Orlando resident Kirk Hartlage remembers the first time he saw rainbow-colored desserts at Walt Disney World. “It wasn’t a huge variety, like only maybe two or three, in a one-off, walk-up bakery shop ...

A youth baseball coach has bonded out of the Marion County Jail after being accused of inappropriate behavior with minors spanning several years. Smokey Bear himself made an appearance after the ...

The Bloomer Public Library kicked off their summer reading program with the third annual Hook a Book Fishing Contest at ...

The Reuben at Pickles Deli is not just a sandwich; it’s a religious experience that should probably have its own holiday. This masterpiece features savory corned beef, imported Swiss cheese, ...

This year’s festivities feature the Party Pals Parade, stepping off at 1 p.m. and showcasing fan-favorite characters including Shoney Bear, Smokey, Monty & Molly Moose with Wilderness of the Smokies, ...

Smokey Bear marks 80 years of wildfire prevention this week and on Guam, the celebration will be marked by an outreach event from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.

Fred Hollett, fire chief for Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, says wildfires are a persistent threat. Officials don’t put fire bans in place lightly, but they need co-operation from the public. Hollett ...

As a silver rendition of Smokey Bear, the award rests in Kresek’s “Smokey Bear room” in his basement, which is filled with the bear’s memorabilia he’s collected over the years.

Former Texas A&M first baseman Jim “Bear” Bratsen earned his nickname because he could crush a baseball 500 feet, but his warm personality more often was a home run with ...

Hanover County Sheriff's Office still searching for an additional three persons of interest that fled the scene on ...

NorthWood’s new “teddy bear” baseball coach. Benko’s first stint with NorthWood lasted just four years, but it was very successful. The Panthers went 73-33 with three sectional titles ...