Backyard Broadcasting

Raise the Region is a 30 hour online giving campaign that serves non-profits in a 7-County area in North Central PA.  The deadline to apply as a recipient for the fundraiser is Friday, February 16th
Erin Ruhl Director of Community Engagement from the First Community Foundation Partnership explains how they, along with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, will use their online platform and stretch funds to elevate local non-profits for the 12th year this March.

A woman discovered $1 million in bearer bonds at an estate sale, tourists and locals alike are flocking to the parking deck of the Hughes Center to get a look at The Las Vegas Sphere and a man climbed the Sphere to protest abortion!  These stories and more, this week in The Files Of The Strange and Deranged!

A New Jersey animal shelter is accepting donations to have a feral cat named after your ex and then have it neutered, a man in Columbia staged a fake carjacking to propose to his girlfriend and a teacher is teaching her students finance by charging them rent and more, this week in The Files of The Strange And Deranged!

"Code Red: Period" is a new initiative by the Junior League of Williamsport to raise funds that will provide supplies for middle and high school age girls in Central PA who face "period poverty," when the cost of sanitary items is more than they or their families can afford, not to mention the anxiety teens can experience if they are unprepared. Lilli Amanda Crum and LaTricia Scutching from the Junior League talk with Freddi Hammer about their efforts and how we can donate or support the teachers who support the young women in our schools.

Shawn Carey chats with Kaelan Dorr who represents the Great American Outdoor Show, February 3-11, 2024 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.  We learn about what the show has to offer as well as the specific events for everyone that loves the outdoors!  

Mary and Dennis Marquette are starting now putting together a fundraiser coming this summer that will help raise money for three local dog rescues, “Mommy & Me” in Mt Carmel, “Patriot K9 Rescue” in Elysburg and “Rescue Pets Serving Vets” in Benton.  National recording artist Ron Keel will perform, too!

They are seeking an opening band and other donations for their July 2024 event at in Sunbury.

Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jason Fink joins Shawn Carey for our monthly conversation. 

In the first Backyard Business Spotlight of 2024, we discuss the recent announcement of Southern Airways Express beginning passenger air service at the Williamsport Regional Airport, construction of a popular brewing company from Lewisburg that will open a second location in Williamsport later this year, as well as the debut of a new distillery, Fair Play Distillers, on Lycoming Creek Road.    

“Remote Outpost” is an upcoming book written by local author and veteran, Travis Harman, about his experiences as a soldier in Afghanistan.  To fulfill his master’s degree requirements at Wilkes College, he will teach a creative writing group for Veterans and their spouses that is set to start February 5th at the Williamsport Vet Center.

The TSA intercepted nearly 7,000 guns last year, a frustrated passenger smacked a pilot due to a 13-hour flight delay and The Bronx Zoo and The San Antonio Zoo are allowing scorned lovers to name cockroaches after their exes!  These stories and more on this week's episode of The Files Of The Strange & Deranged!

In Touch this past Sunday, Step Americorp, the Tri-County NAACP and other partners invite you to participate in the MLK Day of Service and Williamsport’s Dream Weak from January 15th through the 20th.  Rachelle Abbott and Carrie Bruning of STEP AmeriCorps and Ron Frick of the Lycoming County United Way describe activities scheduled all week that promote service, inclusion, education and equity in our community.