State park, historic site closings prove puzzling (The Galesburg Register-Mail)

7 September 2008, 7:08 am

Harold Deatherage and his co-workers stay busy keeping an eye on the vast Hennepin Canal, which crosses several northern Illinois counties. They mow bike trails, tear down beaver dams and pull out the occasional discarded mattress or soda machine.   Deatherage is one of about 15 employees at th... read more

End is near for 24 state sites (The State Journal-Register)

6 September 2008, 11:18 pm

Harold Deatherage and his co-workers stay busy keeping an eye on the vast Hennepin Canal, which crosses several northern Illinois counties. They mow bike trails, tear down beaver dams and pull out the occasional discarded mattress or soda machine.... read more

Oregon Recreation Report (Lebanon Express)

6 September 2008, 1:08 am

The Oregon Recreation Report (fishing, hunting, viewing), updated Wednesday, Sept. 3, by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.... read more

Business is coastal resource for weddings and events (Newport News-Times)

5 September 2008, 11:24 am

Responding to the growing destination event market, Susan Huntington and her son, Spike, have launched Soiree Wedding, Party and Event Planners as a resource for marketing the central Oregon Coast for events of all types.... read more

Grand Island businessman remembered for generosity (Grand Island Independent)

4 September 2008, 7:39 pm

Those who were asked to describe Grand Island businessman Roger Anderson, who died Wednesday, all used one word -- support.... read more

Time-Based Art Festival: 10 picks to get you started (The Oregonian)

4 September 2008, 8:34 am

The sixth annual Time-Based Art Festival is the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art's 11-day showcase of experimental performances and progressive visual arts, with plenty of lectures, films and parties thrown into the mix.... read more