US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Friday, January 27:
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS RADAR ENFORCEMENT
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department is responding to citizens concerns over speeding. Beginning the week of January 29, 2006 officers will conduct radar enforcement in the following ...
IND. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: GOV. DANIELS PUSHES ETHICAL ENVELOPE WITH SLUSH-FUND ADVERTISING
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release: With his "Major Moves" transportation initiative on the ropes in the Indiana General Assembly, Gov. Mitch Daniels is resorting to skirting campaign finance laws in order to push his floundering agenda. "Aiming Higher," the ...
PIPE SPRING NATIONAL MONUMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET, ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Jan 27, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Pipe Spring National Monument issued the following press release: Pipe Spring National Monument Superintendent John Hiscock today announced that the park's annual performance plan and documents providing details about the appropriated budget and fee revenues ...
FLORIDA STATE SEN. LYNN ELECTED TO LEADERSHIP ROLE WITH WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT
Jan 27, 2006 ... Florida State Sen. Evelyn J. Lynn, R-Ormond Beach (7th District), issued the following news release: 12th Annual State Directors Conference, Phoenix, AZ-State Sen. Evelyn Lynn (R-Ormond Beach) has been elected by her fellow state legislators to serve as 2006 Florida State Directors with ...
CITY APPLIES FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Burlington issued the following press release: The City of Burlington and the County of Alamance will be applying jointly for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the sum of $22,708. This grant application is available for ...
CHRISTINE LEGORE PROMOTED TO UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM DIRECTOR OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Jan 27, 2006 ... The University of Maine System issued the following news release: University of Maine System Vice Chancellor Elsa Nunez announced today that Christine LeGore has been promoted to director of distance education. LeGore will be coordinating centralized systems that support distance learning for ...
ATTORNEY GENERAL KLINE ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF 'JESSICA'S LAW' LEGISLATION IN KANSAS SENATE
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Kansas attorney general issued the following statement: "I am pleased the Senate has joined us in forwarding policy that prevents child rapists from having the opportunity to rape again. Since I have had the honor of serving as Attorney General my office has either referred or ...
HOUSE CALL - THE STATE OF OUR UNION
Jan 27, 2006 ... House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., issued the following newsletter: The State of Our Union Next week, when President Bush delivers his State of the Union Address, the American people will watch and wonder: why don't the policies from the Republicans in power match the ...
KNOXVILLE RANKED ONE OF BEST PLACES TO LOCATE, EXPAND BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: Knoxville broke the top 10 for the first time on an internationally respected list of the best American cities to do business, Mayor Bill Haslam and local economic development officials announced Friday. The metropolitan ...
ALPHARETTA AWARDED $800,000 BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FUND THE DOWNTOWN GREENWAY
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Alpharetta issued the following press release: State Transportation Board member Johnny Gresham and Georgia DOT Commissioner Harold Linnenkohl recently announced the recipients of the Transportation Enhancement (TE) program funds for FY06 & FY07 for the 6th Congressional ...
ALPHARETTA AWARDED $11,000 TO PURCHASE POLICE BODY ARMOR
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Alpharetta issued the following press release: The City's Grant Administrator, Amanda Day, helped to secure $11,000 to help fund the purchase of 40 new Body Armor vests for our police officers. After recognizing a special solicitation for vest replacement needs ...
DEADLINE SET FOR CITY STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Greenville issued the following press release: The piles of ice storm debris left at the curb in Greenville is getting smaller. Today crews completed at least one pass on 100 percent of the affected streets putting the City a week ahead of schedule. Workers have collected ...
STUDENTS LEARN MEANING OF JUSTICE THROUGH SHAKESPEARE PROGRAM IN JOHN ADAMS COURTHOUSE
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Court System issued the following news release: Forty middle school students from The Harbor School in Dorchester attended the first Discovering Justice through Shakespeare program on January 24 in the Oliver Wendell Holmes Courtroom in the John Adams Courthouse. Professional ...
ELDER AFFAIRS TO HOLD MEDICARE PART D ENROLLMENT AND INFORMATION EVENT ON FEB. 1
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs issued the following news release: The Executive Office of Elder Affairs through its SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) Program will hold the first in a series of "Medicare Part D Enrollment and Information Events" on ...
FEEL THE LOVE IN CARY ON VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND
Jan 27, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: Come and bring a friend to two events that will warm the heart! Join the Cary Players on February 10-11, 2006 as they present Love Bits and Bites, an ensemble presentation of love scenes and songs that celebrate and lament the many ...
SPECIAL DIVING RESTRICTION EXTENDED ON LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Jan 27, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Lake Mead National Recreation Area issued the following press release: Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the extension of the diving restriction of the portion of the Lower Overton Arm until January 20, 2007: * ...
SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Anniston issued the following news release: Boys & Girls Ages 4-13 *Full Uniform Provided* *League Play Begins in March* Leagues: Under 6, 8, 10, 12 & 14 Registration Deadline is February 17, 2006 Certified ...
TRYON PALACE MEMBER TO HEAD N.C. SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Jan 27, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: Tryon Palace Commission member, Joseph P. Logan of Winston-Salem has been appointed to succeed Jim Morgan as Chairman of the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival's (NCSF) board of trustees. Morgan ...
GRANT TO FUND 'LEARNING TO FLY' PROGRAM
Jan 27, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: A $4,195 Smithsonian Community Grant will allow the N.C. Transportation Museum to offer a public educational event, "Learning to Fly," featuring real cockpit displays and a hot-air balloon ...
CLATSOP COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS SCHEDULE FOR WEEK, JAN. 30 - FEB. 3
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Clatsop County government issued the following news release: Work Schedule for the week of Monday, January 30 to Friday, February 3. Clatsop County Public Works will be cleaning up a slide on John Day River Road, cleaning ditches on Lower Nehalem Road and Misty Mountain Lane, ...
PLAN FOR TOMORROW'S CHILDREN BY SERVING ON CLACKAMAS COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY BOARD
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners is seeking six volunteers interested in serving on the Parks Advisory Board (PAB) for a four-year term. At this time representation is sought from the N.E. Urban area ...
NEWLY CREATED CLACKAMAS COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS FEB. 1-2
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: The newly created Citizens Advisory Council for Clackamas County Service District No. 1 (CCSD#1 CAC) will meet to review applications and interview applicants for the four remaining committee positions on Wednesday, ...
WINGFIELD PARK CLOSED FOR FLOOD REPAIRS
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: Wingfield Park in downtown Reno will be closed over the next 3-to-4 weeks to clean up flood damage from the New Year's Eve storm. The pro-active clean-up is designed to put the new Truckee River Whitewater Park back in top shape before ...
RENO FIRE CAPTAINS COMPLETE ACADEMY TRAINING
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: The Reno Fire Department's 10 newest captains will graduate from the department's six-week Captain's Academy in brief ceremonies today at the Regional Public Safety Training Center. The Captain's Academy is one of the ...
National Credit Union Foundation Grant Recipient Earns Congressional Recognition
Jan 27, 2006 ... The National Credit Union Foundation issued the following news release: Chicago's South Side Community Federal Credit Union Offers Financial Education Course with College Credit Sitting at desk (L-R): Illinois Congressman Danny K Davis 7th Congressional District, Linda F Clarke ...
CSX RAILROAD TO CLOSE SECTIONS OF NORTH COLLEGE STREET, NORTH GAY STREET ON JAN. 31
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Auburn issued the following news release: CSX Railroad will close a block of North College Street from Glenn Avenue to Mitcham Avenue, and North Gay Street from Glenn Avenue to Mitcham Avenue, on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for railroad crossing repairs. The ...
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD DOUBLES NON PRIOR SERVICE ENLISTMENT BONUS TO $20,000
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: What: Army National Guard Doubles Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus to $20,000 Where: Nationwide When: 27 January - 31 May 06 Who: Bonus is offered to non-prior service who meet enlistment criteria ...
ROANOKE FIRE-EMS RESPOND TO DAY AVENUE FIRE
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Fire-EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire on Jan. 27, 2006 at 813 Day Ave. The call was received through the 9-1-1 Center at approximately 3:42 a.m. The call was upgraded to a second alarm ...
PRESCOTT HIRES WATER CONSERVATION COORDINATOR
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Prescott issued the following news release: The City of Prescott's commitment to water conservation got a big boost this week with the announcement that Shaun Rydell is joining the City as Water Conservation Coordinator. The announcement culminated a lengthy hiring ...
CLARIFICATION TO THE 'SCHOOL FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS' - CLEANING PROCEDURE
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news announcement: TO: Sponsors of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs RE: Clarification to the "School Food Safety Requirements" - Cleaning Procedure The following section of the School ...
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SUCCESSFUL IN IDENTIFYING BASTROP WOMAN COMMITTING FOOD STAMP FRAUD
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Social Services issued the following press release: A Bastrop woman faces a probation sentence and restitution as the result of an investigation by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, Fraud and Recovery section. According to ...
ARKANSAS FARMERS' MARKET ASSOCIATION TO HOLD FIRST ANNUAL MEETING ON FEB. 10
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Hot Springs issued the following news release: The Arkansas Farmers' Market Association (AFMA) will hold its first annual statewide member meeting on Friday, February 10, 2006 at the Transportation Depot, 100 Broadway Terrace in Hot Springs. Interested farmers' market ...
MAYOR HOLLOWAY TO RECAP WASHINGTON VISIT
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Biloxi issued the following news release: Mayor A.J. Holloway, one of three mayors of storm-stricken cities to address the U.S. Conference of Mayors this week, will speak about his presentation and Washington reception during an appearance this afternoon on WLOX-TV's "4 ...
PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT LIBRARY
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Grand Island issued the following news release: A Parent-Child Workshop for toddlers and their parents will be held at the Grand Island Public Library for five Tuesday evenings, beginning January 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. and ending on February 28. The workshop is designed to ...
'NEW BEGINNINGS' ON DISPLAY AT THE LIBRARY
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Grand Island issued the following news release: The Grand Island Public Library is pleased to announce that "New Beginnings" is on display and available for viewing during normal library business hours until February 28. "New Beginnings" is a unique collection of ...
SEDIMENT, EROSION CONTROL MANUAL REVISED
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Chesterfield issued the following news release: The Department of Public Works recently completed a review of the grading and erosion control requirements of the City Code and the results obtained from the operation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans associated with ...
MISS FOUNTAIN CITY PAGEANT DATE CHANGED
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Prattville issued the following news release: Due to a scheduling conflict, the date for the Miss Fountain City Scholarship Pageant has been changed to Sunday, February 19th. Applications to participate in the pageant are due by Friday, February 17th by 5:00 p.m. This ...
ARTS EVENING JOINS LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA EVENT FOR CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Slidell issued the following news release: It's going to take a lot more than a hurricane to derail the arts in Slidell. Arts Evening, which is consistently one of Slidell's largest cultural events, was postponed from its original date of November 5 after Hurricane Katrina ...
$3 Million Grant Awarded to Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention in Africa
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation issued the following news release: Northwestern University's Program of African Studies has received a $3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support innovative social science and community-specific research that is ...
REP. STRICKLAND RELEASES HOME HEATING COSTS REPORT
Jan 27, 2006 ... Rep. Ted Strickland, D-Ohio (6th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Ted Strickland today released a report that calculates the economic impact that higher natural gas and home heating oil prices will have on Ohio 's 6th Congressional District. Overall, the higher ...
PUBLIC MEETING SET ON NEW OUTDOOR SKATE PARK
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Elkhart issued the following press release: WHAT: The City of Elkhart, Office of Parks & Cultural Resources, is hosting a public meeting to share ideas on the features at the new outdoor skate park that will be located next to the Pierre Moran Swimming Pool. The City also ...
PROPOSED FRANCHISE FEE INCREASE TO HELP SPARKS ROADS, PARKS
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Sparks issued the following news release: Most utility companies that serve communities such as Sparks pay a franchise fee. Franchise fee agreements grant a utility the right to use the public streets and right-of-ways for their cables, pipes, and equipment that provide ...
CITY NAMES CABLE TELEVISION COORDINATOR
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Dubuque issued the following news release: After a national search, Dubuque City Manager Michael Van Milligen has appointed Craig Nowack as Dubuque's new cable television coordinator. Nowack will start on February 6 and will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Cable ...
DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL TO MEET WITH AREA LEGISLATORS
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Dubuque issued the following news release: Members of the Dubuque City Council will attend the annual Iowa League of Cities Legislative Day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, at the Marriott Downtown and Capital Building in Des Moines. The morning will ...
SALES TAX BRINGING APOPKA HIGH SCHOOL RELIEF BY 2007
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Orange County Public Schools issued the following news release: School Board member Jim Martin was among a handful of dignitaries who were at the Apopka High School Relief site on Hiawassee Road today to highlight the project and press "sales tax pennies" into a commemorative ...
MAYOR CALLS ON BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE AID TO END YOUTH GUN VIOLENCE
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Providence issued the following press release: It was a busy few days in Washington, DC, as Mayor David N. Cicilline took part in the 74th Winter Conference of the US Conference of Mayors. During the course of the three-day event, which ran from January 25 until January 27, the ...
AARP CEO Calls for a Real Vision and Change: Sets Priorities That Promote Health and Economic Security for Americans Over 50
Jan 27, 2006 ... The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: Today, Bill Novelli, CEO of AARP called for a "real vision for reform and change" as he outlined the organization's advocacy priorities for the coming year. As Congress is set to reconvene, ...
LEWISTON RESIDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR 'LARRY THE CABLE GUY' TICKET DRAWING
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Lewiston issued the following news release: Mayor Lionel C. Guay, Jr., wishes to inform Lewiston residents that they are eligible to win a pair of tickets to "Larry the Cable Guy" who will appear at the Colisee, 190 Birch Street, Lewiston, on May 2, 2006. Five pairs of ...
CITY OF SOUTHFIELD APPOINTS NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Southfield issued the following news release: The city of Southfield recently appointed Gary M. Mekjian, P.E., as the new Director of Public Works. Mr. Mekjian has over 14 years of diversified civil engineering experience in a variety of municipal settings. "I am ...
NON-CONVICTION DATA AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC STARTING FEB. 1
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Michigan State Police issued the following news release: Additional criminal history information, specifically arrest information pending a conviction, will be available to the public as a result of Public Act 310 of 2005, which establishes a state criminal history record information ...
Sound Artist Grant Maxwell Dies
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences issued the following news release: Award-winning re-recording mixer Grant Maxwell died in Hackensack, New Jersey, on January 3, 2006, after an eight-month battle with leukemia. He was 47. Maxwell began his audio career over 25 years ago ...
STATE POLICE PROMOTES DENNIS DOUGHERTY TO CAPTAIN
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania State Police issued the following news release: State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today promoted Dennis P. Dougherty of West Bradford Township, Chester County, to captain and assigned him as director of the Patrol Services Division of the State Police Bureau of ...
STATE POLICE PROMOTE JEFFREY WATSON TO CAPTAIN
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania State Police issued the following news release: State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today promoted Jeffrey S. Watson of Bellefonte, Centre County, to captain and assigned him as commanding officer of Troop G, Hollidaysburg. Troop G covers Bedford, Blair, ...
STATE POLICE PROMOTE JOSEPH HOLMBERG TO MAJOR
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania State Police issued the following news release: State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today promoted Joseph A. Holmberg of Altoona, Blair County, to major and assigned him as the director of the Department's Bureau of Records and Identification in ...
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IMPROVES GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making changes to the Grant-in-Aid Program by increasing accountability, oversight and simplifying the application process. This will make it more ...
STATE POLICE PROMOTE SHELTON O. SNEED TO LIEUTENANT
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania State Police issued the following news release: State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today promoted Shelton O. Sneed of Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, to lieutenant and assigned him as station commander at Troop J, Avondale. Sneed, 45, most ...
STATE POLICE PROMOTE ALLEN J. KRAWCZEL TO LIEUTENANT
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania State Police issued the following news release: State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today promoted Allen J. Krawczel of Warwick Township, Lancaster County, to lieutenant and assigned him as commander of the Criminal Investigation Section at Troop J, Lancaster ....
STATE POLICE PROMOTE MARTIN J. HECKMAN TO LIEUTENANT
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania State Police issued the following news release: State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today promoted Martin J. Heckman of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, to lieutenant and assigned him as commander of the Administrative Section in the State Police Gaming Enforcement ...
FIRE FORCES EVACUEES TO TEMPORARILY RELOCATE
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Kokomo issued the following press release: A fire was reported just before midnight at 107 E. Markland Avenue. Firefighters arrived within 2 minutes after being dispatched and found heavy smoke coming from the structure. The building contains the Body Shop Tavern, Fantasy ...
WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. ROSS, JAN. 27
Jan 27, 2006 ... Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark. (4th CD), issued the following newsletter: Looking Ahead: Legislative Priorities for 2006 Next week, the United States House of Representatives will return to the nation's capital to reconvene for the second session of the 109th Congress and on Tuesday ...
POLICE CHIEF NAMED INTERIM ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Folsom issued the following news release: Folsom Police Chief Sam Spiegel has been named interim Assistant City Manager by City Manager Martha Clark Lofgren. Spiegel will temporarily fill a position that has been vacant since former Assistant City Manager Will Kempton was ...
MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES $2.8 MILLION LOAN FOR FAMILY HOUSING IN ALLEGAN COUNTY
Jan 27, 2006 ... The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth issued the following news release: The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) today announced that a new 49-unit rental development for low to moderate-income families and Seniors will be built in the City of Fennville ...
ASHLEY FURNITURE IMPROVES FIREFIGHTER'S ON-DUTY COMFORT
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Anderson issued the following press release: In the down time between runs, firefighters assigned to Stations 1 and 6 in the city of Anderson, have been made extremely comfortable. That's due to a recent donation from Ashley Furniture of Indianapolis of $11,000 in couches, ...
LONG BEACH RESPONDS TO PROPOSED GAS FACILITY
Jan 27, 2006 ... The city of Long Beach issued the following press release: A financial group by the name of Atlantic Sea Island Group held a press conference on January 26th in Long Beach. Representatives for the company announced plans for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) deepwater terminal to be created ...
CONSTRUCTION WORK NEARS COMPLETION ON SANITARY SEWER MAIN
Jan 27, 2006 ... The City of Naperville issued the following news release: As construction on the North Force sanitary sewer main nears completion, the city plans to switch water flow from the old pipeline to the new pipeline beginning Monday, Jan. 30, weather permitting. To minimize service ...