(Feb. 9, 2012) -- State Parks Executive Director Ruth Coleman confirmed that Nevada County's South Yuba River State Park will remain open, after county leaders and residents rallied in opposition to the park's closure, reports The Union of Grass Valley.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Vandals often use spray paint, rocks, keys or even baseball bats, writes Patch.com, but West Deptford police say a person or persons vandalized a motorhome by either throwing or spraying the side of the vehicle with what appears to be liquid soap.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- This growth rate represented the ninth consecutive quarter of positive year-over-year growth and fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth rates. For the entire 2011 year, U.S. retail e-commerce spending reached a record $161.5 billion, marking a 13 percent increase from 2010.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Three lucky winners will be selected and will receive an extensive package to include: a Fenwick HMG 6-foot, 6-inch medium action spinning rod, a Pflueger Supreme XT spinning reel, a Berkley Trilene XL Armor Coated fishing line 8-pound test, and a Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ladyfish spinning combo, in addition to a generous supply of Berkley fishing bait.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The Register-Guard reports that Lane County’s economy lost almost 17,000 jobs over the past five years, half of which were in manufacturing. Economists predict some industries, such as the county's luxury RV manufacturing, probably won't ever regain their former strength.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Boat dealers participating in the 2012 Rochester Boat Show found success by working with Dan Ball, whose advertising agency primarily serves the RV industry, the agency reported today.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The four-week moving average of initial claims, which better controls for weekly volatility, declined for a fourth consecutive week, falling to 366,250 from 377,250 the previous week. Continuing claims rose 64,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, 2012, thereby partially retracing the previous week’s 116,000 decline.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The Edmonton Journal writes that it's never too early to start planning for the summer RV season. By planning a "test run" weekend early in the season and doing some basic prep work, travelers can make sure their RV is ready for use and safe to operate.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The school is a 50-hour, intensive two year program designed to equip prospective and current owners and managers with the tools needed to develop a thriving campground business, ARVC said in a press release.  The program is offered in an environment that promotes networking and personal interaction with instructors and participants, the association noted.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Some condo owners at Panama City Beach's Boardwalk Beach Resort are opposing Royal American's request for zoning changes to build a luxury RV park at a nearby site, reports WJHG-TV.