Halloween Safety Tips for Motorists and Trick or Treaters

Halloween is an exciting time of year for many young people, but it also holds its share of hidden dangers, particularly around roadways. Safety is a responsibility we all share,” said Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA – The Auto Club Group.  “A safe Halloween means making yourself visible and exercising caution – both for motorists and pedestrians.” Motorists are asked to reduce any distractions inside their vehicle, slow down and be especially alert in residential areas, turn on headlights to make themselves more visible and drive sober. Parents/Guardians/Babysitters are encouraged to walk children door to door while trick-or-treating, showing children safe places to cross the street, bring a

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Meth found among child’s Halloween candy

KESHENA, Wis. (AP) — Menominee Tribal Police say a parent on the reservation found a packet of methamphetamine among her child’s trick-or-treat Halloween candy. The parent turned the small packet of crystal powder over to police early Monday and officers say it tested positive for meth. The child did not ingest the powder. WLUK-TV says police are urging parents to check their children’s candy if they have been trick or treating in the Keshena area on the Menominee reservation. — Information from: WLUK-TV, http://www.fox11online.com Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Female voices amplified

Local comedian Dina Nina Martinez is building on the success of last year’s Lady Laughs Comedy Festival, bringing the event back Nov. 2-5 with more than triple the acts. Source: Isthmus.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Organic Valley on Path to 100-Percent Renewable Power

The Wisconsin-based Organic Valley Cooperative announced a first-of-its-kind community partnership that will enable the company to become the largest food supplier in the world to source 100-percent of its electricity from renewable sources. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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