The Marian defense blanked host Benet in the second half Friday night to key a 14-13 victory in the ESCC opener for both teams. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Jason Martinez and Byron Munoz made sure the Marian Catholic special teams were something special on Friday night. Martinez blocked a punt deep in[Read More…]
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Former Park Forest Man Celebrates 160th Arrest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Setting an arrest record is an honor and distinction a sworn officer of the law might tout. Setting an arrest record on the other side of the bars seems a bit sad. Yet one former Park Forest man may have done just that. John D. Williams, 42,[Read More…]
It’s Time To Listen To Teachers On Issues Of Education
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg The Outpost Observer Why is it that the last people listened to regarding problems in public education are the ones who deal with it on the front line day after day? Chicago’s Renaissance 2010 education plan came onto the charts back in 2004. Immediately, classroom[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, September 10, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the BP Oil Spill Response National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Admiral Allen discussed his authorization today[Read More…]
Press Briefing by National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, September 10, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010 – 12:00 p.m. EDT Admiral Thad Allen: I’d like to provide an update regarding the last briefing I gave on the relief well. But before that, let me just give you a quick update. We continue to remove boom where it’s no longer needed. In Louisiana, Florida,[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. Early in our Nation’s history, higher education was not possible for most African Americans, and simple lessons in reading and writing were often conducted in secret. With a unique mission to meet the educational needs of African Americans, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Grandparents Day 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. Throughout our history, American families have been guided and strengthened by the support of devoted grandparents. These mentors have a special place in our homes and communities, ensuring the stories and traditions of our heritage are passed down through generations. On National Grandparents Day, we honor[Read More…]
Audubon: The Senate and the Gulf: A Ticking Clock
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. This article first appeared in The Miami Herald and other McClatchy-Tribune publications around the country September 8, 2010. By Audubon President, David Yarnold Is this too much to ask of the Senate? To hold polluters like BP accountable for their catastrophes and make funds available for[Read More…]
Why the Qur’an Burning Was Canceled (Video)
A story that is as confusing as it is bizarre. The burning of the Qur’an is off. Then it’s on hold. The Muslim Community Center in New York is moving, then it’s staying. Pastor Terry Jones spoke with the imam in New York, but New York says there never was[Read More…]
Judge: Military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy Unconstitutional
From the Chicago Sun-Times: A federal judge in Southern California on Thursday declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment rights of gay and lesbians. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips granted a request for an injunction halting the government’s "don’t ask,[Read More…]
