Month: December 2021

Services set for Ross Township firefighter killed in motorcycle crash

By Matthew A. Garcia 3 weeks ago

Service arrangements have been scheduled for firefighter Brandon Sparks, who died Tuesday in an off-duty accident, said Butler County Incident Management.

According to a release, Sparks, 23 from Hanover Township, was killed in a motorcycle accident Tuesday morning in Reilly Township.

Sparks worked at the Ross Township Fire Department for the past five years. He had also served at the Milford Community Fire Department for the past two years.

Sparks was a graduate of Ross High School and earned a degree in Firefighting and EMS from Butler Tech, according to his obituary.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday at the Charles C. Young Funeral Home, 4032 Hamilton Cleves Road in Ross, from 1 to 5 p.m. Additional parking can be found across the street from the funeral home at Flub’s Ice Cream Shop.

The funeral for Sparks will be held on Monday starting at 11 a.m. at the

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Hawaii tallies 92 traffic-related fatalities as year winds down

By Matthew A. Garcia 3 weeks ago

Dec. 31—Traffic-related fatalities in Hawaii surpassed those of last year, but were not as high as in 2019, according to preliminary statistics from the state Department of Transportation.

Statewide, there were 92 traffic-related fatalities from the start of the year up to Wednesday—eight more than the same time period last year. The number does not include statistics from today.

To date, there have been nearly double the number of motorcycle-related fatalities and a few more pedestrian fatalities this year compared to last year.

Of the 92 fatalities from Jan. 1 to Wednesday, 31 involved motorcycles and scooters, 31 involved motor vehicle occupants, 25 involved pedestrians, four involved bicyclists, and one involved an ATV operator.

On Oahu, numerous traffic-related fatalities happened this month, including several that involved collisions between vehicles and motorcycles, mopeds and scooters.

There were also recent solo fatalities involving an electric bicycle and an electric unicycle.

On

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Celebrating 2021 With Husqvarna Motorcycles

By Matthew A. Garcia 3 weeks ago

Press Release | December 30, 2021

Watch a video of the very best moments from Husqvarna’s successful season.

Blood, sweat, and tears. Watch the best highlights from Husqvarna Factory Racing’s unforgettable year in this captivating video. Showcasing every significant moment from Billy Bolt’s FIM Hard Enduro World Championship win, Romano Fenati toasting Moto3 victory at Silverstone, Kay de Wolf’s fantastic rookie season, all the way through to our fascinating Drop The Gate video series, it’s been a truly memorable 2021 for Husqvarna Motorcycles both on and off the race track.

VIDEO | Best Moments in Motorsports 2021 | Husqvarna Motorcycles

As the season reached its conclusion, we said goodbye to former champions Zach Osborne and Jason Anderson and congratulated them both on their racing achievements. With the duo accumulating five championship wins between them, they made an incredibly valuable contribution to Husqvarna Motorcycles’ 107 world titles and our rich 118-year

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Protect Your Motorcycle with a Motorcycle Alarm

By Matthew A. Garcia 3 weeks ago

Motorcycles have displayed immense popularity over the years due to their many advantages. People gear towards buying and having motorcycles since they can weave their way through bustling traffic. People on a budget also consider purchasing these bikes due to their excellent fuel economy. 

Despite their many advantages, motorcycles have cons. They are very vulnerable to theft due to their small size and can never control the urges of thieves. However, a motorcycle alarm may help resolve the issue. 

Here are some security features that most motorcycle GPS trackers have, like Monito, that could help protect your motorcycle: 

1. Real-time GPS Tracking 

The most significant GPS tracking is its ability to locate your motorcycle’s whereabouts. In instances when you find your bike stolen, you could still see your bike’s location in your mobile phone and retrieve it. Authorities may also use this data to help recover your robbed motorbike in

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