(Jan. 6, 2011) -- Rebecca Shockley was sentenced to 16 months in prison and ordered to pay $400,000 for defrauding a local bank and the Illinois Department of Revenue, the News Gazette reported.
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RVSEF offers behind-the-wheel driving course
(Jan. 6, 2011) -- The courses take place May 18 to 20 at the RVSEF’s RV Lifestyle, Education and Safety Conference in Bowling Green, Ky.
‘Mini tornado’ hits Australia state park
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Onlookers at Lake Burrendong State Park described Thursday night's wild weather as a 'mini tornado,' and as an 'unforgettable' experience, reports the Wellington Times.
Future uncertain for B.C. campground residents
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Carl is one of 54 Maple Pool Campground and RV Site tenants benefiting from a Community Living Project operated by campground owners Dali and Jin. But the tenants could face eviction because the City of Courtenay has initiated legal action against the couple, reports the Comox Valley Record.
Magellan introduces new GPS for RV use
(Jan. 6, 2011) -- The RV9145 packs U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico maps. It also features Good Sam Trailer Life RV Parks & Campground Directory, which includes an 11,700-entry certified campground database, plus information on whether a given campground offers Wi-Fi access, is pet-friendly, and honors Good Sam Club discounts.
Scammers target grieving British Columbia community
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- The Winnipeg Free Press reports that scammers are targeting the close-knit community of Sicamous, grieving the deaths of two kids and their father in a New Year's Day fire, police say.
Another home destroyed in Maryland campground fire
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- On Wednesday night, a fire destroyed a mobile home at the Indian Acres of Chesapeake Bay Campground. Owner Myron A. Smith was inside the home when the fire began, but was able to escape without injury, reports Cecil Whig.
SoCal desert camping in the winter
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Thousands of tourists are attracted to desert camping in Southern California during the spring and fall, when temperatures can hit the triple digits. But travelers can find great beauty in desert camping during the winter, even as temperatures drop down to freezing at night, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Georgia fire prompts campground closures
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Firefighters from the National Park Service, Camden County Fire and Rescue and the Georgia Forestry Commission worked with hand tools yesterday to control a fire that has burned 55 acres on Cumberland Island National Seashore, reports the Florida Times-Union.
The National Motorhome Show is coming to Peterborough, April 27-29
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Out & About Live reports that the National Motorhome Show is coming to the East of England Showground in Peterborough April 27-29. The event will feature some top entertainment and thousands of accessory deals for caravanners.