Backyard Broadcasting

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).   We are wrapping up May with the next PM Exchange event at UPMC Williamsport.      Sports ETA released its 2026 State Of The Industry Report, ranking Pennsylvania 4th in the nation for both participatory and spectator sports.  We discuss how crucial the impac...

The Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity is doing a “Blitz Build” on June 6th and 7th – where local and national crews will build a home on Scott Street in Williamsport over the weekend.   Dana Brigandi, Habitat’s Director ofDevelopment, tells Freddi Hammer about the project and the families’ lives that are changed forever.

“The Dominican Plate” is a local fundraiser coming this July 22nd to benefit ACES North America, a non-profit group founded to create sustainable development projects in the Dominican Republic.  Founder and President, Linell Stabler and Executive Director Kelly Uhland encourage you to get your tickets early and enjoy a night of live music and delicious authentic food served by Crosscutters players...

There’s new leadership at American Rescue Workers in Williamsport.  New Executive Director of Operations, Ben Hazen and Administrative Coordinator Chelsea Hill talk with Freddi Hammer about the programs and services ARW offers, including their multiple thrift stores, food pantry and the “Fresh Start Program” for men transitioning out of homelessness or incarceration. 

Sid Furst, the manager of the Salvation Army Community Garden and Urban Farm in Williamsport, joins Freddi Hammer to talk about the growing season and how the non-profit garden helps individuals, families, and groups grow fresh food, but also how they help build neighborhood pride and long-term self sufficiency.

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).  Quite a few ribbon cuttings across Lycoming County recently that we'll talk about as well as the next PM Exchange event.      We discuss the snags that have taken place regarding the future Bass Pro Outpost in Muncy Township and the frustrations area resi...

Women’s Health Nurse, Ellisa Concini discusses a Women’s Health Screening event May 2nd at Geisinger Medical Centerin Muncy where women can get important wellness screenings for heart health, blood pressure, mammograms and more. This free event does not require registration. 

As the City of Williamsport considers Home Rule,candidates Andrew Dincher and Caroline Payne join Freddi Hammer to discuss the basics of the concept.  They discuss the ideas that they and 5 other committee members might consider to propose for the city if they are voted into the position this May.

Mandi Fair and Elizabeth Seagraves of Blast IU17 are in studio with Freddi Hammer to invite us all to take part in “Remake Learning Days” - a creative initiative to inspire hands-on learning; May 1st through the 23rd, at a variety of locationsacross the region, featuring activities for all ages!

Grace Knapp from Arthur’s Pet Pantry joins Freddi Hammer to share the non-profit’s mission of providing pet food for families in need, and to invite you to the 12th Annual “Bone Hunt” (an egg hunt for leashed dogs) on April 18th at BlueSparrow Farm in Milton.

RN and Trauma Program Manager and Stroke Coordinator, Star Bixby, joins Freddi Hammer to talk about organ donation, and how it impacts patients and families, and also to encourage a closer look at the program during April which is “Donate Life Month”.

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 bas...

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...

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 Mar...

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...

It's the first Backyard Business Spotlight of 2026 with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).   Jason previews the next PM Exchange.  Also, we send big congratulations out to Ozzie and May's 36th West Fourth on their 20th anniversary plus St. John's School of the Arts on their 30th anniversary!    We learn about applications that are now...

Meet Mark Yeager, the founder of “Crosshairs on a Cure”, a non-profit hunting tournament event coming up January 30th to February 1st. The proceeds for this family friendly hunt go toward a local resident Gary Dapp of Williamsport who is battling cancer. Learn about how Mark and the North Central Predator Circuit has worked hard to bring about the largest organized hunt in Pennsylvania.

In the first of two segments this week, we meet the new CEO of the Central PA Food Bank, Shila Ulrich who is workingyear-round with her team to eliminate food insecurity across 27 counties in the Commonwealth. Then we’ll hear from Vince Reeder and Echo Mitchell, founders of “Hats for Heat”, a non-profit that provides heating oil for free to those who are in need. Their upcoming annual Basket Raffl...

In the first of two segments this week, local teacher Kalyn Essick is replenishing the mobile library at the UPMC HillmanCancer Center and is looking for support and donations so cancer patients receiving treatment can have updated book titles for 2026.  Then, we learn about Mr. Paul Mills, a local man bringing awareness to Homeless Veterans in Williamsport by staying out in the cold outside the A...