News published on Federal Newswire in June 2019

News Release: MILLS, Wyoming-- The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation in Mills, Wyo., will be lowering the water level in Guernsey Reservoir in preparation for the annual silt run.

Campfire Restrictions Effective on Wild Section of Rogue River Beginning June 24th

News Release: Southwest Oregon - As the weather continues to trend towards warming and drying, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Medford District of Bureau of Land Management-Grants Pass Field Office, and the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District are implementing campfire restrictions on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue River. The Wild section flows from Grave Creek to the mouth of Watson Creek.

Macy Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Child Pornography

News Release: United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Lavery Sheridan, 25, of Macy was sentenced in federal court for the sexual abuse of a minor and for receiving child pornography. Senior United States District Court Judge Laurie Smith Camp sentenced Sheridan to 60 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal prison system. After his release from prison, Sheridan will begin a 5-year term of supervised release and will be required to register as a sex offender.

Acadia National Park’s Hulls Cove Visitor Center opens for the season

News Release: BAR HARBOR, MAINE - The newly renovated Hulls Cove Visitor Center opened its doors to visitors on Wednesday, June 19. Work was completed by local contractors, King Construction Services Inc. of Jonesport, Maine (with offices in Ellsworth) to address a number of long overdue improvements to the center. This recent upgrade was funded through visitor entrance fees while interior displays and exhibits were supported through generous contributions from the park store.

Proposed House Tour Fees

News Release: The National Park Service is seeking public comments for proposed increases to house tour fees at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. The increases will be the first since 2004.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $4.2 Million Infrastructure Grant for Ohio Airports

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act Signed Into Law

By EPA Newswire | Jun 24, 2019

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) made the following statement on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPA) becoming law today.

Grant County Sheriff, Department of Corrections, and U.S. Marshals Conduct Sex Offender Compliance Check

News Release: Grant County, WI - The U.S. Marshals, along with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry Program and the Grant County Sheriff’’s Department, conducted a residence verification operation for registered sex offenders. On May 28th and 29th, deputies checked the addresses of 81 registered...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $4.7 Million Infrastructure Grant to Airports in West Virginia

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.

Richard L. Haley, II Named Executive Assistant Director of the Information and Technology Branch

News Release: Richard L. Haley, II Named Executive Assistant Director of the Information and Technology Branch.

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act Signed Into Law

By Commerce Newswire | Jun 24, 2019

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) made the following statement on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPA) becoming law today.

Shasta County Couple Indicted for Forced Labor of Guatemalan Woman and Her Minor Daughters

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - An indictment was unsealed today following the arrests of Nery Martinez, 50, and Maura Martinez, 50, of Shasta Lake. The indictment charges the defendants with conspiracy, forced labor, and alien harboring for financial gain. Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Justice...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $495 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 327 Airports in 46 States and the Pacific Islands

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $12.7 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Five Airports in Washington State

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $8.6 Million Infrastructure Grant to Airports in Virginia

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $1 Million Infrastructure Grant for South Dakota Airports

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.

Indianapolis Man Sentenced for Pharmacy Robbery

News Release: United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Senior U.S. District Judge Laurie Smith Camp sentenced Daewoo Robertson, 19, today to 9 years in federal prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release. Robertson was also ordered to pay $61,154.00 in restitution. Robertson previously pleaded guilty to a Hobbs Act robbery; that is, robbing a business involved in interstate commerce, brandishing a firearm during the robbery, and robbery involving controlled substances.

Iowa County Sheriff, Department Of Corrections, and U.S. MarshalsConduct Sex Offender Compliance Check