Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2011. Unemployment rates were lower in June than a year earlier in 224 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 127 areas, and unchanged in 21 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while nine[Read More…]
Day: August 3, 2011
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, August 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Leon H. Lucas Jr., 32, of Wilson, N.C., died Aug. 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine[Read More…]
Cliff Butz Officially Named Park Forest Police Chief
Park Forest Police Chief Cliff Butz. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After 28 years of experience with the Park Forest Police Department, Cliff Butz officially was named Chief of Police on August 1 by Village Manager Tom Mick. He has been serving as acting chief since the retirement of Chief[Read More…]