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Check Your Holiday Gifts Now: Dozens of Dangerous Toys, Clothing, and Home Items Recalled in December

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With the end of the holiday season, Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on Hoosiers to check recently purchased items and gifts for safety recalls and take immediate action if they own any products listed.

“During this busy season, recalled products can be easily overlooked,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “A quick review of these recalls can spare your family unnecessary worry and prevent a defective gift from causing real harm.”

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports the following products were recalled in December:

Children’s Products:  

  • Uuoeebb Infant Walkers: Violates the mandatory standard for infant walkers because they can fit through a standard doorway and fail to stop at the edge of a step, posing a deadly fall hazard; walkers also have leg openings that allow the child to slip down until the child’s head can become entrapped, posing a risk of serious injury or death; sold online on Amazon.com.

Children’s Toys:  

  • CreateOn Crayola-branded pip-Cubes: The recalled magnetic building cubes contain magnets that can become loose if the seams separate, posing an ingestion hazard to children, which could result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death; the 24-piece sets were sold at Michael’s Stores nationwide and online at Michaels.com and the 27-piece sets were sold online at Amazon.com.
  • Cubimana Treehouse Building Toy Sets: Contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children and when button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death; sold online on Shein.com.
  • Little Bear 2-pack Soother Clip: The wooden button on the soother clips can come off, exposing a sharp screw, which can pose choking and laceration hazards; sold at Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois.
  • Meaicezli Play Purse Sets: The children’s toy violates the mandatory standard for toys because the toy cell phone contains button cell batteries and the toy tablet contains a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children, and when button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death; sold on Amazon.com.
  • Primark Water Balloon Pump: The water balloon pump can generate excessive pressure during use, causing the product to rupture, posing a risk of physical injury to the user or bystanders; sold at Primark stores in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois.

Electronics:  

  • INIU BI-B41 Power Banks: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers; sold online on Amazon.com.
  • KTEBO Writing Tablet Toy: The screw used to secure the battery compartment that contains a button cell battery does not remain attached as required and when button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death; sold online on Amazon.com.

Fitness and Tools: 

  • AMP MP2 Smart Fitness Machine: The arm on the MP2 model of the fitness machine does not lock properly, which can allow the arm to swing unexpectedly, posing a risk of laceration or serious injury; sold online at Ampfit.com.
  • G0815 15” 3HP Heavy-Duty Planers: The chip breaker can contact the cutterhead blades during use, which can cause debris to be ejected from the planer, posing impact and laceration hazards to the user and bystanders; sold at Bibb Tool & Cutter, Hamilton Tool and Supply, PMC Tool Company and Stoll Brothers Lumber stores and other hardware stores nationwide and online at Grizzly.com, HomeDepot.com, Tractor Supply.com and MaxTool.com and other websites.

Furniture and Accessory: 

Health and Beauty Products: 

Outdoor Products and Vehicles:  

  • Fat Tire Trikes: The trike frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing fall and laceration hazards; sold at Pedego stores nationwide and online at PedegoElectricBikes.com.

 

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Opportunity to Acquire a Legacy Online News Publication: City-County Observer

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For the right buyer, the City-County Observer is more than a website—it is a foundation. One that can be revitalized, expanded, and positioned for long-term success in the future of local media.

If interested, please contact citycountyobserver@live.com,  or 8127748012

Stay aware, alert and educated on trafficking

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January is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about human trafficking and educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime.

Human trafficking includes both sex trafficking and forced labor. Besides robbing victims of their freedom and dignity, it also enriches criminals and terrorists and threatens public safety. There are estimated to be more than 27 million people, both adults and children, subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States.
In 2018, the General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1270, which significantly updated Indiana’s human trafficking statutes, redefined offenses and ultimately strengthened anti-trafficking efforts in the state. Last session, we passed HEA 1416, which helps raise awareness by requiring places like rest areas, gas stations and welcome centers to display human trafficking awareness information.The National Human Trafficking Hotline lists different signs and societal factors that can lead to trafficking. It’s important to know that anyone can experience trafficking in any community, just as anyone can be the victim of any kind of crime. If you see something, say something. You can call the hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text “BEFREE” or “HELP” to 233733.

Additionally, Jan. 11 is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as Wear Blue Day. Wearing blue helps to raise awareness on the issue. During this time, take a moment to learn the facts, end the misconceptions and start conversations about trafficking.

WEEKLY DEATH REPORT LIST

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Resilient Aces Battle, But Come Up Short at Illinois State

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NORMAL, Ill. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team hung around with hosts Illinois State on Sunday, but the Redbirds outlasted the Aces by a score of 82-71 at CEFCU Arena.

Four Aces scored in double figures, matching a season high. Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) led Evansville in scoring for the fifth consecutive game, putting up 17 points to go along with six rebounds and four assists. Georgia Cox (Ballarat, Australia/Eastern Illinois) posted her first career double-double, matching a season-high with 11 points and pulling down a career-high 10 rebounds. Freshman Jelena Savic (Melbourne, Australia/Kurunjang Secondary College) enjoyed a career day, scoring a season high 14 points while shooting 4-for-5 from three. Savic also grabbed five rebounds and dished out two assists while playing a season-high 28 minutes. Fellow freshman Sydney Huber (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Mount Vernon) scored in double figures for the second game in a row with 11 points.

Illinois State jumped out to an early lead, taking a 15-5 lead at the 4:56 mark in the first quarter. Evansville cut into the deficit in the final five minutes of the period, with Savic knocking down a jumper and a three-pointer to cap the quarter with the Redbirds in front 21-16.

The Aces continued to chip away in the second quarter, as another triple from Savic made it a two-point game at the 5:53 mark. However, the Redbirds responded with an 8-0 to regain a 10-point lead. Evansville would not go away, with freshmen Huber, BreAunna Ward (St. Louis, Mo./John Burroughs School) and Savic combining for an 8-0 of their own to cut it back to two before Illinois State closed the half going 4-for-4 at the free throw line to take a 39-33 lead into the break.

Illinois State pushed the lead back up to 10 in the opening minutes of the third quarter, but again, the Aces fought back. Huber connected on another big three to jumpstart the run before a pair of free throws by Runner and a left-handed finish by Cox made it a one-possession game once again. The game of runs would continue, though, with the Redbirds outscoring the Aces 17-9 in the remainder of the quarter to take an 11-point advantage to the fourth.

In the fourth quarter, the Redbirds were finally able to break the game open, growing the lead to 18 with 4:39 to go before closing out a 82-71 win.

Evansville returns home to Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Friday night for a match-up with UIC. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.

Legislative and State Government Updates

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Blind and Disabled Hoosiers, Seniors, Should Apply for New Property Tax Credits by Jan. 15

Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026, to ensure they receive the benefits they are due.

 

Blind and disabled Hoosiers are now eligible for the more generous $125 Blind/Disabled Credit, rather than the Blind/Disabled Deduction, and should apply by Jan. 15, 2026, even if they were previously receiving the deduction, to ensure there is no disruption in receiving it. Eligible Hoosiers can download the application form here or contact their local county auditor’s office for assistance.

 

Similarly, Hoosiers over 65 can now benefit from a $150 property tax credit – rather than a deduction – but should apply to ensure they don’t experience an interruption in receiving the benefit.

 

In addition, more Hoosiers over 65 now qualify for the over 65 circuit breaker credit, but need to apply.

 

Hoosiers over 65 can download the one-page application for property tax credits here or contact their county auditor’s office to receive an application.

Gov. Mike Braun Secures National Drone Test Site Designation for Indiana, Leading in White House Initiative for American Drone Dominance

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun’s effort to position Indiana to lead in American drone technology saw a massive win this week, with Indiana being chosen as one of two states to win a designated national drone testing site.

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford announced the two new test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) today. Indiana will be among the first new UAS testing grounds in nearly a decade.

“Indiana is taking a leading role in President Trump’s mission to unleash American drone dominance. This new national drone test site designation will attract high-paying jobs and defense tech investment, and is a major victory in my initiative to position Indiana as the premier state partner for the defense industry to build, invest, and grow.” – Gov. Mike Braun

In October, Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order to position Indiana to lead in the federal government’s mission of American drone dominance. The executive order created the Indiana Initiative for Drone Dominance Task Force to utilize Indiana’s unique attributes to lead the nation in this important sector, including Indiana’s robust advanced manufacturing industry, expertise from NWSC Crane, restricted airspace over assets like Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, strong policy framework, and universities with established programs to further drone research and development.

Governor Braun’s Drone Dominance initiative works to support President Trump’s Unleashing American Drone Dominance and Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty executive orders, which set a national goal for American leadership in drone technology and airspace security

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