For many of our neighbors in Pennsylvania, summer means more than sunshine and vacations. It also means working in the yard – often with tools that can be dangerous if not used properly. Each year about 400,000 people are treated for injuries from lawn and garden tools, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [...]

  Pennsylvania’s new anti-texting while driving law effective 12:01 a.m. today, prohibiting any text-based communication while driving.  The law makes texting while driving a primary offense that carries a $50 fine, plus costs, totaling about $135.50. The law prohibits as a primary offense any driver from using an Interactive Wireless Communication Device (IWCD) to send, [...]

  With Snapshot, Progressive’s usage based insurance program, you could turn your good driving into huge savings of up to 30 percent on your car insurance. Here’s how the Snapshot  program works: You can enroll for Snapshot when you buy your Progressive car insurance policy from the McKeighan Insurance Agency. We’ll mail your Snapshot device [...]

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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY • Wear a U.S. DOT-approved helmet. In Pennsylvania you must wear a helmet unless you are at least the age of 21 and have had a valid motorcycle license for not less than 2 calendar years. • Enroll in a Motor Cycle Safety Course provided by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. • Make sure [...]

Home Security Take  the time to “case” your house or apartment, just as a burglar  would. Where is the easiest entry? How can you make it more  burglar-resistant? Trim trees and shrubs near doors and windows, and think carefully before installing a high, wooden fence around your back yard. High fences and shrubbery can add to [...]

Vacation tips 1. Leave blinds open in their usual position. 2. Have mail and packages picked up, forwarded or held by the post office. 3. Lower the sound of your telephone ringer and answering machine so they can’t be heard outside. 4. Arrange to have your lawn mowed in summer and your walk and driveway [...]

SWIMMING POOL SAFETY IS A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY YOUR SUMMER. • Maintain secure fencing and a locked entrance around the pool and deck area to prevent access when adequate supervision is  not available. • Swimming lessons for children are inexpensive and available at many places including YMCAs, private swim clubs and even at some [...]