LOCAL LEGISLATORS SAY NO CHANGES WOULD IMPACT ELECTION In an effort to restore voter confidence in Pennsylvania’s election process, local lawmakers have agreed to investigate claims made about the integrity of the vote, but note that there is no evidence of widespread fraud or irregularities that would impact election results. Senator Gene yaw of Loyalsock…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 9, 2020
Doctors at UPMC held a press briefing yesterday to announce who will get the Pfizer and Moderna Coronavirus vaccines first once the expected doses are received. Dr. Graham Snyder, UPMC medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology said, front line workers would have the first opportunity to receive the series of two shots if…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 8, 2020
FEDERAL PRISON GUARD INJURED IN STABBING A guard at Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex was allegedly stabbed yesterday by an inmate and is in critical condition at Geisinger Medical Center. According to the Daily Item, 51 year old Dale Franquet, of Middleburg, who also is the varsity wrestling coach at Midd-West High School was stabbed in…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 7, 2020
COUPLE FACES CHILD ABUSE CHARGES A couple is accused of abusing their 8 children over 16 years and will face felony child abuse charges this month. Accoridng to WNEP, the Pennsylvania attorney general said, 48 year old Matthew Zeigler and his wife Christine Zeigler allegedly beat and intimidated their 8 children, withheld food, and locked…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 6, 2020
Representative Jeff Wheeland has reintroduce house bill 1579, with the intent to quell unfaith in the integrity of our election. The bill would introduce some ID requirements to any Pennsylvanian voters wanting to participate in the election, with Wheeland saying in a statement released that you cant do much of anything in life without an…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 5, 2020
Couple Accused of 16 Years of Abuse Matthew Zeigler, a 48 year old man and his wife Christine Zeigler are being accused by the Pennsylvania attorney general of abusing their 8 kids over the span of 16 years. The allegations are stating that Matthew Zeigler had abused his kids by denying them access to food,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 5, 2020
150 JOBS COMING TO LYCOMING COUNTY A midwest Manufacturing Company from will be relocating to Lycoming County and will bring about 150 jobs with them. According to the Sun Gazette, Digger Specialties of Bremen Indiana will break ground on county land across from the landfill along Route 15 next year. The Lycoming County Commissioners approved…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2020
AUNT IN CUSTODY OVER DEATH OF LOCK HAVEN BOY A woman who had custody of the Lock Haven boy found dead at home Monday afternoon has been charged with murder. According to WNEP, a family member called police after observing 36 year old Jamie Lynne Jackson frantically cleaning her home on East Bald Eagle street…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 2, 2020
LOCK HAVEN YOUTH DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION The death of a 9 year old Lock Haven boy who was found in a home at the 600 block of East Bald Eagle St. on Monday is under investigation. The Clinton County Coroner told Penn Live that the boy, Anson Landon Mitchell Stover was pronounced dead at 4;45…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 1, 2020
NEW LEAGUE FOR CROSSCUTTERS There will be a Major League Baseball Draft League created for 2021 in Williamsport and the Crosscutters will be a part of it. After a reorganization of Minor League Baseball this year, the Williamsport Crosscutters parted ways as an affiliate with the Philadelphia Phillies, but will now join the State College…… more »