ACCIDENT AT NESCOPECK FUNDRAISER KILLS 1 INJURES 17 During a fundraiser for the 10 victims who died in a house fire in Nescopeck last week, a vehicle drove into the crowd gathered for the occasion outside a Berwick bar, killing one person and injuring 17. Police say the suspect also allegedly assaulted another person directly…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 12, 2022
JUDGE VACATES PRIOR RULING OVER LYCO BUDGET AND FINANCE The Lycoming County commissioners get to keep general ledger, payroll and accounting under their control after a Potter County senior judge vacated a previous order that was to move those functions back under the authority of Controller Krista B. Rogers. According to the Sun Gazette, a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 11, 2022
INVESTIGATION INTO NESCOPECK FIRE CONTINUES The criminal investigation continues into the house fire on First Street in Nescopeck that killed 10 family members last Saturday, and two of the victim’s funerals are being planned for this Sunday . According to media outlets, three adults did escape the blaze and police say one person was taken…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 10, 2022
MASTRIANO IN WASHINGTON FOR INTERVIEW The Republican nominee for Pennsylvania Governor was in Washington DC yesterday to record an interview for the committee investigating the January 6th Insurrection at the Capitol building. According to the Sun Gazette, Doug Mastriano had a brief session which lasted about 15 minutes to discuss his role in submitting a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 9, 2022
DEFENSE ATTORNEY CHARGED WITH PROSTITUTION A Lackawanna County defense attorney has been charged with prostitution after allegedly coercing clients or family members of clients to pay for legal services with sexual acts and pornographic photos. According to North Central PA dot com, the PA Attorney General, Josh Shapiro, announced the criminal charges against Corey Kolcharno,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 8, 2022
MAN WANTED FOR PFA SEEN BY POLICE ON A SCOOTER, ARRESTED Police recognized a man who was wanted on a PFA driving by them on an electric scooter and apprehended him earlier this week. According to North Central PA dot com, 32 year old Ju Michael Drummond of Williamsport was stopped by police and had…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 3, 2022
MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN THREE CASES AGAINST HIM A Williamsport man pleaded guilty in three active case against him this week, including possession with intent to deliver, identity theft and attempting to fake a drug test with drug-free urine. According to North Central PA dot com, Carl Caum could receive up to a 23 month…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 2, 2022
VICTIM PULLED FROM SUSQUEHANNA IDENTIFIED There are still questions surrounding the alleged drowning death of a Danville man who was pulled from the West Branch of the Susquehanna River Saturday night. According to the Sun Gazette, Lycoming County’s chief deputy coroner identified 39 year old, Tuffy Beachel as the victim who was found about 2…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 1, 2022
CORONER REPORTS BODY FOUND IN SUSQUEHANNA Lycoming County volunteer firefighters and first responders were called to a water rescue in Muncy Creek Township Saturday night just after 8pm, but the call turned to a suspected drowning. According to the Sun Gazette, State Police in coordination with the Lycoming County Coroner’s office confirmed they were investigating…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS 29, 2022
FAMILY IN WATSONTOWN BEATING DEATH CASE HELD FOR COURT Homicide charges were held for court against the couple from Watsontown and their nephew who witnesses say beat a man living in their home to death in March of 2020 and buried his remains in their yard. According to the Sun Gazette, 54 year old Thomas…… more »