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 »
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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 »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING MAY 12, 2021
EVENT AND GATHERING MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY LIMITS The Wolf Administration announced yesterday that event and gathering maximum occupancy limits will be increased to 50 percent for indoor events and gatherings and 75 percent for outdoor events and gatherings effective Monday, May 17 at 12:01 am. Face coverings are still to be worn indoors and outdoors if…… more »
ACQUITTAL OF WILLIAMSPORT MAN It was a 30 minute deliberation for a jury in Lycoming County to unanimously acquit a Williamsport man accused of selling cocaine to a county detective. According to a media outlet, Christopher Peter White of Williamsport was found not guilty on felony drug-related charges after his arrest in October 2019 by Lycoming…… more »