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The U.S. research agency DARPA is looking to build a railroad on the moon, an English woman woke up and began to speak with a Welsh accent, the heaviest blueberry has been grown in Australia and more, in this week's episode of The Files Of The Strange & Deranged!

A Florida man has been arrested after joking about having a bomb while in line to board an airliner, Peter Kessner has reportedly seen and logged 10,000 species of birds and 2 stories about a man named "Deez Nuts"...plus much more in this week's episode of The Files Of The Strange and Deranged!

Take steps toward recycling and sustainability by attending the Central PA Vintage Fest to find beautiful clothing, décor and collectibles that are from days gone by.

Soap Box Derby Williamsport, PA has started their season, preparing drivers for the big race down Market Street on June 8,  2024!  Volunteer Mike Barclay talks with Freddi Hammer about the need for new volunteers, not just for race day, but for planning during the year, too! Soap box derby families in Williamsport never pay a fee to participate in the events, so supporting Soap Box Derby Williamsport, PA during Raise the Region, can encourage every local kid who tries to make it to Akron, Ohio for the Championship Derby this summer!

The “Newberry Community Partnership” will be included in over 350 non-profit groups during this month’s Raise the Region – a 30 Hour Online Fundraiser.   

Freddi Hammer talks with Bob Woodley, board member of the Newberry Community Partnership, who says they work together every year to beautify Newberry and support community activities and residents.

An Irish woman had her injury claim tossed after it was discovered she participated in and won a Christmas Tree-throwing contest, authorities have arrested a teenager in connection with the theft of nine luxury vehicles, the classic video game Tetris turns 40 years old this year and more, on this week's edition of The Files Of The Strange & Deranged.

Shawn Carey is joined by Jason Fink, President/CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce to recap their annual meeting and recognize this year's award winners.  

Plus, we get a construction update of the Wawa project on Maynard Street in the city, news on a business that has opened in downtown Williamsport that can help new businesses, and we recap with a look ahead to what will be a busy March in the area, highlighted by ribbon cuttings and grand openings!  

In Touch this past Sunday, With Raise the Region on the way on March 13th & 14th, there is a new 501c3 organization to learn about before the big day.  Community Options Inc. will be included on RaiseTheRegion.org in 2024 for their first year.  They are an organization who works with individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them navigate resources in housing, employment, and more.  Freddi Hammer talks with Jamie Lycons, the executive director of Community Options in Columbia and Northumberland Counties.

Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death for men and women and as February is American Heart Month, Dr. Nancy Fitch, emergency physician of MedExpress helps raise awareness about heart disease.  Dr. Fitch talks with Freddi Hammer about heart disease and shares critical information about the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and when to take immediate action.

A security guard in Moscow is accused of trying to eat the artwork he was hired to protect, an alligator missing since September is found along a Pennsylvania river and a Texas salesman was saved by his tablet during a shooting in Fort Worth.  These stories and more in this week's episode of The Files Of The Strange and Deranged!