HANNA SELECTED AS INTERIM PRESIDENT OF MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY Dr. Bashar Hanna has been chosen by the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education as interim president of Mansfield University during its July Board of Governors meeting. Hanna will continue to serve as president of Bloomsburg University, a position he’s held since 2017, and interim president of Lock Haven…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 5, 2021
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC. According to Governor Tom Wolf’s office, good things, and new jobs, are about to be happening for the area around Williamsport and Jersey Shore. Wolf goes on to announce, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., a global manufacturer in design and production of high-quality delivery systems for injectable medicines, an $18 million investment…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 4, 2021
GRANT MONEY FOR WMAA The Williamsport Municipal Airport Authority (WMAA) is proud to announce the award of a Federal Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant in the amount of $950,000. The grant application was made to attract a replacement airline to the area when the incumbent carrier leaves in September and improve the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING AUGUST 3, 2021
NEW RIDER PARK MANAGER ANNOUNCED The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania recently appointed Sara Street as the Rider Park manager. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Bonnie Mahoney, who served in the role for more than eight years. According to Sun Gazette, as Rider Park manager, Street’s position will oversee upkeep and…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 1, 2021
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AND THE PLAN TO USE $25.4 MILLION FOR THE CITY Mayor Derek Slaughter and City Council held the first of what promised to be several work sessions on the best use of the American Rescue Plan’s $25.4 million granted to Williamsport. In a 90-minute work session, Mayor Slaughter and Council ageed the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 30, 2021
NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN WILLIAMSPORT A new male community corrections center is opening on Edwin Street in Williamsport, with a well-supported leader at its helm. Transitional Living Centers’ facility will have the capacity to work with 24 men transitioning from state correctional institutions back into the community with the help of a Facility Director, Case…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 2, 2021
MONTOURSVILLE MAN CHARGED FOR INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITY WITH JUVENILE When an older man in her home allegedly attempted to touch her inappropriately, an area juvenile contacted Montoursville State Police. Brandon Michael Hoffman, 21, of Jersey Shore, charged with multiple felonies, when authorities allege, on two separate occasions, touched a juvenile, less than 13 years old, underneath…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 17, 2021
CORRUPTION OF MINORS State police in Selinsgrove are investigating an incident in which a woman allegedly exposed her breasts in front of minors at an Independence Day party in Snyder County. There were several juveniles at the party who possibly witnessed her display. State police received the report of the alleged corruption of minors on…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 30, 2021
WILLIAMSPORT MAN’S CONDUCT WITH MINOR LANDS HIM IN JAIL A Williamsport man engages in conduct with a minor that lands him in jail. According to reports from state police in Montoursville, David Sewell, 39, and an unidentified juvenile female were taken from a room at 2019 E Third Street on July 24. According to northcentralpa.com,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JULY 10, 2021
WILLIAMSPORT BALLPARK, INC. City Council approved a lot consolidation and land development plan by Williamsport Ballpark, Inc. for a seven-field athletic complex on Rose Street. The lot consolidation combines two parcels to create 28.4 acres at the site which was the former city trash dump on Rose Street. The 5-0 vote allows the landholding of…… more »