as we head into the winter storm today which is forecast to bring several inches of snow with a winter weather advisory until about 7pm tonight. There will be Tier 1 restrictions early this morning for I-80 from I-79 to I-180, parts…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 24, 2023
WINTER WEATHER ON THE WAY Expect extra truck traffic today on the roadways for the calm before the storm and you’ll see a winter weather advisory overnight tonight through Wednesday evening. According to Accuweather, we’ll see 3 to six inches of snow, with sleet and freezing rain possible. Tomorrow’s morning commute is expected to be…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 23, 2023
WOMAN SENTENCED FOR STARVING TWO YOUNG SISTERS Twenty seven year old Echo Butler, who plead guilty to two counts of criminal conspiracy to commit murder was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in state prison without the possibility of parole. According to the Sun Gazette, the courtroom was full of family and friends of the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 20, 2023
LOCAL MAN ARRESTED FOR THREATENING STUDENTS ON THE PHONE A local man is in custody after he made threats to a group of students from Loyalsock High School on a conference phone call on January 4th. According to North Central PA dot com, 18 year old Dejuan Angel Rivera of Williamsport allegedly told the Loyalsock…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 19, 2023
PENNDOT TREATING ROADS FOR ICE PennDOT crews are out on the roads this morning and there is an advisory that motorists should be aware of changing weather conditions and that limiting travel is advised. Weather predictions call for freezing rain in the morning hours which could cause potential icy conditions. Crews are spreading salt and…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 18, 2023
SPECIAL NEED CAREGIVER FACES FELONIES A caregiver in Shamokin is facing felony endangerment of a child after she was found so intoxicated EMS had to be called to the home. According to North Central PA dot com, 33 year old Caitlin Ilene Bitler was seen on home surveillance drinking alcohol while caring for a five…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 17, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT MAN FACES ASSAULT CHARGES A Williamsport man who police say punched another man in the face last July on Maynard Street is facing simple assault and harassment charges, but failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. According to the Sun Gazette, 30 year old Deandre Bently and William Overbay got into an argument after…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 16, 2023
PERCEIVED THREAT CAUSES SCHOOL LOCKDOWN A group of State Troopers heading through 220 to 118 last week were rushing to the scene of suspicious activity at the East Lycoming School District’s Renn Elementary Friday morning at about 10:30 am. According to Northcentralpa.com, witnesses say a vehicle entered the school parking lot, traveling the wrong direction,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 13, 2023
MONTOUR TOWNSHIP HOME BURNS TO THE GROUND A home in Montour Township burned to the ground yesterday morning before volunteer firefighters could get water up a steep hill to extinguish it. According to the Press Enterprise, crews from Buckhorn, Catawissa and Bloomsburg were first called at about 4am to the home at 86 Harp Lane…… more »