Month: July 2016

(July 4, 2016) -- Though the park is open to guests, management said they still have a lot to do. Over the next month, they plan to add additional landscaping and put the finishing touches on the park.

(July 1, 2016) — One of the most common questions KOA receives from camping guests is whether or not there’s a KOA campground either along their travel route or, even better, at their destination.

PERRY, Ga. — A woman died in an RV fire Sunday on I-75 northbound in Perry, WMAZ reported. According to a report from Perry Fire and Emergency Services, it happened around 4:16 p.m. under the South Perry Parkway overpass near mile marker 134. Initially, there were reports of smoke coming from under the RV, but ...

(July 4, 2016) -- The $576 million deal Elkhart-based Thor Industries has struck to buy Jayco can be seen as a vote of confidence in the future of the recreational vehicle industry.

(July 4, 2016) -- Todd M Cleveland, chief executive officer of Patrick Industries, sold 20,000 shares on June 29 for a total of $1,190,714.75.

(July 4, 2016) -- According to Macedon, N.Y., Police Chief John Colella, a dislodged barbecue grill came loose from a RV, struck a car traveling in the opposite direction, and killed the passenger in the vehicle.

(July 4, 2016) -- Thor Industries, the world's largest RV maker, announced Friday it would acquire the family-owned Jayco Inc., a Middlebury-based manufacturer, for $576 million. But little will change for employees when they return to work Tuesday after the holiday weekend, including the management team at Jayco.

(July 4, 2016) -- Felony assault charges were formally filed Wednesday against Chouteau Bend, Okla., RV Park, almost exactly a week after the alleged incident occurred at Chouteau Bend, with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

A merger of two giants in the local RV industry won’t bring many changes for employees, but significantly alters the makeup of the industry behind the scenes. The Elkhart Truth reported that Thor Industries Inc. announced Friday (July 1) it would acquire the family-owned Jayco Inc., a Middlebury-based manufacturer, for $576 million. But little will […]

A goliath business deal in the RV industry was announced on the eve of one of the largest travel weekends of the year as Thor Industries Inc. acquired Jayco Inc. for $576 million. WNDU TV examines the ramifications of the deal and what went into the decision process. To view the video click here or scroll […]