News from January 2016
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: HARTFORD, Conn. - Frank Pecora, 54, of Derby, pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute oxycodone.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to attend a 45-minute talk at Moccasin Bend National Archaeological District on Saturday, February 6 at 2 pm. Program parking will be at the Gateway Site off Hamm Road (10 Hamm Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405)."Special Event" signs will also be posted along Manufacturers and Hamm roads to help guide visitors to event parking.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: FORT WORTH, Texas - Two North Texas men have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy that operated in North Texas for approximately two years, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A group of 14 community leaders representing government and the bank, security and media industries formed Thursday the third cohort of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)-sponsored Citizens Academy. The participants join a group of 21 citizens who have graduated and become the first graduates of an HSI Academy in the nation.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: BANGOR, Maine - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Anthony Gomez, a/k/a “Tone", 35, of Bronx, New York, was sentenced at the U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine to a term of imprisonment of three years and five months and a three year term of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and distribute oxycodone.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: On Aug. 25, 1916, the National Park Service was established to protect America's national heritage sites. To celebrate the National Park Service Centennial, Rocky Mountain National Park will be offering a series of truly unique Saturday evening programs held at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center throughout the winter.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: RIDGELAND, MS: Natchez Trace Parkway officials are pleased to announce the Parkway Information Cabin in Ridgeland, MS will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Parkway visitors can discover Choctaw history and culture, pick-up Natchez Trace Parkway maps and information, purchase books or patches in the Eastern National Sales outlet, and talk with volunteers.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: TUPELO, MS: Justice and equality for all does not always come easy. Non-violent marches and demonstrations that engaged deeply committed men, women, and children were essential to the success of the 1960s Civil Rights movement across America. During Black History Month in February, in remembrance of that struggle for justice and equality, the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center will host an informative photo display and the documentary film Never Lose Sight of Freedom.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: Superintendent David Hallac announced today that CMC Building, Inc. of Bolton, North Carolina has begun the construction project to improve the Hatteras Island Visitor Center complex.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
Release: Washington, DC, Jan. 25, 2016 - Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, six federal agencies joined together to announce the selection of 27 communities in 22 states that will participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food.
By DOL Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: Employer name: Rich Products Corp., Brownsville, Texas
By DOE Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: The DOE-funded Power Systems Engineering Research Center (PSERC) is offering a free public webinar presenting the challenges of the protection of converter interfaced generation and associate circuits and components. The webinar will discuss these issues, and present the Estimation Based Protection (EBP)...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny sentenced Pravin Mehta, 78, of Amherst, NY, to 24 months in prison and a fine totaling $500,000, this in addition to $125,000 previously forfeited in this case. The sentence was based on Mehta’s conviction for conspiring to illegally dispense controlled substances from his medical office by issuing prescriptions other than for a legitimate medical purpose and not in the usual course of professional practice.
By DOL Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: BEREA, Ohio - More than 30 workers were at-risk of amputation and other injuries daily while manufacturing nuts and bolts at a Berea factory. Federal inspectors found Telefast Industries Inc. failed to install guards and use recommended safety procedures to prevent workers from coming in contact with operating parts of machinery, violations for which inspectors previously cited the company in 2014.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District Office (BMDO), Mount Lewis Field Office (MLFO) is asking the public to review and provide input on the Argenta Settlement Agreement (Agreement) Range Improvement Environmental Assessment (EA). The proposed project is located within the Argenta Allotment, southeast of Battle Mountain, NV.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: Saturday, February 6th - 12:00PM. The USAF Band of Mid-America's Starlifter Rock Band: Featuring vocalist Technical Sergeant Keisha Gwin, the band will perform in the Old Courthouse rotunda. The Starlifter Band has deployed and played around the world and will be performing jazz standards from Gershwin...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Jose Nicolas Olivas Zazueta, 35, of Fresno, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill to five years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and DEA Special Agent in Charge John J. Martin announced the sentencing.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Joseph M. Jackson, age 36, of Stephentown, New York, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: The study used a sophisticated mathematical model to evaluate future cost, demand, generation and transmission scenarios. It found that with improvements in transmission infrastructure, weather-driven renewable resources could supply most of the nation’s electricity at costs similar to today’s.
By DOE Newswire | Jan 25, 2016
News Release: Upcoming Webinars. January 27: Live Webinar on Energy Planning for Tribal Economic Development. Webinar Sponsors: DOE Office of Indian Energy, Western Area Power Administration. The Energy Department will present a live webinar titled "Energy Planning for Tribal Economic Development," on Wednesday...
