Backyard Broadcasting

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  We recap the recent phase one announcement from The District at Lycoming Valley regarding the future Bass Pro and how big the domino effect could be for future businesses heading to Lycoming County.

Jason shares the latest on the Williamsport Lumber Yards baseball and softball complex as we are just days away from their big opening and they have job opportunities too! Also, find out more about an upcoming, big ribbon cutting event in Montgomery plus information on the 2026 Williamsport Grand Slam Parade!  

Rebecca Jackson, a member of the Lycoming County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution stops in totell Freddi Hammer the history of the chapter and the national organization that have both been around for over 100 years. There are also upcoming D.A.R. fundraisers and events that focus on camaraderie of the members who are connected by Patriotism and Love of Country.

State Representative Jamie Flick is on the program this week as he prepares for his 4th Annual Human Services Expo and Speaker Series at Penn College. Save the Date for April 23rd!  He also updates Freddi Hammer about his recent legislation on child custody reform and other recent initiatives in Harrisburg.

Jared Mondell, Marketing Director and Assistant Executive Director of Williamsport’s Uptown Music Collective, is on the program this weekend to encourage us to attend theWomen in Rock II show on March 14th, as well as remind us about more upcoming shows, their participation in Raise the Region and to get us ready for the People's Choice voting this summer.

Abby Shrom, the Executive Director for the Eastern Lycoming Branch of the River Valley Regional YMCA talks with Freddi Hammer about the final push for their capital campaign and describes the plan for their upgraded branch facilities coming soon!

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight of 2026 with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  Jason shares his views on the latest wrinkles that have popped up in the Muncy Township Bass Pro development and future Chik-Fil-A  near The District.

Also, we send along send big congratulations to Otto Bookstore on their recent announcement of their store expansion and to Lanna Beauty Bar on their grand reopening!And we wrap up the spotlight with news of a possible fast food chicken wing chain coming to Williamsport!      

Williamsport Crosscutters baseball doesn’t start until June, but we *can* get the scoop on the 2026 season from VP of Marketing for the Cutters, Gabe Sinicropi.  He’ll talk with Freddi Hammer about the recent Hot Stove Banquet, Draft League changes, plans for the 100th Anniversary ofBowman Field, and we might even get a few hints about the upcoming 2026 promotions.

The West Branch Arts Consortium strives to enrich students in North Central PA schools.  President of the non-profit, Dr. David Morgan, says next month, area students will enjoy a vibrant and educational program featuring Colombia’s mostcelebrated musician and Latin Grammy nominee, Nidia Gongora.
There will be 10 local school assembly performances and a public performance at St John Neumann on March 26th.

The Annual Rose Sale in Beiter’s parking lot starts this Thursday the 12th through Saturday the 14th to raise funds for new equipment for the South Williamsport Fire Department. 
Freddi Hammer talks with South Williamsport Fire Department member Grover Danley about how the Rose Sale started, how they have kept it going all these years and how they’d like to see you there!

Groundhog Day on Monday (2/2) is a quirky tradition, but not the only one you can experience in PA!  Freddi Hammer talks with Kaitie Burger, Executive Director of Visit PA about so many fun events planned in all 11 tourism regions of the Commonwealth this year. 

Kaitie shares an outline of special events going on throughout 2026; like the annual Punxsutawney event, the America250PA celebration (in all 67 counties), NFL Draft, World Cup events and more, and you’re encouraged to go tovisitpa.com for more ideas.