News published on Federal Newswire in July 2018

News from July 2018


Nebraska Woman Sentenced for Making a False Statement

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Walthill, Nebraska, woman convicted of False Statement was sentenced by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced a federal grand jury in New Haven returned an indictment yesterday alleging that STEPHEN CARBONELLA, 59, of Hamden, embezzled funds from his employer, Webster Bank Corporation, where he served as bank manager of the Orange branch office.


News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. yesterday sentenced Michael Gordon Watson (41, Melbourne) to 25 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute more than 1 kilogram of methamphetamine, more than 3 kilograms of marijuana, and a large quantity of MDMA. Watson also possessed two loaded firearms at the time of his arrest, which the court ordered him to forfeit. Watson pleaded guilty on March 13, 2018.


Prairie Arts in the Parks Event

News Release: Strong City, KS: On Saturday July 14th come to the preserve and see how the prairie inspires art in many different forms. See demonstrations of ceramics, sculpture, music, fabric dyeing, photography lessons, and more. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day.


News Release: (SANTA ANA, Calif.) - A man currently on both state parole and federal supervised release has been charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances for selling more than one pound of methamphetamine, as well as cocaine. Matthew Belling, 28, of La Mirada, who goes by the moniker “Miagi," was arrested this morning by special agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration.


News Release: OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - Demolition of one of DOE’s most unique facilities is underway at the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP).


Local Amateur Radio Operator Agrees to Pay $7,000.00 to Settle Federal Complaint for Violations of the Federal Communications Act

News Release: PITTSBURGH - An experienced and well-known local amateur radio operator agreed to pay the United States $7,000.00 to resolve allegations that he intentionally disrupted the communications of other amateur operators without their consent or permission, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Under Secretary, Stakeholders View Idaho Site’s Innovative Cleanup Projects

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - DOE Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar visited the Idaho National Laboratory Site last week, where he viewed one-of-a-kind equipment and processes used to advance cleanup by EM and cleanup contractor Fluor Idaho.


Reclamation releases environmental documents for Auburn Bike Park

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation released today a Final Environmental Assessment/Initial Study and a Finding of No Significant Impact for Auburn Area Recreation and Park District’s Auburn Bike Park in Auburn, California. Reclamation studied impacts to the environment, community and surrounding areas and found the former Auburn Dam construction site is well-suited to bike park use.



City-Sponsored Program Examines Moab Site With Goal of Conserving Energy

News Release: MOAB, Utah - An energy consulting firm recently visited the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project to identify ways the site could conserve energy. The visit was part of a local program sponsored by the City of Moab that aims to reduce energy costs while helping the environment. The team...


News Release: PITTSBURGH - North American Power Group, Ltd. (NAPG) and its owner and president, Michael Ruffatto, have agreed to pay the United States $14.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting fraudulent claims under a cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy and Technology Laboratory (NETL), located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.



Another section of Beach Drive declares independence from potholes

News Release: WASHINGTON - The three year project to completely rehabilitate Beach Drive is entering its final phase. After the evening rush on or about Monday, July 9, the National Park Service anticipates reopening Beach Drive between Broad Branch Road/Blagden Avenue NW and Joyce Road NW in Rock Creek Park. When that section of road opens, we will immediately begin work on the final section from Joyce Road to the Maryland - District of Columbia Border.


Black Rock Station Opens July 12

News Release: GERLACH, Nev. -- The Black Rock Visitor’s Contact Center, located at 200 Transfer Road Gerlach, NV, will be opening for the 2018 season Thursday, July 12. The center weekly operating hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. It will be closed Sunday through Wednesday each week.


Maryland man admits to counterfeit charge

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA -Barry Eugene Dragovich, of Cumberland, Maryland, has admitted to a counterfeit charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - The owner of several Richmond area medical support service companies has agreed to settle a civil fraud case alleging her companies defrauded the Virginia Medicaid program of over $1 million.


Eagle Butte Man Charged with Assault

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon, Assault by Strangulation and Suffocation, Child Abuse, and Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury to an Intimate Partner.


News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - Excavation is underway to prepare the foundation for EM's second 32-million-gallon liquid waste disposal unit at the Savannah River Site (SRS).


News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On Thursday, July 26, from 1:30 pm - 6 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a blood drive at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. This blood drive is supported by Blood Assurance.