Category Archives: Local News

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 22, 2020

PENNSYLVANIA PRISONS RACKING UP CORONAVIRUS CASES SCI Muncy is among the SCI facilities across the state being ravaged by positive COVID cases within the prison’s system.  According to the Sun Gazette, the Department of Corrections reports 5, 545 active COVID inmate cases and 190 staff also infected with the virus in SCI facilities.  Fifty one…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 20, 2020

Tampered Serial Number On Handgun Officer Nicholas Carrita pulled over a 28 year old Breliun McCloe after noticing his registration had expired. McCloe told the officer he was on his way to work, and told him that he was on probation for a simple drug charge. After a look through the computer it was found…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 19, 2020

James V. Brown Library to Transition to No Fee Policy The James V. Brown Public Libraries board of trustees held a meeting via zoom, stating that one of their goals for the coming new year was to be fine free. According to the sun gazette, Barbara S. McGary, the libraries executive director said that there…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 18, 2020

CLINTON COUNTY CRASH UPDATE Following the fatal wreck that occurred in Clinton County Wednesday afternoon that has kept the interstate closed as crews  clear over 60 tractor trailers and cars from the roadway, one westbound lane is now open between I- 180 in Northumberland County and the 178/Lock Haven interchange in Clinton County.  Penn DOT…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 16, 2020

MAJOR SNOW STORM ON THE WAY A crippling snow is forecast to begin in our area at midday today and we could see upwards of 12 inches of snow before it’s over by Thursday midday.  According to the City of Williamsport their plowing fleet consists of 15 drivers  and 18 trucks and they will be…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 15, 2020

COVID VACCINES ARRIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA COVID 19 vaccines arrived yesterday morning at UPMC Pittsburgh just after 9am and 5 frontline healthcare workers there were vaccinated with the first doses of Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine.  According to CBS Pittsburg, the workers who received the vaccine will return for their second dose in 21 days.  Workers…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2020

SNOW ON THE WAY There is some significant snow in our forecast this week.  Accuweather says we’ll get light now this morning but the real punch comes late Wednesday when the region is expected to receive close to 12 inches of snow.  Meteorologists say the storm will develop Tuesday in the Gulf states and move…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 13, 2020

Centre County Arson Chris Stover Myers, a 22 year old Centre County Man is being charged with four felonies, stemming from an arson he is alleged to have committed. In an affidavit, Myers is cited risking catastrophe, criminal mischief and 2 counts of arson, along with a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment. After an investigation…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 12, 2020

Teen Gets Assault Charges A teenage girl is being charged for assault after testing positive for COVID-19, and intentionally spitting on people. While at a treatment facility in Montour County, she contracted the virus, and knowingly struck, scratched, bit, coughed, and sneezed on more than 4 staff members. At this time no information has been…more »

BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 11, 2020

STRICTER MITIGATIONS EFFORTS ORDERED BY GOVERNOR WOLF Governor Wolf announced limited time mitigation efforts yesterday to slow the spread of the coronavirus that is adding up by hundreds of cases a day in the commonwealth.  Starting at midnight tonight and in effect until 8 a.m. on January 4, 2021, school sports and other extracurricular activities…more »

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