Betty Reid Soskin, best known as America’s oldest national park ranger, dies at 104, family says

RICHMOND, CA– Betty Reid Soskin, known as the nation’s longest-serving National Park Service ranger, has died, her family announced Sunday. She was 104 years old. National Park Service Betty Reed Soskin smiles Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Rosie the Riveter World War II National Historical Park in Richmond, California. Ben Margot her family wrote Facebook: … Read more

Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141

los angeles — More than a century after eating her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, Gramma, the beloved Galapagos tortoise, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, has died. Zoo officials said Gram was born in her native habitat and is estimated to be 141 years old. She died on November 20. It’s … Read more

NARA AND LUCKY BLUE SMITH STAR IN SKIMS HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN WITH THEIR THREE OLDEST KIDS

It’s a family affair for Nara and Lucky Blue Smith this holiday season as they star in the SKIMS holiday campaign with their three oldest kids. The model couple and their children just made their SKIMS campaign debut, posing together for the brand’s cozy new holiday collection. On Thursday, Nov. 6, SKIMS revealed the festive … Read more

80-year-old becomes oldest woman to hike Appalachian Trail

Carson City, Michigan (wood) – The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. certainly. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, and climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound scary? Not for Betty Kellenberger. At 80 years old, she recently became the oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian … Read more

Billy Howton, believed to have been oldest living NFLer, dies at 95

Houston (AP)-Billy Hoton, the former Green Pay Bakes star, who is considered one of the most widely productive reception devices for the pre-Super Bowl era, who was the founder and first president of the American Football Association Association. He was 95 years old. Hauteon died in Houston on August 4, according to Layni. Bradshaw-Carter Future … Read more

SF legacy business to close after 116 years, oldest operating shop in Excelsior

((Crohn– The oldest operating store in the Excelsior area in San Francisco, soon closes its doors forever. Central Medicines Store, located in San Francisco ScoreShe announced the last day of its operations on July 15. The pharmacy was opened for the first time in 1908 in 4494 Mission St. It has been in the same … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel Reveals He is a Grandfather After Oldest Daughter Provides Beginning

Shanna Moakler had a lunch date along with her son, Landon Barker, who she shares along with her ex-husband, Travis Barker. They have been additionally joined by Landon’s girlfriend, Skyla Sanders. The actress and mannequin posted images from the afternoon and wrote, “Bel-Air lunch date with my favourite musician and his beautiful girlfriend! @skylasanderss Good … Read more

Meet the University of Texas' oldest ever graduate, who earned his PhD at 78

Austin (KXAN) – “Don’t leave”. This is somewhat of the Life Live by Charc Corlie, who has become the oldest person earning a doctorate ever. inCokrill Engineering SchoolandTexas University in Austin. Charles “Chuck” Corley is the oldest person with a doctorate ever. At Kokrill College of Engineering and Texas University in Austin, in 78 Corley … Read more

Any “Halfway Decent Person” Can Join And Own Ireland’s Oldest Gym

DUBLIN — It’s raining. In Dublin this is as predictable as the phases of the moon. So predictable that I prewrote this lede. But I was right: It’s raining. I’m in the capital chasing a fascination of mine. I turn off a modern thoroughfare and squeeze my Yaris down a narrow residential street. Older brickwork … Read more

Serving through strain: How Austin's oldest restaurants adapt to survive

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In 1975, Skeeter Miller worked as the first dishwasher in the back of Austin’s only County Line restaurant.  Fifty years and five additional locations later, Miller, now president and owner of The County Line Inc., has experienced the restaurant industry’s growth first-hand. “When [The County Line] first opened, there was only about … Read more