(Dec. 5, 2011) -- "The readings for November’s ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing reports indicate that the US economy is continuing to expand during the fourth quarter of 2011," said Jeffries. "Furthermore, the increases in new orders for both measures provide support to the hope that the growth momentum can be sustained in the coming months.
RVIA releases final Louisville attendance numbers
(Dec. 5, 2011) -- The RV Industry Association today released its final attendance numbers for the 49th Annual National RV Trade Show. With 8,159 people participating in the show, attendance was down 6.2 percent off the 2010 total of 8,696 people.
Keystone employee accused of rape
(Dec. 5, 2011) -- ABC 57 News reports that Brian Doss, now a former Keystone RV employee, is in serious trouble after officers say he allegedly raped and sodomized another Keystone RV employee while in Louisville for the RV trade show.
America’s State Parks celebrate New Year with First Day Hikes
(Dec. 5, 2011) -- America's State Parks announced that all 50 state park systems will sponsor free, guided First Day Hike Programs on New Year’s Day 2012. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.
Cummins and Mercury Marine transition from joint venture
(Dec. 5, 2011) -- Cummins and Mercury Marine will transition from their Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Marine joint venture to a strategic supply arrangement between the two companies to more effectively and efficiently serve customers in the global diesel marine market.
Starcraft recalls nine for power converters
(Dec. 5, 2011) -- Starcraft RV, Inc. is recalling nine model year 2012 Autumn Ridge and Travel Star travel trailers. The power converters may have been built with an undersized input coil, which may cause overheating, smoking and melting of the converter. This could result in a fire, injury or death.
Parts of Bastrop State Park open in Texas
(Dec. 5, 2011) -- With a mix of emotions for crews and visitors, parts of Bastrop State Park reopened to the public Friday morning, reports YNN, Your News Now.
Sugarloaf shut down, California officials uncertain about reopening
(Nov. 5, 2011) -- Sugarloaf Ridge State Park shut down entirely last week for the winter, a first in the park's history and troubling sign of the crisis encompassing California's parks system, reports the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
Keystone recalls 805 for incorrect label
(Dec. 5, 2011) -- Keystone RV Company is recalling 805 model year 2007-2009 Cougar Fifth Wheel Trailers manufactured from May 12, 2006 through Feb. 12, 2009. The subject vehicles were manufactured with a label that lists the maximum tire pressure of 80PSI instead of the correct maximum of 65PSI.
RVDA Canada selects its dealer of the year
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- Tom Ramsay, of Meridian RV Mfg Ltd. in Port Coquitlam, B.C., was presented with the 2011 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award Tuesday at the 2011 Canada Night Dinner held in Louisville, Ky.