(Jan. 19, 2012) -- Because of tensions between the local chamber of commerce and the City of Benson over bed tax money, an informational forum will be held this evening to help residents understand the history of Benson's bed tax, its intended purpose and recent events leading up to the debate, reports the Benson News Sun.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- Manchester's Event City opened its doors today to thousands of caravan lovers for the 2012 Motorhome and Caravan Show. This year's event is bigger than ever before, so with that in mind, the Caravan Times put together a quick rundown of five of the best things to see.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- Laura Lee Pierre, a Comox Valley woman who was facing one count of manslaughter after stabbing her domestic partner in the chest at Maple Pool Campground in Courtenay, has been found not guilty by a B.C. Supreme Court judge, reports Canada.com.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- The 2012 Pittsburgh RV Show opened Jan. 14 with a record first day attendance topping 6,000 visitors, organizers reported today. Clem’s Trailer Sales, reported that their sales were up 20 percent over this time last year.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- Virginia State Parks hosted more overnight visitors than any year in history. Overnight attendance in state park cabins, campgrounds and lodges increased three percent last year to 1,055,875, up from 1,022,698 in 2010.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- "This morning’s run of data reports is consistent with the U.S. economy building solid momentum and consumer price inflation drifting lower in the final months of 2011 and in early 2012," said Desjardins.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- On Tuesday, the Goleta City Council discussed the availability of off-street storage for oversized vehicles. Mayor Ed Easton said that last time a count was taken, there were 362 vehicles parked on city streets but few spaces for storage in town, reports Noozhawk.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- American Coach, the luxury coach division of Fleetwood RV, Inc., today announced Kyle McCrary will join the company as vice president reporting directly to CEO John Draheim.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- Bank of the West announced today its continuing partnership with Operation HOPE through a three-year, $1.7 million commitment, including cash grants and office space.

(Jan. 19, 2012) -- This past weekend's 38th annual Stuart Boat Show exceeded expectations for some exhibitors. The combination of steady traffic and economic conditions that favor the consumer led to an increase in sales, reports TCPalm.