(BPT) - “What is that rattling? Is it serious?” We all can get a little paranoid about a new sound our car is making. Those sounds can certainly be annoying, but what people don’t realize is sometimes those sounds may be linked to something more serious.

(BPT) - Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are aging differently than any generation in U.S. history. Today, older Americans remain more active later in life, working longer and engaging in hobbies and recreational activities.

An educational flyer is available regarding the importance of car seats for children.

Are you ready for the road? Integrity Automotive in Marana has some helpful tips.

On Aug. 2 a new state law requiring children under age eight to be restrained in a booster seat will take effect.

WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

“Have you had anything to drink tonight?”

Arizona is a key point of distribution for much of the nation’s fresh fruit and vegetables, with produce moving through the Arizona Department of Transportation’s ports of entry before heading north into the United States.

As Chairman of Transportation for the Arizona House of Representatives, I feel compelled to weigh in on the decision from the NTSB to recommend a complete ban on PEDs (personal electrical devises) being used in the operation of a motor vehicle.

Before you leave your driveway, you place your children in their car seat, click their car seat shut and seal the deal with a kiss. But despite all your cautions, is your child really safe?

One-thousand free booster seats will be available to children 5 years and older as part of TMC’s “Boost Your Booty” campaign

Automobile airbags undoubtedly save lives, but Attorney General Tom Horne is warning consumers that potentially dangerous and unreliable after-market airbags are being sold to individuals and businesses in Arizona.

(BPT) - Most Americans know texting and driving is dangerous but it continues to be a problem, especially for young drivers. While 97 percent of teens agree that texting and driving is dangerous, 43 percent still admitted to continuing to do it, according to a recent survey.

(NAPSI)—Investing a little time and effort to make sure your tires are road worthy can pay dividends when it comes to safety. Experts say the first step is to make sure your tires are properly inflated.

(NAPSI)—Road trips with children can be daunting, but with AAA’s expert advice, your next family car trip can be both safe and fun:

Garden tour at Steam Pump is Thursday, Sept. 30

Workshop for parents starts Nov. 1 in Marana

Fun-Day Golf Outing Helps Oracle State Park

Heart disease reversal talks during August

More than 150 citizens and business owners filled the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center meeting room March 10 to hear Arizona Department of Transportation staff members and consultants give a preview of potential reconstruction planned for Interstate 10 from Ina to Ruthrauff roads.

Lisa Secan and Mary Snider are moms on a mission.

Explorer updates

Volunteers needed to preserve OV history

Letters to the editor published in the April 8, 2009, edition of The Explorer.

Milling at night next week along Oracle Road project