PURSUIT ENDS IN CRASH The pursuit began on North Main Street in Muncy and ended in the area of Clarkstown Road in Wolf Township in the early-morning hours on Feb. 26 with the arrest of Tanner Sanders. As reported by Sun Gazette, not only did Sanders’ speeds exceed 90 mph, but he committed numerous dangerous…… more »
Category Archives: WBZD Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 8, 2022
WIND DAMAGE FROM YESTERDAY A wind advisory, from the National Weather Service in State College, brought high winds and rain through the area yesterday. As reported by SUN Gazette, 911 Communications reported downed trees, wires and a building collapse. In fact, Williamsport Bureau of Fire was busy with upwards of 15 emergency calls that were…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 7, 2022
STABBING IN WILLIAMSPORT Emergency crews in the city of Williamsport responded last night just before 9pm for a report of a stabbing. Police and emergency medical providers received a report of an active domestic disturbance, leading to a violent attack with a claw hammer. As reported by SUN Gazette, the victim was in the 1400…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 5 & 6, 2022
21ST ANNUAL EDUCATION CELEBRATION It was a night of celebration and appreciation students from nine area high schools, as they were honored at a celebration promoting students and their efforts. The Williamsport/Lycoming Area Chamber of Commerce held the 21st Annual Education Celebration on Thursday evening. As reported by Sun Gazette, Willow Perakovich, of Muncy High…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 4, 2022
WAHS JUNIOR ACCEPTED TO MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN’S SUMMER ART AND DESIGN INSTITUTE Avery Sauers’ life has been anything but ordinary. Never taking the adversities life has dealt her as an excuse, she has cleared her own path to her ultimate passion: digital art. Born deaf, the 16-year-old Williamsport Area High School junior’s…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 3, 2022
THE MULTIPLE ROLES OF A POLICE CHIEF Old Lycoming Township has opened the door to sharing a police chief with the Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police Department. With Detective Sergeant Kriner returning back to his roots of criminal investigation Old Lycoming Township has now finalized a memorandum of understanding with Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police Department to…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 2, 2022
HOPES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE Aspiration for 2022, coming from the Central PA Chamber of Commerce, according to Tea Jay Aikey, President and CEO of the commerce, include solving the worker shortage with ‘second chance’ workers, and inspiring young people to start thinking about the future. As reported by an online media source, second chance…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS MARCH 1, 2022
HUNTING FOR A CAUSE A benefit for the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors was on Saturday. Upwards of 51 teams of squirrel hunters returned to the Wallis Run Rod and Gun club in Trout Run after the morning’s hunt. While some hunters returned empty-handed, some brought back nearly a dozen gray, black and red squirrels for weighing.…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 28, 2022
RUSSIAN VODKA AND OTHER ITEMS TAKEN OFF SHELVES The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today instructed all Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores and licensee service centers to remove Russian-made products from shelves as a show of solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine. Russian-made Special Order products are also no longer available. According…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 26 & 27, 2022
PENNSYLVANIA COURTS ACCUSED OF VIOLATION OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The U.S. Dept. of Justice has filed a lawsuit accusing the Pennsylvania Judicial System of violating federal law, saying several lower court judges have barred defendants from taking their prescribed medication to treat Opioid Use Disorder while in drug treatment courts. The lawsuit comes…… more »