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Second Chance Job & Resource Fair to be held in the River Valley

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Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns

The recalled steam cleaners were sold at major retailers including Target, Walmart and Amazon, from August 2008 through May 2024.
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BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue

The airbag inflators in the recalled vehicles can explode, which could seriously injure or kill someone, federal regulators said.
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Nearly 1 million power adapters sold with baby sound machines recalled due to shock hazard

The adapters were sold with Rest 1st generation sound machines by Hatch, as well as major retailers including Target, Walmart and Amazon.
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LIHEAP applications set to begin | See if you are eligible

The LIHEAP program offers financial assistance on electric bills for families in need.
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Nearly 5,000 pounds of liquid egg recalled over undeclared allergens

The recall was issued after the company discovered it had used the wrong packaging to prepare some of its scrambled egg products, which contain milk.
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Untreated water tied to salmonella outbreak in cucumbers that sickened 450 people in US

Investigators originally said there were two outbreaks of salmonella possibly tied to cucumbers, but combined them into one because of several similarities.
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Poteau students will get free meals for the next 4 years

Thanks to a USDA program, Poteau students will get free lunches for the next 4 years.
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Ice cream cakes, sandwiches, pints recalled because they may contain listeria

The nationwide recall covers more than 60 products sold under a variety of brand names and includes ice cream sandwiches, pints, cakes and more.
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Coffee recall: See full list of canned products pulled over botulism concerns

The nationwide canned coffee recall includes nearly 300 separate products sold under a variety of roaster and brand names.
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Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

The transmission on the trucks can rapidly shift to a lower gear while driving, potentially causing drivers to lose control and crash.
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580,000 glass coffee mugs recalled because they can break when filled with hot liquid

There have been 103 incidents of these now-recalled glass coffee mugs breaking at the base — resulting in 56 injuries.