SENATOR YAW SUPPORTING FIREFIGHTERS A bill establishing statewide uniform requirements restricting the use of “Class B” firefighting foams containing added (PFAS) for training purposes and testing … was approved today by the full Senate, according to prime sponsor Sen. Gene Yaw, Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. According to Senator Yaw, “Firefighters…… more »
Category Archives: Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
MONTOURSVILLE AREA HOME HIT BY FIRE Several volunteer fire companies, along with city fireman, battled a two alarm blaze that was engulfing a home on Jerry Lane, off of Heilman Road, North of Route 864 in Upper Fairfield Township yesterday afternoon. The fire was reportedly called in by a neighbor. When the fire crews arrived…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
WILLIAMSPORT CODES AND CITY POLICE PATROL DIVISION REMAINThe Williamsport City Bureau of Codes and City Police Patrol Division are the two departments that remain in condemned City Hall. Mayor Derek Slaughter reported yesterday that he would ask for a brief extension. A target date of Monday was set two weeks ago by the codes department,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER The Pennsylvania College of Technology has announced James R Dougherty the Third as the next Executive Director of the Community Arts Center beginning earlier this week. He takes over the position from Chuck Still who had been with the center since January 2020. Dougherty has most recently served…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PASSED AN EXEMPTION TO THE MASK ORDER While in South Williamsport, the school board passed a motion that will allow parents to sign off on an exemption from the Department of Health’s mask-wearing order during a crowded public meeting this week. The motion removes the requirement of exemptions to have a doctor’s signature,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
JURY SELECTION FOR MURDER TRIAL Jury selection is to begin this morning for a man accused in the 2019 slaying of a woman patronizing a Newberry convenience market. According to a media outlet, Ikeem Fogan, 23, of Williamsport faces trial for allegedly shooting and killing Rhonda McPeak and wounding JoBeth Wetzel during a botched burglary…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
9/11 MEMORIAL COALITION 9/11 MEMORIAL RIDE Saturday morning motorcycles began converging on the Clinton Township Fire Company at 10 am. They were set for a full day, beginning at 2 pm with a memorial service and then the 42 mile ride to honor those lost in the 9/11 attacks on America at 3 pm. It…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
DA GARDNER DENIES PROSECUTION OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN FOR MASKS There will be no prosecution of parents or children for refusing to wear a mask at school. According to District Attorney Ryan Gardner in a statement last Friday, explaining the office had no business with the prosecution in these cases. “The Department of Health’s Order…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
MARIJUANA ARREST ON BU CAMPUS A Bloomsburg University Police Officer said he waited unnoticed and watched a man in the backseat of his vehicle weigh what appeared to be marijuana. Hamid Kaba of Collingdale, was inside his vehicle with a dome light on when officers observed him inside a parking garage on campus. The Officer positioned…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
A MASKING LOOPHOLE FOUND An apparent loophole in Pennsylvania’s mask mandate for schools is making it easier for some students to go to class without having to cover their faces. The state health secretary’s order requiring masks includes an exemption for students who claim it would cause or worsen a medical condition. But there’s no…… more »