US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, January 25:
FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST, MUSEUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL TO HOST TRAVELING SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT
Jan 25, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Flathead National Forest - issued the following press release: The Flathead National Forest and Museum at Central School are hosting a traveling Smithsonian exhibit, "Inspirations from the Forest" at the Museum February ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATES MISSING TEENAGERS
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department has located for two teenage girls who were missing and believed to be ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT CONCLUDES INVESTIGATION
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department has concluded an investigation into a reported attempted abduction. Officers were called on January 23, 2006 at 4:13 p.m. to the 500 block of Highland Ave., SE. An ...
IND. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: HOUSE REPUBLICANS COMPLICATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican members of the Indiana General Assembly are backing a consolidation plan that would introduce several layers of bureaucracy for local governments looking to consolidate or reorganize townships. The ...
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION'S DIVISION OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS ISSUES DECISION ON REMOVAL ORDER FOR SIGN OWNED, CONTROLLED BY LAMAR ADVERTISING
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Administration's Division of Hearings and Appeals issued the following decision: In the Matter of a Removal Order for a Sign Owned or Controlled by Lamar Advertising Company and Located on USH 51, Iron County, Wisconsin Case No ....
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION'S DIVISION OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS ISSUES DECISION TO REVIEW DECISION BY WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Administration's Division of Hearings and Appeals issued the following decision: In the Matter of (petitioner) DECISION MDV-66/71952 PRELIMINARY RECITALS Pursuant to a petition filed August 31, 2005, under Wis. Stat ....
JAMES YOUNGER TO BE SWORN IN AS ALBANY POLICE CHIEF; PUBLIC INVITED
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Albany issued the following press release: James L. Younger of Arlington, Va., will be sworn into office during a public ceremony Feb. 10, City Manager Alfred Lott announced today. Younger begins his new duties Feb. 6. A 36-year police veteran, Younger is leaving his ...
OKLAHOMA ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2006 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE FOR GALLERIES AT STATE CAPITOL
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Oklahoma Arts Council issued the following news release: The Oklahoma Arts Council is pleased to announce its 2006 Exhibition Schedule for three galleries at the State Capitol showcasing Oklahoma artists. The following artists will be featured: Governor's Gallery Merlin ...
STATE TRADE TEAM RETURNS FROM CUBA
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry issued the following news release: Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Terry Peach and several state lawmakers returned from a trade mission to Cuba this week. The delegation came home with news of an upcoming sale of Oklahoma ...
FORMER HOMELESS MAN, ADVOCATE DIES OF CANCER
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Chattanooga issued the following press release: John Newton, Jr. passed away this past Monday after a long battle with cancer. Formerly a homeless person, John fought for many years to bring hope to those in need. He battled his way out of years of homelessness to go on to a ...
MAYOR LITTLEFIELD ANNOUNCES GREAT IDEAS COMPETITION FINALISTS
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Chattanooga issued the following press release: Mayor Ron Littlefield announces the finalists in his Great Ideas Competition. They are: CSAS High School: Adam Schwartz, Chris Monroe, Teacher. Red Bank High School: Amir Bahadoran (bah had doran), Doug ...
PEACHTREE CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES BUILDERS
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Peachtree City issued the following press release: Each year, the Peachtree City Building Department recognizes local builders for outstanding achievement during the preceding year. The 2005 awards of recognition were presented by Peachtree City Building Official Tom Carty ...
GORNTO ROAD TO REMAIN CLOSED ON JAN. 25
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Valdosta issued the following press release: Gornto Road will be closed today where it intersects the railroad tracks. It will be closed for an undetermined amount of time for repairs. Motorists should find alternate ...
ATTORNEY GENERAL KLINE ISSUES STATEMENT CONCERNING DISMISSAL OF HR 6003 LAWSUIT
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Kansas attorney general issued the following statement: STATEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL KLINE CONCERNING DISMISSAL OF HR 6003 LAWSUIT: "In filing the lawsuit, this office complied with state law and the requirements of ...
NEW MEXICO PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION SUPPORTS INCREASED OVERSIGHT OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Jan 25, 2006 ... The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission issued the following news release: The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission supports passage of legislation that increases the Commission oversight of Tri State Electric Generation and Transmission Cooperative. Tri State provides wholesale ...
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL TO TAKE RETREAT TO DISCUSS CITY BUSINESS ON JAN. 28
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Alpharetta issued the following press release: On Saturday, January 28th, the Mayor and City Council will be taking a retreat to discuss City business. The retreat, which is scheduled from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, is being held at the Windward Marriott Hotel located at 5750 ...
BROCKTON TRIAL COURT TO BE OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED AS GEORGE N. COVETT COURTHOUSE ON JAN. 26
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Court System issued the following news release: What: The Brockton Trial Court will be officially designated as the George N. Covett Courthouse in honor of the late Honorable George N. Covett, the presiding justice of the Brockton District Court from 1968 to 1987, at a ...
STANCIL APPOINTED TO CITYFUTURES PANEL ON DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE FOR 2006
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Fayetteville issued the following press release:Fayetteville City Manager Roger Stancil has been appointed a member of the CityFutures Panel on Democratic Governance for 2006. The purpose of the panel is to support National League of Cities members seeking to improve local ...
HONDO VALLEY DEER POACHERS PLEAD GUILTY, END UP WITH JAIL TIME
Jan 25, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish issued the following news release: Two men charged with the poaching four deer in the Hondo Valley in early December pleaded no contest to those charges in Lincoln County Magistrate Court. Justin McDaniel, 21, and Christopher Kramer, 21, ...
SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, GRADUATES OF ELDORADO AND SIATECH KICK OFF PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S STUDENT WEEK
Jan 25, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Public Education issued the following news release: Secretary of Education Dr. Veronica C. Garcia joined graduates of Eldorado High School and Albuquerque Job Corps' School for Integrated Academics and Technology (SIATECH) to speak to 600 high school freshmen ...
CITY OF MADISON RECREATION DEPARTMENT WINS AWARD
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Madison issued the following news release: Mayor Sandy Kirkindall is pleased to announce that the City of Madison Recreation Department received the Agency of the Year Award (for cities with population 15,000 and above) from the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) ...
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Edina issued the following news release: The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission is accepting nominations for the Tom Oye Human Rights Award, honoring the late Tom Oye and other members of the community whose good works promote human relations and advance human ...
GOODYEAR TRAFFIC CONTROL CHANGES ON LITCHFIELD ROAD
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Goodyear issued the following news release:Traffic control changes have been made at two intersections along Litchfield Road. These changes were made in order to improve the efficiency and safety of the intersections in response to changing traffic volumes and trends. ...
Knight Foundation Awards $2.5 million grant to the Reporters Committee
Jan 25, 2006 ... The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation issued the following news release: The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press a $2.5 million challenge grant, the largest grant in the organization's 35-year history. The funds will be ...
Women's Alliance Announces Chapter 2 at Dorsey House in Overtown, Miami, Fla.
Jan 25, 2006 ... The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation issued the following news release: The Women's Alliance has created Chapter 2(TM), a modern, high-quality urban resale store featuring women's and men's quality fashions, which allows shoppers to get great bargains while supporting a good cause ....
COMPUTER DISKS WITH CUSTOMER IDENTITY INFORMATION STOLEN FROM VEHICLE
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: An earlier press release indicated that the customers whose personal information was contained on stolen data disks and tapes were Providence Health System customers. Providence Health System has clarified that only ...
LA SWIFT TO ADD NEW STOPS EFFECTIVE FEB. 5
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Transportion and Development issued the following press release: LA Swift, the free bus service that transports displaced residents, workers and job-seekers between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, will add stops in south Baton Rouge, Sorrento and LaPlace on Feb ....
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT GETS THIRD FHWA INSTALLMENT OF ROAD FUNDS; $1 BILLION MORE TO COME
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Transportion and Development issued the following press release: The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has received an additional $75 million in federal emergency highway funds, and another $1.048 billion will soon be on its way to help ...
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT MOVES TO ELECTRONIC BIDDING
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Transportion and Development issued the following press release: The Department of Transportation and Development accepted electronic bids for the first time today (Jan. 25), marking a step toward an eventually paperless process. John Oglesby, project ...
FEB. 5 DEADLINE FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT DEBRIS PICKUP IN WASHINGTON, ST. TAMMANY
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Transportion and Development issued the following press release: Residents of Washington and St. Tammany parishes have until Sunday, Feb. 5, to have storm debris collected from state road rights-of-way. Freddie Gardner, program manager for the ...
PRE-EMERGENCY MEETINGS CRITICAL DURING RECENT FLOOD EVENT
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: Meetings with key City emergency response personnel held prior to the New Years flood were critical to coordination of City resources during the emergency, Reno Fire Department Division Chief Marty Scheuerman told the Reno City Council ...
RENO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS INTERIM EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: The Reno City Council Wednesday adopted an interim Emergency Operations Plan as part of the City's long-term on-going emergency operations program. The interim plan is actually an update of the City's previous Emergency ...
NEIGHBORHOODS TO PURCHASE MORE ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMERAS
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: Additional anti-graffiti vandalism cameras will be placed in service in Ward 2 through Community Pride Grant funds approved by the Reno City Council Wednesday. The Ward 2 South Reno Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB), created ...
SCOTT EQUIPMENT TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENT AS MNSHARP WORKSITE
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news release: Workplace safety and health representatives from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) will recognize Scott Equipment Company for its achievement as a Minnesota Safety and Health Achievement ...
Council on Foundations Elects New Community Foundation Leadership Team Chair
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Council on Foundations issued the following news release: The Community Foundations Leadership Team of the Council on Foundations has named Darcy Oman, president and CEO of the Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia, as its Chair for 2006-07. Oman will begin her ...
AUBURN SOFTBALL COMPLEX NAMED ASA COMPLEX OF THE YEAR
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Auburn issued the following news release: The Auburn Softball Complex was awarded the "2005 Alabama ASA Complex of the Year" at the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Hall of Fame Banquet in Dothan, AL on January 14. Auburn, Montgomery, Dothan, Decatur, Gadsden, ...
Alcoa Announces Investment of $8.6 Million in Conservation and Sustainability Research; Knowledge and Learnings from Research To Be Given Away To Spur Best Practices Worldwide
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Alcoa Foundation issued the following news release: Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced that the Alcoa Foundation will donate $8.6 million dollars to create the Alcoa Conservation and Sustainability Fellowship (CSF) program. The program will fund the study of global conservation and ...
OREGON JOINS NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF INTERSTATE
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Throughout 2006, the Oregon Department of Transportation will join other state DOTs and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the interstate ...
ACCESS AND HABITAT PROGRAM GRANTS AVAILABLE
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today announced Access and Habitat Program grants are available for projects that provide public hunting access to private lands, improve public hunting access ...
SOUTH DAKOTA HIV RATE UP IN 2005
Jan 25, 2006 ... The South Dakota Department of Health issued the following news release: South Dakota reported 33 new cases of HIV in 2005, the state's highest number since 1995 when 35 were reported. This is a 74% increase over 2004, when 19 cases were reported. The 2005 numbers were reported in the ...
STATUS OF RAIL CROSSINGS IN BILOXI
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Biloxi issued the following news release: CSX this afternoon at 4:15 provided this status on upgrades and associated closings at its rail crossings in Biloxi: * Eisenhower Drive: re-opened today shortly after noon. * Iris Street: closed until Thursday ...
MAYOR HOLLOWAY ADDRESSES U.S. MAYORS ON RECOVERY
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Biloxi issued the following news release: Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway and leaders of New Orleans and Miami this morning are discussing the hurricane recovery efforts in their cities during remarks to hundreds of mayors from across the country, who are in Washington through ...
MAYOR CHIOVATERO PROMOTES HEALTHIER NEW BERLIN
Jan 25, 2006 ... The mayor of New Berlin issued the following news release: Mayor Jack Chiovatero announces his plan to lead the City in 2006 with a program to Promote a Healthier New Berlin. To set a good example, the Mayor plans to begin his diet and fitness program on February 1st and conclude with a ...
CUTTING EDGE MANUFACTURER TO OPEN IN DAVENPORT
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Davenport issued the following news release: TMT Manufacturing Inc. has announced plans for its new manufacturing business to be located in Davenport, Iowa. The building will be located at Building 2 of River Cities Business Park on 200 East 90th Street. The business will ...
ST. PETERS MAYOR BROWN TO PARTICIPATE IN FIRST ANNUAL 'MAYOR'S CHOICE AWARDS'
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of St. Peters issued the following news release: The First annual "Mayor's Choice Awards" are being planned to take place in October. Mayor Shawn Brown, along with mayors from other municipalities in St. Charles County, will personally select five worthy recipients as the ...
NONFARM EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED CLIMB IN DECEMBER
Jan 25, 2006 ... Louisiana Works issued the following press release: The state's unemployment rate for December 2005 dropped to 6.4 percent, down from the revised November unemployment rate of 12.1 percent. The decrease was caused in part by a combination of several factors: an unusually large ...
NEW ORLEANS HOSPITALITY JOB FAIR SET FOR JAN. 31
Jan 25, 2006 ... Louisiana Works issued the following press release: Jobs in New Orleans' hospitality industry are plentiful. To help jobseekers explore these career opportunities, the Louisiana Department of Labor, the Louisiana Restaurant Association and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel are ...
KENNER BEGINS STORM SIDEWALK DRIVEWAY REPAIRS
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Kenner issued the following news release: The City of Kenner has begun repairing storm-damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons in various neighborhoods across the city as the rapid recovery in Kenner continues. With the assistance of FEMA, Kenner identified some 300 ...
MAYOR BYARD COMMENTS ON JUDICIAL INQUIRY COMMISSION'S CONCLUSION
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Prattville issued the following news release: Prattville Mayor Jim Byard, Jr. has been informed that the Judicial Inquiry Commission's investigation against Prattville Municipal Judge George P. Walthall, Jr. has concluded with a ...
NORTH DAKOTA CITIES PROVIDE HURRICANE RELIEF TO SLIDELL
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Slidell issued the following news release: Never underestimate the power of friends in all the right places. That was the case when residents of Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota, watched the news in horror as Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast. Members of the cities' ...
MOTT FOUNDATION FUNDS LONG-TERM HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news release: A package of nine grants totaling almost $1.6 million has been made by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to assist nine current or former grantee organizations serving the New Orleans area and displaced residents ....
MAYOR ARDIS DELIVERS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Jan 25, 2006 ... The mayor of Peoria issued the following text of a speech: I want to thank the Chamber for the opportunity to speak today on the state of our city as we begin 2006. The tradition of giving an annual state of the city speech is taken from the federal level, where presidents have ...
GROUP WORK CAMP COMING TO MISHAWAKA
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Mishawaka issued the following press release: Mayor Jeff Rea and Director of Community Development Laura Wagley announced today that the Saint Joseph River Valley Work camp is coming to Mishawaka the week of June 11-17, 2006. River Valley Community Church, 55855 Bittersweet ...
MOUNT OLIVE CHURCH RECEIVES A LARGE BLESSING
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Slidell issued the following news release: The Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church in Slidell finally has reason to celebrate. They learned Wednesday that the Otto and Fran Walter Foundation in New York has pledged $195,000 to the church to rebuild its feeding ...
BLAINE COMMUNITY NIGHT TO TAKE PLACE AT RIDDER ARENA
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Blaine issued the following news release: Gopher Women's Hockey vs. North Dakota February 25th - 3:07 PM - Ridder Arena Blaine Community ...
PLAINTIFFS, PANEL, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AGREE TO SUSPEND COURT ACTION, REFOCUS REFORMS
Jan 25, 2006 ... The New Jersey Department of Human Services the following news release: The Department of Human Services, Children's Rights Inc. and the court-appointed monitoring panel have agreed to suspend the pending litigation for 120 days to allow the state to develop clear priorities and refocus ...
STATE BOARD ISSUES ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST ELECTRICIAN LICENSEES
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Office for Consumer Affairs and Buisness Regulation issued the following news release: The Division of Professional Licensure's Board of State Examiners of Electricians ("Board") recently issued enforcement actions against the following licensees. Maliek R ....
STATE BOARDS ISSUE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST REAL ESTATE LICENSEES
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Office for Consumer Affairs and Buisness Regulation issued the following news release: The Division of Professional Licensure's Boards of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons and Real Estate Appraisers recently issued enforcement actions against the ...
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEKLY CALENDAR
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: Iowa City Public Library WEEKLY CALENDAR Saturday, January 28, 2006- Friday, February10, 2006 Saturday, January 28, 2006 9:00am - 12:00pm ICN # 517900 Sexual Abuse Training Room D (ICN) Contact ...
KENTUCKY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET ON FEB. 1-2
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Kentucky Department of Education issued the following news release: The Kentucky Board of Education will meet Wednesday and Thursday, February 1 and 2, in the State Board Room of the Capital Plaza Tower in Frankfort. On Wednesday, the board will meet in full session at 8:30 ...
MAYOR PARTNERS WITH RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN PROMOTING MASS TRANSIT
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Providence issued the following press release: For the past week, representatives of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) have been hosting an informational booth at Providence City Hall, providing information about planning commuter bus routes, buying bus passes ...
MAYOR HEADS TO NATION'S CAPITOL FOR NATIONAL MAYORS' CONFERENCE
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Providence issued the following press release: Mayor David N. Cicilline will join 200 of his colleagues at the 74th Annual Winter Conference of the US Conference of Mayors, in Washington DC, January 25 - January 27, 2006. The Conference will address the issues of Hurricanes ...
UPDATE: NIGHT CLOSURES ON MARSHALL DRIVE BEGIN ON JAN. 25
Jan 25, 2006 ... The city of Lenexa issued the following news release: Beginning on Jan. 25, Marshall Drive under 87th Street Parkway in Lenexa will be closed during the nights (excluding Fridays and weekends) while crews perform storm sewer work on Marshall and drilled shaft work for the 87th Street ...
BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION AWARDS $2 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR 'PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS' EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN PHOENIX
Jan 25, 2006 ... The Arthur M. Blank Foundation issued the following news release: The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation today announced it is awarding more than $2 million in grants to three organizations that are helping high school students in Phoenix prepare for postsecondary education. $1.2 million ...
Statement for the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing on Lobbying Regulation Overhaul
Jan 25, 2006 ... The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: AARP appreciates the opportunity to present its views regarding the important issue of reforming the laws regulating lobbying activities. AARP is a non-profit and nonpartisan membership ...