Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2015 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Master Sgt. Peter A. McKenna Jr., 35, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died Aug. 8, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds when he was attacked by enemy small arms fire. McKenna[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Former New Jersey Resident Charged with Conspiracy and Attempt to Provide Material Support To ISIL
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2015. A former resident of Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested this morning for allegedly conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization. The announcement was made by Assistant Attorney General for National[Read More…]
City of Chicago partners with mRelief to Help Parents Determine Eligibility for Early Childhood Programs
In partnership with Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Early Learning Portal, 1871-based mRelief launches Early Learning Finder to help low-income parents navigate Chicago’s 700+ early learning sites. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. On August 8, 2015 mRelief will launch the Early Learning Finder that helps parents determine eligibility for early childhood[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 10, 2015
Tickets are available for the August 22 fundraiser at Balmoral Park Racetrack benefitting the Park Forest Health Department. (Photo: Balmoral Park) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. One of the things I miss about the south suburbs is enjoying an evening with my friends watching the harness racing at Balmoral Park[Read More…]
Blue Square Market Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Kaboom Action Strips and Lida Daidaihua
North Huntingdon, PA –(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2015. Blue Square Market Inc. of North Huntingdon, PA, is recalling “Kaboom Actions Strip 12 Pack” and LiDa DaiDaiHua to the user level after FDA analysis revealed the products contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients. Kaboom was found to contain sulfoaildenafil and LiDa DaiDaiHua was found[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Protecting the Right to Vote
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2015 Hi, everybody. The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights of any democracy. Yet for too long, too many of our fellow citizens were denied that right, simply because of the color of their skin. Fifty years ago this week, President Lyndon Johnson[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Refers P. Mills, LLC, to Attorney General for Enforcement
Agency Alleges Improper Removal of Asbestos Containing Material SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Lisa Bonnett has referred an enforcement action to the Illinois Attorney General’s office against P. Mills, LLC, for causing, threatening or allowing the discharge or emission of asbestos fibers into the environment so[Read More…]
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Lacey Act Violations for Trading Illegal Snakes
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 7, 2015. Gerard Kruse, 42, a social worker who lives in Oviedo, Florida, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, to 13 Lacey Act violations for his role in the trade of illegally caught snakes, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division announced. Kruse[Read More…]
Bremerton, Washington Man Pleads Guilty to Anti-Gay Hate Crime at Seattle’s Capitol Hill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. A 38-year-old Bremerton, Washington man pleaded guilty today to a federal hate crime under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act, for a January 2015 assault on three gay men, announced U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes, Western District of Washington and Principal[Read More…]
Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison For Sex Trafficking
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. Ricky T. Wallace aka Justice, 34, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was sentenced today to 12 years in federal prison for trafficking a 17-year-old female resident of a group home in the Boston area to Rhode Island for the purposes of commercial sexual activity. At the time[Read More…]
