Month: November 2013

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- The Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier reports that Union Grove State Park in Gladbrook has received a $15,000 grant from the Black Hawk County Gaming Association for a new cabin.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- On Tuesday, Nov. 5, a machete-wielding man was arrested at the Red Cloud RV Park in Silsbee after neighbors complained that he was threatening them, reports the Silsbee Bee.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is advising deer hunters that heating systems in cabins, campers, tents or shanties should be carefully inspected to ensure proper working condition and proper venting. A build-up of carbon monoxide (CO) can result if heating equipment is not operating efficiently and not vented properly.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- Investigators are calling it a miracle that a Sulphur Springs couple managed to survive after the camper they were in near Pansy exploded from a propane leak Friday night, writes the Cleveland County Herald.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- The new horse shelter in the Lower Campground at the Lick Creek Unit of Shimek State Forest is now open for use, writes the Fort Madison Daily Democrat.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- On Nov. 19, Camping World will hold a job fair from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for its new Fresno store, which is slated to open in January, reports the Fresno Bee.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that the city of Lake Mills and Winnebago Industries have agreed to a five-year lease of the former Cummins plant in the city, Winnebago spokeswoman Sheila Davis said.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- The 22kW to 60kW generators, QuietConnect and PowerConnect, meet the latest emissions standards and are quiet, fuel-efficient and easy to install, making them a great fit for homeowners and businesses, states a company press release.

Provo, Utah-based supplier Progress Manufacturing has a history of committing to charitable causes. According to a press release, past projects have included helping tribes in Africa have access to water, and participating in walks to help cure multiple sclerosis. This year, the company is holding a hands-on job fair on Nov. 20 from 4-6 p.m to promote [...]

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- The online poll, undertaken to find out the holiday habits of Shield customers, revealed that 16 percent of those who opt for a campsite Christmas do so because they enjoy being cosy when it’s cold outside. A further 19 percent like the freedom of being able to spend the festive period anywhere they like.