When The Rubber Hits The Road-Or Ice-This Winter, Will You Be Ready?

(NAPSI)—In winter, it’s not just about the precipitation on the road. Tires get cold, too, and when they’re cold, all-season tires don’t perform to their full potential. In fact, in temperatures as cool as 45 degrees or below, the rubber in all-season tires gradually hardens, leading to decreased road traction and less grip, causing difficulty with braking and turning. Winter tire safety experts at Discount Tire urge drivers to consider their cold weather climate; if it is regularly below 45 degrees, it’s time for a set of winter tires to keep you and your family safe on the roads this year.

Photo Essay: LA Under Lockdown

LOS ANGELES — Some of Southern California’s most iconic destinations were deserted Monday. There were no tourists trying to fit their palms into Marilyn Monroe’s handprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, no shoppers on Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive and shockingly few cars on LA’s famously gridlocked freeways.

Entertainment Local Briefs for July 2, 2010

Art Spirit Gallery reveals new show

It's that time again

Back to School Kids Fair attracts families, provides supplies to students

People are splurging again

NEW YORK - If you're looking for signs that the U.S. economy is growing and that the job market is improving, just talk to small business owners.

Walmart cuts health benefits for some part-timers

Company will no longer offer insurance to employees who work less than an average of 30 hours a week as of Jan. 1

Library to celebrate decade in new home

Party planned Sept. 10 at Cd’A Public Library

BGH offers wealth of health education information

Bonner General Hospital is the hub of the medical wheel in our community and, aside from the acute care aspects of the hospital's service, their role in health education and referral is impressively diverse and complete for a city our size.

Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise

BERLIN (AP) — Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise

BERLIN (AP) — Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise

BERLIN (AP) — Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Feds: Virus frauds spread, preying on Medicare recipients

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scam artists are preying on older people's fears by peddling fake tests for the coronavirus to Medicare recipients, a federal law enforcement agency warned on Monday.

About aging and autographs

Life surely does change as the years go slipping by. Last Tuesday, I put on my coat to walk the 75 yards to our mailbox. The driveway was icy in spots, so I told Iris, "I'm taking the cell phone. If I fall down and break my leg, you'll get a call."

Joy has an address in all hearts

I'm not packing my computer all the way to Florida — so this is being written before we leave. I've never been to the “Sunshine State.” And wouldn't be going now, but for our grandson's wedding. He's all of 22. I remember those newborn puffs of air against my face as I held him. That was in Alaska—my plane landing in Anchorage just five hours before the 9/11 attack. Caleb was nine days old.

Facility puts a new spin on laundry

It’s probably safe to say not much has changed in the world of laundry for many years. But Derek and Macie Oja are setting out to shake things up with their new laundry facility — Tumble— in North Kalispell.

Walking through memories

Sometimes it’s good to be wrong.

Larry Mark Owens

Larry Mark Owens passed away on June 22, 2021.

Charles Eugene Plummer, 95

After a weekend surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, handheld by his daughter Kim, and sleeping nearby his wife, Charles Eugene Plummer passed peacefully into eternity.

Japan marks tsunami anniversary, no govt memorial amid virus

TOKYO (AP) — Some residents along the Japanese northern coast stood on roadsides overlooking the sea, offering silent prayers for their loved ones lost in a massive earthquake and tsunami nine years ago Wednesday. But in Tokyo and many other places around Japan, the day was being remembered without a main government ceremony due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Trump tweets support for rally at Minnesota governor's home

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump tweeted his support Friday for a protest outside Gov. Tim Walz’s official residence in St. Paul against Minnesota's continued stay-at-home order.