US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Thursday, February 9:
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA OFFERS FREE TAX ASISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Alexandria issued the following press release: The City of Alexandria will offer a series of tax assistance sessions to help low-income residents with completing their 2005 federal and state income tax forms. The free service will be available to eligible residents in the ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES ROBBERY
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: he Roanoke Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on February 8, 2006. Officers were called at 10:25 p.m. to Food Lion in the 4300 block of Franklin Rd., SW. The Victim stated that a black male walked into the ...
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ANNOUNCE THEME FOR 2006 EVENT
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Illinois State Fair issued the following news release: On behalf of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Illinois State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Chuck Hartke today announced the theme for the 2006 Illinois State Fair and Twilight Parade - ...
REP. LUCAS MEETS WITH ROCKETPLANE EXECUTIVE, JAPANESE OFFICIALS ON BURNS FLAT LAUNCH
Feb 09, 2006 ... Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla. (3rd CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Frank Lucas met Wednesday with officials from Oklahoma-based Rocketplane Ltd. and VIPs from a Japanese agency about the agreement between the two groups to use the Spaceport in Burns Flat, Okla. to send ...
FIRST LADY PERDUE ENCOURAGES ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT
Feb 09, 2006 ... Georgia First Lady Mary Perdue issued the following press release: First Lady Mary Perdue today encouraged Georgia families to take advantage if the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). More than 20,000 eligible individuals, including state employees, do not claim the EITC and lose ...
STATE OF UTAH MARKS FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Governor's Office of Economic Development issued the following press release: Utah tourism leaders are encouraging residents to wear their attire from the 2002 Olympic Winter Games during the 2006 Games in Torino, Italy, which run from February 10-26, 2006. "This is an ...
SEN. BAUCUS COMMENTS ON ADMINISTRATION'S TRADE AGENDA
Feb 09, 2006 ... At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Max Baucus made the following opening remarks: Ambassador Portman, welcome back to the Finance Committee. You have been the Trade Representative for almost one year. After CAFTA and Hong Kong, I would guess that the phrase 'baptism by ...
FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT GIVES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, OFFERS CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY CLASSES IN AN ATTEMPT TO CURB CHILDHOOD MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Smyrna issued the following press release: Motor vehicle crashes account for 50 percent of unintentional injuries in Georgia, and are the number one cause of death among children ages one to nine. Local municipal and county departments across the state are working to ...
MAYOR LITTLEFIELD ORGANIZES MEETING FOR RESIDENTS OF JOHN CALVIN APARTMENTS
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Chattanooga issued the following press release: While the City of Chattanooga has not initiated the address change at the John Calvin Apartments, Mayor Ron Littlefield is concerned about its residents and is working hard to alleviate their fears. "I have an elderly ...
MAYOR RON AND LITTLEFIELD HONORARY HOSTS OF 2006 HEART GALA SATURDAY NIGHT
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Chattanooga issued the following press release: Mayor Ron and Lanis Littlefield will don formal attire in honor of the American Heart Association's 2006 Heart Gala Saturday night. The Mayor and his wife are honorary hosts of the annual fundraiser. "My wife Lanis and ...
NEW DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS NAMED
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release: An administrator with more than 27 years of experience working with students with disabilities has begun work as the Director of the Office of Special Populations at the R.I. Department ...
SON CHARGED WITH MOTHER'S MURDER ADDITIONAL CHARGES PENDING IN HOUSE FIRE AND DEATH
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Clearwater Police Department issued the following news release: A 28-year-old Clearwater man was charged with Murder Thursday morning, a day after his mother was found dead in her burning home. RUSSELL FREEMAN (10-13-77) was arrested several hours after he came to Clearwater ...
LABCORP TO BUILD CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN BURLINGTON'S DOWNTOWN
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Burlington issued the following press release: Laboratory Corporations of America, otherwise known as LabCorp submitted an economic development incentive application to the City of Burlington requesting an expansion of existing industry incentive and a corporate headquarters ...
DEVELOPERS NOW HAVE MORE FLEXIBILITY IN CONSIDERING DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Burlington issued the following press release: The City recently adopted revisions to their current street lighting policy. The revisions give developers more flexibility in considering decorative lighting for their subdivision projects. The developer will work with Duke ...
THE EDUCATION INNOVATOR, FEB. 9
Feb 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Education issued the following newsletter: Dear Readers, Beginning on January 26, 2006, you may have noticed my name on the masthead of this newsletter. It is my pleasure to work with the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) as its Acting Assistant ...
VALDOSTA CITY'S MAIN STREET PROGRAM SELECTED AS SEMIFINALISTS FOR AWARD
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Valdosta issued the following press release: The City of Valdosta's Main Street Program has been selected by the National Trust Main Street Center as a semifinalist for a 2006 Great American Main Street Award. Valdosta is one of only 11 cities to continue to the final round ...
PUBLIC FORUM ON JERRY JONES WIDENING PROPOSAL
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Valdosta issued the following press release: The City of Valdosta will be conducting a public comment forum on Monday, February 13 from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm in the City Hall Multi-Purpose room. The topic will be a proposal to expand Jerry Jones Drive/Eager Road from Gornto ...
NORTH CAROLINA BEACH BUGGY ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FUNDING MATCH FOR JUNIOR RANGER CHALLENGE GRANT
Feb 09, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Cape Hatteras National Seashore issued the following press release: Outer Banks Group Superintendent Michael B. Murray today announced that, with the support of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA), $4000 has been granted to Cape Hatteras ...
REP. RAHALL: SECURITY OF RURAL AMERICA HIT HARD BY BUDGET PROPOSAL
Feb 09, 2006 ... Rep. Nick Joe Rahall, D-W.Va. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) called the Administration's proposed budget "a hard hit at the security of rural America" and promised to fight against these cuts that pose a threat to continued security in the ...
SUMMIT HILL BRIDGE, ENTRANCE RAMP CLOSING FEB. 21
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced Thursday that the Summit Hill Bridge and entrance ramp from James White Parkway will close February 21. The bridge will be closed for eight months with the ramp remaining ...
CITY OF KNOXVILLE TO HOST SENIOR VALENTINE DANCE
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: A Senior Valentine Dance is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the John T. O'Connor Senior Center, located at 611 Winona St. A live band and refreshments are provided at this event. There will also be ...
GOLF SEASON BEGINS AT ALPHARETTA SENIOR ACTIVITIES CENTER
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Alpharetta issued the following press release: The Alpharetta Senior Activity Center announces its 2006 Golf Program. Each Monday, we depart the Senior Activities Center at 8:30 am and play at a course near you. We play a different course each Monday during the duration of ...
NORTH FULTON COMMUNITY ARBOR DAY SET FOR FEB. 18
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Alpharetta issued the following press release: On Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm residents will have an opportunity to celebrate Community Arbor Day. This event will take place at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Alpharetta. This ...
HIGHLIGHTS OF COUNCIL MEETING, FEB. 13
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Chapel Hill issued the following press release: The Chapel Hill Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in Town Hall, 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., to consider an agenda that includes the following highlights. Public attendance is welcome. Council meetings are ...
FREE TAX PREPARATION OFFERED AT HARGRAVES
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Chapel Hill issued the following press release: Free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers from UNC-Chapel Hill will be offered at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N. Roberson St., through April 12. Those interested should bring copies of all W-2, ...
TOWN IMPROVES SNOW, ICE CONTROL
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Chapel Hill issued the following press release: Chapel Hill's Public Works crews haven't yet implemented their new secret weapon - brine, a snow and ice control program that utilizes a new approach to keeping the roads clear. However, they're ready if the cold snap this month ...
STATE NEEDS STRONG, PERMANENT INCENTIVES FOR ON-TIME BUDGETS
Feb 09, 2006 ... Assemblyman Jim Hayes, R-Amherst, (148th District), issued the following press release: Last year, the state Legislature passed the state budget by the April 1 deadline--for the first time in 20 years--after leaders agreed to implement a series of reforms I've been pushing since my ...
REP. SKELTON AWARDED 2006 TRUMAN AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Independence issued the following news release: The Harry S. Truman Award for Public Service will be presented to U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5 on the steps of the Truman Presidential Museum & Library, 500 W. Hwy. 24. The public is invited to the ceremony ...
OVER $5 MILLION RETURNED TO CONSUMERS IN 2005
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Office for Consumer Affairs and Buisness Regulation issued the following news release: For the second year in a row, the state's Office of Consumer Affairs and its regulatory agencies recovered over $5 million for Massachusetts consumers resulting from the resolution of ...
HOOVER SKATE SHOP OWNER TO RUN NEW SKATE PARK
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Alabaster issued the following news release: The City of Alabaster has picked the owner of a Hoover skate shop to manage the city's new skate park. Mayor David Frings this week signed a one-year contract with Brian Kelly to serve as fixed-base operator ...
FIRST BALD EAGLE NEST CONFIRMED IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Feb 09, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Cuyahoga Valley National Park issued the following press release: Bald eagles are nesting in Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation, near Station Road Bridge Trailhead. The area is also within the boundary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It is the ...
CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD TO HOLD 2ND ANNUAL ALL ABOARD BALL
Feb 09, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Cuyahoga Valley National Park issued the following press release: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR), one of the region's leading educational, historic and family entertainment assets, will hold its 2nd annual All Aboard Ball Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the ...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRAIN PROGRAMS
Feb 09, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Cuyahoga Valley National Park issued the following press release: Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) are recruiting enthusiastic individuals to help with our popular volunteer programs: Rail Rovers, Student ...
CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK ANNOUNCES VISITOR CENTER HOURS FOR SPRING 2006
Feb 09, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Cuyahoga Valley National Park issued the following press release: Cuyahoga Valley National Park announces the following hours for park visitor centers for the months of March, April, and May. Canal Visitor Center, located at 7104 Canal Road at the ...
TZU-CHI FOUNDATION BRINGS DONATIONS TO SLIDELL FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Slidell issued the following news release: Today, the Community Christian Concern of Slidell was invaded with close to 40 volunteers from around the country. The Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation toured Slidell and gave out 200 gift cards to deserving families ...
NOTICE FROM FEMA - TREE & DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Slidell issued the following news release: FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their contractors will begin collecting storm related debris from private property in the City of Slidell, under the following guidelines: 1. Private property owners MUST complete ...
MOUNT PLEASANT FIREFIGHTERS COMPLETE GRUELING ANNUAL PHYSICAL, TEST ENDURANCE AND FITNESS SKILLS
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Mount Pleasant issued the following press release: Over the course of three days, more than 97 Mount Pleasant firefighters wearing weighed gear completed their grueling department's mandatory annual physical test last week at Town Hall field. A 40-lbs vest, designed to safely ...
New Study Indicates Majority of Hospitals Collect Patients' Race, Ethnicity and Language Data; Yet Few Hospitals Use the Data to Improve Quality of Care
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issued the following news release: A study released today reveals that the majority of U.S. hospitals collect accurate information about their patients' race, ethnicity and language preference, but few are using the data to improve the quality of health ...
KID ONE BENEFIT PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING EVENT
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Hoover issued the following news release: Come out and show your support for Kid One Transport in this family-oriented night of fun. Friday, February 17, 2006 at the Pelham National Guard Armory (Across from Moore-Handley) Bell Time is 7:30. There ...
SEN. VOINOVICH ANNOUNCES OVER $170,000 FOR JOB ACCESS SERVICES IN MAHONING AND TRUMBULL COUNTIES
Feb 09, 2006 ... The office of Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, issued the following press release: Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-OH) is pleased to announce that a $170,859 grant from the Federal Transit Administration has been awarded to the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA). The grant monies will ...
DOGS DIG DIRT TO START CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LR ANIMAL VILLAGE
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Little Rock issued the following news release: Dogs available for adoption at Little Rock Animal Services dug up dirt to mark the beginning of construction for the new $1.7 million Animal Village. Joining the four-legged participants in the ceremony were two-legged community ...
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADDRESSES DELAYS IN PRINTING OF FORMS FOR 2005 INCOME TAX RETURNS
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Revenue issued the following press release: Louisiana Department of Revenue Addresses Delays in Printing of Forms for 2005 Income Tax Returns; Taxpayers are Encouraged to Prepare to File State Returns Electronically Beginning Feb. 1st. The Louisiana ...
A Foundation for the Future of Journalism and Communities: Harry M. and Edel Y. Ayers Lecture
Feb 09, 2006 ... The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation issued the following news release concerning the Harry M. and Edel Y. Ayers lecture: Alberto Ibargüen, President, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Introduced by H. Brandt Ayers, Chairman and Publisher, The Anniston Star Thank you, ...
CLATSOP COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE URGES RESIDENTS TO BE WARY OF INTERNET, MAIL FRAUD
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Clatsop County government issued the following news release: The Clatsop County Sheriff's Office urges residents to be alert to mail and Internet fraud, after receiving several reports of both in recent months. "While these scams are not new, they're often repackaged in a new ...
TRAFFIC IMPACTS - COUNTY ROADS
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Clatsop County government issued the following news release: Work Schedule for the week of Saturday, February 11 to Friday, February 17 Labiski Lane will be closed on Saturday, February 11, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while Clatsop County Public Works installs a new fish ...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY REMINDS MOTORISTS: IT'S TIME TO RAT ON POTHOLE
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: Clackamas County road crews are reminding residents and travelers who spot potholes on county-area roads to call the Pothole Hotline at 503-650-3262. Pothole crews are constantly on the prowl for holes in the ...
NEW CLACKAMAS COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR FUTURE OF DISTRICT
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: The newly appointed seven-member Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) is ready to begin work on developing a strategic plan for the location and financing of new wastewater treatment facilities for Clackamas County Service ...
ASSEMBLYWOMAN LIFTON TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Feb 09, 2006 ... Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, D-Tompkins-Cortland (125th District), issued the following press release: Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton (D/WFP-Tompkins/Cortland) will hold a series of community meetings in February and March to address concerns about the governor's budget proposal and other ...
NO VIOLATIONS FOUND IN WELD PESTICIDE INVESTIGATION
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: An investigation conducted by the Colorado Department of Agriculture concludes that there is no evidence indicating that farm workers in a field adjacent to where a pesticide was being applied were exposed to the ...
LITTLETON POLICE, LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE PARAMEDICS RESCUE/SAVE BABY
Feb 09, 2006 ... The City of Littleton issued the following news release: On February 7, 2006, at 9:45 a.m., Littleton Police were called via 911 to 5577 S. Hill St. on an unknown disturbance call. While enroute, Littleton dispatch learned from the mother that she was 6 months pregnant and had just ...
WATER DEPARTMENT HELP DESK ESTABLISHED
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Lake Charles issued the following news release: Due to Storm damage the Water Billing Office has been temporarily relocated to Old City Hall at 1001 Ryan Street. The City of Lake Charles is asking residents to contact the City?s Water Department with any questions or ...
LAKE CHARLES MARDI GRAS PARADE ROUTE CLARIFICATION
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Lake Charles issued the following news release: The City of Lake Charles would like to clarify that this year's Mardi Gras parade route will end at the intersection of Prien Lake Street and Lake Street. Lake street will be used by parade participants as a route to take them ...
CRÈME BRULEE RECIPE
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Each month the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown in the state. This month, Colorado dairy products are featured in our Crème ...
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR CAPITAL REGION ANNOUNCES 2005 AWARDEES OF ASSEMBLYMAN ROBERT REILLY SALARY FUND
Feb 09, 2006 ... Assemblyman Robert Reilly, D-Latham (109th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Bob Reilly (D/I/WFP-Newtonville) in conjunction with the Community Foundation for the Capital Region earlier today announced the 14 recipients of the 2005 grants for the Capital Region's ...
PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION JOINS FIGHT AGAINST HEART DISEASE
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission issued the following news release: The Pa. Turnpike is joining the American Heart Association to call attention to women's No. 1 killer - heart disease. On Feb. 14, the two organizations will hold a joint press conference announcing that " America's ...
Council on Foundations Issues Annual Report on Grantmaker Salaries
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Council on Foundations issued the following news release: Salaries in 2005 for foundation employees stayed just ahead of inflation, according to the 2005 Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Report published by the Council on Foundations. Grantmaker CEO inflation-adjusted salaries ...
LITTLETON POLICE, LFR PARAMEDICS RESCUE/SAVE BABY
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Littleton issued the following news release: On February 7, 2006, at 9:45 a.m., Littleton Police were called via 911 to 5577 S. Hill St. on an unknown disturbance call. While enroute, Littleton dispatch learned from the mother that she was 6 months pregnant and had just ...
SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT ISSUES DECISION REGARDING SCDHEC VS. C&S COMMUNITY CARE HOME
Feb 09, 2006 ... The South Carolina Administrative Law Court issued the text of the following decision: CAPTION: SCDHEC vs. C&S Community Care Home AGENCY: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control PARTIES: Petitioner: South Carolina Department of Health and ...
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO MEET ON FEB. 15 IN CORVALLIS
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Oregon Transportation Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Cascade Ballroom C of the CH2M Hill Alumni Center at Oregon State University, 725 S.W. 26th Street, in Corvallis. The ...
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMITTEE TO MEET, FEB. 14
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Oregon Transportation Safety Committee will meet from 9:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Salem. The committee will receive an update on the legislative concepts that the panel has ...
ASSEMBLYMAN MORELLE: MOVING AHEAD ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Feb 09, 2006 ... Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle, D-Irondequoit (132nd District), issued the following newsletter: A Visit to Cornell UniversityThis week I was back on the road to further promote my economic development proposals, this time at one of the nation's finest institutions of higher learning, ...
ASSEMBLYMAN MOSIELLO TO NOMINATE DISTRICT RESIDENT FOR STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MARITIME COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Feb 09, 2006 ... Assemblyman Louis A. Mosiello, R-Yonkers (93rd District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Lou Mosiello (R,C,I-Yonkers) today announced availability of a full scholarship for one of his district's residents to attend the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime ...
STRIKE FIRST FIRE EXTINGUISHERS RECALLED FOR REPAIR
Feb 09, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Firehouse.com & Roanoke Fire-EMS announces the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless ...
REPAIRS TO CLOSE ONE LANE OF US 201 IN HALLOWELL ON FEB. 11
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Maine Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The bad news is that traffic will be restricted to one lane of US Route 201 in Hallowell this coming Saturday. The good news is that the closure will allow the Maine Department of Transportation to repair a badly ...
METRO TESTS NEW PARK AND RIDE SERVICE
Feb 09, 2006 ... The Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority issued the following press release: Starting Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, METRO will begin experimental Park & Ride service from Grace Community Church, 14505 Gulf Freeway. Double-digit ridership increases and the growing popularity ...