Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:15:13 GMT
The American Waterways Operators, which is the national trade association of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, is honoring U.S. Merchant Mariners during "National Maritime Day."National Maritime Day, established in 1933, reminds Americans about the many contributions of the nation’s domestic mariners.“This is a modern, vibrant industry that is moving the commerce of our nation safely and efficiently,” saidAWO President CEO Tom Allegretti. “We rely on waterborne commerce to sustain and...
The American Waterways Operators, which is the national trade association of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, is honoring U.S. Merchant Mariners during "National Maritime Day."National Maritime Day, established in 1933, reminds Americans about the many contributions of the nation’s domestic mariners.“This is a modern, vibrant industry that is moving the commerce of our nation safely and efficiently,” saidAWO President CEO Tom Allegretti. “We rely on waterborne commerce to sustain and...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:09 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:09:41 GMT
A coroner says a man who died while working on a project to paint a bridge in western Kentucky was electrocuted.
A coroner says a man who died while working on a project to paint a bridge in western Kentucky was electrocuted.
NEW MADRID, MO (KFVS) -
The public is invited to attend an 1860s Victorian Christmas during candlelight tours on Dec. 14 and 15 at the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site in New Madrid.
The tours will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with candlelight tours
from 6 to 8:30 p.m. both days.
It is sponsored by Missouri State Parks. The
event is free and open to the public.
The house, aglow with the warmth of oil lamps and candles, will be decorated with fresh greenery, Christmas trees and 1860s style ornaments, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Site staff will be wearing Victorian-era fashions and refreshments will be served.
At 1 p.m. Dec. 15, a special Christmas activity will be held for children.
Children are invited to listen to period Christmas stories then make a Victorian-period Christmas ornament to take home for their tree.
The event also includes 19th century children's games and refreshments. Parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy the event with their children.
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is located at 312 Dawson Road in New Madrid.
For more information, contact the site at 573-748-5340. For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:13:11 GMT
A British woman who claimed to have hit a cyclist while driving her car and then driving off tweeted about driving off and not caring much about it. But then the cops tweeted back.
The first rule of Twitter - it's not smart to tweet about a crime.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:30:20 GMT
A stop on a roadtrip turned one traveler's trip into a nightmare that lasted more than a month.. It happened in Marston, when Debbie Vallejo let her dog, Slick, go to the bathroom at Pilot's.
A stop on a roadtrip turned one traveler's trip into a nightmare that lasted more than a month.. It happened in Marston, when Debbie Vallejo let her dog, Slick, go to the bathroom at Pilot's.
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:16:48 GMT
MOORE, OK - The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office tweeted a photo of a frightened, muddy dog Monday after the deadly EF-5 tornado ripped through the town.The comment accompanying the photo said, "scared,
A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:47:58 GMT
Good afternoon - Here is what's coming up tonight on Heartland News: Authorities are investigating a shooting death that happened Friday night in Benton, Illinois. The chances of winning the estimated
Good afternoon - Here is what's coming up tonight on Heartland News: Authorities are investigating a shooting death that happened Friday night in Benton, Illinois. The chances of winning the estimated
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site (Source: mostateparks.com)
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