Between 2012 and 2017, there were 50 infant and child fatalities reported to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that were related to window cord strangulation. To help prevent child injuries, a new voluntary standard (ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018) took effect on December 15, 2018 for stock window coverings that are sold in stores or […]
Flu Prevention Tips
Approximately 200,000 people are hospitalized with the flu each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s hard to calculate the number of flu deaths each year, because states are not required to report them and not everyone who passes away with flu symptoms is tested for the flu. Depending on […]
Versailles Pumpkin Show and Other Fall 2018 Events
Ripley County is beautiful all year round, but early fall is especially nice. September is full of great area events, including the Versailles Pumpkin Show right outside our office. Here’s a quick roundup of fall events in southeastern Indiana this month: Old Timbers Lodge Days The Big Oaks Conservation Society is hosting an open house […]
Top Ten Causes of Death in the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the National Vital Statistics Reports Death: Leading Causes for 2016. Data about the leading cause of death has been published since 1952 (beginning with mortality data from 1949). It’s important to remember that this information can vary depending on the criteria used to select causes. […]
2018 Ripley County Fireworks Schedule
Summer is in full swing and it’s almost Independence Day. There are several activities in Ripley County. The 17th Annual Fireworks presented by the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with food and craft vendors, with community activities throughout the evening […]
