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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 14, 2025
MIDDLEBURG MAN ACCUSED OF RAPE OF A CHILD
A Middleburg man is accused of rape of a child and is in custody for acts he allegedly committed between May 2016 and June 2019. According to the Daily item, state police at Selinsgrove report from victim testimony that 52 year old Matthew E. Gilbert committed the assaults ag...
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 13, 2025
ARMED ROBBER TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER BEING DISARMED BY VICTIM
A Williamsport man is in custody after he used a firearm when he attempted to rob a man walking on East Third Street Saturday night. According to Williamsport Bureau of Police, 41 year old Anthony Olgesby, Jr. was disarmed by his victim who then fought wi...
May 13, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 12, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT KITCHEN FIRE DISPLACES SEVERAL TENANTS
Police are investigating a fire that erupted at in the kitchen of a home at 420 W. Fourth St in Williamsport Saturday just before 1pm. According to the Sun Gazette, the tenant escaped his burning apartment before firefighters arrived to black smoke pouring from the ...
May 12, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 9, 2025
POLICE ARREST MAN WHO FLED ACCIDENT NEAR MEMORIAL AVENUE
A motorcyclist who led police on a short chase in Williamsport, was arrested once police caught up with him on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazette, Jason Yahn formerly of McGill Hollow, ignored Williamsport police east of Memorial Avenue and Grie...
May 09, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 8, 2025
FIRE AT THE WILLIAMSPORT HIGHRISE WEDNESDAY
The 7th and 8th floors of the William Hepburn Apartments on Lycoming Street in Williamsport were evacuated Wednesday evening after a fire broke out on the balcony of a tenant on the 7th floor just after 5:30pm. According to the Sun Gazette, Laurie Saunders, a tenant at the ...
May 08, 2025
Music News
Ice-T Presents Snoop Dogg With Entrepreneur Of The Year At 2025 Webby Awards
The 29th annual Webby Awards were held on Monday (May 12) at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. During the ceremony, Ice-T presented fellow rap legend Snoop Dogg with the Webby Entrepreneur of the Year Award in recognition of his leadership in the ...
May 14, 2025
Kali Uchis Announces 2025 North American ‘Sincerely, Tour’
On Tuesday (May 13), Kali Uchis announced the dates and details of 'The Sincerely, Tour.' The 24-date North American arena trek will feature special guest opening act Thee Sacred Souls, and is set to kick off on August 14 in Portland and finish up on S...
May 14, 2025
The Weeknd Possibly Rethinking Retiring His Stage Persona
Abel Tesfaye has been hinting that he will bring an end to his long-standing musical alter ego, The Weeknd, following the release of his sixth album and the accompanying movie of the same name, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Despite previously stating his intent t...
May 14, 2025
Janet Jackson Will Receive ICON Award And Perform On TV For First Time In 7 Years At 2025 AMAs
Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the 2025 AMAs, and is also set to perform at the ceremony, marking her first television performance in seven years. The event is set to take place on May 26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, and coincides with...
May 14, 2025
Cassie Testifies That Sean Combs Emotionally, Physically, And Sexually Assaulted Her For Over A Decade
Cassie Ventura took the stand on Tuesday (May 13) and testified in a packed courtroom against her ex-boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing the disgraced music mogul of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse spanning over a decade. Ventura described in...
May 14, 2025
