In Touch Podcast

Backyard Broadcasting’s public affairs show that focuses on local life and events in our area.

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    The African Children’s Choir is making a stop in Williamsport Friday October 18 at City Church on East 4th Street.  The group is made up of 7-10 year old singers and dancers from impoverished areas of Uganda and other African countries. Freddi Hammer speaks with Tour manager and Chaperone Jim Luzzay, who shares the details […]
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    The American Red Cross is mobilizing volunteers to be trained and deployed as Disaster Action Team Members to help clean up damage and flooding in the southern states that have been ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Sherry Nealon-Shrive,  the executive director of the American Red Cross, North East Pennsylvania Chapter, talks with Freddi Hammer about the […]
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    A woman was arrested for shooting her neighbor with a water gun, a man attempted to snort his stash of cocaine wile being pulled over by police, a couple was arrested for trying to trade their 2-month-old baby for a six pack of beer and a thousand dollars and more in this week's episode of […]
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    Live United in Music IV is coming to the Community Arts Center Friday in Williamsport October 18th!  Come be a part of the Lycoming County United Way’s biggest fundraising event of the year! Freddi Hammer talks with Ron Frick, President and CEO of the Lycoming County United Way about Grammy and Tony nominated musician, Michael […]
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    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 […]
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    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 […]
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    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".
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    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. Jackie Lindsay, President of the Schick Elementary PTO, describes the fun morning that students and their families experience by walking together to […]
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    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!
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    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 […]
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    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 […]
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    PA Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Joe Hamm invite all seniors, caregivers, and their families to the 2024 Senior Citizen’s Expo Thursday, September 19th at the Community Baptist Church in Montoursville. Meet over 80 vendors who are offering information and services from state & local agencies, home care companies, travel agencies, lawyers, assisted living facilities […]
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    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 […]
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    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 […]
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    A restaurant in Scotland is offering "seagull insurance", a couple sold tickets to their wedding, a man suing Walt Disney Parks & Resorts may see his case thrown out because he had signed up for a 1-month free trial of Disney+ and more in this week's episode of The Files Of The Strange and Deranged!
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    “Wreaths Across America – Central PA” raises funds all year to  place wreaths on the graves of local veterans so that no military member is ever forgotten. Dori Rankinen, the coordinator of the local group, talks with Freddi Hammer about needing volunteers, how donations are used and appreciated, and how she’s looking for new ideas […]
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    A Vietnamese seamstress has gone 3 decades without sleep, a 17-year-old Nebraska man has been accused of derailing trains for YouTube footage, the Polk County Sheriff's Office recently engaged in a "slow-speed" pursuit and more on this week's episode of "The Files Of The Strange and Deranged"!
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    The National Guard Experience is an event Saturday, August 10th at the National Guard Armory on Grove Street in Williamsport.  Members of the Guard, who are your neighbors, hope to build awareness about their commitment to serving the community and will host many state and local organizations who will share their message of service. The […]
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    A man has been arrested for "The Florida Man Trifecta", a man who survived over 400 days marooned at sea is being sued for cannibalism, heavy rain and flooding in Texas has resulted in a threat from poisonous hammerhead flatworms and more, this week in The Files Of The Strange and Deranged!
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    The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership invites you to their 3rd Annual Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo coming up August 3rd at the Shikellamy Marina in Sunbury. The pet-friendly, family day will host many outdoor partners of the Greenway who will share their expertise about the Susquehanna River and how to use its resources for kayaking and paddling, […]
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