WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently celebrated Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The iconic wildfire prevention spokesperson was officially “born” on Aug. 9, 1944, when the USDA Forest Service and Ad Council developed the symbol for forest fire prevention. Since then, Smokey has been at the center … Devamını oku
One of the most interesting and divisive trends that’s emerged in the past few years had been the dramatic upsurge in the capabilities and prevalence of AI across multiple mediums — video, photo and text. AI is being integrated into our daily lives at every level — being built into software, cars, digital assistants, social … Devamını oku
NEW YORK — This is pretty much all anyone needs to know about defending champion Coco Gauff’s 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to Emma Navarro in the U.S. Open’s fourth round on Sunday: Gauff wound up with more double-faults, 19, than winners, 14. It was the latest in a series of early-for-her exits in recent weeks, … Devamını oku
LAS VEGAS — Woody Marks scored on a 13-yard run with 8 seconds left to give No. 23 Southern California a 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU on Sunday night. Miller Moss passed for 378 yards and a touchdown and his 20-yard completion to Kyron Hudson and a subsequent targeting penalty on LSU with 18 … Devamını oku
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Travis McHenry had never heard of a micronation when he started his first, almost by accident, in the Kittatinny mountains of … Devamını oku
Bone, muscle and joint injuries happen. They can occur while we’re working, exercising or doing chores, or they can result from household or automotive accidents. Anytime we’re moving, exerting force on our musculoskeletal system, we’re at risk for sprains, strains and fractures. This time of year, we think of these injuries as exercise-related injuries, because … Devamını oku
NEWPORT TWP. — Leon T. Becker, 65, of Newport Township, died Sept. 1, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced from Dinelli Family Funeral Home, Nanticoke. The post BECKER appeared first on Times Leader. Source
Although she admitted to her role in the 2018 killing of Fred Boote, Louisa Alexandria Reyes contends she was coerced into a plea agreement and was given bad advice by her attorney. Reyes was 14-years-old when Wilkes-Barre police detectives say she along with Reynaldo Mercado, 37, conspired to kill Boote inside Boote’s South Wilkes-Barre home … Devamını oku
East Stroudsburg University’s Madelon Powers Gallery will present “Gassho,” an exhibit featuring works in clay by Joni Maya Oye, and paintings and drawings by Miharu Lane. The exhibition will run through Sept. 27. Both artists are Professor Emerita and former ESU art + media + design department faculty. Hours for the gallery, located in the … Devamını oku
Schiel’s Family Market on Hanover Street in South Wilkes-Barre will reopen Tuesday after being forced to close last week due to flooding. According to a post on the business’s Facebook page, the grocery store plans to reopen at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. Schiel’s was initially forced to close last week after heavy rains Thursday night … Devamını oku