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American Military News
06-05-2025
- American Military News
US air traveler alert: REAL ID deadline is Wednesday, May 7
Jana Tidwell, manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic, said AAA is reminding Pennsylvanians that federal enforcement of REAL ID begins this week, requiring domestic air travelers to have a REAL ID or another form of federally acceptable identification. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. residents will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, photo ID card or another form of federally accepted identification — such as a valid passport or military ID — to board domestic commercial flights. Last week, Mark C. Bailer, director of public safety at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, advised the Bi-County Airport Board to inform their constituents to be ready for the mandatory start of REAL ID. 'Customers without REAL ID will still be able to fly, but the process will be twice as long to get through security,' Bailer said. With federal REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, Mike Carroll, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation secretary, along with officials from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and the American Automobile Association, recently encouraged Pennsylvanians to be prepared. 'Travelers should check their forms of identification to be sure it's acceptable when going through TSA security checkpoints,' Tidwell said. 'If air travel is in your future, especially this summer, obtaining a REAL ID ahead of time will ensure you don't experience any travel delays or postponements. A REAL ID or valid passport, will be required for all domestic flights beginning on May 7.' What is REAL ID? REAL ID Act is a federal law that sets minimum security standards for the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards used for specific federal purposes: —Boarding a domestic commercial flight. —Entering a secure federal building. —Accessing military installations. REAL ID-compliant cards: —Feature a gold star. —Produced using the same security features as standard-issued products. —After March 2019, standard-issue, non-REAL ID driver's licenses and ID cards will also look different. Per federal REAL ID regulations, non-REAL IDs must be clearly labeled with the words 'NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES.' It is NOT necessary to have a REAL ID to: —Drive —Vote —Apply for or receive federal benefits for which you are entitled (Veterans' Affairs, Social Security Administration, etc.) —Visit the post office —Access hospitals —Access federal courts, testify in federal court, etc. What is the process to apply for a REAL ID? The first step in the process to receiving a REAL ID is verification. Visit any PennDOT Driver License Center or REAL ID Center to have your documents verified and imaged. Applicants need to bring the following documents: —An original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised/embossed seal OR a valid U.S. passport —Social security card (can be laminated or unlaminated) in current legal name —Proof of legal name changes such as a certified marriage certificate or court order —Two proofs of address such as a current driver's license or ID card, a bank statement or utility bill less than 90 days old. For info on required documents, visit Receiving your REAL ID When you visit a PennDOT Driver License Center to have your documents verified and imaged, you will receive your REAL ID by mail within 15 business days. When visiting a REAL ID Center to have your documents verified and imaged, you will receive your REAL ID at the time of service. If you have already had your documents verified and imaged, you can apply for a REAL ID online. Your REAL ID product will be mailed within 15 business days. The REAL ID card costs $30 (one-time fee), plus the applicable renewal fee (the current renewal fee is $39.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver's license and $42.50 for a photo ID). The time for the new card will be added to any time left on the existing card (driver's license or non-driver ID) so applicants won't lose time they previously purchased. ___ © 2025 The Times Leader Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Associated Press
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
AHL Playoff Glance
All Times EDT x-if necessary Division First Round (Best-of-3) Atlantic Division Providence vs. Springfield Wednesday, April 23: Springfield at Providence, 7:05 p.m. Friday, April 25: Providence at Springfield, 7:05 p.m. x-Sunday, April 27: Springfield at Providence, 3:05 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs. Lehigh Valley Wednesday, April 23: Lehigh Valley at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m. Friday, April 25: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. x-Sunday, April 27: Lehigh Valley at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 6:05 p.m. North Division Toronto vs. Cleveland Thursday, April 24: Toronto at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26: Cleveland at Toronto, 4 p.m. x-Sunday, April 27: Cleveland at Toronto, 4 p.m. Central Division Chicago vs. Rockford Wednesday, April 23: Rockford at Chicago, 8 p.m. Friday, April 25: Chicago at Rockford, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, April 27: Chicago at Rockford, 5 p.m. Pacific Division Abbotsford vs. Tucson Wednesday, April 23: Tucson at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. Thursday, April 24: Tucson at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. x-Saturday, April 26: Tucson at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. Ontario vs. San Jose Thursday, April 24: San Jose vs. Ontario at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Saturday, April 26: San Jose vs. Ontario at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. x-Monday, April 28: San Jose at Ontario, 10 p.m. Coachella Valley vs. Calgary Tuesday, April 22: Calgary at Coachella Valley, 10 p.m. Saturday, April 26: Calgary at Coachella Valley, 10 p.m. x-Sunday, April 27: Calgary at Coachella Valley, 10 p.m.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Penguins Place Forward Matt Nieto On Waivers
After losing all three of their games after the 4 Nations Face-off break and falling down the Eastern Conference ladder, the Pittsburgh Penguins have begun to make some changes to their roster. On Wednesday, the Penguins placed forward Matt Nieto on waivers. Nieto has 24 hours to either be claimed or to clear, at which point he can be optioned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate. Nieto (PIT) on waivers — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2025 Nieto missed most of the 2023-24 season and the beginning of the 2024-25 season because of injuries - and surgeries - to both knees, and he finally made his return to the Penguins' lineup on Nov. 15. But since then, Nieto has found himself in and out of the press box. The inconsistencies in his defensive game - and his lack of production that includes just one goal and three points on the season - prevented him from having a leg-up on other players. In potentially related news, forward Boko Imama - currently on injured reserve with an upper-body injury - practiced in full capacity with the team on Wednesday and was rotating in line rushes with Nieto. However, even with Imama back in the picture, the Penguins will have 23 players on their roster - which is still at capacity. If Nieto clears and is re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, a roster move to call up another forward - perhaps Emil Bemstrom or prospect Vasily Ponomarev - should be expected sometime tomorrow. Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
