REBIDDING FOR LOSE PARK A resolution was approved by Williamsport City Council reject bids by a contractor for the upgrades to Lose Park, located in the 1100 block of Memorial Avenue. The bid was upwards of $40,000 higher than previously anticipated, even with the limit placed on the available grant funding. The park is set…… more »
Category Archives: WBZD Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 19 & 20, 2022
ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES For the fourth year in a row, Ethisphere Institute, an organization focused on defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has named UPMC one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. In 2022, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 45 industries. UPMC is one of two organizations…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 18, 2022
REJUVENATION FOR A HISTORIC PROPERTY IN WILLIAMSPORT The grant to clean up and re-dress the main entrance to the over 7 acre Williamsport Cemetery on Washington Blvd and Railway St is a grant full of money from multiple organizations and businesses to restore the Williamsport landmark. The Williamsport-Lycoming Community Fund , Dr. Randall F. Hipple…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 17, 2022
CHARGES CARRIED THROUGH TO COURT The charges involving the homicides of two children, Jasmine and Nicole Snyder, who were reported to have been abused over time, will see a court date. As reported by Sun Gazette, Ronald Butler and Echo Butler’s charges were held for court after a preliminary hearing in Lycoming County Court yesterday.…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 16, 2022
DEATH INVESTIGATION State Police in Milton are investigating suspicious deaths on Black Run Road in Buffalo Township, Union County. On March 14, just after 8:30 am, William and Nancy Wise were discovered deceased, as reported by the Daily Item. The case remains under investigation. There is no threat to the public at this time. …… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 15, 2022
AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS HELP UKRAINE In a move to solidify the support for the Ukraine, Sunbury City Council, Mayor Josh Brosious and Chief Brad Hare are sending old police vests and helmets to help Ukrainian soldiers. According to Chief Brad Hare, he was contacted by the Williamsport Fraternal Order of Police about their older vests…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 14, 2022
GEISINGER CHANGING VISITOR REQUIREMENTS Geisinger Medical Center has changed their visitor requirements. With COVID-19 cases on the decline, hospitalized patients will now be allowed four designated visitors instead of only two. While patients are allowed to designate four visitors, only two will be allowed in the hospital room at a time. These guidelines protect…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 12 & 13, 2022
EMPLOYMENT FIGURES The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment figures for January 2022, showing the state’s unemployment rate down one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.4 percent. January’s report marks the 21st consecutive month without an unemployment rate increase. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate rose a tenth of a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 11, 2022
COMPETITING WITH JOBS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR Williamsport city employees are enjoying restructuring of the Information Services Department within Williamsport City Government. In fact, employees have been given new job titles and a change in their pay grade to reflect similar jobs that exist in the private sector job market. These changes were approved at…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 10, 2022
LOCAL PHYSICIAN SAVES A LIFE ON A PLANE On a flight to Phoenix, he was called on to save a life. Dr. Kashif Chaudhry is the director of cardiac electrophysiology at UPMC Williamsport and this past weekend he was on a plane when another passenger went into cardiac arrest. As reported by WNEP, Dr. Chaudhry…… more »