UPMC WILLIAMSPORT’S HEROSCAPE In recognition of Veterans Day, UPMC and Penn College broke ground at UPMC Williamsport for a new HeroScape project which will create a new outdoor space on the front lawn of the hospital campus in honor of veterans in the community. The space will feature a statue of a soaring eagle and…… more »
Category Archives: Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 11, 2021
MASK MANDATE THROWN OUT IN COURT An order by Pennsylvania’s acting health secretary that requires masks inside K-12 schools and child care facilities was thrown out yesterday by a state court that said she lacked the authority. The Wolf administration put the decision on hold by filing an immediate appeal. Commonwealth Court sided 4-1 with…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 10, 2021
MAN DRIVES THROUGH HIS GARAGE, TAKEN TO HOSPITAL A one vehicle accident, which involved a vehicle running into the residence on the 2300 block of Grand Street just before 8 p.m. Monday. According to SUN Gazette, Williamsport Police, while continuing to investigate, suspect the elderly driver drove into this driveway and then continued through…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 9, 2021
PRESS CONFERENCE RELEASES SOME DETAILS SURROUND BODIES FOUND Yesterday morning, around 10:30 a.m., Chief Christopher Kriner held a press conference, in order to update the community on the progress of the homicide investigation involving the deaths of two young females and their remains discovered this weekend. Based on an arrest warrant for endangering the welfare…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 8, 2021
STATE SENATOR HONORED State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) as a Guardian of Small Business for his impeccable voting record in support of key small business issues during the 2019-20 legislative session. Sen. Yaw also has been a vocal opponent to Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 7, 2021
POSSIBLE HUMAN CHILD REMAINS IN HEPBURN TOWNSHIP Human remains of what appears to be a small child were recovered from a property on Livermore Road in Hepburn Township. The incident began on Thursday, when Marie Sue Snyder was taken into custody by the United States Marshals Service-Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Task Force, on an…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 6, 2021
GEISINGER EMPLOYEES ARE 100% COMPLIANT Geisinger announced that 100 percent of its staff have chosen to protect their communities, patients, and each other by meeting its COVID-19 vaccine policy that was announced in late August. Guided by the core values of safety and high-quality care, Geisinger required that all employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine or an…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING,LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2021
BROADBAND INTERNET AIMED AT HELPING FIRST RESPONDERS It is more reliable communications and it is going to enable first responders to connect and communicate, it’s a broadband internet expansion in Tioga County and AT&T customers will see some benefits as well. An organization that prioritizes first responders’ ability to communicate and expanding broadband networking has…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 4, 2021
NEW COUNCILMAN FOR WILLIAMSPORT Eric Beiter, a Republican, has just been officially invited to the Williamsport City Council. He was congratulated by Slaughter and others on council when he was elected yesterday. With fresh ideas, Beiter has been interested in politics for the city. In fact, just over two years ago, he lost his battle…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 3, 2021
STATE SUPREME COURT RACES IN PENNSYLVANIA Republicans in Pennsylvania saw success in voters’ choices Tuesday to fill open seats on statewide appeals courts, including winning a marquee race for a seat on the state Supreme Court that nevertheless will not change the Democrats’ majority on the state’s high court. Amid light turnout around the state,…… more »