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Law Firm Looking into Possible CWH Securities Violations
Johnson Fistel is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by Camping World Holdings and certain of its officers.…
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RVIA: February Shipments Increase 9.2 Percent
RV Industry Association’s February survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 43,038, an increase of 9.2 percent from…
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Black Book Sees Value Increase in Spring
Black Book recently reported that the average selling price for motorized RV units was $47,682, which is up $1,977 (4.3…
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Survey to Identify RV Rental Market Trends
The RV Rental Association (RVRA) is surveying operators of RV rental businesses to gauge the current state of the rental…
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Sec. Zinke Appoints 3 RV Industry Members to ‘Made in America’ Committee
Matt Miller, president of Newmar, Antonio Gonzalez, president and CEO of TAXA Outdoors, and Jim Rodgers, past chairman and CEO…
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VIDEO: ‘This Is About Jobs in My District,’ Says Walorski
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently pointed to charts provided by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in a hearing on tariffs that confirm…
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Seven RV Parks Installing Solar Panels
In the past two years, at least seven parks in Central and Southern California have invested in solar systems that…
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Candidates Sought for RVIA Board of Directors
The RV Industry Association’s Nominating Committee has issued a call for candidates from the association’s membership to run in this…
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Elkhart Studies County Workforce
The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County is conducting a workforce study of the county. The aim of the project, which…
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Indiana Workforce Gets New Chief
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has made some leadership changes within his administration. The governor has selected Danny Lopez, who currently serves as…
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Trump Sets Chinese Tariffs
President Trump further escalated economic tensions with China by unveiling Thursday afternoon extensive new trade restrictions under section 301 of…
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REV’s Sullivan Advises on Acquisitions
At BizTimes Media’s annual M&A Forum on Wednesday, keynote speaker Tim Sullivan, president and CEO of Milwaukee-based REV Group, discussed…
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Register for Committee Week
Registration is open for the RV Industry Association’s annual Committee Week and Advocacy Day. Committee Week, set for June 3…
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Battle of the Super C’s
The market for Super C motorhomes is a fraction of the total Class C market – maybe 4 percent at…
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U.S. Outlines Hurdles for Tariff Exclusions
Companies seeking exclusions from new steel and aluminum tariffs must apply separately for each unique steel or aluminum product, according…
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VIDEO: RV PRO Talks Aluminum Tariffs with Rep. Walorski, Part One
In Part One of this special edition of “In the Know,” we chat with Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-South Bend)…
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KPA Webinar to Review Hiring Best Practices
KPA’s Christina Johnson will give an informative webinar about hiring practices at 1 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 22. Attendees…
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Lazydays, Andina Finalize Business Combination
Lazydays RV Center and Andina Acquisition Corp. II have announced the closing of their previously announced business combination. The business…
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Derema Group Hires Two RV Industry Specialists
Derema Group, a national sales and marketing agency, recently added RV specialists Mary Ott and Nick Gomez. “As we expand…
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Annual Capitol Hill Advocacy Set for June 6
The RV Industry Association will host its 17th annual invasion of Capitol Hill for Advocacy Day June 5 and 6.…
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Community: Thor Employees Mentor Students
Tuesday morning, leaders from the Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Teacher’s Credit Union (TCU) and Thor Motor Coach came…
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Marine Industry Finishes 2017 on High Note
Sales of powerboats in the main segments grew 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017 in all 50 states,…
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RVIA Details Initiatives to Change Tech Certification
Last October, the RV Industry Association’s board of directors passed a motion for developing a strategic plan to “increase technical…
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Chicago Bandit Nabs $22,000 RV from Storage
A Chicago man is facing felony charges after he allegedly stole an RV last month from a storage facility in…
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Dometic’s Program Attracts College Students to Elkhart, Ind.
Dometic recently helped sponsor the What’s Next Program, which was held March 2 and 3. Fifty college sophomores, juniors, and seniors…
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Trudeau Dismisses ‘Favor’ of Tariff Exemptions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is brushing off the idea that Canada might be coerced into making concessions at the NAFTA negotiating table…
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O’Rourke Promoted to President of KOA
Toby O’Rourke has been promoted to the role of president of Kampgrounds of America. The promotion was announced March 9…
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Canada’s NAFTA Exit Would Cost $6 Billion
The Conference Board of Canada is predicting Canadian motor vehicle and parts exports would plunge by about $6 billion within a year…
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NMMA Shows Outboard Sales Rise 6.3 Percent
Outboard engine retail sales were up 6.3 percent in 2017, reaching a post-recession high of 270,300 units, and average outboard…
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Tariffs Could Slow Upward Trend in RV Industry
Tariffs on imported metals will have a negative impact on boat and RV manufacturers, according to people in those industries.…
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Indiana High Court Hears RV Arguments
An RV dealership in Elkhart County that used the open road to help certain customers avoid Indiana sales tax, told…
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Go RVing Canada Releases New Wildhood Installment
Go RVing Canada is launching its newest installment of the Wildhood campaign at Cineplex movie theaters across Canada. The cinema…
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RVIA Opposes Trump-Approved Tariffs, Rep. Walorski Says Indiana Jobs at Risk
Thursday afternoon, President Trump signed two proclamations that go into effect on March 23, one imposing a 25 percent tariff…
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Tech Training Revamp to Meet Demands, Says RVIA
Recognizing that the need is urgent and must be addressed, the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Board of Directors passed the…
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Marine Dealer Sentiment Drops
Long-term dealer sentiment dropped sharply last month, with the index dipping 11 points to 70 in February versus 81 in…
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Community: Cummins Powers Women to Accelerate the Advancement of Women
The Cummins Powers Women landmark community initiative was recently announced. The initiative will help advance Cummins’ long-term commitment to the…
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RV PRO Announces “Origins”
RV PRO is proud to announce that the theme for the July 2018 issue is: Origins. Focusing on how individuals…
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Former Camp-Out Owner Charles Cyril Dies at 91
Charles Cyril “Cy” Parks, former owner of Camp-Out Rental and Sales in Canada, passed away at the age of 91…
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Laborshed Survey Scheduled for Elkhart County
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Elkhart County is working to conduct an economic study of the county. “Understanding residents’…
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America Awaits Impact of Tariffs
The RV Capital of the World relies heavily on two things President Trump may be targeting – steel and aluminum.…
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Canada and Mexico Offered Waiver on Tariffs
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the Trump administration has offered to exclude Canada and Mexico from tariffs on steel…
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LCI Annexation Gets Final Approval
Goshen City Council members Tuesday gave their final nod of approval to a request by Lippert Components Manufacturing for the…
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Goshen Council to Vote on Lippert Annex Today
After months of meetings, debate and community input, Goshen City Council members Tuesday are set to finalize their decision on…
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Rising Star Casino RV Park Opens
Rising Star Casino in Rising Sun, Ind., has opened its full-service RV facility. RV Park at Rising Star Casino features…
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Trump’s Tweets Suggest Tariff is Leverage for NAFTA Negotiations
President Donald Trump said Monday that North American neighbors Canada and Mexico will get no relief from his new tariffs…
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Rep. Walorski Pens Letter to Trump on Tariffs
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) sent a letter to President Trump last week expressing concerns and sharing feedback from local…
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Trump Administrations Tariff Angers Industry
President Donald Trump invited a trade war after slapping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, daring other countries to act…
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RV Scholarship Application Available Online
Applications for the Kindlund Family Scholarship are now available online through the Mike Molino RV Learning Center Scholarship Program. College undergraduates –…
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Indiana Rep. Walorski Urges ‘Balanced Solution’ for Aluminum Tariff
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released the following statement after President Trump announced he plans to impose tariffs of 10…
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Thor Finalizes Deal on Global Joint Venture
Thor Industries recently finalized the deal on its 50/50 joint venture with Tourism Holdings. The joint venture, called TH2, was…
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Concept Images and FAQ Detail RVIA’s New Event
Editor’s note: Below is an FAQ prepared by RVIA in regards to its new RV Reveal event. Scroll down for…
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RVIA Announces 10 Possible Cities for New Event
ELKHART, Ind. – The RV Industry Association has announced the 10 cities under consideration for the site of its groundbreaking…
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RVDA Issues Last Call for Workshop Submissions
RVDA’s Convention/Expo Committee is soliciting workshop proposals for the 2018 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, Nov. 5-9 at Paris Las Vegas. More than…
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Community: RV Industry Family Seeks Funds for Cancer Treatment
Luke Perkins of Bremen, Ind., whose mother has been a lifetime employee of the RV industry, was diagnosed with testicular…
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Cava Robles New RV Resort Offers Preview
Cava Robles RV Resort is inviting RVers to take advantage of a spring special weekend preview at the Signature Sun…
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ORR Pushes for Outdoor Rec Offices Across U.S.
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) recently called for governors in all 50 states to establish an Outdoor Recreation Industry Office…
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LCI Rezoning Request Approved by Goshen, Ind.
Goshen Plan Commission members voted last week to send a favorable recommendation to the Goshen City Council regarding the requested…
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Florida to Get 195-Unit RV Park
Jackson County Commissioners in Florida recently approved a development order authorizing the establishment of a large RV campground to be…
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Mexico to Host Next Round of NAFTA Talks
Mexico and Canada aim to finish reworking less contentious chapters of the NAFTA trade deal with the U.S. in new…
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RVIA Releases January Wholesale Shipments
RV Industry Association’s January survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 42,441, an increase of 25.3 percent from…
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VIDEO: Statistical Surveys President Scott Stropkai Talks RV Numbers
On the latest episode of In the Know, Statistical Surveys’ Scott Stropkai talks about taking the role of president and…
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RVIA to Host 12V System Webinar
The RV Industry Association’s Standards Department will host a webinar on connectors and terminals in the 12V system at 11…
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Powerboat Registration Increases, Report
New powerboat registrations in January were up 2.9 percent in the main segments over January 2017, which had an increase…
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RAM 1500 Interest Increases 172 Percent
Jumpstart Automotive Media, a media, insights, and marketing solutions company, has released its February shopper interest data results, showing how…
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Opinion: The RV Industry and #MeToo
Each day in the media we hear new allegations of sexual harassment and assault. These accounts are far ranging, from…
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Hall of Fame Looks to Retire Loan
The RV/MH Hall of Fame’s mission is to retire its entire bank loan by the end of 2018. The manufactured…
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RVshare Raises $50 Million from Tritium Partners
RVshare recently secured a $50 million commitment from Austin, Texas-based investment firm Tritium Partners, whose managing partners led the first investment in vacation…
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FBI to Help CalARVC Emergency Planning Workshop
Park operators from California and across the country will participate in a day-long emergency planning workshop on Feb. 28 that…
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Aluminum Tariff Supported by Commerce Department
The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday recommended that President Donald Trump impose a range of tariffs and quotas on imported…
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Indiana’s Population Too Low, Says Exec
Brian Burton, the president of the Indiana Manufacturers Association, has said that in order to fill the growing number of…
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CFPB Director to Limit Powers Made by Predecessor
The temporary head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced a new plan for the agency that seems to confirm the…
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RVs Account for $30 Billion in Annual Economic Activity, Report
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) found that RVs accounted for $30 billion in direct annual…
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Two Groups Unify as Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
Recreation industry leaders announced this week the formation of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), a unified entity that will provide…
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Community: 50 Acts of Kindness for Jayco’s 50th Anniversary
To help kick off Jayco’s 50th anniversary celebration, the manufacturer is utilizing the 50th day of its 50th year in business to share…
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National Indoor RV Centers Expands to Las Vegas
National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC) recently announced it is continuing its expansion by opening its first location in Las Vegas,…
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Government Calculates Outdoor Rec Output is $673 Billion Annually
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomed the release of the first-ever government report recognizing the outdoor recreation industry as a…
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VIDEO: House Bill Cuts Manufacturing Costs
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently applauded House passage of a tariff relief bill that includes provisions she authored to reduce costs…
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Community: ActsOfService.com to Connect Individuals with Local Nonprofits
ActsofService.com is expanding its mission, enabling individuals, in addition to employees of partnering businesses, to log on at any time…
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Community: Dates Set for Canada’s Camping Week
Canadian RV and Camping Week will take place on May 22-27 this year, bringing Canadians together to help raise funds for Make-A-Wish Canada.…
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Accelerator to Help Launch Indiana Startups
Gener8tor, an accelerator that invests in high-growth startups, announced plans to expand its gBETA program to Indianapolis, helping launch five…
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BEA to Release Outdoor Rec Data at Miami Boat Show
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which tracks the outdoor industry, including the RV market, will attend the Progressive Miami…
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HUD Seeks Comments on Proposed RV Exemption Rule
On Jan. 26, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a request for comments on its Regulatory Review of…
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Harvey Evacuees Boost RV Sales at Houston RV Show and Across Texas
Sonia and John Barrow have lived in their 35-foot trailer since Hurricane Harvey pushed a foot-and-a-half of water under their…
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Test Methods for Formaldehyde Emissions Finalized
On Feb. 7, a final rule on Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products was published in the federal register. The…
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New Bill to Reverse Iowa’s Sunday ‘Blue Laws’
Don Strolo owns RV lots in several states across the country. But Iowa is the only one that forces him…
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Peak Outdoors Opens in Utah, Eyes Manufacturing
Peak Outdoors is now open for business located south of Mount Pleasant on Highway 89 in Utah, offering RV repairs,…
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South Bend-Elkhart Region Sets Goals for 2025
The South Bend – Elkhart Region in Indiana unveiled its new Regional Economic Development Strategy on Tuesday. This story originally…
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U.S. Committed to Three-Country NAFTA Deal, Despite Split Proposal
The U.S. is stressing its support for renegotiating a three-country NAFTA agreement after comments from an American lawmaker suggesting it was considering…
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Suspect of Fatal Stabbing Arrested
Police on Tuesday night arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing that took place at Patrick Metals, a Mishawaka, Ind.,…
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National RV Consumer Survey Seeks Questions
Representatives from BowStern Marketing Communications has announced its team has begun writing the 2018 RV Consumer Survey. Headquartered in Tallahassee,…
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NAFTA Negotiations May End in March
Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. said Monday he believes NAFTA negotiators can reach an agreement in principle by the end of March.…
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Neighbors Object to Lippert Project
Looking out over the vast expanse of farmland that surrounds his home on County Road 36 early Saturday afternoon, Stephen…
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RV Roof’s FlexArmor is Paving the Way for Expansion
In an RV, rot and mold can linger above an RVer like a dark cloud overhead. With it, unforeseen dangers…
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Alliance Coach Breaks Ground for New Facility
Alliance Coach held a ground-breaking ceremony for construction on its new RV sales center on State Route 44 in Wildwood,…
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RV Industry Inventor Keith Ott Dies at 77
Keith E. Ott, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Elkhart General Hospital. He is credited, according to…
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Brunswick Sees 9 Percent Growth in 2017
Brunswick Corp., parent company of distributor Land ’N Sea, reported its revenue grew 9 percent during fiscal year 2017, and…
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U.S. Senate Candidate Tours Keystone RV
One of six Republicans who intend to run in the May 8 primary for the party’s U.S. Senate nomination lunched…
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Community: College Baseball Stadium to be Named After RV Dealer
Pearl River Community College (PRCC) in Poplarville, Miss., has decided to renovate its baseball stadium, a complete makeover that will…
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Goshen Approves Annexation Incentives for LCI
The Redevelopment Commission approved economic incentives Tuesday during a special meeting which grew heated as residents questioned why they were…
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Community: Campers Inn RV Sponsors Hockey Team
Campers Inn RV recently announced it is sponsoring the inaugural season of the Jacksonville Icemen in Jacksonville, Fla., a professional…
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