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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 20, 2023

HUGHESVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT A Hughesville man has been charged with illegal possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a concealed carry permit, simple assault, and other drug charges According to Norht Central PA dot com, Dustin Michael Zink, 33, allegedly loaded and pointed a Kimber Custom II handgun in the sky after…more »

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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS DECEMBER 19, 2023

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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