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Chinese buffet resolves public health concerns
Free Press Report
MUNCIE, IN - A popular Chinese buffet was back in business this week after resolving public health concerns about not having certified food handlers.
Teppanyaki Grill & Buffet, 4221 W. Bethel Ave., closed last week after the Delaware County Board of Health found repeated critical violations in the preparation and handling of food.
Public health declines in Delaware County
By Rick Yencer
MUNCIE, IN - Public health is on the decline in Delaware County because of poverty, obesity and sexually transmitted disease, according to a health survey conducted by the University of Wisconsin.
And Indiana also ranks at the bottom of federal funding for public health which paints a grim picture of higher mortality in Middletown.
Statewide smoking ban passes
By Rick Yencer
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A statewide smoking ban passed out of the Indiana Senate Friday with Sen. Doug Eckerty, R-Yorktown, flip flopping an earlier vote against to support the public health initiative.
State smoking ban exempts bars
By Rick Yencer
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A statewide smoking ban that exempts bars and other institutions narrowly passed out of the Republican-controlled Indiana Senate on Wednesday.
It took five years for Republican senators even to pass a smoking ban that already has been imposed in several Hoosier communities, including Delaware County. The vote was 29-21.
House supports statewide smoking ban
By Rick Yencer
INDIANAPOLIS - A statewide smoking ban passed out of the Indiana House this week, but still has a long way to go, judging local history on the public health issue.
Republican lawmakers still have big problems imposing laws on business and industry, even a smoking ban that would protect public health and ensure clean air.
No smoking in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - That no smoking law so popular in Delaware County could soon be statewide, but still give bars and restaurants a bit longer to comply.
The Indiana House could vote as early as Monday on the no smoking law that would exempt bars and restaurants for 18 months before it takes effect. Just ask Lewis Coulter, who heads the local licensed beverage association, and that just gives bars more time to die. Since the local law was adopted, smokers are banned to an outside oasis while in winter months, many people don't even bother to come out.
Norovirus found at Subway
By Rick Yencer
HARTFORD CITY, IN - That Subway Eat Fresh jingle did not prevent the outbreak of Norovirus that caused diarrhea and vomitting by people who ate at the local fast food franchise this week.
