Consumer groups question plastic additive in kids’ toys Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Add a comment Just what in the world are phthalates? They’re not a form of exercise or menu items, and they may be in your children’s toys. From dolls to ducks, many of today’s toys are made of...

Customers are playing with nostalgia Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment NEW YORK — Counting dollars this holiday season, Tom De Santes wants to avoid buying high-priced gadgets as gifts for his two sons. Instead, he is going to buy the boys, ages 6 and 7, a...

IN BRIEF: Angel Tree program returns Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Add a comment Angel Tree program returns Starting tomorrow, Penn Square Mall and the Salvation Army will encourage shoppers to purchase Christmas gifts for needy children. Penn Square will house a Salvation Army...

Edmond church plans Safety Day Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Add a comment CONSTRUCTION Duffy crossing reopensWork is complete at the Duffy Street railroad crossing.

IN BUSINESS: Fidelity plans staff layoffs Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment Fidelity plans staff layoffs Fidelity Investments said Thursday it will cut nearly 1,300 jobs this month, with more layoffs to come early next year, in response to declining markets that have...

China-Made Kid's Jewelry, Toys Recalled Tue, Aug 14, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Toys and children's necklaces made in China were recalled Wednesday, including five more items from the popular Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway product line, because...

Mattel Recalls 800,000 Lead-Tainted Toys Wed, Sep 5, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- Mattel Inc.'s reputation took another hit after the world's largest toy maker announced a third major recall of Chinese-made toys in little more than a month because of...

Disfigured boy gets second chance Thu, May 18, 2006 Like most 4 year olds, Daniel Wachira is learning the basics. And playing with his favorite toys. Unlike most he not only speaks English he speaks Swahili and claps his hands.

Season's hottest music, dance toys tested Thu, May 18, 2006 If you have a budding music star, or just a youngster who loves to dance around, today's toy test is for you.

Season's hottest toys tested Thu, May 18, 2006 Cars that just shake and life-like baby dolls are just two of the toys featured in today's toy test.

Educational toys shine in Great American Toy Test Thu, May 18, 2006 Getting your kids to play with educational toys can be kind of tricky, but today's "Great American Toy Test" introduces us to three toys that you will have to pull your kids away from.

Great American Toy Test names top educational toys Thu, May 18, 2006 Each year, the Great American Toy test tries out toys at day cares around the nation. This year, The Goddard Center in Edmond participated in the trial. All this week we will be introducing you to...

Toy dangers Thu, May 18, 2006 In the past year, 11.4 million toys have been involved in 32 major recalls by the U.S. Consumer Protect Safety Commission. According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission data, there were an...

Big All-City Girls Scholar-Athlete Candidates Thu, May 18, 2006 Brandy Baker, Edmond North: 2.9 GPA, 19 ACT, lettered four years in golf, all-tournament at Edmond Memorial, Putnam North and Guthrie; Allison Bender, Putnam North: 4.23 GPA, class rank 27 of...