Daily Headlines Home NPS News In the Press Katrina Incidents Fire News People News Jobs Training Events Calendar InfoZone About the NPS Addresses Information Resources DOI Information Quality Guidelines Opportunities Park Information Permits Programs/Initiatives Reports Morning Report ParkTips NLC Journal NPS Partnerships Joint Ventures: Partners in Stewardship Conference Previous Editions Feb 08, 2012 Feb 07, 2012 Feb 06, 2012 Feb 05, 2012 Feb 04, 2012 Feb 03, 2012 Feb 02, 2012   Updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 | 03:10 AM ET FORT STANWIX NATIONAL MONUMENT - NY Park Joins With State To Manage Oriskany Battlefield Through an agreement between the NPS and the State of New York, Fort Stanwix is managing two nearby Revolutionary War sites, including Oriskany Battlefield. Fights at both sites were critical to the Saratoga Campaign, itself a turning point in that war. NPS NEWS  more... OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Today’s Almanac – Thursday, February 9, 2012 Today’s weather notes and remembrances from National Park Service history. There will be rain and mountain snow in the southern Rocky Mountain states, but little weather activity elsewhere. BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK - TX Park Receives International Night Sky Stewardship Award Big Bend National Park has been designated as a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in recognition of its excellence in night sky stewardship. WORKPLACE ENRICHMENT Student Employee Network Expands The Student Employee Network aims to continuously inspire emerging generations of diverse NPS leaders by meeting the needs of student employees and embracing their valuable role in helping to further the Service's mission. INCIDENTS  more... GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA - CA Man Convicted On Assault Charges A man who stabbed another man in the abdomen in Crissy Field last May has pled guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and been sentenced to a long prison term. SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK - VA Rangers Intervene In Attempted Suicide Police in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, advised the park that a resident of that community was believed to be at the north end of the park and attempting suicide. Rangers found him, intervened, and got him to a local hospital, where he spent three days in intensive care. PEOPLE NEWS  more... OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK - WA Superintendent Karen Gustin To Retire Karen Gustin, superintendent of Olympic National Park since 2008, will retire early next month. INTERMOUNTAIN REGION Annette Martinez Named ARD For Workforce Management Annette Martinez, a 27-year veteran of the federal government, has been named associate regional director for workforce management for Intermountain Regional Office. CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK - NM Passing of Bernie Rodriguez On February 5th, Bernardino “Bernie” Rodriguez, 53, passed away after a battle with cancer. JOBS  more... GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA - CA GS-0201-12 Labor And Employee Relations Branch Chief The Klamath/Bay Area SHRO has issued an announcement for a labor and employee relations branch chief. Closes: February 17th. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER NATIONAL MONUMENT - MO GS-0090-5 Park Guide George Washington Carver National Monument is seeking candidates for a park guide position. Closes: February 27th. National Park Service | Department of the Interior | FirstGov