It’s that time of year again – This week, students are returning to the classrooms in Mount Vernon and Lisbon areas. Just a reminder, as police chief Doug Shannon has noted in the past – Be extra mindful as you’re driving, especially at the school crossings and the crossing on Hwy. 1.

At Lisbon schools, construction projects continue, giving students and parents more need for paying attention as they are near the school.

Slow your cars down, especially at peak times for schools letting out to help youth get from school to home safely. Be ever mindful of stop signs as well, especially along Hwy. 1’s school crossing after school hours.

Let’s let this be a safe back to school for many children in our area.