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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
TRUCK CRASHES INTO MONTOURSVILLE BUSINESS
A Montoursville business had to close last Thursday after man lost control of his pickup truck and plowed into it around 5pm. According to the Sun Gazette, Montour Beverage on Broad Street in Montoursville sustained serious damage from the crash. Borough police say the driver...
6h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
MAN ASSAULTS HOSPITAL WORKER
A Williamsport man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a hospital worker at UPMC Williamsport. According to the Sun Gazette, police say 33 year old Dominick Evans, punched a registration clerk in the emergency department Tuesday night in an unprovoked attack, leaving the v...
Sep 12, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
ARREST OVER ASSAULT OF PREGNANT WOMAN
Williamsport police say a man allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman outside his home Friday. According to North Central PA dot com, 30 year old Ahmir Moore Cobb, of Williamsport, reportedly punched the expectant mother-who is carrying twins-multiple times in the face on the 800 blo...
Sep 11, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN BUTLER TOWNSHIP
A Butler Township home was destroyed in a two-alarm fire early Saturday morning. According to the News Item, Fire crews from three counties were called to Reichwein Road just after midnight, where flames were showing at the rear of the home. Lavelle Fire Chief Russ Hummel said acc...
Sep 10, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
ICE AGENTS DETAIN ROOFERS IN MONTOURSVILLE
Federal immigration agents detained at least five roofing workers during a raid Monday morning in Montoursville. According to the Sun Gazette, a witness said U.S. ICE agents in vests and masks surrounded a bank on Broad Street around 10 a.m. and used ladders to bring the men ...
Sep 09, 2025
Music News

Farm Aid 40 Will Take Place In Minneapolis As Scheduled Following Labor Strike Agreement
Farm Aid 40 will proceed as planned on September 20 at the University of Minnesota's Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, following a labor agreement reached on Saturday (September 13) between the university and striking Teamsters Local 320 workers,...
18h ago

Sierra Ferrell, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, I’m With Her Among Winners At 2025 Americana Honors & Awards
At the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday night (September 10), Sierra Ferrell won Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year, while Gillian Welch and David Rawlings were awarded Duo/Group of the...
Sep 12, 2025

Newly Unearthed Document Features List Of David Bowie’s 15 Favorite Songs
A newly unearthed document reveals David Bowie's 15 favorite songs, showcasing his diverse musical tastes ranging from jazz and rock to obscure 1950s tunes. The list - which Bowie titled "Memo for radio show - list of favourite records" - includes arti...
Sep 12, 2025

Judge Rules That Smokey Robinson’s Sexual Assault Accusers Can Proceed Anonymously
On Thursday (September 11), a Los Angeles judge ruled that four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can proceed anonymously in their $50 million lawsuit, setting a trial date for October 2027. The 85-year-old Motown legend had sought ...
Sep 12, 2025

‘60th Anniversary Doors Celebration’ Concert Will Feature Robby Krieger, Perry Farrell, Deryck Whibley, And More
The Doors' 60th Anniversary concert is set to take place on October 30 at Los Angeles' Greek Theater, featuring original guitarist Robby Krieger alongside Perry Farrell, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley, Stone Temple Pilots' Robert DeLeo, and other notable musi...
Sep 11, 2025