Home Show off to good startSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:59AMEric Goecker and Jim Hodges were having fun working the Sherwin Williams booth at Friday's annual Home Show in the Indoor Athletic Complex at Central Michigan University.
Pedata RV Center Sees Increase in Out of Town RV Buying InterestSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:35AMPedata RV Center sees a notable increase in the amount of interest coming to local lots from out of town guests (mainly snowbirds). (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/rv-sales/rvs/prweb3725404.htm
Half Moon Bay ReviewSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:29AMPick up the February 2010 issue of Powerboat magazine and check out the front cover highlighting “The World’s Fastest Boats.” Then head down to the Lake Havasu Marine Association’s 19th Annual Boat Show at Lake Havasu State Park — and see that boat in person.
Governor takes credit for special sessionFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:56PMGov. Jim Gibbons took credit for the measures enacted during the special session of the Nevada Legislature late last month, during a speech at the Pahrump Republican Women's 31st Annual Lincoln Day Dinner Friday night.
Deputy DAs confront BeckettFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:50PMFormer Nye County Chief Civil Deputy District Attorney Ron Kent claims his termination was politically motivated after he announced his candidacy for district attorney, while Deputy District Attorney Charles Watkins, said he's felt no animosity from District Attorney Bob Beckett over his filing.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King: The Complete First SeasonFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:11PMRecommended "Nothing ever bad happens in the suburbs." A pleasant surprise. Warner Bros. has released Scarecrow and Mrs. King: The Complete First Season , a 5-disc, 21-episode collection of the 1983-1984 premier season of this light, charming action/adventure comedy/romance series. I must confess I didn't catch too many episodes of Scarecrow and Mrs. King during its original four-year run ...
Vendors hoping for a prosperous boat and RV showFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:29PMBILOXI, MS (WLOX) - More than 100 boats and RVs are on display through the weekend at the convention center. Vendors working the show are hoping the number of boats and campers will be reduced significantly by Sunday evening.
Electric Vehicles May Energize Elkhart's FutureThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:14AMElkhart, Ind., is known as the RV-making capital of the nation. It wants to claim a new title: the nation's leading manufacture of electric vehicles. Stimulus grants and other incentives are attracting companies planning to build electric vehicles to Elkhart. It's hoped the electric vehicles will fill the void created by a serious slump in the sales of motor homes and other recreational vehicles.
Girl Scouts celebrate 93 years of cookie salesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:07AMGirls Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma will celebrate the 98th birthday of the Scouts on Saturday at Three Rivers Museum, 220 Elgin Ave. The celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Make, save cash while on vacationWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:15PMWe wanted to extend a Middle East tour, but a shrinking budget threatened to halt our plans. An international...
Connors State College hosts blood drivesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:33PMConnors State College in Muskogee and in Warner are teaming up with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to hold community blood drives. The Muskogee campus blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the school’s eighth floor conference room at 201 Court St.
NASCAR Fans Revved Up For Kobalt Tools 500Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:34PMFast cars, tens of thousands of fans and big crashes; all the excitement of NASCAR is gearing up at Atlantas Motor Speedway.
JoAnn RyderFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:35PMJoAnn Ryder, 75, formerly of Hemet, died Feb. 12, 2010, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Missouri. Services and inurnment were private. Mrs. Ryder, who was born in New York, lived in Hemet for 18 years, from 1976 to 1994. She spent the past 16 years in Missouri.
Wek of 2-26-10Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:29PMYARD SALES Garage Sale. 26630 HWY 33 Fellows. Sat. 8 am - 2pm Two family yard sale, lots of misc., clothing, furniture, refrigerator, freezer. Friday and Saturday, 7am to ?, 305 F. Street
Elections on tap in St. MartinFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:44AMST. MARTINVILLE — St. Martin Parish residents who wish to vote in the city’s upcoming mayoral and City Council election must register to vote with the St. Martin Parish Registrar of Voters by Wednesday.
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Friday, March 5, 2010Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:14AMExhibitions Hornets Day at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Performances by the Honeybees, Hornets Drumline and the Stingers, interactive games, music, the Hornets Bookmobile, and appearances by the players (2-3 and 3-4), 10 a.m.-4 Sun. Free ticket to...
Boat dealers find price right at Lake County showFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:24AMExhibiting boats at the Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show has been a long-time tradition for the staff at Sequoit Harbor in Antioch and numerous other boat dealers across northern Illinois.
FESTIVALS Blues & Brews tickets on saleThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:10PMTickets for the 2010 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, which will be held Sept. 17-19, 2010, are now on sale.
What's HappeningThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:24AMJoin church stitchers; help make prayer quilts The St. Raphael Episcopal/ Lutheran Church stitchers make comfort and prayer quilts when they meet the last Monday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Benson Museum Art and Quilt Gallery - the yellow building behind the museum.
Elkhart metro area leads nation in investmentThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:09AMElkhart is number one. In 2009, the Elkhart metropolitan area garnered more corporate investment than any other metropolitan area with a population of less than 200,000, according to a release from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
Musical instrument maker secures bonding authorityTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:54PMPlans to once again make Elkhart the musical instrument capital of the world took a big step forward Monday. The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners approved an allocation of $2.6 million in recovery bonds for Massachusets-based Verne Q. Powell Flutes Inc.
GMAC Insurance Personal Lines Announces New Ownership by American Capital Acquisition CorporationTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:31AMWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. , March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- GMAC Insurance Personal Lines announced today it has completed its transition to new ownership by American Capital Acquisition Corporation (ACAC). Under the deal, GMAC Insurance's U.S. consumer property and casualty insurance business, which includes automobile, commercial vehicle, motorcycle and RV insurance offerings, will continue normal daily ...
Specific Purpose TaxTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:12AMAlbany County residents currently pay six cents on the dollar in sales tax, but that sixth penny is a specific purpose tax that expires this year.
Home sweet homeowner tax breaksTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:00AMOwning a home offers lots of benefits, including ways to reduce your tax bill.
Police: Motorist had 10 pounds of marijuanaMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:24PMGoshen police allege that a motorist arrested Sunday had 10 pounds of marijuana in his possession. At approximately 4:04 p.m. Sunday, police stopped Anthony R. Blanco, 25, 623 N. Riverside Ave., in the 1200 block of South Indiana Avenue.
Avery Dennison and Graphics Materials International Announce New Distribution AgreementMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:28AMPainesville, OH Avery Dennison Graphics Reflective Products Division, a leading provider of digital media, screen print and cut vinyl products to the sign and graphics industry, and Graphics Materials International GMI announced a new distribution agreement today. GMI is an innovative graphic solutions leader offering media solutions for every aspect of the computer-aided sign making and graphic ...
Government digestMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:30AM10 a.m. Tuesday, county complex, 1001 E. Ninth St. HOT ISSUE: Accept a deal with Sparks justices of the peace to delay the creation of a third judicial seat in exchange for hiring a deputy clerk and other changes.
Herbert W. Flanders Sr.Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:01AMSEABROOK — Herbert W. "Herbie" Flanders Sr., 83, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a period of failing health.
Pedata RV Center Sees Winnebago RVs Generating Large Portion of Consumer InterestSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:06PMPedata RV Center sees Winnebago RVs generating a large portion of consumer interest. Winnebago’s recent recognition in the recreational vehicle industry comes as no surprise to industry leaders. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/used-rvs/rvs/prweb3664104.htm
Alcohol bills in Tennessee LegislatureSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:22PMNASHVILLE - While legislators are apparently not inclined to authorize the sale of wine in grocery stores this year, they are poised to set a record for granting special liquor-by-the-drink licenses.At least 20 such bills are now pending, including three that await a House floor vote tonight.Only four such bills were approved in 2009, pushing to 48 the total number of such enactments since 1972 ...
Boat and RV dealers say sales going wellSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:42PMBILLINGS - Sellers of recreational vehicles, boats and four wheelers say sales have been good even in with a slower economy. The 14th annual RV and Boat Show brought in more people than last year's 12,000.
Area entrepreneurs cope with recessionSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:40AMThe so-called Great Recession has certainly been a challenge for most businesses. With consumers closing their wallets, smart entrepreneurs have had to find innovative ways to stay afloat and do more with less.
Developers 'limited by land bank'Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:54PMPROPERTY developers say they are eager to bring forward project launches to ride the buoyant market but are being held back by their limited land bank.
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The write way: $125 and best essay can win you North Naples townhomeSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:31PMAn ad in the classifieds of the Naples Daily News on Sundays starts out this way: “Win My Townhome.” No, it’s not a scam. How does the contest work? With a $125 check and an essay of 500 words or less, the winner can get the home free and clear, without a monthly mortgage payment.
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The write way: $125 and best essay can win you North Naples townhomeSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:15PMNAPLES —Six years ago, Valerie Wenrich, a single mom studying for a master’s degree, couldn’t buy a home on her own.Her parents stepped up to help her out. Now, she wants to do the same for someone else.A Collier County schools administrator, she wants to give her three-bedroom townhome in North Naples away to the most needy and deserving person she can find through an essay contest.She’s ...
SALE OF CRAFT PRODUCTS REACHES RM1.3 MILLION, SAYS RAISFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:37AMKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The sale of Malaysian craft products at the ongoing Craft Festival here reached RM1.3 million as of yesterday, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said today.
Bike Week banking on snowstorm refugeesFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:36AMDaytona Beach merchants hope a brutal winter will translate to a busy bash DAYTONA BEACH — Enjoying the parade of Harley-Davidson motorcycles roaring down Main Street, Teresa and Rick Kelso found the one thing they had been missing all winter at their Kentucky home.
NASCAR nirvana for Las Vegas economyFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:11AMSalt Lake City mason Clair Smith was laid off from his job a month ago, but that didn’t keep him from making his eighth visit to Las Vegas for NASCAR weekend. “I’m spending a lot less because I am making a lot less, but I saved for it all year. This is my one trip,” Smith says outside his RV in the infield of Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Thursday afternoon.
Baxter Springs council approves reduced hotel taxThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:53PMBAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — The Baxter Springs City Council this week approved a charter ordinance reducing the local hotel and motel guest tax to 4 percent.
Possible crackdown apparently stubbing mock-marijuana salesThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:24PMRecent retail availability in Joplin of a legal synthetic form of marijuana, known as K2, appears to be shrinking in the face of a possible government crackdown.
Gap Forecasts Annual Profit That Exceeds Analysts’ EstimatesThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:49PMGap Inc., operator of the Banana Republic clothing chain, forecast an annual profit above analysts’ estimates and said fourth-quarter net income gained as sales rebounded at Old Navy.
City Council OKs domestic winery licenseWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:09PMThelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun After a lengthy discussion Monday night, the Benson City Council recommended approval of a domestic farm winery license for a residence on Barrel Cactus Ridge Drive.