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A teacher at Canton Area High School has spearheaded an effort to provide donated hygiene products to students, called The Comfort Closet. Students who want to feel clean and confident before, during, or after the school day, are provided anything they might need; from deodorant and body wash, to laundry detergent and bath towels from the Closet supply.   Mrs. Kalyn Essick, English teach...

This past week, are sheep walking in circles a sign of the oncoming apocalypse?  A potbelly pig evades capture for days, a vintage steamer washed up on a Florida Beach and more this week in The Files of the Strange & Deranged! Don't forget to listen to The Files of the Strange and Deranged weeknights at 9:40 on Classic Hits 93.3!

One suicide is too many.  Find out how Danville native Robert Hunter got on board to support a group from his alma mater, “Students Preserving Mental Health.”   Find out how Rob’s song called “Permanent” is about hope and understanding, and uses music and lyrics as a catalyst to spread a positive message about mental health. www.nami.org The National Alliance on Mental Illness Rober...

This week, we find the oldest living person in the U.S., a Guinness World Record goes to the man who visited the most pubs in 24 hours and the house from "A Christmas Story" is up for sale!  These stories and more in The Files Of The Strange & Deranged!

Jake speaks with Director Beth McKelvey from the St. John Nuemann Regional Academy Theatre Tripe about their upcoming production of "The Not So Grimm Version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" on Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th at 7pm along with a Sunday, November 20th performance at 2pm.  Listen as students from St. John Neumann presents the many characters within the prod...

WILQ's Shawn Carey has visitors to the studio on Tuesday, November 15th... "Sweet Tea Trio" from Alabama. Find out: -what nickname they call their manager Kid Rock -which Trio member that doesn't root for either Alabama or Auburn -what rock songs they've added to their set lists -plus the one essential food item that makes Thanksgiving the best

Victorian Christmas – “Arts of the Era – Music and Theater” is November 18th thru the 20th.  Under the direction of Preservation Williamsport, you’re invited to the 23rd Annual Victorian Christmas Tour of Homes, Historic Sites and Museums.  Peachy O’Connor of the fundraising committee, Jill Confair – President, and Cindy Perry - Advertising and Public Relations, join Freddi Hammer to tal...

This past week on The Files Of The Strange & Deranged...Potterheads are asked to stop putting socks on Dobby's grave, bees just might have emotions and The National Park Service is asking people to stop licking frogs!  These stories and more are in The Files Of The Strange & Deranged! Don't forget to listen to The Files of the Strange and Deranged weeknights at 9:40 on Classic Hits 93...

The Uptown Music Collective presents "Girls Just Want to Have Fun:  Ladies of the '80's" on Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport.  They stopped into the Classic Hits 93.3 WBZD studio to pay Shawn Carey a visit and give a little sampling of what you'll hear at their show.   To purchase tickets for the show... CLICK HE...

Students from nine area school districts have the opportunity to field trip this year to the Community Arts Center’s for several professional shows during 2022-2023 season, but why should the kids have all the fun?!? Bring to whole family to also enjoy the first show in their Educational Series in the evening;  “ Full ‘STEAM’ Ahead with Mr C! ” November 15th @ 7pm  Tickets are available...

This week on The Files of The Strange and Deranged, self-proclaimed human vampires exist among us, pranksters turn a sculpture into a scene from E.T. and a man who runs out of candy hands out marijuana gummies!  These stories and more are in The Files of The Strange and Deranged!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Dr. Rebecca Jordan, breast surgeon and oncologist at Geisinger Medical Center, talks about the advances in detection and treatment of breast cancer and will discuss the process a person who is given a breast cancer diagnosis may be going through.

This week on The Files Of The Strange & Deranged...a woman puts "fun" in funeral, New York is NOT the #1 location for rats, a Tik-Tokker uses recipes from gravestones and a man who orders an X-Box...gets cat litter instead.

If you grew up in the Williamsport area in the 1960's, 70's, 80's and even the early 2000's, Tag's Restaurant on Memorial Ave. was a staple of the community with wonderful dining and atmosphere.  Tag's Restaurant no longer exist, but you can enjoy the taste of Tag's Restaurant once again with "Tag's Take Out."  In this podcast episode, Jake speaks with co-owner Alivia Tagliaferri about t...

"Words of Warriors: A Message from Combat Veterans" is a FREE show Sunday, October 23rd at the Community Arts Center.  Local Veterans tell their story of before during and after the combat experience. There is a video presentation by Box of Light, performances by the Repasz Band and guest speakers, as well as a reception for veterans and their families to follow. Williamsport Vet Center Direc...

This week in The Files of The Strange and Deranged, a cat does not help write a book, champagne is designed for space travel, a woman attacks police with bees and much more!  Don't forget to listen to The Files of the Strange and Deranged weeknights at 9:40 on Classic Hits 93.3!

Dwell Orphan Care exists to support and encourage foster and adoptive families in Lycoming, Montour and Columbia Counties! Jennifer Lake, Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit, talks with Freddi Hammer about their second Dwell Orphan Care ‘Hope Chest’ location that opened in Bloomsburg, and how through community donations, they lovingly provide bedding, clothing, shoes and other essenti...

Jake talks with President & CEO of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce TJ Aikey about the services the chamber provides along with the largest fundraising event of the year, the "2022 Annual Meeting" featuring keynote speaker, Olympic Medal winner Joey Lye. For more information, please visit the Central PA Chamber of Commerce website.

Jake speaks with cast members Nicole Weitzman and Timmy Lewis along with General Manager David Gritzner from the Millbrook Playhouse in Mill Hall.  They joined Jake in studio on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 to discuss the upcoming production of "The Great American Trailer Park Musical."   Learn more about the Millbrook Playhouse and get tickets for upcoming production at millbrookpl...

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the Loyalsock Township High School is proud to host the 2022 Lycoming County Marching Band Exhibition.  All eight Lycoming County High School Marching Bands will be performing their halftime shows including Williamsport, South Williamsport, Montoursville, Muncy, Hughesville, Jersey Shore, Montgomery and Loyalsock.   Loyalsock Marching Band Director Ryan Bu...

The 75th Anniversary of the South Williamsport Mummers Parade is October 15th at 2pm!  Coordinator, Dori Rankinen, talks about the plans for this year’s Mummers Parade which features more spectacular acts than ever, in each of the 10 divisions!  You’re invited to the South Williamsport Pool Complex Park after the parade; for food, family fun and fireworks at dusk!

Join the community and support Lifland Skatepark (inside Elm Park in Williamsport) and their Radical Ride, October 8th. During this In Touch Extra, Freddi Hammer speaks with the President of Lifland Skatepark, Lonnie Wilcox (who is also the graphic artist and website developer at Backyard Broadcasting). Lonnie will share the origins of the park and the goals they have to improve it. Everyone is in...

Attend the “LyComing-Out Day” Festival at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville on October 8th from 11am til 6pm.   LGBTQ Supporters and Allies will enjoy an inclusive environment with food and shopping vendors, plus fun entertainment, including stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race. President and Vice President of Williamsport’s Lycoming Out Day Festival, Fred Foster and Dan Manable ex...

Jehovah’s Witnesses came back to Lycoming County neighborhoods to knock on doors again in September, after the pandemic shut down their Kingdom Halls and halted their door-to-door ministry for over 30 months!  Robert Hendricks, National Spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses, shares details about the heart of the mission of their ministry and more about the global launch of an interactive...

The Schick Elementary (K-5th) Sock Walk Fundraiser on Friday, September 30, 2022.   Loyalsock Elementary School PTO  funds support fun programs and educational tools for students; Field Trips Annual Teacher Appreciation Programs Playground Upgrades Mini grants for staff Reading Programs Science Programs Annual Fall Festival Activity Day