FIRE DESTROYS HOME ALL ESCAPE SAFELY Fire forced the evacuation of an Amish family from their frame home off Eisenhower Crossroad in Lamar Township early Saturday morning. The home was already well engulfed in flames when firemen arrived before 5 a.m. Saturday, according to Lamar Township Fire Chief Shane Steinbacher. The two story frame dwelling…… more »
Category Archives: WBZD Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 12 & 13, 2022
WILLIAMSPORT SET TO FINISH PAVING Williamsport City streets will receive the finish they need through the spring and summer. As reported by SUN Gazette, milling will be completed for those streets with temporary patchwork and even those that are bumpy throughout. Following the milling, according to city officials, the streets will receive a paving of…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 11,2022
ROOF COLLAPSE A large majority of the roof of a large truck repair facility collapsed yesterday around noon. As reported by SUN Gazette, four employees were able to escape without injury from Earth Works Energy — Green Leaf Water, or commonly referred to as North East Oil and Gas, located on Upper Powys Road, just…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 10, 2022
FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT A fatal pedestrian accident claimed the life of a Wyalusing man. State police reported the fatal accident occurred as 80-year-old Donald Allis was crossing CC Allis Road in Orwell Township yesterday morning just ahead of 8:00 am. Allis was pronounced dead on the scene. The accident remains under investigation. UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 9, 2022
THREATENING WOMEN WITH A BASEBALL BAT After he threatened harm on two women with a metal baseball bat, a Williamsport man faces charges. As reported by Sun Gazette, Fitzgerald Robinson, during a domestic disturbance at his residence on Jan 22, allegedly chased two women from his residence. Robinson had a preliminary hearing yesterday and is…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 8, 2022
MORE DETAILS ON FRIDAY SHOOTING ON VILAS DRIVE Reported drug usage may have played a role in the Friday afternoon shooting on Vilas Drive. In fact, according to state police, the shooter, Nigel Lee, and the victim, Adam Butler, allegedly used crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and marijuana days before the incident occurred. As reported by…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 7, 2022
HEARING CONTINUED FOR ACCUSED ACCOMPLICE A Northumberland County woman, accused as an accomplice to the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Arabella Parker will be in court in April. Samatha Delcamp’s trial was continued by Northumberland County President Judge Charles Saylor. According to the Daily Item, Delcamp last testified against Jahrid Burgress, who was convicted in…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 5 & 6, 2022
LOOKING AT POSSIBLY SELLING CITY HALL Tours before finding a possible buyer for Williamsport City Hall, 245 W Fourth Street, were recently announced by the Williamsport City Council. In fact, according to SUN Gazette, a formal request for proposals, reaching out to realtors, has been advertised. According to Jon Sander, City Engineeer, PennBid is the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 4, 2022
ROAD SALT SUPPLIES NOT WHAT THEY EXPECTED Salt is becoming a commodity. In fact, salt deliveries are reportedly getting scarce in our area. Suppliers and trucker shortages are slowing the receipt of this valuable winter asset in low levels. Loyalsock Township Manager, Bill Burdett, noted that his supplier is behind. The township, ahead of a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS FEB 3, 2022
A NEW FOOTBALL COACH The Williamsport Area School District hired a new head football coach on Tuesday night. Michael Pearson will take over as head coach for varsity football. Pearson, who replaces Chuck Crews, comes to the district with more than 30 years of high school and college football coaching experience. In addition, he’s been…… more »