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• Nursing Home Receives Maximum Fine

  Christina Cole | January 17, 2007 1:18 AM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  The maximum fine allowed by law, $100,000, has been fined to a Sacramento nursing home in the death of 84-year-old resident, said state officials on Friday.An investigation by the Department of Health Services has concluded that poor care of the man by the Arden Rehabilitation and Health center lead to his death on July 13, 2005, said Dr. Mark Horton. The coroner's report said the causes of...

• "Liability Crisis" Survey fares well for Indiana

  Christina Cole | January 02, 2007 12:58 PM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  The American Medical Association says that Indiana is relatively doctor-friendly in comparison when it comes to state laws that govern malpractice suits and medical liability.The AMA says the Hoosier state is among eight other states in "stable" condition in what it describes as the country in a "medical liability crisis."The survey claims excessive malpractice awards are forcing doctors out of...

• Get Informed - and VOTE!!!!!!

  Fred Schultz | October 31, 2008 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  With only four days to go, I want to encourage everyone to remember that the Politicians we Elect at the local, state, and federal levels, aren't just spokesmen or women, and they aren't just our...

• With Colder Weather Come Slippery Roads - Be Careful!!

  Fred Schultz | October 28, 2008 4:18 PM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  Today's serious collision on the Indiana Toll Road is a reminder that, with cold weather comes icy roads. According to news reports, icy roads combined with driver inattention, may have been the...

• Air Rescue Helicopter Crash a Real Tragedy

  Fred Schultz | September 04, 2008 2:12 PM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  It was with great sadness that I read about the air rescue helicopter crash that occurred this week. Apparently, one of the main rotors flew off while the helicopter was in flight, causing it to...

• Toothpaste Recalled for Poisonous Chemical

  Chrissie Cole | June 12, 2007 11:39 PM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  Florida company has announced a nationwide recall of toothpaste that was imported from China and distributed to wholesalers. The toothpaste is believed to contain a poisonous chemical.Approximately 170,000 tubes of toothpaste contain diethylene glycol, a thickening agent used in antifreeze. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.Consumers should stop using the products and discard...

• Record-A-Voice Toy Cell Phone Recalled

  Christina Cole | May 07, 2007 11:38 PM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  Approximately 300,000 Record-A-Voice toy cell phones have been recalled by Parents Magazine. The toy cell phones contain a part that can become dislodged, posing a choking hazard to small children if swallowed.To date, the company has received 54 reports of a pin in the flip-top hinge of the cell phone falling out. Only one complaint included an injury. Parents should take the phone away from...

• Car - Train Accident Kills Two Women

  Christina Cole | March 17, 2007 1:44 AM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  An unfortunate train-car accident today resulted in a commuter train colliding with a car at a railroad crossing, killing two women, said transit police.The driver of the car was trying to beat the train across the tracks on Sunday, said the Police Chief for the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District that is in charge of operating the railroad.Both women were pronounced dead at the...

• "Operation Pullover" gets Drunk Drivers Off the Streets, and Saves Lives!!

  Fred Schultz | August 15, 2008 11:08 AM | 0 CommentsBloomington, IN

  I was very glad to read that the Indiana State Police are going to start "Operation Pullover" today. The goal of "Operation Pullover" is to catch drunk and impaired drivers before they cause traffic...

• One Year Anniversary of Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

  Fred Schultz | August 01, 2008 5:11 PM | 1 CommentBloomington, IN

  It's hard to believe, but it has been one year since the I-35 bridge across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. I remember getting home from work and turning on the TV, only...