FLOODING IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY There are a few roadways still impacted by flood waters after weekend rains brought about flood watches and warnings for some counties in North Central PA. In Northumberland County, Route 61, the Hamilton Underpass, between Highland Avenue in Sunbury and Green Street in Upper Augusta Township has reopened after flooding caused…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 18, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT MAN’S SUPERVISED RELEASE REVOKED A man from Williamsport who police say violated terms of his supervised prison release, has been incarcerated. According to North Central PA dot com, court records say 30 year old Michael William Wright was found in possession of a firearm while allegedly committing a felony for drug trafficking October 7th,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 15, 2023
SECOND TRIAL FOR FORMER WASD TEACHER A former Williamsport Area School District teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor student started his second trial this week in Lycoming County Court. According to the Sun Gazette, 43 year old Christopher Yoder allegedly had contact with the minor during the 2011-12 school year and…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2023
ACCIDENT SHUTS DOWN INTERSTATE Penn DOT says I-180 is reopened this morning after an accident overnight closed the westbound side of the interstate between the Watsontown and McEwensville exit and the Route 54 and Turbotville in Northumberland. There may still be debris on the shoulder near mile marker 3. According to social media reports, a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 13, 2023
FIRE IN MILL HALL TUESDAY MORNING There was a structure fire in Mill Hall yesterday that had multiple crews on the scene. According to the Lock Haven Express, a fire at 119 Dewey Street broke out about 7:45 am according to police reports. Main Street was shut down around 8am and traffic diverted around the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 12, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT SHOOTING VICTIM IDENTIFIED Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting on Memorial Avenue in Williamsport Saturday night, and have identified the victim who they found lying in the street about 3:30am. According to North Central PA dot com, a delay in contacting the Lycoming County coroner resulted in the time of death for 29…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 11, 2023
DEADLY SHOOTING IN WILLIAMSPORT SATURDAY Williamsport City Police went to the 1000 block of Memorial Avenue early Saturday morning after a call for shots fired at about 3:30am. According to North Central PA dot com, after arrival, police found an unresponsive male with multiple gunshot wounds lying in the roadway. Emergency crews attempted to revive…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 7, 2023
CMVT STUDENT DIES IN COLUMBIA COUNTY CRASH A 17 year old CMVT student died in a one-vehicle crash in Columbia County yesterday. According to the Daily Item, State Police say the young man from Stillwater, who they did not identify, crashed around 7:45am when he was traveling south on Route 487 near Zion Church Road…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 6, 2023
MOTHER ARRESTED FOR THREATS TOWARD SON A young mother was arrested Sunday evening after she slapped and threatened to kill her 13 year old son while she was holding an infant in her arms. According to the Standard Journal, police say they saw videos that were recorded by the son of 35 year old Krystal…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 5, 2023
CAREGIVER ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT AGAINST TODDLER A Montoursville woman who cared for children in her home has been charged with aggravated assault of a child less than 6, after the victim’s parents observed an injury to the 15-month old’s face that was consistent with an open handed slap November 9th. According to the Sun Gazette,…… more »
