Child safety through the decades from toys to seats
Greg Jordan recalls growing up with unsafe metal toys and no child restraints and contrasts that with modern safety gear and practices. He notes the shift from risky childhood adventures to cautious supervision and previews a new Ridge Runner Fun Zone while urging continued vigilance.
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Ridge Runner Fun Zone Opens With 40-Yard Dash In Bluefield
Editorial notes suggestions from Bluefield Intermediate and Primary students for playground names, resulting in Ridge Runner Fun Zone to open July 6 with a ribbon cutting. Plans include a 40-yard dash, splash pad in 2025, and a 100-year Bluefields celebration. Improvements to parks across the city accompany the event.
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Narrow Congress in 2025 Set for Divided Action
After bitter clashes, Republicans hold a razor thin House edge and aim to use reconciliation if Trump wins, while Democrats hope to retake seats in Biden districts. Senate dynamics favor a tight partisan balance, with key races shaping the next presidency and two years of gridlock likely.
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