Month: November 2012

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill announced last week that Virgin Falls State Natural Area in White County has been acquired by the state of Tennessee through the support of a number of private/public partnerships.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Police say a campervan was used to ram the metal shutter showroom doors at J A Taylor Car Sales in Rawtenstall Saturday evening, reports This Is Lancashire.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for experienced campers to serve as volunteer park campground and nature center hosts next year at Kohler-Andrae State Park, reports The Sheboygan Press.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- The Columbus office of the Salvation Army is extending a special helping hand to workers from Cummins Inc. and Dolly Madison hit by job loss in recent weeks, reports The Republic.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- The general manager of the Carson Valley Inn says he's surprised to hear how many people drive through Candy Cane Lane in Minden, Nev. more than once and it's gratifying to hear that they enjoy the display of lights.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Members of the Cummins Social Club in Stamford say they are “upset and disappointed” at the news that Cummins Generator Technologies, the building’s owner, is withdrawing its support of the club, reports the Rutland and Stamford Mercury.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Because of superstorm Sandy, visitors seeking a close-up look at Blackwater Falls State Park's namesake waterfall might have to wait until next spring to take the 214-step boardwalk to an eye-level viewing platform of the often-photographed cataract, reports the Charleston Gazette. The newspaper also lists which campgrounds are closed in the Monongahela National Forest.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Tailgating during football season at Southern University in Baton Rouge is a tradition enjoyed by many, but no one has mastered it better than Southern Alumni Wardell and Josie Ballentine of Alexandria, writes WAFB.com.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- The News-Press reports that Allison and Michael Burchetta operate Triple B Farm in Fort Myers and sell firewood year-round to restaurants, campers and homeowners. They offer tips on building a campfire.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- A conflict between Marshall County and a gated lakeside subdivision outside Varna has become heated lately, reports the Peoria Star Journal.