Airbag inflators continue to make the news as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) calls for an immediate recall of 67 million airbag inflators. The inflators in question have a dangerous defect and the NHTSA cited at least nine incidents of airbags rupturing, leading to major injuries and deaths beginning in 2009. Seven of […]
Tips for Better Grill Safety
Summer is here and many people are enjoying grilling weather. But before you start flipping burgers and kebabs, take a moment to consider your grill cleaning routine. Stainless steel or brass wire brushes were once very popular for removing stuck food from grill grates. Unfortunately, these brushes have small, sharp bristles that can break off […]
2023 Ripley County Farmers Markets
Shop locally this summer at your Ripley County farmers markets. You can find locally grown produce, handcrafted items, and more in Batesville, Milan, Osgood, and Versailles each week. Batesville Farmers Market The Batesville Farmers Market is held in the parking lot on Main and Boehringer Street in downtown Batesville, Indiana. It takes place on Saturdays […]
Playground Safety Tips for Caregivers
Playgrounds are great places for kids to have fun, enjoy some physical activity, and develop their social skills. But playgrounds that are not properly designed, constructed, and maintained can pose safety hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated for playground-related injuries […]
How to Choose a Bike Helmet
Biking can be a fun and healthy activity, but it’s not without risks. According to the National Safety Council, there were 1,260 bicyclist deaths in the United States in 2020. Of those, 806 died in crashes involving a vehicle and 454 were related to non-traffic incidents. Bicycle helmets can significantly reduce the risk of head […]
