Potentially deadly vaping trend is rampant among Menard’s youth

  • Pictured are vaping devices seized by Menard County Sheriff’s Office. As you can see, some of these devices mimic everyday objects such as lighters, ink pens, and computer memory sticks. Vaping is not a safe alternative to cigarettes, and has proven fatal to teenagers across the country. Photo courtesy Menard County Sheriff’s Office.
    Pictured are vaping devices seized by Menard County Sheriff’s Office. As you can see, some of these devices mimic everyday objects such as lighters, ink pens, and computer memory sticks. Vaping is not a safe alternative to cigarettes, and has proven fatal to teenagers across the country. Photo courtesy Menard County Sheriff’s Office.

    Publisher comment: At the newspaper, we were astounded to learn of the overwhelming vape use by local youngsters. The issue is prevalent in high school and junior high and even as young as elementary students. Vaping is NOT a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. Teenagers across the country have died because

    of vape use. This has become an addictive and dangerous vice for so many minors in Menar…