BODY OF ELDERLY WOMAN FOUND NEAR HER RESIDENCE The body of an 82 year old woman who went missing on Monday and was the subject of an endangered person advisory was found just a mile and a half from her home in a wooded area in Lycoming County. According to Montoursville State Police, Nila Ross…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 15, 2021
LOCAL PEOPLE FACE CHARGES IN CAPITOL RIOT Two Lycoming County residents have been charged by the FBI as insurrectionists after evidence shows they took a bus to the US Capitol January 6th and breeched the buildings of the Capitol Complex throughout the day. According to the Sun Gazette, 45 year old Mark Aungst and a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 11, 2021
MORE SNOW FOR OUR AREAS Plowing and snow removal continue to be top of mind as more snow hits our region causing a few delays for schools today. According to the Sun Gazette, Williamsport City city codes officials have recently reminded residents of the current ordinance that requires sidewalks, fire hydrants and any storm drains…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 10, 2021
THREE JAILED AFTER MULTI-COUNTY THEFTS DISCOVERED A group of three people from Clearfield County face felony charges after they were found with a large amount of drugs and electronics, including over 50 cell phones and tablets, and jewelry. According to North Central PA. com, 22 year old Summer D. Weitoish, of Osceola Mills, 30 year…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 8, 2021
PA WOMAN IN CUSTODY OVER ROLE IN RIOTS A Woman from Mercer County who is wanted by the FBI and known for her role as the bullhorn lady at the US Capitol Riots on January 6th, turned herself in to authorities in New Castle Pennsylvania last week and will remain in custody before a hearing…… more »
BACKYARDS BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 4, 2021
SOME TWO HOUR DELAYS REMAIN There are a handful of schools on a 2 hour delay today….. Mt Carmel, N. Schukyll, Northumberland CTC, Lady of Lourdes Regional and Shamokin, with Canton in remote learning through tomorrow. You can stay up to date with the delays, cancellations, and closings at any backyard broadcasting website, brought to…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 3, 2021
DELAYED VACCINATIONS RESTARTED AFTER SNOW After the weather delayed some vaccination clinics in our area yesterday, the week continues with more vaccination locations open and taking appointments. According to the Sun Gazette, as of Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reports more than 200,000 Pennsylvanians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that number is expected…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2, 2021
WILLIAMSPORT DIGS OUT FROM OVER A FOOT OF SNOW The City of Williamsport and her residents will continue to plow and shovel today as the last of the Nor’easter over our region is expected to wind down. According to the Sun Gazette, the city of Williamsport will focus on snow removal from the main city-owned…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 1, 2021
SOME SCHOOL VIRTUAL FOR THE SNOW DAY Some area schools are in virtual learning today and some are closed… As far as traffic goes… I-80 from US 220 south in Centre County to the New Jersey State line are under There are Tier 1 restrictions in the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan – meaning…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 28, 2021
HOSPITAL SYSTEM OVERWHELMED WHEN VACCINE HOTLINE OPENED Lewisburg’s Evangelical Community Hospital was overwhelmed by phone calls earlier this week after they announced an opportunity for those eligible to get COVID-19 vaccines. According to the Sun Gazette, after the phone line opened for scheduling of Phase 1A residents on Monday at 8am the system was overwhelmed…… more »