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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Andrew Green, of Massachusetts; Noah Lenker, of Jersey Shore; Arden Merryman, of Mill Hall! Quote of the Day “Be the best of whatever you are.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Word of the Day Circumscribe — verb — to limit the range or activity to something. Volunteers needed The Lock Haven Area Shoe Bank is usually open one Saturday a month, when they have the fun of giving free new shoes to kids and teens. They are looking for more volunteers, including people they can call when they are shorthanded. If you’d like to volunteer or have ...

Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses

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PHOENIX (AP) — A social media influencer known for posting viral videos of pranks has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona for posing as an employee of businesses in a Phoenix suburb and orchestrating brief but chaotic takeover attempts. The outcome was welcomed by observers who said it could serve as a reminder to seekers of viral fame that stunts that cross the line legally can lead to serious ramifications. Heston James Cobb, who posts as “Heston James,” was arrested in July 2025 after police in Tempe say he and others went into businesses posing as workers, ...