PENNDOT TREATING ROADS FOR ICE PennDOT crews are out on the roads this morning and there is an advisory that motorists should be aware of changing weather conditions and that limiting travel is advised. Weather predictions call for freezing rain in the morning hours which could cause potential icy conditions. Crews are spreading salt and…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 18, 2023
SPECIAL NEED CAREGIVER FACES FELONIES A caregiver in Shamokin is facing felony endangerment of a child after she was found so intoxicated EMS had to be called to the home. According to North Central PA dot com, 33 year old Caitlin Ilene Bitler was seen on home surveillance drinking alcohol while caring for a five…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 17, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT MAN FACES ASSAULT CHARGES A Williamsport man who police say punched another man in the face last July on Maynard Street is facing simple assault and harassment charges, but failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. According to the Sun Gazette, 30 year old Deandre Bently and William Overbay got into an argument after…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 16, 2023
PERCEIVED THREAT CAUSES SCHOOL LOCKDOWN A group of State Troopers heading through 220 to 118 last week were rushing to the scene of suspicious activity at the East Lycoming School District’s Renn Elementary Friday morning at about 10:30 am. According to Northcentralpa.com, witnesses say a vehicle entered the school parking lot, traveling the wrong direction,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 13, 2023
MONTOUR TOWNSHIP HOME BURNS TO THE GROUND A home in Montour Township burned to the ground yesterday morning before volunteer firefighters could get water up a steep hill to extinguish it. According to the Press Enterprise, crews from Buckhorn, Catawissa and Bloomsburg were first called at about 4am to the home at 86 Harp Lane…… more »