(Nov. 6, 2013) -- An Essexville man is accused of breaking into a Portsmouth Township man’s camper in 2010 and threatening him with a gun, after DNA evidence has allegedly linked him to the crime, writes the Bay City Times.

Forget the government shutdown, Obamacare angst and political gridlock. The Detroit Free Press reported that gas prices are down to almost $3 a gallon and Americans are buying big pickups and SUVs at a pace the industry hasn’t seen since before the recession. That’s great news for the Detroit Three and their shareholders. American automakers [...]

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- The North Florida Acoustic Music Festival is being held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9, at the Flamingo Lake RV Park in Jacksonville, reports the Florida Times-Union.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- Eric Poulin, who has been breeding dogs for 25 years in Ste-Justine-de-Newton, was riveted by the story of Marco Lavoie, the camper who was rescued on Oct. 30 after going missing for months, reports the Montreal Gazette. Now Poulin would like to help him out with a new dog.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- The Indiana Daily Student writes that Mickey Fearn, former National Park Service Deputy Director for Communications and Community, gave a speech Monday, exploring outdoor recreation participation among African-American students at Indiana University.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- Three Salem-based Oregon State Police troopers will receive the Oregon Peace Officers Association's "Medal of Honor" on Friday for their response in February to a shooter incident at Silver Spur RV Park in Silverton, reports the Statesman Journal.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- If you love the look of the VW van, this creative and fun trailer is for you, states a press release from Dub Box USA. One year into production and they have sold dozens as campers and as food carts.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- “This acquisition is in direct alignment with our strategy to grow the digital marketing services side of the business. Duo Web Solutions’ proven social media services, including reputation management and SEM services will now be available to dealers, distributors and manufacturers in all the verticals we serve,” said Oliver.

Liquid Propane Systems, the second course in the Fall RV Technician Distance Learning semester, begins Nov. 11 and runs through Dec. 15. According to a press release, the program, overseen by Northampton Community College and the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, [...]

It’s been a year of change at Thor Industries Inc. as the company has refocused its efforts on the RV business. The South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reported that the company took another step in that direction last week by announcing that it had acquired the assets of Bison Coach, a specialty trailer manufacturer, from an [...]