Yuma News

Fire House Facts Halloween matters

Details: Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts; Published: 30 October 2018 30 October 2018

Yuma, Arizona - As we approach the end of October, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the many activities that took place in our community during Fire Prevention Week and throughout the Month. Also, the end of October brings Halloween and a variety of associated events. Please keep safety in mind in whatever activities you are involved in. Here are a few suggestions:

Halloween Safety 2018

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 30 October 2018 30 October 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Halloween is coming up, so please remember there will be heavy vehicle & pedestrian traffic in most Yuma neighborhoods. The Yuma Police Department would like to give our community some general Halloween Safety Tips offered by SAFE KIDS.

Up the mazy river

Details: Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi; Published: 30 October 2018 30 October 2018

Yuma, Arizona - People tend to get creative around Halloween. Take Tom Pearcy, owner of the York Maze, the largest maze of its kind in the U.K. According to the Association of Mature American Citizens, Tom grew a massive pumpkin this year.

FTC Approves Final Amendments to its R-Value Rule for Home Insulation Products

Details: Written by Green Liver Green Liver; Published: 30 October 2018 30 October 2018

Washington, DC - As part of its systematic review of all current rules and guides, the Federal Trade Commission has concluded a two-year review of its R-value Rule. The Commission now implements amendments to reduce the regulation’s burden, clarify its requirements, and make it easier for the FTC to take action against deceptive R-value claims for non-insulation products.

Owners of Business Coaching and Development Service Scam Are Banned

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 30 October 2018 30 October 2018

Washington, DC - The owners of four companies that allegedly bilked consumers trying to start online businesses from home have been banned from selling purported business coaching or development services under court-approved settlements with the Federal Trade Commission. The settlements, which resolve an FTC case brought in the District of Utah, also require the corporate defendants to turn over the remaining funds in their bank accounts to the FTC.

Assistant Secretary of State Kevin E. Moley Travel to New York and Montreal

Details: Written by State Department State Department; Published: 30 October 2018 30 October 2018

Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Kevin E. Moley will travel to New York and Montreal from October 29 to November 1. In New York, the Assistant Secretary will hold consultations with officials at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.

USDA Prioritizes Funding to Facilitate Safe Prescription Drug Disposal in Rural Communities

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 30 October 2018 30 October 2018

Washington, DC - Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett Saturday announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award additional priority points to Solid Waste Management Grant Program applications proposing innovative projects to promote the safe disposal of prescription drugs in rural communities. Hazlett made the announcement in observance of the 16th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.