Month: December 2016

The board of directors for Columbus, Ind.-based engine maker Cummins Inc. authorized the company to repurchase up to $1 billion in shares of common stock upon completion of its 2015 $1 billion share repurchase program. “The latest share repurchase program reinforces our commitment to delivering strong returns to shareholders and reflects our confidence in our […]

AAA said Thursday (Dec. 16) that an estimated 103 million people plan to travel for the holidays, as more Americans hit the road or take to the skies. According to AAA’s annual survey, 93.6 million people will drive, up 1.5% over last year. Air travel is projected to climb 2.5%. According to a release, travel […]

(Dec. 15, 2016) — Normandy Farms in Foxboro, Mass., has made huge strides with a definition change of the term campground at a recent town meeting.

(Dec. 15, 2016) — Lockie Sailer has been appointed the new chapter director for Escapees RV Club. Her predecessors, Mark and Dortha Hall, resigned in early November.

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- Visitors to the 29th annual Pioneer Christmas Party, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park in Red Bluff, may participate by making a variety of 1850s Christmas crafts.

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- Although significant hurdles still need to be cleared, state Game, Fish, and Parks officials announced at Tuesday’s Lawrence County Commission meeting that they will move forward with a master plan for the proposed Spearfish Canyon State Park, soliciting and encouraging public input regarding the master plan at meetings that are slated to be held as early as January.

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- With the proper planning, Missouri residents can achieve what star gazers call the “totality” of this astronomical experience. Missouri is one of 12 states in the direct path of a total eclipse of the sun that will occur on Aug. 21.

(Dec. 15, 2016) — This Jan. 1, Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites Coloradans to welcome 2017 by heading outside to a Colorado State Park, Kiowa County Press reported.

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- Thrill seekers, you can stay in the state and still get a premium adrenaline fix. Georgia state parks offer job-dropping, adrenaline-pumping thrills within hours of Atlanta, some practically next door.

(Dec. 15, 2016) -- The Indiana State Parks were presented to the Hoosier state on Dec. 16, 1916 as a gift to celebrate 100 years of statehood.