The summer months can bring some unwelcomed visitors to our homes, according to an article by the Pennsylvania State Police. On their website, they warn the public about transient, or travelling criminals, who prey on unsuspecting residents, particularly older Pennsylvanians. There are 2 common schemes that a transient criminal uses…
At a time when the young people of our county should be celebrating the end of the school year and graduation, we’ve instead seen too many tragic headlines about teenagers who have died in car accidents where they were not wearing seatbelts. But Schuylkill County’s coroner is determined to bring…
A Massachusetts teen will serve one year in jail after having been found guilty of homicide as a result of texting while driving. According to an article on CNN.com, the teen was found guilty of vehicular homicide, texting while driving, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle after a 2011…
A truck driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle stemming from an accident in 2010 in Saylorsburg that killed a Scranton man. The driver has also been charged with involuntary manslaughter, recklessly endangering another person, as well as other charges. According to an article on the PoconoRecord.com, a 21-year-old…
Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of Evenflo high chairs because the tray can detach causing kids to fall out. The recall includes Evenflo high chairs that convert from high chair to toddler-size table and chair. According to the CPSC, there have been 18 reports of…
A new study released by The State Farm Center for Women and Finanacial Services at the American College has found that women are most at risk both physically and financially when it comes to disability.According to an article on MarketWatch.com, 50% of women said that if they became disabled the…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer update that says benzocaine, used to help soothe sore gums, can lead to a rare but serious (and sometimes fatal) condition called methemoglobinemia.Methemoglobinemia is a condition where the amount of oxygen carried through the bloodstream is greatly reduced. The FDA has…
Memorial Day Weekend also signals the beginning of summer and the opening of private and public pools here in Pennsylvania. If you’re going to be swimming recreationally, it never hurts to take some precautions. So we’ve borrowed some Water Safety Tips from the International Swimming Hall of Fame: Teach children…
The Chrysler Group has recalled nearly 68,000 2010 Jeep Wranglers with automatic transmissions because of a possible problem that could cause a fire in the vehicles. According to a report on CNN.com, the recall is taking place here in the U.S. because the skid plate, found under the transmission and…
Pennsylvania residents are urged to take steps to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus after the earliest detection of a disease carrying mosquito since testing began in 2000.According to a news release issued by the state Department of Environmental Protection, the infected mosquito was found May 3 in Exeter…