Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2103. The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 11, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The incident is under investigation. Killed were: Staff Sgt. Steven P. Blass, 27, of Estherville, Iowa. He was assigned to the 4th[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Join the Park Forest 2013 Community Garden Project
Rosemary Piser (far right) works with volunteers last summer on the community garden near the Park Forest Fire Department. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 17, 2013. The days are longer, the snow has melted and spring is in the air – all signs that the gardening season is upon us. The[Read More…]
GOP Lawmaker Regrets Voting Against Same-Sex Marriage – Lynne Osterman (Video)
Lynne Osterman who was elected as a Republican to the Minnesota legislature says she regrets casting a "political expedient" vote for Minnesota’s "Defense of Marriage" law that outlawed same-sex marriage. She tears up when talking about it and urges Minnesota lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage. She says, in part, "Lawmakers[Read More…]
Grippo Foods Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of All Sizes of Their Various Varieties of Potato Chips Due to Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2013. Grippo Foods, Inc, Cincinnati, OH, is initiating a nationwide recall of all bags and boxes of their Plain Potato Chips, Bar-B-Q Potato Chips, Cheddar Cheese with a touch of Jalapeno Potato Chips, Hot Dill Pickle Potato Chips, Sweet Bermuda Onion Potato chips and Salt &[Read More…]
Nishimoto Trading Co., LTD Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kameda Brand 4.37 oz Packages of Rice Cracker ‘Kotsubukko’
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2013. Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd of Santa Fe Springs, CA, is recalling its 4.37 ounce packages of Kameda Brand Rice Cracker “Kotsubukko” snack food because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if[Read More…]
Ford Recall of Certain Model Year 2004 – 2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 16, 2013. SUMMARY: Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,[Read More…]
Ford Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 Focus, C-Max and Escape Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 16, 2013. SUMMARY: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Time to Create the Energy Security Trust (Video/Text)
Lemont, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2013 Hi, everybody. As a nation, our top priority is growing our economy and creating good middle class jobs. That’s why this week I’m speaking to you from the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, because few areas hold as much promise as what they’re focused on right[Read More…]
FBI: Robbery of Fifth Third Bank Branch in Winfield
(PHOTO FBI) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A bank robbery occurred earlier March 14 at the Fifth Third Bank branch located at 1N111 County Line Road in Winfield, Illinois. The robber, described by witnesses as a male/white with dark eyes, approximately 5’11” tall, 30 to 40 years of age, was well-covered at the[Read More…]
Spring Arrives at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its way into the brown and gray woodland. Spring beauties are poking their little white and pink heads out, the greens of the wild leeks and onions are becoming more and[Read More…]
