According to North Central PA dot com, Berwick Police recently nabbed three men on a traffic stop, in late August. Willis Person, was driving a Kia Forte, with a suspended license and also holding an open container of alcohol. Jonathan Diefenderfer, was wanted on an arrest warrant out of Columbia County; was lying in the…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS – September 17, 2022
The move to regionalize police services for several municipalities in Lycoming County, is moving one step closer to becoming a reality. Old Lycoming Township will schedule a special meeting to discuss and vote on becoming a part of the Lycoming Regional Police Department. Jersey Shore Borough and Porter Township, already have approved such a measure…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO WILLIAMSPORT BUSINESS FIRE Williamsport firefighters responded to a fire on Maynard Street yesterday afternoon, after witnesses called 911. According to the Sun Gazette, fire officials say a make shift covering of a vent was ignited by the heat from a roof fan on the exterior of the Bayard Printing Group about 4:15pm. …… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
CITY MAN ASSAULTS HOSPITAL POLICE A city man who was being treated at UPMC Williamsport last Wednesday for an unknown condition, became combative with a hospital police officer and was arrested on assault charges. According to the Sun Gazette, hospital officials say 22 year old Trevon Wagner was acting erratically from possibly being off of…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
FORMER WASD PRINCIPAL SEX ASSAULT CASE WILL GO TO TRIAL A judge has determined the case against Williamsport High School Principal Roger Freed will go to a jury trial, after testimony was heard in district court yesterday in Lycoming County. According to the Sun Gazette the alleged victim said the incidents began when he was…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
TWO CAR ACCIDENT INJURES SIX A two-car accident in Williamsport that also involved a bicyclist, sent six people to the hospital yesterday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazette, two cars collided at Park Avenue and Walnut Street about 5:30pm. The two drivers and three minor passengers were injured in the crash. A man on a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
THE 911 MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE, LET FREEDOM ROAR Let Freedom Roar, the 911 memorial coalition held their annual 911 memorial ride yesterday. Chaplain of the coalition Reverend Gary Smith was one of the speakers along with other members of the coalition. The rain didn’t dampen the spirits, but solidified the message that after 21 years,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS – September 11, 2022
Today marks the 21st Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Extremists hijacked planes and crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Here in Lycoming County, the 9/11 Coalition will be holding a memorial motorcycle ride that will take bikers along a 42 mile journey,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS – September 10, 2022
The Salary Board and the Lycoming County Commissioners are facing ever-demanding issues with keeping employees at a modest rate of pay. The Salary Board, which consists of the commissioners and County Controller, Krista Rogers, met to discuss pay raises for some staff positions at the Lycoming County Pre-Release Center, near Montoursville. At this week’s meeting,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
SOUTHSIDE LOCKDOWN AFTER PARENT THREAT An alleged threat from a Clinton County parent who had previously been served a PFA, that he might take a gun to the South Williamsport school when he picked up his kids, sparked lockdowns at three district buildings yesterday. According to the Sun Gazette, state police took the man into…… more »