NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2011 – 8:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Though its waters roar and[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks by Vice President Biden at Dedication of Flight 93 Memorial
Shanksville, PA–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2011 – 2:25 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow Americans, I’m honored to be standing here today, standing with two former Presidents. President Clinton, as he said, the passengers on Flight 93 knew that our common humanity is what united us most. Well, Mr.[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, September 11, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 9 in Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 279 Infantry[Read More…]
Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Device Kills 2 Afghan Civilians; Injures 77 ISAF Personnel
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–Sep. 11, 2011. Two Afghan civilians were killed and a significant number of ISAF and Afghan civilians were injured as a result of the Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Device attack at approx 5:30 p.m. at Combat Outpost Sayed Abad, Wardak province, yesterday. Seventy-seven ISAF personnel and less than 25[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for September 11, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
Spartans (2-1) Fumble Away First Loss To Nazareth Academy
The Marian offense racked up 300 yards rushing Friday, but fell for the first time this season in a 35-19 ESCC loss to visiting Nazareth Academy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic just couldn’t get a handle on things Friday night. Despite rushing for 300 yards, the Spartans fumbled[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors September 11th Anniversary, Announces Grants to Service Organizations
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that 32 organizations in Illinois have received AmeriCorps grants from the Serve Illinois Commission. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the Governor has proclaimed Sept. 11, 2011 as a day of service and remembrance. The[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Residents to Support Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
Almost $12 Million Distributed to Illinois Military Families; 25,000 Applications Granted in Eight Year History CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today called on Illinois residents to donate to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. To date, the fund has distributed almost $12 million to Illinois military families to assist[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s National Security Team Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2011. This morning at 10:00am, the President chaired a meeting of his senior national security team to review ongoing efforts to mitigate potential terrorist threats as well as to review steps taken to enhance the Nation’s security posture leading into the 9/11 anniversary. The President praised the[Read More…]
Subaru Recall of Certain Model Year 2010 – 2011 Outback and Legacy Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2011. Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2010, through May 20, 2011. Components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat. Consequence: If the bottom cover overheats, the windshield wipers may become inoperable, reducing the operators visibility,[Read More…]
