US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, January 10:
CITY RIGHTS COMISSION TO HOST MLK DAY CELEBRATION AT EAST SOMERVILLE SCHOOL
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Somerville issued the following press release: Mayor Joe Curtatone announced today that the Somerville Human Rights Commission is sponsoring the city's fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. The event is entitled "Learn to Dream: Achieving King's Vision ...
DATA GLITCH IN CENSUS MAILING GIVES SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS RIGHT ADDRESS, WRONG WARDS
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Somerville issued the following press release: A data processing error by a bulk-mail vendor has resulted in annual City Census forms that list many Somerville residents at the correct street address but the wrong ward. "Fortunately, this problem won't affect our ...
CITY INTRODUCES NEW PARKING TICKET INITIATIVES
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The City of Roanoke is continuing to modernize its parking ticket system by implementing three new initiatives- warning tickets, escalation of fines, and booting-that are designed to address the need to free up on-street parking ...
FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORTS INCREASING GENERAL FUND BALANCE
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Norwich issued the following news release: The recently released audit report for the period ended June 30, 2005 indicates the City General Fund continues to be in financial good shape by reporting an unreserved fund balance of $10,573,000. After adjusting for utilization of ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES ROBBERIES
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on Jan. 10, 2006. Officers were called at 12:18 a.m. to the Wendy's restaurant in the 1600 block of Hershberger Rd., NW. According to an employee two ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a motorcycle accident that occurred on Jan. 10, 2006. Officers were called at 2:26 p.m. to the northbound lanes of the Roy Webber Expressway just south of the Elm Avenue exit. The ...
HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY COVINGTON RESPONDS TO ACCIDENT IN BARKER CYPRESS
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Harris County Sheriff's Department (4th district) issued the following press release: On January 9, 2005, just after 1 am Harris County Sheriff's Deputy T. Covington responded to an accident in the 4500 Block of Barker Cypress. Apparently a red 1998 Honda Civic struck a red 1990 ...
GOV. WARNER ANNOUNCES 250 NEW JOBS IN DANVILLE
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Virginia Economic Development Partnership issued the following news release: Gov. Mark R. Warner today made six job announcements totaling 834 new jobs across Virginia. Telvista, Inc., a global company specializing in customer service contact centers and technical support, will ...
GOV. WARNER ANNOUNCES 144 NEW JOBS FOR WYTHE COUNTY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Virginia Economic Development Partnership issued the following news release: Gov. Mark R. Warner today made six job announcements today totaling 834 new jobs across Virginia. Amcor PET Packaging, a leading manufacturer of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic packaging for the ...
GOV. WARNER ANNOUNCES 50 NEW JOBS FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Virginia Economic Development Partnership issued the following news release: Gov. Mark R. Warner today made six job announcements totaling 834 new jobs across Virginia. The Timken Company, a maker of highly-engineered bearings and alloy steel, will invest $10.27 million to expand its ...
GOV. WARNER ANNOUNCES NEW RAYTHEON FACILITY AT MODELING, SIMULATION CLUSTER IN SUFFOLK
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Virginia Economic Development Partnership issued the following news release: Gov. Mark R. Warner today made six job announcements today totaling 834 new jobs across Virginia. Raytheon Company will open a new high-tech facility in the City of Suffolk that will provide computer ...
GOV. WARNER ANNOUNCES 200 NEW JOBS FOR ORANGE COUNTY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Virginia Economic Development Partnership issued the following news release: Gov. Mark R. Warner today made six job announcements today totaling 834 new jobs across Virginia. Diversified Information Technologies, a business process management firm specializing in document/data ...
GOV. WARNER ANNOUNCES INTERMET TO EXPAND RADFORD FACILITY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Virginia Economic Development Partnership issued the following news release: Gov. Mark R. Warner today made six job announcements totaling 834 new jobs across Virginia. Intermet Corporation, one of the world's largest suppliers of cast-metal automotive components, will invest a total ...
CITY OF EAST POINT CONVENES ITS FIRST WORK SESSION WITH NEW MAYOR, COUNCIL ON JAN. 9
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of East Point issued the following press release: The City of East Point convened its first Work Session with its new Mayor and Council, Monday, January 9, 2006. Mayor Joe Macon, during his first Council Work Session as Chair, encouraged the Council to, "strive for unity, ...
CORRECTED VOTER CERTIFICATES BEGIN ARRIVING TODAY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector issued the following press release: Harris County Voter Registrar Paul Bettencourt advises registered voters with misprinted voter certificates that corrected certificates will begin arriving this week. If a replacement certificate has not arrived ...
NEW MEXICO PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION HOLDS OPEN HEARING ON QWEST SETTLEMENT OFFER
Jan 10, 2006 ... The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission issued the following news release: New Mexico Public Regulation Commission invites the public and all interested parties to attend an open hearing on Qwest Corporation's proposal to satisfy its AFOR investment requirements. The hearing ...
SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED
Jan 10, 2006 ... The mayor of Quincy issued the following press release: ATTENTION ALL QUINCY RESIDENTS: CITYWIDE SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED FROM 4:00 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 UNTIL 6:00 AM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006. SNOW EMERGENCY HOTLINE: (617) 376-1943. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ...
BLOCKED LINE LEADS TO SEWER OVERFLOW
Jan 10, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: Grease and debris blocked a portion of the Town of Cary 's sanitary sewer system resulting in a 2,451-gallon spill from a manhole on Sunday, January 8 at 4:02 p.m. at the 200 block of Whitehall Way. The untreated waste reached an ...
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES TO REMAIN CLOSE ON JAN. 16
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Fayetteville issued the following press release: The City of Fayetteville government administrative offices are closed Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes all recreation centers. Emergency services, fire and police will operate on regular ...
TIP LEADS TO TWO ARRESTS IN POACHINGS OF FOUR DEER IN HONDO VALLEY; CASE HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR STRONG ANTI-POACHING LEGISLATION
Jan 10, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish issued the following news release: Two men accused of poaching four deer in the Hondo Valley in early December face maximum fines and penalties totaling more than $8,000, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish announced. Justin ...
Liberals Praise O'Connor While Trashing Her Decisions
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: Edwin Meese III, Chairman of the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation, and Todd F. Gaziano, Director of the Center, today issued the following statement regarding the opening statements in the Alito ...
LITTLE ROCK MARATHON'S TOP 18 SPONSORS ANNOUNCED
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Little Rock issued the following news release: The Little Rock Marathon is pleased to announce the top sponsors of this year's race to be held Sunday March 5 in downtown Little Rock. The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are presented by the Arkansas Democrat ...
LITTLE ROCK MARATHON ANNOUNCES NEW PRIZE MONEY STRUCTURE FOR 2006
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Little Rock issued the following news release: The Little Rock Marathon Executive Committee today announced that the marathon prize money structure has been expanded for 2006 offering participants a larger total prize purse. The 4th annual Little Rock Marathon, ...
CITY SIGNS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH GROUP FOR FIREHOUSE HOSTEL
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Little Rock issued the following news release: The City of Little Rock officially signed a cooperative agreement with Hostelling Arkansas, Inc. to take the next step toward the development of the Firehouse Hostel in MacArthur Park. Hostelling Arkansas, Inc., is a ...
SEARCH FOR MISSING OREGON CITY MAN SUSPENDED
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Coordinators have suspended the search for Albert Zverev at this time. Search and Rescue Coordinators and American Medical Response Kayak Teams went back to the area ...
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING OREGON CITY MAN
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: The search will continue today for Albert Zverev who has been missing since Saturday from the area of Austin Hot Springs, east of Estacada. On Monday, Search and rescue personnel from Clackamas County Sheriff's ...
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES 2006 COMMUNICATIONS CALENDAR - REVISED
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release: January 2006 Superintendent's Pipeline Superintendent's Update Announce Oregon ECMC Schools State Board position paper comments (summary) February 2006 Superintendent's Pipeline Superintendent's Update ...
DEER MANAGEMENT MEETING TO BE HELD IN ALLEN PARISH
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will host a special deer management meeting at the Allen Parish Civic Center located in Oberlin at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26. LDWF ...
WHITE LAKE FISHING LOTTERY APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now accepting applications to participate in a lottery drawing for fishing permit access to the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) between ...
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT AGENTS RECEIVE AWARDS FOR SERVICE DURING HURRICANE KATRINA
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: Three Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents were honored at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting on Jan. 5 for their assistance in locating and ...
OYSTER SEASON EXTENDED IN PORTIONS OF SISTER LAKE
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has extended the oyster season in the Sister Lake Public Oyster Seed Reservation until one-half hour after sunset on Jan. 31, 2006, except for ...
DAUPHIN COUNTY VIDEO STORE OWNER SENTENCED FOR TAX EVASION
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news release: A Hershey man who failed to pay state sales tax collected from customers and state income tax withheld from employees' paychecks has been sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay the state more than ...
LAWMAKERS, UNIONS, STATE WORKERS OUTLINE PLAN TO END DISCRIMINATORY HIRING, PROMOTION PRACTICES OF STATE AGENCIES
Jan 10, 2006 ... Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera, D-Bronx (76th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera, chairman of the New York Stat Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task force was joined today by Assemblymembers, Senators, leaders of organized labor and along with ...
JOHN FREDERICK APPOINTED TO EGG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Albany issued the following press release: Mayor Gerald D. Jennings has designated Honorable John A. Frederick as his appointee to the Egg Board of Directors. "John Frederick possesses a great deal of energy and vision and I know he will be a tremendous asset to the Egg Board ...
ASSEMBLYMAN MORELLE BACKS MAYOR DUFFY ON FAST FERRY FUNDING DECISION
Jan 10, 2006 ... Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle, D-Irondequoit (132nd District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle (D-Irondequoit) today issued a statement in support of Mayor Bob Duffy's decision to halt funding of the fast ferry operation between Rochester and ...
OREGON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AVIATORS RETURN TO OREGON
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: The official demobilization ceremony for the members of A Co., 249th Aviation, Oregon Army National Guard took place today at 2 p.m. at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem. Brigadier General Ray Byrne, Jr., ...
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ISSUES DISCOLORED WATER ALERT IN CITY OF CAMDEN ON JAN. 10
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Camden issued the following press release: Public Works Director Patrick J. Keating advises that it is likely that there will be incidents of discolored water in the City of Camden on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 which will be caused by the shutdowns as part of the "cleaning and ...
NORTH BEND MEETING TO FOCUS ON LOCAL SALMON TROUT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: Local projects that benefit salmon fishing are the topic of a Salmon Trout Enhancement Program meeting Jan. 18 in North Bend. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the North Bend Public ...
Aon's 2006 Political & Economic Risk Map Warns of Complex Political, Economic Risks, Despite Upgrades
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Aon Foundation issued the following news release: United States-based companies with business interests abroad will not be trading in a safer world in 2006 - according to Aon's annual global business risk analysis represented in its 2006 Political & Economic Risk Map. Published ...
BILOXI CHOSEN AS HOST FOR GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP DAY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Biloxi issued the following news release: Biloxi has been selected as host site for the national kickoff of the Great American Cleanup, an annual effort where the Keep America Beautiful campaign asks residents in communities across the country to spend the day picking up ...
HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Jan 10, 2006 ... The president of the Lafayette City-Parish issued the following news release: Continuing his proactive approach of getting the public more involved with the local government process, Lafayette City/Parish President Joey Durel will hold his next "Have a Cup of Coffee with the Mayor" ...
MESA VERDE ANNOUNCES 2006 CENTENNIAL LECTURE SERIES
Jan 10, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Mesa Verde National Park issued the following press release: On June 29, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt established Mesa Verde National Park to "preserve the works of man," the only national park with this designation. Now, 100 years later, Mesa Verde is ...
Foundation Source Announces Partnerships with Leading Charity Information and Rating Organizations
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Foundation Source issued the following news release: Comprehensive Reports and Ratings from the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator and GuideStar Help Foundations Make More Informed Granting Decisions Foundation Source®, the nation's leading ...
PLANNING COMMISSION RESULTS, JAN. 9
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Chesterfield issued the following news release: RESULTS OF THE JANUARY 9, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Commissioner Banks was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS P.Z. 33-2005 THF Chesterfield Development (North Interstate Development-CVPBAIII LLC): A request ...
CITIZEN SURVEY IN SEARCH OF PUBLIC OPINION ON BLUE SPRINGS CITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Blue Springs issued the following news release: In just a few days, the City of Blue Springs will begin distributing its 2005-2006 Citizen Survey. Surveys are distributed annually to a group of approximately 2,000 randomly selected residents. The surveys will be mailed and ...
PALMER CENTER PROGRAMS STARTING IN JANUARY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Independence issued the following news release: The Parks and Recreation Department has announced the following events and classes for 50+ Adults at the Palmer Center, 218-A N. Pleasant St. LINE DANCING FOR 50+ ADULTS Independence Parks and Recreation is ...
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERS CELEBRATE OPENING OF JIM ROCHE COMMUNITY ICE ARENA IN WEST ROXBURY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), along with Environmental Affairs Secretary Stephen R. Pritchard, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Massachusetts Roche Bros ....
MAJOR CRIMES DOWN IN BOSSIER CITY FOR 2005, OVERALL CRIME RATE UP SLIGHTLY
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Bossier City issued the following news release: For the fourth consecutive year, major crime decreased in Bossier City during 2005 according to year-end crime statistics released today by Police Chief Mike Halphen. The reduction in major crime includes the categories ...
CREDIT WORKSHOP TO BE HELD ON JAN. 26
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Decatur issued the following news release: A free workshop titled "The ABC's of Credit" will be held on Thursday, January 26th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Decatur Public Library. The workshop will cover a variety of important topics for people interested in improving ...
CHELSEA EARNS PLANNING & RESTORATION GRANTS
Jan 10, 2006 ... The town of Chelsea issued the following news release: Chelsea was recently awarded $14,100 in state funds to help define, coordinate, and incorporate the efforts of four citizen task forces into a long-range renewed Municipal Plan as well as an additional $25,000 in Preservation Trust ...
FLORENCE TO HOLD 'YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT NIGHT' ON JAN. 24
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Florence issued the following press release: To help celebrate City Government Month, the City of Florence will hold "Youth in Government Night" on Tuesday, January 24 from 6-7 p.m. at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard. The public is invited to ...
SAFETY TIPS FOR DEALING WITH HEAVY SNOWFALL AND WINTER IN BLAINE RELEASED
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Blaine issued the following news release: As much Minnesotans may love snow, clearing it brings unintended risks. The U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health says 15 minutes of snow shoveling counts as moderate physical activity. But snow shoveling can ...
STATE BOARD ISSUES ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST FIVE PLUMBERS
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Office for Consumer Affairs and Buisness Regulation issued the following news release: The Division of Professional Licensure and The Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters ("Board") recently issued enforcement actions against five Massachusetts ...
NEW REGULATIONS FOR GAS-POWERED PLUMBING PRODUCTS TO BETTER PROTECT CONSUMERS
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Office for Consumer Affairs and Buisness Regulation issued the following news release: Plumbing and gas fitting professionals begin this year with new requirements for the installation of gas-powered equipment, intended to safeguard Massachusetts households from the ...
AUDITOR NASS RELEASES ELEVENTH EDITION OF 'A REPORT TO INDIANA CITIZENS ON THE STATE'S FINANCES'
Jan 10, 2006 ... The Indiana Auditor issued the following news release: Auditor of State Connie Nass has released her eleventh biannual Report to Indiana Citizens on the State's Finances. "While Indiana government's finances continue to struggle, we ended the 2005 calendar year with mixed news. Even ...
ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER OFFERS BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: The Iowa City Recreation Division wants to host your child's next Birthday Party! Beginning this month, all new party packages are available. Parties are designed for children 2-14 years of age. Several themes are available and ...
ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER OFFERS ADULT SEWING CLASS
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: Join the fun as we create decorative and functional items for your home such as placemats, napkins, pillows and a watercolor hanging using hand sewing, machine and quilting techniques. Bring your scissors, needles, extra fabric, ...
ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER OFFERS ADULT POETRY WORKSHOP
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: The Iowa City Recreation Division invites adults and high school students to improve their writing skills through poetry exercises and lively class discussions. Take this class and learn how to give and receive constructive ...
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY SCHEDULE OF CITY SERVICES
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: Administrative offices at City Hall will be closed Monday, January 16, 2006, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A schedule of City services is as follows: Iowa City Transit Buses will operate on a Saturday ...
FACULTY, STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY TO ASSIST PUBLIC IN UNDERSTANDING, USING MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN FINDER
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: Contact Person: Maeve Clark, ICPL or Dr. Michael Kelly, U of I College of Pharmacy Contact Phone : 887-6004 (ICPL) or 335-8765 (UI College of Pharmacy) Name of event: How to Use the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan ...
TWO POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE RICHARD W. LEE AWARD
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: The "Richard W. Lee Award" was established in 1999 by several retired Iowa City Police Officers to honor the life work of Retired Captain Richard W. Lee. It is the intent to annually select an Iowa City Police Officer to receive ...
MAYOR CICILLINE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING SALE OF GTECH TO LOTTOMATICA
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Providence issued the following statement:"I was briefed this morning by GTECH executives about this exciting sale that will transform GTECH from one of the leading gaming technology companies in America to a major component of one of the largest gaming companies in the world. I ...
AARP Reacts to Comments by Harry Belafonte
Jan 10, 2006 ... The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: Today, AARP issued the following statement in response to remarks made by Harry Belafonte. Last year, AARP The Magazine recognized Harry Belafonte for his work in serving as a Goodwill ...
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR 2006 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Sterling Heights issued the following news release: The City of Sterling Heights is accepting applications for the 2006 Memorial Day Parade. Those interested in participating in the Memorial Day Parade have until Friday, April 21 to submit an application to the ...
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR DETENTION AREA
Jan 10, 2006 ... The city of Broken Arrow issued the following news release: For about a decade now it's just been sitting there - the big hole in the ground east of Veterans' Park along the north side of Mason Drive. Starting in February, however, that's going to change. Bruce Arnold, Director ...