Backyard Broadcasting

It's the final Backyard Business Spotlight of 2024 with Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce). 

We give credit to the Williamsport Regional Airport as they were brought into action to accept private flights from SMU fans that couldn't fly straight into University Park for the College Football Playoff game.

Plus, we reflect on the life of one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Rickey Henderson, who appeared in Williamsport, with the chamber, back in August 2022 during the Little League World Series.

Jason recaps the Thanksgiving Pie Day 5K, the big in-town holiday season activities and the latest on the Wawa store opening on Maynard Street.   

Doug Lane is the coordinator for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and talks with Freddi Hammer about the completion of 2024’s campaign and what’s ahead for the new coordinator next year. 

When life-changing hardships happen to families,

Freddi Hammer talks with Jackie Kaiser-Rist, a treatment specialist from Allenwood Penitentiary, about the Battle Buddy Team and their inaugural event; The Veteran and Military Resource Fair, Thursday, December 19th from 10a til 3p. Allenwood staff can take advantage of information about services available, but it’s also for the public involved

The Central PA Food Bank is fighting hunger, improving lives, and strengthening communities – this is their mission:  to end food insecurity for the thousands of people who struggle in the 27 counties in Pennsylvania that they serve.

It's the November Backyard Business Spotlight with Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).

 Shawn and Jason discuss the $10 million dollars that have been earmarked for select businesses and future ventures in Lycoming County, including New Trail Brewing Company and Fam Vest Partners, who currently have the former Lycoming Mall property, now known as The District at Lycoming Valley.

 They also talk about the expansion of Southern Airways flights at the Williamsport Regional Airport, allowing travelers to depart earlier and allowing for a more convenient schedule.

 And, we wrap up the podcast by taking a look at the Pie Day 5K on Thanksgiving morning plus the special Santa Express Train Excursions and trolly rides that many will enjoy over the holiday season.  Head to williamsport.org and visitlycomingcounty.com for more details.

Grief affects each person differently.  Feelings of loss and

Freddi Hammer will go over 10 strategies of coping with intense feelings and grief over the holidays with a grief counselor from UPMC, who will review the ways you or

Kip Winger from the rock band Winger took some time to speak with WZXR's Freddi Hammer about the band's upcoming show with Dokken at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport on Saturday, November 23rd.

The Salvation Army has just kicked off their Red Kettle Campaign and are looking for volunteers this season to ring the bell!  You can also help by visiting the decorated Festival of Trees display at 33 West Third Street in Williamsport and vote for your favorite decorated Christmas tree for

Keith Kitchen recently talked with Gary Allan, who is coming to The Community Arts Center in Williamsport on Friday, November 15th.  They discussed his current tour and why it called "The Ruthless Tour: 25 Years The Hard Way", the new album that he is recording, his recent marriage and what we can expect from his show.