Category Archives: Local News

BACKYARD BROADCASTING MAY 27, 2021

SHOTS FIRED  A Williamsport man threatened another with a firearm, yesterday morning in the 2200 block of Lincoln Street in the Newberry section of Williamsport. According to Williamsport Police, Bryce Zimmerman, faces multiple felonies when he verbally threatened a male before leaving and returning with a shotgun. He proceeded to threaten the male with the…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 26, 2021

SATURDAY SHOOTING ON ISABELLA STREET A man, a woman and a baby were inside a home in the 1100 block of Isabella Street when unknown gunmen fired multiple shots into their house early Saturday morning, according to SUN Gazette. No one was injured in the shooting that was believed to have occurred between 1 am…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING MAY 25, 2021

CITY POLICE CHIEF RETIRES Williamsport Chief of Police Damon Hagan says he will be retiring from his position as head of the bureau and his last day is Friday.  In a press release from the Office of Mayor Derek Slaughter, Chief Hagan’s intentions were made public.  “Today, I am announcing my retirement from the Williamsport…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 24, 2021

SENTENCING FOR BATH SALTS POSSESSION A Jersey Shore man was sentenced for possessing bath salts with the intent to deliver them.  Alex Bower pleaded guilty  May 19 to one felony and two misdemeanors and  sentenced on May 19 by Lycoming County President Judge Nancy L. Butts for 20 to 49 days county jail with 49…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING MAY 20, 2021

LYCOMING COUNTY JUDGE RETIRING It’s been something he’s been thinking about for a year and now Lycoming County court of common pleas Judge Marc F. Lovecchio announced he will be retiring on January 2, 2022. Over the 12 years since his election to the bench, Judge Lovecchio has held the title of Judge of Hope.…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 19, 2021

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Using a sharp instrument, a Cogan Station woman caused upwards of $7,000 damage to vehicles parked in the Tivoli Tavern parking lot in Shrewsbury Township, according to State Police. In an affidavit, on May 6 around 9:30 pm, Kristina Notar, left the tavern and damaged vehicles before leaving the lot. Notar, arraigned before…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING MAY 18, 2021

ACKNOBELS MASK POLICY Knoebels Amusement Resort updated their mask policy  to match the  new CDC and state guidance.”Fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear face coverings while outdoors at Knoebels,” the resort announced on its Facebook page today.Face coverings will still be required indoors for guests over the age of two – regardless…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING May 17, 2021

FELONY RAPE JURY SELECTION TODAY It is jury selection today in the case of a Jersey Shore man charged with multiple felony counts of forcible rape, according to northcentralpa.com.  Joshua K. Morehart arrested by the Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police  of sexually assaulting a woman 2020. Jury selection begins at 1:30 p.m. on May 17 in…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 14, 2021

CDC MASKING GUIDELINES  Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam announced that the Commonwealth’s mask order reflects the announcement made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday. The CDC yesterday provided guidance that fully vaccinated individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic without wearing a mask or physically…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 13, 2021

TRAFFIC COMPLICATIONS ON THE GOLDEN STRIP The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has seen enough of the traffic tie ups on the Golden Strip near Dunkin Donuts 1900 E Third Street in Williamsport. The Department is now requiring the owner to take immediate corrective action. Bill Burdett, Loyalsock Township Manager, advised the redesign of the drive…more »

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