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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 23, 2024

CITY WOMEN ARRESTED FOR DRUG POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION Two women in Williamsport have been charged with possession of a large amount of cocaine after a search by officers from the Lycoming County Narcotics Unit.  Officers searched the apartment shared by 51 year old Alicia Gundrum and 29 year old Britney Williams, and both women took ownership…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 22, 2024

BERWICK WOMAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT A detour was set up along Route 11 in Montour Township after a woman passenger on a motorcycle was hit from behind and killed Tuesday afternoon.  According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Ruth Persing’s husband was driving the bike along Route 11 near Division Street…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 20, 2024

UBER DRIVER CHARGED AFTER ACCIDENT KILLS PASSENGER The Hughesville UBER driver who had a fatal accident in Montour County that killed his passenger has been charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI.  According to North Central PA dot com, police say 45 year old Anthony Machi was driving  Yainyles Gomez from Williamsport to Wilkes-Barre on…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 19, 2024

LEWIS TOWNSHIP OFFERING SERVICES AFTER FLOODING There are some updates if you are still dealing with the clean-up and aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby that struck hard areas of Lycoming and Tioga Counties.  According to the Sun Gazette, in Lewis Township, residents are asked to bring a list of needs to the  Trout Run Volunteer…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 9, 2024

STORM BRINGS FLOODING AND TORNADO WATCH It’s a flash flood, food and tornado watch today thanks to Tropical Storm Debby that is moving past us.  According to PennDOT, there is a speed restriction to 55 mph on I-80 due to flood conditions on the interstate between US 15 North – heading west toward US 219…more »

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