US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, January 24:
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT SEARCHES FOR MISSING, ENDANGERED TEENAGERS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department is searching for two teenage girls believed to be missing and endangered. Tomika Madison, 18-years-old of Roanoke County, and Kelly Jones, 15-years-old of Roanoke County, were last seen at Valley View ...
REP. THOMPSON TO SPEAK AT PTA MEETING ON JAN. 24
Jan 24, 2006 ... Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss. (2nd CD), issued the following press release: Today, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) announced the following schedule: TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2006 6:00 P.M. - Congressman Thompson will be the featured speaker at a Meeting of the Hazlehurst PTA. The meeting ...
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION'S DIVISION OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS ISSUES DECISION TO REVIEW LA CROSSE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' DECISION
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Administration's Division of Hearings and Appeals issued the following decision: In the Matter of (petitioner) c/o James B. Noble, Attorney James B Noble, S C P O Box 3117 La Crosse, WI 54602-3117 DECISION MRA-32/72797 PRELIMINARY ...
LICENSE PLATE WILL ENHANCE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Jan 24, 2006 ... Florida State Sen. Carey Baker, R-Eustis (20th District), issued the following news release: Today, legislation sponsored by Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis), which creates a specialty license plate that would benefit the blind and visually impaired, passed the Florida Senate Committee on ...
RURAL OKLAHOMA ARTISTS SURVEY TO BE LAUNCHED
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Oklahoma Arts Council issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Arts Council is conducting an Oklahoma Artist Survey that will identify visual, performing, literary, traditional and folk artists across the state. Betty Price, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Arts ...
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION AGENTS CONDUCTS ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST
Jan 24, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: Department of Public Safety Special Investigations Division agents covered the state from Farmington to Hobbs. Agents conducted alcohol enforcement operations in Farmington, Los Alamos, Roswell and ...
MAYOR LITTLEFIELD ASKS FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY POST
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Chattanooga issued the following press release: Mayor Ron Littlefield today asked the Chattanooga City Council to approve James A. Worthington, Jr. to serve on the Hospital Authority. He will be filling the unexpired term of Lee Hilling that ends November 1, 2006. "I ...
TREE DROP-OFF SITES DROPPED
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Laredo issued the following press release: Since immediately after Christmas, several sites around the city were locations for Christmas tree drop-offs. Those locations have now stopped receiving trees. If citizens still have trees, or other lawn clippings they would like to ...
CITY, COUNTY MOVE CLOSER TO CREATE JOINT GREENWOOD VISITORS, TOURISM OFFICE
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Greenwood issued the following press release: Greenwood City Council adopted a resolution at their January 23, 2006 meeting establishing a joint tourism and visitors center with Greenwood County. Greenwood City Council and the Greenwood County Council intend to use the ...
REP. CARTER APPLAUDS SETTLEMENT BETWEEN WACO, DAIRY PRODUCERS
Jan 24, 2006 ... Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas (31st CD), issued the following press release: Rep. John R. Carter applauded the City of Waco and dairy producers in Central Texas for settling a lawsuit that has been tying up the city and dairies since April 2004. The City of Waco sued a number of dairy men ...
CITY WORKS ON PIAZZA BERGAMO PLAN
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Greenville issued the following press release: Recognizing that the Piazza Bergamo makes up one of Downtown Greenville's most significant public spaces, the City welcomes the comments it has received about the proposed design of the Piazza. In response to citizen concerns ...
ATTORNEY GENERAL BAKER ANNOUNCES CRIMINAL SENTENCE IN DEKALB COUNTY MEDICAID FRAUD SCHEME
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Georgia Attorney General issued the following news release: Attorney General Thurbert Baker announced today the successful prosecution of Dr. Cindy Gartmond for 10 misdemeanor counts of theft by taking arising out of a scheme to defraud the state's Medicaid program. Gartmond was ...
LEGISLATURE AGREES TO ADD $100 MILLION IN EMERGENCY HOME HEATING AID
Jan 24, 2006 ... Assemblyman Jim Bacalles, R-Corning (136th AD), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Jim Bacalles (R,C-Corning) today said the state Legislature reached an agreement to dedicate $100 million in state funds to help pay for emergency heating costs incurred by New Yorkers. The ...
CARY POLICE CHARGE LOCAL TEEN WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
Jan 24, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: The Town of Cary Police Department has charged a Cary teen with second-degree murder in the death of a Garner teen. Autopsy results reveal that Erica Hicks, 16, of 110 Whithorne Drive, Garner, died on October 3, 2005 from a combination ...
ASSEMBLYMAN CROUCH TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING IN WINDSOR
Jan 24, 2006 ... Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, R-Guilford (107th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Cliff Crouch (R-Guilford) is inviting Windsor residents to join him at a town hall meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Windsor Town Hall. The meeting will provide residents with ...
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES FREE ELECTRONIC FILING OF TAX RETURNS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued the following news release: Gov. Mike Easley today announced that, for the first time, many North Carolina taxpayers will be able to file their state tax returns electronically at no cost thanks to Free E-File, a partnership between the ...
LAFS PROGRAM REACHES OUT TO THOUSANDS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Mount Pleasant issued the following press release: Over the course of 12 years, the Mount Pleasant Fire Department's LAFS clowns and puppeteers have used music, clowns, magic and skits to teach and reinforce fire and life safety techniques to thousands of school children ....
RENO POLICE DEPARTMENT ISSUES WARNING ABOUT TOYOTA VEHICLE THEFTS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: The Reno Police Department today urged Reno area drivers of Toyota vehicles to invest in secondary theft prevention devices and utilize vehicle theft prevention techniques as a deterrent to recent theft trends. According to ...
FIRE PREVENTION PUBLIC COUNTER MOVING, JAN. 26
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: The public counter for the Reno Fire Department's Division of Fire Prevention will move from its current location at 1001 East Ninth Street to Reno Fire Department headquarters at 200 Evans Avenue effective ...
VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICES MAY NOT MEET LOCAL 9-1-1 EMERGENCY EXPECTATIONS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: Reno area residents who subscribe to voice over Internet protocol services (VOIP) are being warned that those services may not provide a reliable link to the local 9-1-1 emergency call dispatch center. Rick Vandenberg, director ...
BARAGA, GLADSTONE GUARD MEMBERS RETURN FROM IRAQ
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Michigan Department of Military and Naval Affairs issued the following news release: Following a tour of duty in Iraq, 112 Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers from two units will return home tomorrow. The 56 soldiers from Company A, 107th Engineer Battalion are expected to ...
SUPERINTENDENT CASTILLO, ECMC FOUNDATION PRESIDENT WISE NAME SEVEN OREGON ECMC SCHOLARS SCHOOLS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release: State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo and ECMC Foundation President Jennifer Wise announced today that seven Oregon high schools have been chosen for the Oregon ECMC Scholars program. The Oregon ECMC ...
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES ISSUES CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) would like to place the following events into your outdoors and events calendar: No License Required Fishing Days (statewide) June ...
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES AGENTS CITE LASALLE PARISH MAN FOR POSSESSION OF OVER LIMIT OF DEER
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: Agents from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division cited an Olla man for allegedly taking two antlered deer on Jan. 21. Agents cited Jeffrey Jerome Kirkham, 44, ...
ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARIES WILL SHOWCASE VIRGINIA ROOM
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: On Thursday, Feb. 9, Roanoke Public Libraries will present "Showcasing 300 Hundred Years of Treasures: The Virginia Room, Past, Present and Future" from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 706 S. Jefferson St. The Virginia Room ...
SPRING REGISTRATION DATES FOR YOUTH SPORTS TO BE HELD FEB. 4, FEB. 11
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Auburn issued the following news release: Spring registration for youth baseball, softball, t-ball and soccer is approaching. Registration for youth baseball, softball and t-ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 11 from 8:30 a.m. - Noon at Dean Road Recreation ...
TAILGATING: NO. 1 CAUSE FOR OREGON'S DRIVER IN CRASHES
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Risky, costly and sometimes deadly according to the Oregon Department of Transportation's Safety Division, drivers are tailgating so much today that it has become the leading factor in crashes. Tailgating ...
LONGTIME OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE JOAN PLANK NAMED CHIEF OF STAFF
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Oregon Department of Transportation Director Matt Garrett recently announced the appointment of 30-year ODOT employee Joan Plank as chief of staff for the agency. Plank, who began her ODOT career in 1976 at Driver ...
HUNTINGTON TO CLOSE DRIVE UP WINDOW BEHIND CITY HALL
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Huntington issued the following press release: As of February 21 the City of Huntington wll close the drive up window located in the alley behind City Hall. This has become necessary due to staff shortages inside ...
NASDSE SATELLITE CONFERENCE SCHEDULED ON MARCH 15 POSTPONED
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news announcement: The NASDSE Satellite Conference scheduled on March 15, 2006, has been postponed. The topic planned will not be ready at this time: "The 2005 IDEA Regulations: What They Mean for Implementing the Nation's Education ...
Allen Trust Partners with Foundation Source To Provide Clients with Leading Technology and Services for Private Foundation Administration
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Foundation Source issued the following news release: Foundation Source, the nation's leading provider of support services for private foundations, today announced an agreement with Allen Trust Company. Allen Trust Company is an Oregon-based, full-service trust company with ...
LATE-AFTERNOON STATUS OF RAIL CROSSING WORK
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Biloxi issued the following news release: CSX this afternoon (5:15) provided this status report on upgrades and associated closings at its rail crossings Biloxi: * DeBuys Road: scheduled to re-open this afternoon, around dusk. * Eisenhower Drive: scheduled to ...
PLANNING COMMISSION RESULTS, JAN. 23
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Chesterfield issued the following news release: RESULTS OF THE JANUARY 23, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Commissioner Sherman was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS P.Z. 19-2005 City of Chesterfield (Various Sections of Zoning Ordinance): An ordinance ...
JOPLIN'S PERSONNEL BOARD ISSUES DECISION
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Joplin issued the following news release: The City of Joplin's Personnel Board issued an affirmative decision regarding the City's termination of Police Officer Charles Ward. The Board's vote was unanimous. Ward, through the City's Personnel procedures, had filed an ...
CITY MULTI-GENERATIONAL RECREATION CENTER TO HOST GOV. NAPOLITANO
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Apache Junction issued the following news release: The City of Apache Junction invites the public to attend a meeting with Gov. Janet Napolitano, to be held at the City's new Multi-Generational Recreation Center, 1035 N. Idaho Road from 11:00 am to Noon, Friday, February 3, 2006 ....
THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR RECENT STRING OF ARMED ROBBERIES
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Bossier City issued the following news release: Three suspects arrested last week by Shreveport police on armed robbery charges were arrested and charged today by Bossier City police connection with a recent string of armed robberies in Bossier City. Jermaine Owens, 22, of ...
ADMINISTRATION TURNED AWAY 260,000 VETERANS WHO SOUGHT VA CARE IN 2005
Jan 24, 2006 ... Rep. Ted Strickland, D-Ohio (6th CD), issued the following press release: More than 260,000 veterans nationwide and 9,764 in Ohio alone applied to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in fiscal year 2005 but were turned away because of the Bush ...
FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS FREE CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY CHECK
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Florence issued the following press release: The City of Florence Fire/EMS Department will host a free Child Passenger Safety Check on Wednesday, February 15 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Florence Fire/EMS Department Station #3, 1152 Weaver Road. Certified Child ...
SPARKS BOULEVARD TO BE CLOSED JAN. 28
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Sparks issued the following news release: Beginning Saturday, January 28, at 6:00 a.m., Sparks Boulevard will be closed in both directions between Vintage Hills Drive and Shadow ...
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SEEKS INPUT ON ROUTE 163 PROJECT IN CASTLE HILL
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Maine Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Maine Department of Transportation has developed preliminary plans for the reconstruction of Route 163 in Castle Hill. Before proceeding with final design work, the Department wants to share the work they have ...
OGDEN ANNOUNCES NEW SOCCER TEAM WITH SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE FROM STEVE PASTORINO, MANAGER OF REAL SOCCER TEAM
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Ogden issued the following news release: A new soccer team is coming to Ogden this spring. The Ogden Outlaws are one of the United Soccer Leagues newest members as a Premier Development League (PDL) team. The Outlaws invite you to a special press conference on Friday, ...
SPRING BOOK BABIES SERIES
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: For babies 6-18 months old with a parent or caregiver Iowa City Public Library Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Held in the Storytime Room Iowa City Public Library will again offer Book Babies story times for babies 6-18 months old and ...
SENIOR CENTER OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO DINE WITH YOUR PEERS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: 50+ Singles Breakfast Club: Gather Saturday mornings with other 50+ singles. Men and women are invited to eat, laugh, talk and make new friends. No dues, no commitment, no agenda, no RSVP. Order from the menu and separate checks ....
IOWA CITY LIBRARY HONORED BY SALE
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: M.C. Ginsberg's upcoming sale to benefit the Iowa City Public Library and two other non-profit organizations is "such a grand, original idea. We are thrilled to be part of it!" says Susan Craig, Director of the Iowa City Public ...
GEOGRAPHY BEE FOR KIDS IN GRADES 4-6
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: The Iowa City Public Library invites young people to take part in a new type of children's program this February - a Geography Bee. This special event is intended for kids in grades four through six, and provides ...
'LIVING IN IOWA CITY' 2006 EDITION NOW AVAILABLE
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: The 2006 update of "Living in Iowa City" is now published and available to citizens at no cost. This booklet serves as a guide to the many City resources and services supplied to its citizens. Information on recycling, boards and ...
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY LOWERS FIRSTHOME INTEREST RATES
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Iowa Finance Authority issued the following news release: The Iowa Finance Authority today announced lower interest rates for its first-time homebuyer assistance programs. The new rate for IFA's FirstHome program is 5.625 percent. FirstHome offers qualified first-time ...
JOIN SYRUP SEASON WITH TROY NATURE CENTER'S MAPLE SYRUP RENT-A-TAP PROGRAM
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Troy issued the following news release: Don't miss this unique opportunity to join the syrup season and help support the Stage Nature Center by renting a maple tap in the SNC's sugar bush. Maple rent-a-tap leases must be received by February 1, 2006. Our rent-a-tap ...
CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS HONORS OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Farmington Hills issued the following news release: On Monday, January 23, the City of Farmington Hills held its Annual Recognition Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding employees for 2005. The annual event provides a forum for the City to show appreciation to employees who ...
OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SPONSORS BASEBALL-THROWING CLINIC
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Taylor issued the following news release: Oakwood Healthcare System (OHS) sports medicine professionals are offering a great opportunity for baseball and softball players to learn proper throwing mechanics and conditioning in time for the playing season. A seminar is ...
SOUTHFIELD TO HOST SUPER BOWL RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS, VISITORS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Southfield issued the following news release: Just 33,000 yards away. That is how close the world's largest sporting event will be from the City of Southfield - The Center of it All. Southfield's 21 hotels and numerous restaurants will host visitors from across the world ....
MORE VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP WORKDAYS SCHEDULED IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: A series of volunteer steward workdays will be held throughout February in southeast Michigan state parks and recreation areas. Volunteers are needed to remove invasive species and to restore native ...
CBS, Time Warner Merge UPN, WB Nets
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences issued the following news release: Bringing shows such as Smallville, Gilmore Girls, Everybody Hates Chris and America's Next Top Model together under one roof, CBS and Time Warner Inc. announced the surprise merging of CBS's UPN and Warner's ...
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: LONGER GAME FISH SEASON, STURGEON TAGS AMONG NEW REGULATIONS
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Sturgeon tagging requirements and extra days of fishing for walleye, sauger, northern pike and several other game fish are among new regulations that will affect anglers in the near future, according to the ...
LANSING MAYOR ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO REDUCE THE CITY'S EXPENDITURES
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Lansing issued the following executive order: Immediate and deliberate steps must be taken to reduce the City's expenditures in this fiscal year. Additionally, I have determined ...
PENNDOT ECHOES NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WARNING: BE ALERT FOR SQUALLS ALONG I-80 TONIGHT
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news release: PennDOT Engineering District 3-0 in north central PA is joining with the National Weather Service in advising motorists to be alert to the possibility of snow squalls along the Interstate 80 corridor ...
ASSEMBLYMAN MIRONES ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING CIVIL CONFINEMENT LEGISLATION
Jan 24, 2006 ... Assemblyman Matthew Mirones, R-East Shore/Brooklyn (60th District), issued the following statement: Throughout my tenure in the Assembly, I have urged the Assembly majority to allow a vote by the full house on civil confinement legislation. Year after year, they have refused - until now ....
TENNCARE FUNDS EXPANSION OF CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Tennessee Bureau of TennCare issued the following news release: TennCare is funding an additional $1 million to expand the State's Centers of Excellence for Children in State Custody to help youth in state custody or at-risk for entering state custody, officials announced today ....
NORTHEAST CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Tennessee Department of Correction issued the following news release: Tennessee Department of Correction officials will celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Northeast Correctional Complex on Thursday, January 26, 2006. The anniversary celebration will be held in the visitation gallery ...
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING HONORS COMMISSIONER BETTS, THREE COLLEAGUES FOR THEIR MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP ROLES
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities issued the following news release: The January 2006 issue of the American Journal of Nursing, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, recognizes the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and ...
BUSINESS LANDSCAPING ENHANCES CITY'S LIVEABILITY
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Anderson issued the following press release: The City of Anderson Urban Forestry Program and Tree Commission have awarded the winners of the "2005 Business Landscape of the Year". First Place went to the White River Wellness Center. The award was presented to Mike Encapera, ...
Academy of General Dentistry and Academy of Laser Dentistry Team Up to Offer Their Members the Best of Both Worlds
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Academy of General Dentistry issued the following news release: The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) are pleased to announce a recently formed agreement that will allow members to enjoy benefits from both organizations and encourage them to ...
COMMUNITY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH SECOND ANNUAL KICKOFF CEREMONY AT CITY HALL
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Bloomington issued the following press release: The City of Bloomington will begin the celebration of Black History Month with the Second Annual "Black History Month - Bloomington Style" kickoff ceremony and reception. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be ...
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAM
Jan 24, 2006 ... The city of Bloomington issued the following press release: Mayor Mark Kruzan and Special Olympics Indiana-Monroe County (SOIN-MC) Coordinator Denise Brown announced today that the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department and SOIN-MC have entered into an agreement to provide a ...
SOUTHBOUND HIAWATHA AVENUE CLOSED ON FEB. 26 FOR LIGHTING WORK IN THE HIAWATHA TUNNEL
Jan 24, 2006 ... The Minnesota Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Location: Southbound Hiawatha Avenue (Highway 55) between 46th Street E. and 50th Street E. in Minneapolis. Schedule: Southbound Hiawatha Ave. will be closed from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February ...