CHANGE CLOCKS AND BATTERIES

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The Illinois State Fire Marshalls Office is reminding Lawrence County and other area residents to “Change Your Clocks and Change Your Batteries” with the time change this weekend. As you turn your clock forward, it is also a good idea to check and test your smoke alarms and put in new batteries if neccessary. The National Fire Protection Association says about 25% of smoke alarm failures in the home are due to dead batteries. It could be a matter of life or death in case of a fire.