Drivers can rest a little easier, as it may be a few years before big rigs can increase the size and weight on U.S. roadways. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pennsylvania and Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Illinois, backed an amendment to a transportation bill that would delay heavier tractor-trailer trucks from increasing the…
The RepublicanHerald.com reported that an accident occurred Tuesday morning in Saint Clair, involving a tractor-trailer and 3 vehicles. The tractor-trailer was heading south and ran into the back of a Ford Ranger that was stopped at a red light on Route 61. According to the article, the Ranger flipped several…
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett recently signed House Bill 1458, bringing the state into compliance with new federal rules for driver’s licenses and permits issued to commercial drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently amended federal regulations requiring interstate commercial driver’s license holders, or CDLs, to provide a current copy…
As we continue to battle winter here in Schuylkill County, a recent article on the RepublicanHerald.com reminds us of the importance of carbon monoxide detectors in the home. The article reported that a woman and her two children suffered symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning when exhaust fumes from their neighbor’s…
As the search continues for those still missing from the wreck of the Costa Concordia, CNN.com reports that a class-action lawsuit will be filed by an Italian consumer group. According to the article, the Italian group named Codacons along with 2 U.S. law firms will file the suit in Miami…
This weekend’s wintery mix of precipitation reminds us that spring is not as close as we think here in Schuylkill County. If you’re doing any travelling in this weather, PennDOT offers a few tips to keep you safe on the roads. Make sure all fluid levels are full. Consider installing…
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Privatization and Innovation, made up of unpaid private sector volunteers, held its first meeting and heard presentations about successful public-private partnerships in Indiana. The council members heard from Cris Johnston, deputy chief of staff to Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, and Stephen Goldsmith, former mayor of…
This week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives could vote on a bill that would require anyone under 18 who wants a Class M (motorcycle) junior driver’s license to complete a safety course. According to an article on YorkDispatch.com, State Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township, is the proponent behind this safety…
This week, Kia recalled nearly 146,000 vehicles because of faulty airbags. Affected models include the 2006-2008 Kia Optima and the 2007-2008 Kia Rondo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the driver’s side airbag can become damaged over time due to a flawed spring system. This can mean that the…
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those who have lost their lives in the horrific accident this weekend on the Costa Concordia, the cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Italy. We hold on to the hope that those still missing are found alive.…