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Keebler Issues Allergy Alert on Mislabeled Fudge Shoppe® Fudge Sticks Sold at Convenience Stores

BATTLE CREEK, Mich—(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 27, 2011 – Keebler® is recalling a limited quantity of 8-count cartons of Fudge Shoppe® Jumbo Fudge Sticks sold at convenience stores. This recall was initiated because the cartons contain individually wrapped Jumbo Peanut Butter Sticks. The individually wrapped cookie sticks are correctly labeled. People who have[Read More…]

Colorado: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Not Associated With Increased Crime

Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. An analysis of Denver crime statistics for 2010 contradicts claims that the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries are associated with elevated incidences of criminal activity. According to a Denver Post story published this week: “A Denver police analysis completed late last year of areas around dispensaries showed[Read More…]

Washington: Lawmakers To Debate Measure To Regulate Marijuana Sales For Adults

Olympia, WA–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. A coalition of House lawmakers have introduced legislation that seeks to legalize and regulate the “production, distribution, and sale” of marijuana to adults. As introduced, House Bill 1550 would allow for the state-authorized cultivation and distribution of marijuana and marijuana-related products. “[T]he legislature intends to promote commerce[Read More…]

Mitchell, Illinois Man Charged with Bank Robberies

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on January 27, 2011, JOHN L. NEAL, Jr., age 51, of Mitchell, Illinois, was charged by criminal complaint with four counts of Bank Robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section[Read More…]

Tom Slaughter Appointed Executive Director of Inland Press Association

Tom Slaughter. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Patty Slusher named Inland’s director of Membership and Programming Des Plaines, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Tom Slaughter, former vice president of U.S. Newspaper Markets for The Associated Press who created AP Digital before heading the company’s new media business unit, was named Inland’s new executive director today, effective Tuesday,[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, January 27, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Will Host a Dinner for National Security Advisor Menon of India Under Secretary Burns Will Meet with National Security Advisor Menon on Friday Health of Former South African President Nelson Mandela Murder of Human Rights Activist David Kato in Uganda USAID Administrator[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, January 27, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2011 – 1:43 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS:  Go ahead, I’m sorry. Q    Can you comment on the conclusions of the financial crisis investigatory commission?  And do you agree with the finding that the crisis was preventable and that current members of the administration were partly to blame? [Read More…]

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