THE LIGHTS OF HOPE A SUCCESS On Friday evening, on the front lawn of UPMC Williamsport, 1,000 luminarias glowed brightly into the night, sending a message of hope. The lights, a salute and offering of thanks to our healthcare workers who continue to serve the communities they love. Speakers talked of thanks, hope and the…… more »
Category Archives: WBZD Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 8, 9, 2022
BRIDGE PROJECTS IN UNION COUNTY In Union County seven county-owned bridges have been replaced since 2016 and a major rehabilitation project has been completed. In 2021 alone, Union County had five bridges closed, repaired and reopened. According to the Daily Item, up to and including 2023, an estimated $11 million will have been spent on…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 7, 2022
UTILITY PROTECTION FROM SENATE BILL 275 According to State Senator Gene Yaw, in October, six Democrats, including two from the southeast corner of the state, joined all 28 Republicans and our chamber’s lone Independent to approve Senate Bill 275. The bill’s purpose is simple: it prevents Pennsylvania’s 2,500-plus municipalities from banning access to certain utilities, like…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 6, 2022
NEW PRESIDENT FOR PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Following a national search, beginning after President Davie Jane Gilmour announced in May 2021 her intention to retire after 24 years at the helm of the institution, Pennsylvania College of Technology has chosen Michael J. Reed to lead the institution as its eighth president, effective July 1. The Penn…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 5, 2022
MONTOURSVILLE NATIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT A Montoursville native has taken the oath of office to become a justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Republican Kevin Brobson was sworn in on Monday in the high court’s Harrisburg courtroom. The oath was administered by Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt, who served with Brobson on Commonwealth Court. A…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 4, 2021
COVID-19 LOCAL CASES The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Monday reported new COVID-19 cases. Clinton County reported 29 new cases on Monday. In Centre County 105 were recorded. Lycoming County added 58. There were 100 new infections in Northumberland County, 37 in Union County, 19 in Montour and 14 in Snyder on Monday. Tioga County…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 3, 2021
REORGANIZING WILLIAMSPORT CITY COUNCIL A re-organizational meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 pm for the Williamsport City Council. At the meeting, the agenda includes a vote to elect a president and vice president for the council and an official introduction of Republican Councilman-elect Eric Beiter, who is in the seat previously occupied by Democrat…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS JAN 1, 2021
COVID CASES FOR FRIDAY The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported new COVID cases for yesterday. Clinton County reported 56 new cases on Friday. In Centre County 284 new cases were recorded. Lycoming County added 118 new cases. There were 110 new infections in Northumberland County, 44 in Snyder, 43 in Union and 11 in Montour.…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS DEC 31, 2021
SUN GAZETTE CARRIER SAVES A WOMAN FROM HOUSE FIRE A hero emerges when the need arises. It was early Wednesday morning when a residential blaze erupted in Loyalsock Township. A SUN Gazette newspaper carrier, out delivering on her morning route, heard screams coming from inside. Becky Levano made the decision to go in and found…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING, LOCAL NEWS DEC 30, 2021
FINALIST FOR 2021 PERSON OF THE YEAR A building full of opportunity stood strong against challenges and has earned the title of finalist for 2021 person of the year. According to SUN Gazette, the James V. Brown Library stood strong, as a safe place for every resident and visitor to Lycoming County to learn and…… more »