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 »
Category Archives: Local News
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 »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2, 2021
BELLS ARE RINGING It was a sound the neighbors have been without for upwards of three months, as reported by the SUN Gazette. The original brass St. Boniface bells, around 146 years old, are ringing again following necessary renovations. They were returned to their hanging tower, which has been their perch since the church was…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 1, 2021
HIS RETIREMENT BEGAN ON FRIDAY After 15 years as its director, Eric Butler’s last day was Friday. He leaves his position at the Lycoming Career and Technology Center. Butler saw many improvements since he began. For example, the new building on the East Lycoming School District campus has allowed for all class types to be…… more »