Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 19, 2025
BODY OF TEN YEAR OLD GIRL RECOVERED FROM SUSQUEHANNA SATURDAY
The body of Claue Schreffler-Algofera, the ten year old third grader from South Williamsport School District, who was swept away in the Susquehanna River while playing near the water with her family on May 4th, was recovered in Northumberland County on Satu...
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 16, 2025
STUDENT CHARGED WITH HAVING BB GUN AT SCHOOL
A Jersey Shore High School junior is facing charges after witnesses alerted school authorities that he had allegedly brought a handgun to school and made vague threats toward others. According to the Sun Gazette, Lycoming Regional police were contacted about the incident W...
May 16, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 15, 2025
FATAL ACCIDENT CLOSES ROUTE 54 FOR TEN HOURS
There was a crash yesterday afternoon along Route 54 near Washingtonville that killed a 21 year old Columbia County man. According to state police, the as yet unnamed victim from Orangeville failed to slow down in a construction zone in his Jeep while traveling westbound a...
May 15, 2025
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...
May 14, 2025
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
Music News
Jelly Roll Joined By Eminem At His Detroit Show For A Performance Of “Lose Yourself”
Jelly Roll was joined by special guest Eminem for a surprise performance of the rapper's 2002 Oscar-winning hit, "Lose Yourself," at Detroit's Ford Field on Sunday night (May 18). Jelly started the song on his own before Em joined him during the second...
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Whitney Houston’s Estate Plans ‘The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration’ Fall North American Tour
On Monday (May 19), the Whitney Houston Estate announced dates and details of "The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration" Fall North American Tour. The series of eight shows will honor the late singer's legendary music career with performances that...
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Miley Cyrus Shares ‘Something Beautiful’ Tracklist, Featuring Collaborations With Brittany Howard And Naomi Campbell
On Monday (May 19), Miley Cyrus took to social media to unveil the tracklist for her upcoming album, Something Beautiful, featuring collaborations with supermodel Naomi Campbell and Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard. The 13-track album is set f...
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Drake Loses $1 Million By Betting On Toronto Maple Leafs, Humorously Blames “Bieber Curse”
On Sunday (May 18), Drake lost a $1 million bet on his hometown hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, who lost a deciding Game 7 to the Florida Panthers. After the Leafs crushing 6-1 defeat on home ice, the rapper took to his Instagram Story to jokingl...
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Billie Eilish Announces Additional U.S. Dates On Her ‘Hit Me Hard & Soft Tour’
On Monday (May 19), Billie Eilish announced additional dates on her Hit Me Hard & Soft Tour. The pop sensation added 21 more U.S. dates, alongside two new shows in Tokyo in mid-August. The U.S. leg kicks off with a three-night run in Miami on Octob...
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