Month: August 2014

Fresh Paint Ministries, a nonprofit ministry based in Elkhart, Ind., received a donation from Lippert Components Inc. (LCI), LCI said in an announcement. Fresh Paint Ministries founder Bruce Rechtsteiner contacted the LCI parts team about needing a new step for a motorhome he uses to take volunteers to community events, acceding to LCI. “We’re happy […]

Liberty Coach has announced the addition of STRUT Launchport iPad charging stations to the standard features included on all its luxury RV units. “This is a truly innovative accessory that combines the practical convenience of LaunchPort’s proprietary wireless iPad charging technology with the timeless quality and elegant finishes of a luxury product worthy of the […]

The Fédération Internationale de Camping, Caravanning et Autocaravaning (F.I.C.C.) — or International Federation of Camping, RVing and Motorhoming —  will close its 80th-anniversary celebrations with a merit awards ceremony to be held at Dusseldorf, Germany’s Caravan Salon on Aug. 31. Founded in 1933 and being the only worldwide organization devoted to camping, caravanning and motorcaravanning, […]

Ron Chesnut, inventor of the patented “Unified Brake System,” said in a written announcement the former manufacturer of the unified tow brake is no longer handling manufacturing or distribution of the patented system, and instead Chesnut upgraded the system and will market it through Smart Brake LLC. “Smart Brake is the same patented Unified Brake […]

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- A Beaverton woman was cited for animal neglect after leaving her dog in a 90-degree car while she went hiking at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon.

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- Washington State parks admission will be free Monday, Aug. 25. On that day, day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks.

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- Winnebago of Forest City, Iowa, has been making a great comeback since the decline in 2009 that it has made Fortune's list of Fastest-Growing Companies. It's number 56 in 2014.

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- Marcus Lemonis addressed professionals and companies participating in the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce's 2014 Business and Leadership Conference in Las Vegas.

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- Memphis and Shelby County, Tenn. are preparing to fight a border battle with Mississippi to keep hundreds of jobs inside the city with Cummins Inc.

(Aug. 15, 2014) -- A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after assaulting a woman while they were on a wilderness camping trip at Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve on Mooselookmeguntic Lake in Maine.