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 »
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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 »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
MASKS ON THE FOREFRONT AT WILLIAMSPORT AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The Williamsport Area School Board Tuesday held a crowd of upwards of 60 anxious parents and community members. Moments before the school board meeting, district officials were attempting to convince community members to wear their masks, as required by the mask order issued by the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
PRESCRIPTION PILLS SOLD TO POLICE C.I. A Williamsport man allegedly sold prescription pills to a confidential informant. According to Pine Creek Township Police, Charles Woodrow James of Williamsport sold various pills to the CI on three separate occasions between May 26 and June 15.James was charged with multiple felonies and released on $30,000 unsecured bail.…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
PENNSYLVANIA FARM BILL Governor Tom Wolf today called for U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to implement a $737 million Chesapeake Bay Resilient Farms Initiative to support Pennsylvania farmers in their desire to take a stand against climate change by implementing on-farm efforts for more sustainable agriculture practices that reduce nitrogen output, improve water…… more »