THREATENING WOMEN WITH A BASEBALL BAT After he threatened harm on two women with a metal baseball bat, a Williamsport man faces charges. As reported by Sun Gazette, Fitzgerald Robinson, during a domestic disturbance at his residence on Jan 22, allegedly chased two women from his residence. Robinson had a preliminary hearing yesterday and is…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 8, 2022
MORE DETAILS ON FRIDAY SHOOTING ON VILAS DRIVE Reported drug usage may have played a role in the Friday afternoon shooting on Vilas Drive. In fact, according to state police, the shooter, Nigel Lee, and the victim, Adam Butler, allegedly used crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and marijuana days before the incident occurred. As reported by…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 7, 2022
HEARING CONTINUED FOR ACCUSED ACCOMPLICE A Northumberland County woman, accused as an accomplice to the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Arabella Parker will be in court in April. Samatha Delcamp’s trial was continued by Northumberland County President Judge Charles Saylor. According to the Daily Item, Delcamp last testified against Jahrid Burgress, who was convicted in…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 5 & 6, 2022
LOOKING AT POSSIBLY SELLING CITY HALL Tours before finding a possible buyer for Williamsport City Hall, 245 W Fourth Street, were recently announced by the Williamsport City Council. In fact, according to SUN Gazette, a formal request for proposals, reaching out to realtors, has been advertised. According to Jon Sander, City Engineeer, PennBid is the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 4, 2022
ROAD SALT SUPPLIES NOT WHAT THEY EXPECTED Salt is becoming a commodity. In fact, salt deliveries are reportedly getting scarce in our area. Suppliers and trucker shortages are slowing the receipt of this valuable winter asset in low levels. Loyalsock Township Manager, Bill Burdett, noted that his supplier is behind. The township, ahead of a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 3, 2022
A NEW FOOTBALL COACH The Williamsport Area School District hired a new head football coach on Tuesday night. Michael Pearson will take over as head coach for varsity football. Pearson, who replaces Chuck Crews, comes to the district with more than 30 years of high school and college football coaching experience. In addition, he’s been…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 2, 2022
NEW BUSINESSES GETTING READY TO OPEN Loyalsock Township, a Lycoming County municipality, has added, and continues to add, new businesses into 2022, has kept this end of the county bustling. In fact, according to Loyalsock Township Manager Bill Burdett, businesses including Popeyes and Texas Roadhouse as set to soon open on the Golden Strip. These…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 1, 2022
REMEMBERING CURLEY He is being remembered for being the first Black Police Chief for the City of Williamsport. The late city Police Chief Curley J. Jett died on Jan. 24 at the age of 77. He graduated from the Williamsport Area Community College and became a police officer under the leadership of Mayor John R.…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 31, 2022
SUNDAY EVENING GARAGE FIRE Fire ripped through a garage in South Williamsport around 6 p.m. Sunday evening. The garage, located on the 400 block of Winthrop Street was under control by 6:25 pm. South Williamsport Fire Chief reported the fire was in the garage and did not spread to nearby buildings. Multiple fire companies worked…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 28 & 29, 2022
WASD EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANTS $4,708 TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS In its latest grant round, the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) recently awarded $4,708 to support three program enhancements across the district. $2,200 was granted to district social workers Megan Hunter and Heather Way to support the purchase of Find Your Anchor…… more »