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Single-Vehicle Accident on SR 169 Leaves One Dead

According to news sources, a man died in a fatal accident Friday afternoon when his vehicle reportedly veered off State Route 169 and rolled down a steep embankment for about 200 feet. The 48-year-old man was driving a 1995 Toyota 4-Runner traveling northbound on State Route 169 when he reportedly failed to negotiate a left … Continue reading

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Indiana Struggles To Enforce New Texting-Driving Ban

According to news sources , the state of Indiana is struggling to enforce its newly implemented ban on texting while driving, with police blaming the difficulty on how the law was drafted and written. Continue reading

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Sheriff’s Vehicle Crashes Into Two Pedestrians

According to news sources, a sheriff’s vehicle was involved in a fatal accident Friday night that left two people dead in Oildale when it reportedly crashed into a man and a woman attempting to push a motorcycle on the roadway. The Kern County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle was being driven by a deputy reportedly responding to … Continue reading

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One Injured In Big Rig Accident on Highway 99

According to news sources, one person was sent to the hospital in an accident that took place Friday evening in foggy conditions when a vehicle traveling on Highway 99 ended up colliding with a big rig truck. The accident took place near Visalia when a 49-year-old man driving a Jeep Cherokee heading east on Avenue … Continue reading

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About 16,000 Ford F-Series Pickup Trucks Recalled

According to news sources , about 16,000 Ford F-series pickup trucks have been recalled due to faulty transmission locks that could allow a driver to shift from Park into gear without the need of pressing on the brake, thereby increasing the risk of collision and injuring passerby’s. The recalled vehicles have a model year of 2011 and 2012 and include the following models, F-150, F-250, F-350,F-450 and F-550 pickup trucks. The F-150 is recalled only for model year 2011, while the remaining models correspond to the 2012 model year Continue reading

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Toy Chair Maker Build-A-Bear Agrees to $600,000 Penalty

According to news sources , the maker of Toy Beach Chairs, Build-A-Bear, has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty in a settlement reached with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after allegations that it failed to report a product defect in one of its toy chair models that resulted in injuries to consumers. The toy bear beach chair has been reported to have sharp edges that can cause lacerations while being folded. Continue reading

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Warren County To Get First Elder Abuse Prevention Shelter

According to news sources , Warren County, Ohio will be getting the first elder abuse prevention shelter in the country after a local retirement center decided to make history by issuing the announcement Monday. The Cedar Village Retirement Community has said in an announcement that it plans to establish the Shalom Center for Elder Abuse Prevention and open its doors beginning January 1, 2012. Continue reading

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Botox Being Used to Treat Migraines

According to news reports , the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Botox for the treatment of chronic migraines and some doctors are praising its effectiveness. Neurologist Dr. Tracy Purath said, “It’s going to sound a little frightening, but we do about 31 injections.” Since its FDA approval, insurance companies have been covering the procedure to treat chronic migraines Continue reading

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Magnetic Stimulation Found Beneficial in Stroke Recovery

A recent study has found that transcranial magnetic stimulation can aid in stroke recovery and hemispatial neglect. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a procedure that uses a large electromagnetic coil against the patients’ scalp, creating electrical currents that will then stimulate nerve cells. Continue reading

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West Lampeter Twp Accident Kills Construction Worker

News agencies reported that a 45-year-old female construction worker was killed in a work-related accident Monday in West Lampeter Township. Continue reading

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