Day: April 24, 2011

Predator Drones Strike Qadhafi Forces

NAPLES–(ENEWSPF)–24 April 2011.  NATO military forces destroyed a Qadhafi regime Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) in the vicinity of Misrata at approximately 1100 GMT Saturday. The strike was carried out by a Predator Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (UAS) weapons system provided to support Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR. The MRL system has been used[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Four Army Casualties, April 24, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers.  Specifically: The dealth of a two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Killed were: Sgt. John P. Castro, 25, of  Andrews, Texas who died April 22 at Paktika province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when his[Read More…]

Ostenburg, Richardson, Smart Tracks ribbon cutting

In and Around Park Forest Week of April 25, 2011

Mayor Ostenburg and Denise Richardson at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Smart-Tracks Family Center in DownTown Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– April 25, 2011. One of the best features of living in Park Forest is that there are many ways for everyone to help shape our community.[Read More…]

Hydrand flushing sign

Hydrant Flushing – April 26 through April 28

Look for this sign in your neighborhood as hydrants are flushed this week. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Hydrants are flushed to remove rust and sediment from the water system. During this operation, your water may become discolored from rust. It is safe for drinking and cooking, but will stain[Read More…]

Death Notice: Jill M. Cullen (nee McDannel)

Jill M. Cullen (nee McDannel) of Park Forest. Born May 9, 1961, died April 22, 2011. Devoted Mother of Heather, Brian and Amanda Cullen. Cherished Grandmother of Macayla and Leo Cullen. Loving Daughter of Margaret and the late Leonard McDannel. Dearest Sister of Andy Hartman, Peggy (Tom) Travis and the[Read More…]

FDA Approves the First Vaccine to Prevent Meningococcal Disease in Infants and Toddlers

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2011.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the use of Menactra in children as young as 9 months for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y and W-135. Menactra already is approved for use in people ages 2 through[Read More…]

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