It's the September 2024 episode of the Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink, President/CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.

We look ahead to an exciting list of October ribbon cuttings as businesses open up, including Jackass Brewing Company in downdown Williamsport plus the new Muncy branch of Service 1st Federal Credit Union. 

Also, there are updates on the Maynard Street Wawa construction as they target an opening by the end of 2024, talks with possible future companies that could head to The District of Lycoming Valley and the return of the Pie Day 5K on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th.  

In advance of his concert appearance at the Community Arts Center on Friday, September 27th, Ted Bennett chats with Josh Turner about the ups and down in his life, the songs he turned down over the years plus we get his reaction to his friend John Anderson's future induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

A Georgia man was issued a 1.2 million dollar speeding ticket, we may be seeing mugshots of "Florida Boy", two men were arrested after capturing a baby alligator with plans to eat it and more on this week's episode of "The Files Of The Strange and Deranged".

Schick Elementary students from pre-K thru 5th grade will take part in their annual SOCK WALK, Friday, September 27th to raise funds for teacher appreciation, educational programs and school activities this school year.

A stove exploded after someone left a loaded gun in it, a dime worth nearly $500,000 will go to auction, the world's smallest functional vacuum cleaner has been built and more, on this week's episode of The Files Of The Strange and Deranged!

River Valley Health is hosting an Eat Around the World event at the Genetti Hotel September 19th to raise money for unmet patient needs.

Freddi Hammer talks with Brittany Fisher, the Marketing and Community Engagement coordinator at River Valley Health, and Dave Yost, the chef at the Sojourner Truth Ministries soup kitchen, who is preparing food from Canada, and joins 7 other chefs creating a delicious international tasting menu for the event.  

Enjoy music from Urie Kline  - Basket Raffles  - 50-50

September 19, 5-8pm  @ the Genetti

200 West 4th Street

Tickets through the  "River Valley Health" Facebook page

A new parking lot can't be used because it's not connected to any nearby streets, a Florida man was arrested after getting drunk and shooting at a tree..missing and shooting up a neighbor's house, two men in Ontario, Canada picked up a bear cub and took it on a road trip and more on this week's episode of The Files Of The Strange and Deranged.

PA Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Joe Hamm invite all seniors, caregivers, and their families to

Meet over 80 vendors who are offering information and services from state & local agencies, home care companies, travel agencies, lawyers, assisted living

It's the August 2024 episode of the Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink, President/CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.

We recap the 2024 Grand Slam Parade and the "Williamsport Welcomes The World" street festival, get an update on Tom Glavine's future appearance in town as well as a look ahead to upcoming Chamber events. 

There were dozens of flights cancelled and hundreds delayed in Japan due to a pair of scissors going missing, new research shows that finding love could be the "Fountain of Youth"...for men, an 18-year-old California man decided to shoplift during a "Shop With A Cop" event and more in this week's episode of "The Files Of The Strange and Deranged"!