The event is being billed as the Midwest s largest display of modern logging, sawmill and trucking equipment, with more than 300 exhibitors. The Lakes States Logging Congress, presented by the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, features competitive demonstrations of log forwarders and log loaders, a log truck load contest, ladies bowling pin throw, and a tug-of-war between Michigan and Wisconsin. The Lakes States Logging Congress, presented by the Great Lakes Timber...

Among the property recovered was a Case 580L backhoe, a Kabota tractor/front end loader, three four-wheelers, several tractor and 18-wheeler truck tires, a 40-foot metal container, an 18-wheeler chassis for hauling the container and various power tools. Police are asking that anyone who has been to police headquarters recently to try to identify their property to please return because detectives have recovered a large volume of additional property, some of which may belong to local...

Daily events include antique/flea market, antique tractors, farm machinery, gas engine displays and blacksmithing. Juried fine art and craft fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers and jewelers; entertainment; children's activities. Everyone on the street is invited to set up a yard sale at their house. Adoptions 50 percent off, register to win Stairmaster, drawing at noon. Choose any 2 of the 4 sides: baked beans, spaghetti, cole slaw, potato salad. Advance...

Gamershare -- Trade Video Games and Play Your Way Gamershare, the premier peer-to-peer (P2P) service whereby members can legally trade and swap video games in the most cost effective way with no limits or subscription fees, announced today the beta release of their website -- Gamershare.com. Gamershare -- Trade Video Games and Play Your Way Gamershare, the premier peer-to-peer (P2P) service whereby members can legally trade and swap video games in the most cost effective way with no limits...

Flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, midway, contests and games, live stock exhibits, petting zoo, instructional demonstrations and giant pumpkin contest all three days. Also, pony pulling, dairy and beef judging, spelling bee, antique tractor show and more. Also, magic show, racing pigs, animal shows contest and games. Admission: adults $6; senior citizens $5; people with disabilities and children 15 and younger are free. Friday only); children 12 and younger are free. Free with shuttle...

This is a free event, so grab some snacks from the concession stands, spread out a blanket, set up some lawn chairs and get ready to watch a movie that the whole family will enjoy. A combination of in-line skaters, skateboarders and freestyle bikers use a portable street course to promote the fun and excitement of their individual sports. The purchase of a $5 wristband gives unlimited access to the rides, crafts and games that will begin immediately following the games. The committee has...

Cameron County Commissioners will vote on Tuesday to reduce fees for commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailer rigs by 50 cents. Cascos said if the reduction in fees for commercial vehicles results in increased bridge traffic, the county could consider additional reductions in the future. It could be individuals opted to cross less, a downturn in the economy or an increase in the bridge crossing fees, Cascos said. As little as 25 cents or 50 cents may be a lot to a lot of people, which...

The other night I attended a candle-light vigil for a 14-year-old boy who had been gunned down by an unknown assailant in his rough City Heights neighborhood. The parade also featured vintage John Deere and Farmall tractors that brought back childhood memories for at least a few people. If you would also like your comments published in our newspaper as a letter to the editor, please include it below with the required contact information. Given the historical roots, it isn't surprising that...

Enjoy the world s most prized antique and classic cars, classic sports cars, race cars, plus muscle cars and street rods. For more information on specific events, refer to the phone numbers listed. Prestigious invitational art exhibit features Western paintings and sculptures. Food and sales vendors, live entertainment, children s area. You agree not to post comments that are off topic, defamatory, obscene, abusive, threatening or an invasion of privacy. Jamming and entertainment by...