The 2022 General Election takes place on November 8, 2022. Here’s what you need to know about voting in Ripley County this fall. 2022 General Election Voting Early in-person voting is available in the Ripley County Courthouse Annex’s Election Room through November 4, 2022. The Election Room is located on the second floor of the […]
Safety Tips for Trick or Treating
Trick or treat is a tradition that many families look forward to. Following a few basic safety tips will help ensure that everyone has a safe and fun Halloween! Tips for Trick or Treating Safely Cross the street at corners and use traffic signals and crosswalks where available. Be sure to look left, right, and […]
Follow Federal Safety Regulations for Trailers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has seen an increase in noncompliant trailers being imported that may pose a safety risk being sold to small businesses. Often these trailers are marketed as food trucks or vending stations. These trailers are not permitted under U.S. law unless they are certified as meeting Federal Motor Vehicle […]
Prevent Battery-Related Injuries in Children
A recent study reports that pediatric battery-related emergency department visits have increased in the past decade. Data from 2010-2019 showed that the frequency of such visits has more than doubled since a previous study that looked at data from 1990-2009. In the United States, a child under the age of 18 visits an emergency department […]
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Between 2014-2018, almost three out of every five home fire deaths occurred in properties with no smoke alarms (41%) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16%), according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Having a working smoke alarm results in a 55% lower risk of dying compared to being in a home with […]
