US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, January 18:
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR BRICKBOTTOM URBAN DESIGN COMPETITION
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Somerville issued the following press release: Mayor Joe Curtatone today announced registration for the international urban design ideas competition for the city's Brickbottom area opened last Thursday, January 12, 2006. The Boston Society of Architects (BSA), which has ...
SOMERVILLE YOUTH HOCKEY VS. BRUINS ALUMNI FUNDRAISER
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Somerville issued the following press release: Somerville Youth Hockey services the youth of Somerville, ages 5-16. The organization supports and provides skating opportunities to as many children as possible from our shared community. On February 19 the Association ...
68 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED AT CHIEF JOSEPH PASS; FREE CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS TO BE CONDUCTED ON JAN. 21
Jan 18, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service's unit - Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest - issued the following press release: Almost two feet of new snow has fallen in the past week on the cross-country ski trails at Chief Joseph Pass, west of Wisdom. There are now 68 ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred on Jan. 15, 2006. Officers were called at 3:10 a.m. to the Aladdin Temple in the 4300 block of Salem Turnpike, NW in reference to a large crowd and ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES ROBBERY
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on Jan. 17, 2006. Officers were called at 10:26 p.m. to the Pizza Hut in the 5200 block of Williamson Rd., NW. The suspect walked into the store, brandished a ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKES ARRESTS IN ROBBERIES
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: Two arrests have been made in connection with two separate business robberies. Vincent Lee Hairston, Jr., 21-years-old of Roanoke, was arrested on Jan. 16, 2006. He has been charged with robbery, use of a firearm in the commission ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES SERIES OF BURGLARIES
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: An arrest has been made in a burglary, and charges are pending the outcome of an investigation into a series of additional burglaries. Robert Clifford Thomas, 37-years-old of Vinton, was arrested on Jan. 13, 2006. Mr. Thomas has ...
REP. THOMPSON PRESENTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COUNCIL
Jan 18, 2006 ... Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss. (2nd CD), issued the following press release: Today, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) announced the following schedule: THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON has invited Stan Z. Soloway, President of the Professional Services ...
NEW MEXICO TEACHERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHING INNOVATION
Jan 18, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Public Education issued the following news release: The State of New Mexico's Public Education Department (PED) is pleased to announce that four science and math teachers from Albuquerque Public Schools were selected as 2005 Presidential Awards for Excellence ...
BURLINGTON TENNIS CENTER RECEIVES USTA AWARD
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Burlington issued the following press release: The United States Tennis Association Southern Section has awarded the Burlington Recreation & Parks Department's Tennis Center the "Tournament Of The Year" award for the Burlington Junior Novice Tennis Tournament. This ...
TOURISM DIVISION UNVEILS STATE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
Jan 18, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: A new outdoor tourism advertising campaign launched today encourages North Carolinians to consider their home state when planning their next vacation. The billboards result from a collaboration between the ...
NEW CREDIT-SCORING RULES NOW IN EFFECT FOR AUTO, HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
Jan 18, 2006 ... The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission issued the following news release: New Mexicans now have protection from having their credit information used improperly by insurance companies. As of January 1, 2006, New Mexicans who have or who apply for an automobile or homeowners ...
MAYOR MARKS DONATION TO CITY WITH PLANTING OF DOGWOOD TREE
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: Mayor Bill Haslam marked a $5,000 donation to the City of Knoxville's tree planting efforts by Prestige Cleaners president and Dogwood Arts Festival co-chairman Eddie Mannis with the planting of a Dogwood tree at the East ...
CREWS TO REMOVE HISTORIC RAILROAD BRIDGE
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Greenville issued the following press release: Blythe Construction, Inc. along with the South Carolina Department of Transportation will be removing the railroad bridge over Woodruff Road this Saturday. The 1939 plate girder bridge will be carefully removed and handed over to ...
TOP JAPANESE TRADING COMPANY ITOCHU CORPORATION TO INVEST IN NEW MEXICO
Jan 18, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Gov. Bill Richardson today announced that the giant Japanese general trading company, Itochu Corporation, will invest $1 million in vSpring Capital, one of New Mexico's several venture capital firms ...
ASSEMBLYMAN BACALLES: ASSEMBLY MINORITY SUCCESSFUL WITH MEGAN'S LAW REFORM
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Jim Bacalles, R-Corning (136th AD), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Jim Bacalles (R,C -Corning) today joined his minority conference members in celebrating passage of new Megan's Law legislation, which will lengthen the amount of time all levels of sexual ...
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS MARCH 13-17 AS 'MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK'
Jan 18, 2006 ... Gov. Mike Easley, D-N.C., issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, MS is a chronic and disabling disease of the central nervous system in which the progression, severity and specific symptoms cannot be foreseen; andWHEREAS, every hour of every day someone new is diagnosed with MS, ...
GOV. LYNCH'S 2006 STATE OF STATE ADDRESS
Jan 18, 2006 ... Gov. John Lynch, D-N.H., issued the text of the 2006 State of the State Address: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Mr. Chief Justice, honorable members of the Governor's Council, the Judiciary, the House and Senate, my fellow citizens of New Hampshire: Before I begin allow me to ...
GOV. KEMPTHORNE PROCLAIMS MARCH 18 AS AGAPE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER DAY
Jan 18, 2006 ... Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, R-Idaho, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, faith-based organizations are vital to the well-being of our community; and WHEREAS, Agape Christian Worship Center is a nonprofit, faith-based organization committed to meeting both the spiritual and ...
CARY SEEKING MEMBERS FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jan 18, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: The Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is seeking members for the Athletic, Greenway, Cultural Arts, and Teen advisory committees. The four committees serve as advisory bodies to the Town Council ...
NEW MEXICO RECOGNIZED FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Jan 18, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Public Education issued the following news release: In a recent report by the Center on Reinventing Public Education (part of the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington) New Mexico was one of only 5 states recognized for ...
NEW MEXICO TEACHERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHING INNOVATION
Jan 18, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Public Education issued the following news release: The State of New Mexico's Public Education Department (PED) is pleased to announce that four science and math teachers from Albuquerque Public Schools were selected as 2005 Presidential Awards for Excellence ...
HARD-FOUGHT VICTORY FOR ASSEMBLY MINORITY: MEGAN'S LAW AGREEMENT REACHED
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Marc Butler, R-Herkimer (117th District), issued the following press release: The Assembly minority can put this week in the books as a victory. Through the work of a conference committee, both houses of New York's state Legislature were able to agree on new Megan's Law ...
APPLICATIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN STUDIES BEING ACCEPTED
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Edina issued the following news release: The Edina Transportation Commission is accepting applications for Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan studies. A Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) study application can be filed by any individual, business or ...
CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK TO HOST ANNUAL WINTER ICE FESTIVAL
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Edina issued the following news release: In celebration of the cold weather season, the City of Edina's Centennial Lakes Park will present is annual Winter Ice Festival 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. The outdoor park, located at 7499 France Ave. S., will be the site of ...
FIRST CITIZENS BANK RECEIVES CIVIC PRIDE AWARD
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Mount Pleasant issued the following press release: At the January Town Council Meeting, Mayor Harry M. Hallman, Jr, Public Services Deputy Director Parker Leonard, and Mount Pleasant Pride Committee Chairman Bob Glenn presented First Citizens Bank & Trust Co., 903 Johnnie ...
SHERIFF POSTS DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN ON WEB
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Clatsop County government issued the following news release: The Clatsop County Sheriff's Office has turned to the Internet to help residents voice their thoughts on the agency's future. Sheriff Tom Bergin is holding a series of public meetings around the county to hear what ...
COMMISSIONERS WORK THROUGH HOLIDAY TO CRAFT GOALS
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Clatsop County government issued the following news release: The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners put in a full day's work on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday in recognition of the civil rights leader's promotion of community service. The commissioners hammered ...
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR SERVICE COMMITTEES
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Clatsop County government issued the following news release: Local residents who want to make their community a better place to live in may be interested in two Clatsop County citizen advisory committees. Applications are being accepted for openings on the Commission on ...
HICKORY WINS DISTINGUISHED AWARD FROM NATIONAL FINANCE ASSOCIATION
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Hickory issued the following press release: The City of Hickory has won a distinguished award for its budget presentation for the 11th year in a row. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded Hickory with the GFOA's ...
WATERCOLOR ARTISTS FEATURED IN NEW ARTS ACTION ALLIANCE EXHIBIT IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: "The Promise of Spring: Watercolors of the NW" is the theme of the new art exhibit in the fourth floor Skylight Gallery at Clackamas County's Sunnybrook Service Center, 9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd., Clackamas. Four Clackamas ...
HELP RAISE FUNDS TO IMPROVE CLACKAMAS COUNTY LIBRARY AS MEMBER OF LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Clackamas County Library Foundation for two-year terms. The purpose of the foundation, formed as a 501(c)(3) public charity ...
GRAND JURY RETURNS 'NOT TRUE BILL' AFTER REVIEW OF SHOOTING
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: Yesterday, 1-17-06, a Clackamas County Grand Jury cleared deputies involved by returning a "not true bill" after their review of the December 15, 2005 officer involved shooting. With the grand jury process ...
SUSPECT ARRESTED IN SHOOTING AT MOBILE HOME PARK
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: On Tuesday, January 17th, at 12:17 a.m., Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies responded to several calls of a shooting at the Coachlight Mobile Manor, 7635 SE Johnson Creek Blvd. Deputies arrived and spoke with Steven Ray ...
HISTORICAL REVIEW SPOONS UP BARBECUE AND PORK CULTURE
Jan 18, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: North Carolinians take their pork barbecue seriously. The state boasts two distinctive styles of barbecue-one Down East and one with its roots in the Piedmont town of Lexington-and debates regularly ...
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR HISTORY AWARDS
Jan 18, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: The N.C. Office of Archives and History is accepting nominations for the 2006 American Association for State and Local History Awards (AASLH). The AASLH awards program is the most prestigious national ...
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF DEC. 14 BID LETTING
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Transportion and Development issued the following press release: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development considered bids totaling over $143 million at its Dec. 14 public bid opening, according to Gov. Kathleen Blanco and DOTD Secretary ...
MOREAUVILLE MAN SETTLES OUT OF COURT ON THEFT OF LIVESTOCK CHARGES
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: A Moreauville man settled out of court on charges of theft of livestock and taking deer from a public road. In an agreement made with the Concordia Parish District Attorney's Office, Andrew P. Coco, ...
TEACH BEARS TO BE GOOD NEIGHBORS
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: Bears can be good neighbors; they just need a little help. In fact, if everything goes well, you might not even know they are there. Most conflicts between bears and humans are related to the animals' ...
ASSEMBLYMAN THIELE ISSUES STATEMENT ON GOV. PATAKI'S PROPOSED BUDGET
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., R-Sag Harbor (2nd District), issued the following stat: Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (R,I,WF-Sag Harbor) says he is encouraged by Gov. George Pataki's continued response to calls for homeowner tax relief in his executive budget presented Tuesday ...
ASSEMBLYWOMAN SCOZZAFAVA APPLAUDS DEAL TO KEEP SEX OFFENDERS VISIBLE
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava, R-Gouverneur (122nd District), issued the following press release: Nearly three weeks ago, the Assembly minority conference called on the state Legislature to convene a conference committee to address a serious flaw in the state's Megan's Law Sex Offender ...
ASSEMBLYWOMAN SAYWARD LAUDS MEGAN'S LAW REVISION TO KEEP SEXUAL PREDATORS ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY LONGER
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblywoman Teresa R. Sayward, R-Willsboro (113th District), issued the following press release: Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward (R-Willsboro) and the entire Assembly minority conference scored their first major victory of 2006 as the state Legislature agreed on an extended registration ...
ASSEMBLYMAN SALADINO REFLECTS ON GOV. PATAKI'S BUDGET PROPOSAL
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Joseph S. Saladino, R-Massapequa (12th District), issued the following statement: I am especially pleased that in his 2006-07 executive budget, Gov. Pataki today proposed a financial plan that focused on increased resources for education, support of educational programs, ...
Affected Leagues Set Strategy for Next Phase of Disaster Grants
Jan 18, 2006 ... The National Credit Union Foundation issued the following news release: Housing Subsidies, Counseling, Other Longer-Term Credit Union Needs Surface from Planning Session at Louisiana League The National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) and Gulf Coast credit union leagues are ...
ASSEMBLYMAN MIRONES HAILS MEGAN'S LAW AGREEMENT
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Matthew Mirones, R-East Shore/Brooklyn (60th District), issued the following press release: The bipartisan agreement reached yesterday on Megan's Law is meaningful in several ways. Most importantly, it will keep what could have amounted to several thousand convicted sex ...
ASSEMBLYMAN MIRONES ISSUES STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE BUDGET
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Matthew Mirones, R-East Shore/Brooklyn (60th District), issued the following statement: Gov. Pataki's 2006-2007 executive budget aims to promote fiscal integrity and ensure economic freedom for all New Yorkers. I am especially encouraged by his pro-family tax cut package. The ...
ASSEMBLYMAN MOSIELLO ISSUES STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE BUDGET
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Louis A. Mosiello, R-Yonkers (93rd District), issued the following statement: As previously announced Yonkers, under Gov. Pataki's executive budget, would receive an additional $20 million in local aid to provide support for local school districts. The funds will be generated ...
ASSEMBLYMAN O'MARA APPLAUDS ASSEMBLY ACTION ON REAL MEGAN'S LAW REFORM
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Thomas F. O'Mara, R-Horseheads (137th District), issued the following press release: The Assembly minority today hailed the bipartisan agreement on Megan's Law achieved through a joint conference committee between both houses of the state Legislature. Assemblyman Tom ...
ASSEMBLYMAN ORTLOFF, ASSEMBLY MINORITY CONFERENCE HAIL MEGAN'S LAW REVISION
Jan 18, 2006 ... Assemblyman Chris Ortloff, R-Plattsburgh (114th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Chris Ortloff (R,I,C-Plattsburgh) today announced an agreement has been reached in conference committee to extend the time that convicted sexual predators must register on the ...
AMERICA'S MILITARY HISTORY COMES ALIVE AT THE 9TH ANNUAL LIVING HISTORY DAY
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: Come Join us for the Annual Armed Forces/Living History Day This is a FREE public event: Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday May 20, 2006. Displays will include: * Restored Military Vehicles from bicycles to ...
OREGON NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS RETURN HOME
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: More than seventy Soldiers from Troop F, based out of Lebanon, will return to Oregon after serving nearly a year tour of duty in Balad, Iraq. They will complete their active duty demobilization duty at Fort Lewis on Jan ....
COMMENTS SOUGHT ON OREGON DUCK HUNTING ZONES
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today announced they are seeking feedback from hunters regarding the state's duck hunting zone boundary structure. The current zones may be viewed on ...
SALMON AND TROUT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET IN CORVALLIS
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee (STAC) today announced a Jan. 27-28 meeting in Corvallis. The Jan. 27 meeting will be held in ...
ROANOKE FIRE-EMS RESPOND TO JEFFERSON STREET FIRE
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department responded to a commercial structure fire on Jan. 18, 2006 at 616 Jefferson St. Apartment 305, the Jefferson Lodge Motel. The call was received through the 9-1-1 Center at approximately 8:57 ...
MEETING TO DISCUSS OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE EVENT SEASON ON TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST ON JAN. 30
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Forestry issued the following news release: A meeting to discuss the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) 2006 off-highway vehicle (OHV) event season on the Tillamook State Forest will be held Monday, Jan. 30, in Forest Grove.The meeting at the ODF Forest ...
CARNIVAL TO ROLL ON FEB. 28 IN BILOXI
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Biloxi issued the following news release: The streets of Biloxi will host one instead of three Mardi Gras parades this year, but organizers with Gulf Coast Carnival Association say that the 1 p.m. parade on Tuesday, Feb. 28 will be just as large as those of past ...
MAYOR BIETER TO MEET WITH BOISE RESIDENTS DURING 'SATURDAY OFFICE HOURS'
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Boise mayor issued the following news release: Mayor David Bieter will hear Boise residents' ideas and concerns one-on-one when he opens his office in City Hall to the public this Saturday, January 21, 2006. The mayor's "Saturday Office Hours" will be from 9 a.m. to noon on the 3rd ...
NEW ORLEANS JOB CENTER HOSTS RECRUITING EMPLOYERS
Jan 18, 2006 ... Louisiana Works issued the following press release: Throughout the month of January, the Louisiana Department of Labor's New Orleans Job Center at 1530 Thalia St. will host several employers who are recruiting workers. These employers will be at the job center from 9 a.m. to noon to take ...
REPAIR OF M STREET SEAWALL IN SOUTH BOSTON TO BEGIN ON JAN. 23
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced today that repairs to a section of the M Street Seawall in South Boston will begin Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. DCR engineers determined ...
EAST HARTFORD AVENUE IN UXBRIDGE REOPENS TO TRAFFIC AS STATE COMPLETES EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT RICE CITY POND DAM
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in conjunction with officials from the Town of Uxbridge and state officials announced that emergency repairs to Rice City Pond dam and East ...
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES PLANS TO CONTROL INVASIVE PLANTS IN LAKE COCHITUATE
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the Town of Framingham Conservation Commission today seeking authorization to combat ...
Peter Osnos Joins Century Foundation as Senior Fellow for Media
Jan 18, 2006 ... The Century Foundation issued the following news release: The Century Foundation has named veteran journalist and book publisher Peter Osnos as its first senior fellow for media. Founder and editor-at-large for PublicAffairs Books, Osnos will regularly contribute his analysis of ...
REP. STRICKLAND JOINS 'HONEST LEADERSHIP, OPEN GOVERNMENT' REFORM PACKAGE
Jan 18, 2006 ... Rep. Ted Strickland, D-Ohio (6th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Ted Strickland today joined House and Senate Democratic leaders in introducing the "Honest Leadership, Open Government" Act, an aggressive reform package to reverse lawmaker excesses and protect the public ...
OGDEN INVITED TO SNOWSPORTS INDUSTRIES AMERICA SHOW
Jan 18, 2006 ... The city of Ogden issued the following news release: The annual Snowsports Trade Show sponsored by Snowsports Industries America (SIA) will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada January 23 - 26, 2006. Ogden City has been invited to attend the trade show, and is the first city to have this ...
NEW JERSEY HAD MODEST JOB GROWTH IN DECEMBER 2005; UNEMPLOYMENT RATE EDGED UP OVER MONTH
Jan 18, 2006 ... The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: The number of jobs in New Jersey as well as the unemployment rate for the State increased from November to December. New Jersey's December unemployment rate advanced slightly to 4.7 percent compared ...