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An American Kestrel has learned to paint, a Colorado company paid a subcontractor 23 thousand dollars in coins, a D.C. firefighter lost his job after stopping at a Chick-Fil A on his way to a call and more, on this week's episode of The Files Of The Strange and Deranged!

WILQ's Shawn Carey speaks with Jason Fink, President/CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. A once a month feature on 105.1 WILQ. Lean about the new Iron Valley Real Estate, PM Exchange, Trolley Tour of Lights and more.

Forget the tricks and keep the treats this Halloween by keeping your kids safe and healthy.  Jane Trombetta, Chief Clinical Officer for MedExpress and an RN, talks with Freddi Hammer about being mindful of the dangers that can come from food allergies, road hazards and ill-fitting masks or costumes.

Officials in Hong Kong have arrested a man accused of attempting to smuggle cocaine in his wheelchair, a 4th Grade teacher shows his students "Winnie The Pooh: Blood & Honey" and Vladimir Putin deploys war-ready dolphins to the Black Sea.  These stories and more in this week's "Files Of The Strange and Deranged"!

A school bus driver loses her job after not realizing that White Claw is an alcoholic drink, a couple buys human ashes on Facebook Marketplace and an Erie, Pennsylvania couple post "evidence" of paranormal activity in their home!  These stories and more on this week's Files Of The Strange & Deranged!

River Valley Health and Dental invite you to their “Eat Around the World” event Thursday, October 26th at Farrington Place, to sample international dishes and help raise funds for the unmet dental needs of those in our community.

In this episode, Jake looks back at October 9, 1982 and the top 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 including songs like "Who Can It Be Now" from Men At Work, "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" from Chicago and more! He also looks back at some of the cultural events of 1982 and his new feature, the "My Song Spotlight."

Tom Hanks warns of a commercial using an AI version of him which he had nothing to do with, Tank the Tortoise has been found and an escaped monkey was seen sipping a beer before being re-captured.  These stories and more this week in The Files Of The Strange & Deranged.

The 15th Schick Elementary School PTO Sock Walk is Friday, October 13 and students in grades K through 5 are walking to raise 50 thousand dollars to provide the extras for their whole school year like Activity Days, Teacher Appreciation Days, Field Trips, special Science and Reading programs and more!  PTO President Jackie Lindsay talks with Freddi Hammer about the Sock Walk on Friday and how parents are invited to walk with their kids on a fun and exciting morning outdoors.  Mark Mack from Backyard Broadcasting will be at the Sock Walk, too, playing music and providing announcements!

An Italian lawyer who attempted to kill a client using voodoo has been convicted, Tank the Tortoise has escaped captivity again and police chased and apprehended a...chicken!  These stories and more on this week's "Files Of The Strange and Deranged!"