Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Cdr. Job W. Price, 42, of Pottstown, Pa., died Dec. 22 of a non-combat related injury while supporting stability operations in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. Price was assigned to[Read More…]
Year: 2012
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 24, 2012
If you look to the right, you can see the wreath on Park Forest Fire Department’s new LED readerboard/sign, made possible by grant dollars secured by the department. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 24, 2012. Wishing all our eNews readers the pleasures of the holidays – filled with warmth[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, December 23, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December. 23, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The leader was in direct contact with senior members of the Taliban in the province and coordinated and conducted numerous direct fire and improvised[Read More…]
CNN Video: Iowa Supreme Court: OK To Fire ‘Irresistible’ Worker
Iowa-(ENEWSPF)- Only in Iowa? From CNN: Can a boss fire an employee he finds attractive because he and his wife, fairly or not, see her as a threat to their marriage? Yes, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday. And later in the same story: Toward the end of her employment,[Read More…]
Statement of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on National Rifle Association Press Conference
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2012. “The NRA’s Washington leadership has long been out of step with its members, and never has that been so apparent as this morning. Their press conference was a shameful evasion of the crisis facing our country. Instead of offering solutions to a problem they have helped[Read More…]
BMW Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 – 2013 S 1000 RR Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2012. Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012. Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, December 22, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2012 – Afghan and coalition officials confirmed today that the Taliban leader, Faruq, and one other insurgent were killed during a security operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, yesterday. Faruq, also known as Nadim, planned and executed improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The[Read More…]
Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Extend a Holiday Greeting and Thank our Troops for their Service
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2012. THE PRESIDENT: Hi everybody. This weekend, as you gather with family and friends, Michelle and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays. THE FIRST LADY: We both love this time of year. And there’s nothing quite like celebrating the holidays at[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Fiscal Cliff
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2012 – 5:34 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last few weeks I’ve been working with leaders of both parties on a proposal to get our deficit under control, avoid tax cuts — or avoid tax hikes on the middle class, and to make[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Entrance Exam on Jan. 12th
The Marian Catholic Band took home its 33rd State Championship on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University. The band won its 3A class in prelims and went on to finals where it finished in first place among the field of 45 bands. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago[Read More…]