With an extreme heat warning in effect for Greater Cincinnati through the weekend, State Farm is advising drivers to prep their vehicles before hitting the road, as high temperatures increase the risk of breakdowns. State Farm has measured that internal vehicle temperatures can reach as high as 145 degrees, while dashboard surfaces exposed to direct […]
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Fireworks safety: Protect yourself and your neighbors with these handy tips
Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled carefully. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays and to only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.
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Your dogs hate fireworks. Help them out this weekend with these tips for anxious pets
While fireworks are a fun way to celebrate America’s birthday for lots of people, for pets, it can be a long and harrowing day. An uptick in strays often follows the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Kentucky Humane Society, because they are startled by fireworks and run without thinking. Here are some tips […]
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Kentuckians urged to drive sober as Fourth of July travel begins
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is reminding Kentuckians to drive sober and celebrate responsibly this Independence Day to help ensure safe roadways during the holiday weekend. Drivers are advised to arrange a sober ride home ahead of time and should anticipate a higher law enforcement presence during the holiday weekend to prevent drunk driving incidents, since […]
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Fireworks safety: Protect yourself and your neighbors with these handy tips
Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled carefully. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays and to only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.
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Fireworks safety: Protect yourself and your neighbors with these handy tips
Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled carefully. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays and to only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.
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Newport unveils banners honoring active duty service members, veterans
Newport is unveiling 25 banners featuring active duty members and veterans with ties to the city, which will be displayed on Monmouth Street and other city areas and will be rotated with other banners.
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Alzheimer’s Foundation’s dementia care tips for July 4th celebrations
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has released a set of tips to help family caregivers care for people with dementia during the Independence Day celebrations, including avoiding fireworks, creating a calm environment, minimizing gathering size and celebrating creatively.
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Fort Thomas’ Independence Day parade applications now open
Applications for businesses and organizations to participate in Fort Thomas’ Independence Day Parade on July 4 are now available. Former Highland Heights Football Coach Dale Mueller will serve as the grand marshal.
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Newport to update fireworks laws to encourage residents to ‘respect each other’
Before 2011, Kentuckians had to trek to bordering states to purchase fireworks because the Commonwealth historically outlawed the sale of fireworks. The Kentucky state legislature voted in 2011 to allow the sale and use of fireworks within the state. Individuals who sold fireworks were required to register with the state Fire Marshal. “As you recall […]
