Month: March 2012

(March 28, 2012) -- The Lynchburg News and Advance reports that investigators are set to release more information this week about the Aug. 2009 deaths of two Virginia Tech sophomores, who were shot to death at the Caldwell Fields campground near Blacksburg.

(March 28, 2012) -- MLive.com reports that during talks concerning Detroit's finances, Governor Rick Snyder stated Monday that one thing absolutely needs to happen: Belle Isle needs to be turned into a state park.

(March 28, 2012) -- Cummins Inc. unveiled its first Smartphone application allowing job seeking candidates the ability to interact with 3D versions of its latest engine technologies and search for a new career with the company.

(March 28, 2012) -- "If you're the owner or manager of an RV park or campground, you can't afford to miss this informative two-day seminar packed with valuable insights from industry experts," said Barb Youmans, ARVC senior director of membership and education. 

(March 28, 2012) -- "We had a great start in January and we have not seen a slow down yet," said sales manager Andy Davis. "More and more campground owners are seeing that park models and camping cabins are definitely the future of camping."

(March 28, 2012) -- The U.S. Forest Service is offering its 193 million acres of forests and grasslands as a prescription for healthier kids through an initiative of the National Environmental Education Foundation that connects children to nature.

(March 28, 2012) -- Lippert Components has been working to set up a network of dealers and service centers trained and certified to install Level Up since the product was released. Currently, there are 12 locations across five states where consumers can have the product installed.

(March 28, 2012) -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has announced the recipients of the 2011 Volunteer Recognition Awards for outstanding volunteer service. Last year, volunteers performed 271,260 hours of work, equal to 130 full-time employees.

(March 28, 2012) -- The State of Kansas appealed the district court's order to dismiss charges against Trevor Rhodes Wendler, who had marijuana seized from a rented RV during a traffic stop in Nov. 2009, reports Leagle.com. The Kansas Court of Appeals upheld the district court's decision.

(March 28, 2012) -- For many Canadians, buying from online auction and classified sites has become the best way to find deals. But those sites are also riddled with con artists, reports CTV.ca.