Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Crews Continue to Assess the Effects of Recent Weather on Response Operations; Skimming Operations Resume Crews in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast continue to repair boom and survey for additional oil deposits after heavy weather moved through the area last week. Heavy[Read More…]
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Oil Reported in Lake Pontchartrain
HOUMA, La.–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2010. Oil observers reported sheen and tar balls in the Rigolets and Lake Pontchartrain this morning to the Slidell Forward Operating Base of the Deepwater Horizon Response. Response crews placed a combined 600-feet of hard and soft boom at a natural choke point in the Rigolets to[Read More…]
New Heavy Oil Recovery Device Improves Oil Recovery Efforts in the Gulf
MOBILE, Ala.–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2010. Just weeks after the first Heavy Oil Recovery Device (HORD) was successfully tested in the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of Alabama, the innovative devices are greatly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the cleanup operation. The HORD, originally dubbed Tarball Retrieval Device, is being[Read More…]
United Pet Group Voluntarily Expands Recall of Nutritional Supplements For Dogs and Cats
Cincinnati, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2010. United Pet Group is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled products is provided below. The Food and[Read More…]
4th of July Fireworks in Park Forest (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Enjoy last night’s fireworks over Park Forest’s Central Park, July 4, 2010. The first part is above, and below is the second part with the Grand Finale. Video by eNews Park Forest. Related: Photo Gallery: 4th of July in Park Forest 2010
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 5, 2010
R-Gang performs last Wednesday for Main Street Nights. This week’s fesitivities include a Progressive Business After Hours which the public is encouraged to attend. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Video: 4th of July Fireworks in Park Forest (Video) Photo Gallery: 4th of July in Park Forest 2010 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2010.[Read More…]
Thanks to All for a Great 4th of July in Park Forest
The heat and humidity were incredible, but the spirit was awesome. Thanks to the many members of the public who enjoyed the parade, festivities in Central Park, and fireworks. We were spared rain this year, and, after last week, some respite from nasty weather was sweet. I want to extend[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, July 4, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Crews Assess the Effects of Recent Weather on Response Operations Crews in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast are checking deployed boom and surveying for additional oil deposits after heavy weather moved through the area. Heavy winds and waves have blown sand across[Read More…]
Teen Driver Takes Police on 100+ MPH Car Chase
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A juvenile was arrested on June 28 and charged with aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude, no valid driver’s license, leaving the scene of an accident, and curfew violation after an officer observed a vehicle driving suspiciously on Westwood Drive near Rich East High School. After stopping[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for July 5, 2010
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…]
