US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, January 4:
ARGENZIANO SCHOOL TO OPEN AT LINCOLN PARK IN SEPT. 2007
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Somerville issued the following press release: Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced that interior demolition at the Lincoln Park Community School is now complete, clearing the way for a new elementary school, the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park, to open its ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES GROUP COLLECTING MONEY
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department wants to speak with members of the group "People Who Care Ministry." This group is soliciting money at department stores in Roanoke and Roanoke County, telling donors the money will go to charity. The ...
EASTERN AUTOMATED FLIGHT SERVICE STATION HUB TO OPEN IN LOUDOUN COUNTY
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Virginia Economic Development Partnership issued the following news release: Gov. Mark R. Warner today announced that Lockheed Martin Corporation will invest $7 million to open the Eastern Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) hub in Loudoun County. The project will create 200 new ...
TRAFALGAR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES MAYFAIR ON MARKET
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Chattanooga issued the following press release: Trafalgar Development Corporation (TDC) today announced that it will build Mayfair on Market, a mixed-use development in the 700 block of Market Street in the heart of Chattanooga's Central Business District ...
KNOXVILLE ZOO OFFERS SPECIAL ADMISSION FOR RECYCLING
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: This month it is easier to let your feet do the walking at Knoxville Zoo thanks to The Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth. The zoo and The Real Yellow Pages are partnering together to sponsor a phone book recycling program at the ...
EASTERN OPERATION NABS FOUR
Jan 04, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: Four people, bartenders and convenience store clerks, were arrested in eastern New Mexico for selling alcohol to minors. Department of Public Safety, Special Investigations Division conducted a three ...
CONGRESSMAN ROBIN HAYES ANNOUNCES $300,000 PRESENTATION TO CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Fayetteville issued the following press release:Congressman Robin Hayes announced Wednesday, January 4 that $300,000 is being presented to the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County to improve Regional Public Safety Communications for first responders. A news ...
Saharan Africa Continues Strides Toward Economic Freedom
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: No region has made more progress toward economic freedom since 1997 than sub-Saharan Africa. But, then again, no region has further to go, according to the 2006 "Index of Economic Freedom," published annually by The Wall Street ...
Economic Freedom Erodes In Middle East And North Africa, Study Shows
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: The Middle East and North Africa saw their levels of economic freedom decline over the last year, according to the 2006 "Index of Economic Freedom," published annually by The Wall Street Journal and The Heritage ...
Economic Freedom Advances, 2006 "Index of Economic Freedom" Shows: North America/Europe, Asia-Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa Post Gains; Middle East, Latin America Show Declines
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: The world is economically freer today than it was a year ago, according to the 12th annual Index of Economic Freedom, released today by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal--and that means greater prosperity for ...
Economic Freedom Expands In Asia-Pacific Region, Study Shows
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: Economic freedom continued to grow in the majority of countries in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the 2006 "Index of Economic Freedom," published annually by The Wall Street Journal and The Heritage Foundation. The ...
Freedom Gains in North America & Europe, Study Shows
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: Economic freedom made impressive gains throughout North America and Europe, according to the 2006 "Index of Economic Freedom," published annually by The Wall Street Journal and The Heritage Foundation. From the western ...
CLATSOP COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR DAMAGE AT ZIAK BRIDGE, KNAPPA; BRIDGE REOPENS ON JAN. 6
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Clatsop County government issued the following news release: Clatsop County Public Works will be working to repair damage to the Ziak Bridge on Ziak-Gnat Creek Lane in Knappa, caused by the recent high water. The bridge will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as crews make the ...
HICKORY CITY CREWS HAVE COLLECTED 2,295 TONS OF YARD WASTE THUS FAR THIS SEASON
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Hickory issued the following press release: Hickory Public Service City crews have collected about 2,295 tons of tree limbs and loose leaves since November 2005. The public service crews, which include the solid waste and street divisions of the City, have collected ...
HENDERSON RECEIVES CROWN COMMUNITIES AWARD
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Henderson issued the following news release: At the City Council meeting Tuesday evening, Mayor James B. Gibson and the Henderson City Council were presented the national "Award for America's Crown Communities" from the American City and County magazine. As one of six ...
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT EXTENDS DEBRIS PICKUP IN WASHINGTON, ST. TAMMANY TO FEB. 5
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Transportion and Development issued the following press release: The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has extended by a month its final sweep of debris from state roads in Washington and St. Tammany parishes. Freddie Gardner, DOTD ...
STREET OF LAREDO TO BE NORTHBOUND ONLY
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Laredo issued the following press release: In an effort to reinforce the heavily traveled road, the City of Laredo Engineering Department will initiate the Santa Maria Avenue Reconstruction project, starting tonight, Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Crews will shut down the ...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MARINE UNIT RESCUES MAN ON WAVE RUNNER
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Marine Deputies rescued a 50-year-old Milwaukie man on the Willamette River after his Wave Runner became disabled earlier this afternoon. The son of Robert Booth, 50, called 911 ...
ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS ARREST THREE CLERKS IN DAVIE COUNTY FOR TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS
Jan 04, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety issued the following news release: During the month of December 2005, two N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement agents checked 42 retail establishments in Davie County and arrested three store clerks for selling tobacco to underage ...
ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS ARREST 14 CLERKS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY FOR TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS
Jan 04, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety issued the following news release: During the month of December 2005, five N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement agents checked 82 retail establishments in Mecklenburg county and arrested 14 store clerks for selling tobacco to ...
ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS ARREST 22 CLERKS FOR TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS IN THE NORTHEAST
Jan 04, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety issued the following news release: During the month of December 2005, four N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement agents checked 129 retail establishments in Currituck, Dare, Tyrrell, Northampton and Halifax counties, and arrested 22 ...
SPONSORS INVITED TO OFFER SUMMER FOOD PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release: State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo announced today that the Oregon Department of Education is looking for organizations to sponsor Summer Food Service Programs for children age 18 and under. The Summer Food ...
Aetna Chairman Rowe Will Retire By End Of 2006; Ronald A. Williams Appointed CEO
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Aetna Foundation issued the following news release: Aetna (NYSE: ÁET) today announced that Chairman and CEO John W. Rowe, M.D., 61, plans to retire by the end of 2006 and that President Ronald A. Williams, 56, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective ...
FLASHING YELLOW LEFT-TURN ARROW HELPS TRAFFIC FLOW
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Increasingly, Oregonians in left turn lanes are seeing a new light. It's a flashing yellow left-turn arrow, and it comes right after a green arrow or green light. What does it mean? It means turn with caution ...
REPAIRS ON SCHEDULE, HIGHWAY TO REOPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC ON JAN. 5TH
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: An emergency landslide repair on U.S. 101, three miles south of Port Orford, is on schedule with a single lane of traffic to reopen on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. The Rocky Point slide was initially ...
JAN.25 MEETING OF DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE TO DISCUSS HALIBUT SEASON OPTIONS
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today announced a Jan. 25 meeting in Newport to discuss the 2006 Pacific halibut sport season. The public meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the ...
TROUT HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT COMPLETED ON UPPER DESCHUTES
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: A project to improve trout habitat and stabilize eroding riverbanks on the upper Deschutes River was completed this fall with a $5,840 grant from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Fish Restoration ...
TROUT HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT COMPLETED ON UPPER DESCHUTES
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: The Rogue River Spring Chinook Conservation Plan Advisory Committee announced a Jan. 25 meeting at ODFW's Central Point office. The committee will meet from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. to continue its work on ...
COMMENTS SOUGHT ON WHISKEY CREEK HATCHERY SPRING CHINOOK PROGRAM
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking written public comment on a draft Hatchery Genetic Management Plan for the Whiskey Creek Hatchery spring chinook program that provides releases for the ...
PROJECT IMPROVES WILDLIFE HABITAT IN KLAMATH COUNTY
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: A juniper control project scheduled for later this winter will improve habitat for mule deer, pronghorn and a variety of other wildlife species on 400 acres of Klamath County ranchland. The project is ...
KIDS EBOARD AND JLCIMT ANNOUNCEMENT
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news announcement: Phase II of the pK-12 Integrated Data Systems (KIDS) is going to be heard at the Emergency Board and Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management Technology (JLCIMT) later this month. Phase II of KIDS ...
NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY PARKING LOT OPENS
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Grand Island issued the following news release: The Edith Abbott Memorial Library is marking another major milestone in their expansion/renovation project. Effective Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 7:30 a.m., the south side of their new parking lot will be open for library users ...
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR GUIDELINES
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Chesterfield issued the following news release: The City of Chesterfield recognizes that a great number of its approximately 50,000 citizens contribute in a significant manner to the City each day, without reward or recognition. These include those who have brought honor upon ...
CITY TO CITY: DONATED VEHICLES BOUND FOR PASCAGOULA
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Prescott issued the following news release: Seven cars and trucks that did yeoman's duty for Prescott area communities and organizations are bound for Pascagoula, Miss., to serve out their engine lives in a city that lost the bulk of its government fleet and much more to ...
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Bettendorf issued the following news release: In observance of Martin Luther King Day, city offices will be closed on Monday, January 16. All collections including garbage, bulky, yard waste and recycling will be moved one day later in the week to include Saturday ....
2005 REVIEW: BLAINE THRIVED IN 2005
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Blaine issued the following news release: The City of Blaine has concluded another successful year of governance. The past year saw City Council dedicated to enhancing the community with quality growth and prudent decision-making. The City Council and administrative ...
CITY COUNCIL TO HEAR PLANS FOR GALLERIA EXPANSION
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Edina issued the following news release: The Edina City Council later this month will hear a developer's plans for the proposed Westin Galleria Hotel and Residences adjacent to the Galleria. Gabbert & Beck has proposed building the 18-story highrise adjacent to ...
NEW LAW PROHIBITS DRIVERS WITH LEARNING PERMITS FROM USING CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Plymouth issued the following news release: The sounds of ring tones will be "answered" by Plymouth Police Department if learning drivers are caught dialing and driving, effective Jan. 1, 2006. Roughly 400,000 drivers with learning permits or provisional licenses - a majority ...
NORTH LAS VEGAS HOLDS OPEN HOUSE FOR RESIDENTS TO SHARE IDEAS FOR FUTURE GROWTH
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of North Las Vegas issued the following news release: The City of North Las Vegas invites residents to share their thoughts and ideas for updating its Comprehensive Plan. The plan is the document City officials use as a guide for future land use decisions. The open house ...
EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR OPERATIONS FAR EXCEED STATE, METRO AVERAGES
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Eden Prairie issued the following news release: A report issued by the Minnesota State Auditor shows that the City of Eden Prairie's Municipal Liquor operations far exceed what other municipal liquor operations in the state are able to achieve. The report, which ...
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSED AT MEETING
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Kentucky Department of Education issued the following news release: At its meeting Wednesday, the Kentucky Board of Education heard information and had discussions about proposed changes to the state's high school graduation requirements. The board discussed 704 KAR 3:305, ...
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION REMINDS INVESTORS TO STUDY BEFORE INVESTING IN 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Virginia State Corporation Commission issued the following news release: Investors are increasingly turning to Section 529 college savings plans when mapping out their long-term financial goals. These plans offer tax advantages and are a popular investment tool when saving for ...
MAYOR SWEARS IN FOUR NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Providence issued the following press release: Four new appointments to the Providence School Board raised their right hands and promised to advocate for the school district's nearly 25,000 children at a swearing-in ceremony today, in the office of Mayor David N. Cicilline.The ...
IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION POTTER'S STUDIO REOPENS ON JAN. 9
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: The Iowa City Recreation Division Potter's Studio will reopen for the Winter Spring Session on January 9, 2006. Designed for the purpose of fine tuning skills in hand building, throwing, trimming and glazing, the studio maintains ...
LOCAL GIRL TO COMPETE IN TUMBLING CHAMPIONSHIP IN MAYSVILLE
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Kentucky Department of Tourism issued the following news release: Maysville will host a sanctioned regional championship tumbling and trampoline competition on Jan. 7, 2006 expected to bring about 500 people to the Northern Kentucky town. The event is open to the public with ...
Students from 35 States Come to Washington to Stop Alito
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Feminist Majority Foundation issued the following news release:Contact: Today the Feminist Majority Foundation, with the National Organization for Women and the National Congress of Black Women, announced Freedom Winter '06, part of a joint national campaign to block the confirmation ...
JOBLESS RATES UP IN 118 COUNTIES FROM NOVEMBER 2004 TO NOVEMBER 2005
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Kentucky Education Cabinet issued the following news release: Unemployment rates rose in 118 Kentucky counties between November 2004 and November 2005 and fell in two counties, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training in the Education Cabinet. In November ...
'KENTUCKY TELEVISION' MOVES TO NEW SATURDAY TIME
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources issued the following press release: Outdoors enthusiasts now have more time to get out of the woods and off the water before settling down to enjoy another episode of "Kentucky Afield" television. Beginning Jan. 7, "Kentucky ...
CORINTH LAKE CLOSED WEEK OF JAN. 9 FOR SHAD REMOVAL PROJECT
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources issued the following press release: Corinth Lake in Grant County will close to the public the week of Jan. 9. Fisheries biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources plan to spray Corinth with a chemical ...
Top Strategies on Buy-Sell Agreements for Entrepreneurs Featured on Kauffman eVenturing
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation issued the following news release: One of the most important, yet often overlooked, issues for entrepreneurs in businesses involving partnerships or multiple founders is planning for the smooth transition of ownership if one of the owners retires, ...
WINTER FUN IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY AT TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Troy issued the following news release: Don't let the winter blues get you down. The Troy Public Library has plenty of fun activities it is offering kids through January and February. Programs are sponsored by The Friends of Troy Public Library, so there is no charge, but ...
CITY ACCEPTING W3 E-FILING
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Lansing issued the following news release: The City of Lansing is now accepting electronic filing for LW3 reports and W2 ...
STATE CIO NAMES ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF SHARED SERVICES
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology issued the following news release: On December 14, Gopal Khanna announced the appointment of PG Narayanan as Assistant Commissioner of Shared Services for the Office of Enterprise Technology, effective immediately. Narayanan has more ...
MOCKINGBIRD CELEBRATES BRAILLE'S BIRTHDAY
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Mockingbird Charitable Foundation issued the following news release: In connection with today's celebration of the birthday of Louie Braille (1809-1852), The Mockingbird Foundation has announced a $3,500 award to the National Braille Press of Boston. The gift will partially sponsor a ...
SKOKIE FINE ARTS COMMISSION ACCEPTING SHORT GRANT APPLICATIONS
Jan 04, 2006 ... The village of Skokie issued the following news release: The Skokie Fine Arts Commission is a volunteer commission charged with promoting interest in cultural and arts activities in Skokie. The commission encourages schools in the community to supplement Skokie students' regular ...
FIRE PREVENTION, SMOKE DETECTORS CAN HELP ESCAPE FIRE WITHOUT INJURY, DEATH
Jan 04, 2006 ... The village of Skokie issued the following news release: Properly installed and maintained, a smoke detector can give time to escape a fire without injury or death. Taking just a few minutes every month to check a smoke detector's battery, can reduce the chance of fire injury by over ...
HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION TO HOST SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH ON FEB. 1
Jan 04, 2006 ... The village of Skokie issued the following news release: On February 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., the Human Services Division will host a special program for Black History Month. Led by music historian Jack Diamond, the program will outline the life and history of music legend ...
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY REFUSE PICK-UP SCHEDULE
Jan 04, 2006 ... The village of Skokie issued the following news release: There will be no refuse collection services on Monday, January 16, 2006, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Pick up will be rescheduled a follows: Monday January 16, 2006/ Martin Luther King Day Refuse: ...
FINE ARTS COMMISSION LONG GRANT SUBMISSION DEADLINE MARCH 1
Jan 04, 2006 ... The village of Skokie issued the following news release: Each year, the Skokie Fine Arts Commission funds arts-related activities of local schools and community organizations. Grants are provided to programs that encourage public awareness of and/or participation in various arts forms, ...
VILLAGE OF SKOKIE: FIRE LANE SAFETY
Jan 04, 2006 ... The village of Skokie issued the following news release: In the event of a fire or other emergency it is important to have space to access buildings, bring necessary emergency equipment to the scene, or provide safe distances for the public. When the space is needed, it is ...
VOLUNTEER NETWORK RECEIVES GRANT
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city of Bloomington issued the following press release: Mayor Mark Kruzan announced today that the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network was recently granted $5,000 from the Points of Light Foundation's Service-Learning Impacting Citizenship Program. The grant will support ...
CITY TO REBROADCAST 175TH ANNIVERSARY ELECTRIC PARADE, FIREWORKS
Jan 04, 2006 ... The City of Naperville issued the following news release: Set your VCRs and catch the excitement of the Gala Opening Event of the city's 175th Anniversary Celebration all over again. Beginning Thursday, January 5, and running through Sunday, January 8, the city will rebroadcast the ...
CITY NEWS AND NOTES, JAN. 4
Jan 04, 2006 ... The City of Naperville issued the following news release: COMMUNITY EVENTS GARBAGE COLLECTION DELAYED. There was no curbside collection on Monday, January 2. Residents whose regular collection occurs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday will have their garbage and recycling ...
TENNESSEE CAREER CENTER CAREER CENTER STAFF RECEIVES NEW CREDENTIAL
Jan 04, 2006 ... The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: More than 130 Tennessee Career Center staff across the state have achieved a nationally recognized credential by completing the Global Career Development training. These graduates join a ...
TAX TREATIES ARE PAYING OFF SAYS COUNCILMAN HASSETT
Jan 04, 2006 ... The city council of Providence issued the following press release: Agreements between the City of Providence and businesses interested in investing in Providence have "laid the foundation for numerous businesses to get started right here in Providence, and such a tax policy has begun to ...