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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Five individuals will be heading to Jefferson City in October for the 3-day model legislature, to address proposals they will work toward enacting into law.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The National Institute on Aging says senior adults are especially prone to hypothermia.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Two hundred people attended this year's forum for seniors and caregivers.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Officials are urging drivers to take their time when hitting the roads this week.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  The Seneca Area Agency on Aging held an event at Honey Creek Resort just outside of Moravia.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  S&P issues unprecedented downgrade of US credit rating, citing political debate, debt package

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Monday, April 18, 2011  Stocks have their biggest drop in a month after Standard & Poor's lowers outlook on US debt

Saturday, December 25, 2010  Storm heading to Washington area after bringing Christmas snow, travel woes to Southeast.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Break in the weather, spread-out holiday season mean travel's not as bad as it could be

Monday, January 04, 2010  Fact Finder learned the Medicare Savings Program, the Limited Income Subsidy Program, and the MORx Program are designed to help pay for medications and premiums.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  Skip the plane, take the train? More Americans looking for cheaper Thanksgiving travel options