The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) 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…]
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Toastmasters Area Speech Contests October 1
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Toastmasters will host an area speech contest from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest. Speakers from Park Forest, Homewood and South Holland will compete in the contests. Admission is free. Information: (708) 283-0138 or http://parkforest.freetoasthost.net/
BP Confirms Successful Completion of Well Kill Operations in Gulf of Mexico
HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2010. BP today confirmed that well kill operations on the MC252 well in the Gulf of Mexico are now complete, with both the casing and annulus of the well sealed by cement. The MC252 well has been shut-in since July 15 and cementing operations in August, following the[Read More…]
Statement by BP America on Completion of MC252 Relief Well
HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2010. The following statement was released by BP America Chairman and President Lamar McKay on completion of the MC252 Relief Well in the Gulf of Mexico. Today’s completion of relief well operations on the Macondo well is a significant technological accomplishment and another important milestone in our continued[Read More…]
Statement from Admiral Allen on the Successful Completion of the Relief Well
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2010. Statement from Admiral Allen on the Successful Completion of the Relief Well: “After months of extensive operations planning and execution under the direction and authority of the U.S. government science and engineering teams, BP has successfully completed the relief well by intersecting and cementing the well[Read More…]
March 2010 Matanky Realty Group Press Release on the Hiring of ‘Kenny Yochelson’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– eNews Park Forest just discovered a March 9, 2010 press release on Matanky.com, the Web site of Matanky Realty Group, announcing the "new owner" of the Holiday Star Theater. The release further states, "He said he literally grew up in movie theaters and has worked in the[Read More…]
The Investigation that Nabbed an Alleged Confidence Man
Kenneth Arron. (PHOTO: PFPD) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– One might say it all started to unravel with a hot dog. On August 19, a woman purchased a hot dog at the Holiday Star Theater. According to a report of the incident received by eNews Park Forest, she paid with a credit[Read More…]
The Many Names of Kenneth Arron, a.k.a. ‘Yochelson’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest police say a background check of Kenneth W. Arron revealed that he has an extensive criminal history, including felony convictions in Illinois, Arizona, and Ohio. Arron, 48, 1058 Jeffrey Ct, Lombard, IL, was arrested during a routine traffic stop on September 13, and charged with[Read More…]
Dough Masters Inc. Issues Recall of Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chunk Cookies Due to Undeclared Walnuts
Troy, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2010. Dough Masters Inc. of Troy, Michigan, is recalling all lots of their Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chunk Cookies because they contain undeclared walnuts. People who have allergies to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled[Read More…]
Counterpoint: Business in Park Forest at What Cost?
Commentary By Rosemary Piser Associate Editor As was the case with many of my neighbors, I was shocked to learn that professional con-man and former manager of the Holiday Star Theater, Kenny Arron (aka Yochelson) had been arrested. Like many in Park Forest, I had a series of very unpleasant[Read More…]
