Source – News Talk 1450AM KDKW
Puyallup, WA – April 21, 2009 – After a thorough investigation by governmental and independent private investigators specializing in amusement rides, the contributing factor for the Lolli Swing incident at the Spring Fair in Puyallup on April 17, 2009 was determined to be deteriorating soil conditions. This is the first [...]
Source: West Fargo Pioneer
Games Galore Party Rental has announced a partnership with Murphy Brothers Exposition to provide midway entertainment. Gerald Murphy, Murphy Brothers Chairman, said, “We’re looking forward to having Games Galore included with the great Murphy Brothers midway. Combining the inflatables and the new Mega Pass will appeal to all age groups.” The reason [...]
Robert Boyer / Times-News
On the advice of County Attorney Clyde Albright, Sheriff Terry Johnson reversed his earlier position and has allowed a carnival to open in east Burlington against the wishes of county fair operators Russell and Jeanette Isley.
Citing a state law that directs sheriffs to deny a permit to carnivals and similar amusements that [...]
by Fred Afflerbach – Temple Daily Telegram
Running away with the carnival was more than just a fantasy for this dirt-poor Arkansas boy.
At age 7, Kenny Maple left home and tagged along with the Gala Exposition Show. And every summer until he graduated high school, Maple returned to work under the carnival’s flashing lights and bright [...]
By Robert Boyer / Times-news
Sheriff Terry Johnson says he won’t grant a permit allowing the Powers Great American Midways to operate a carnival in Burlington from April 16 through April 25.
Johnson said he made his decision Thursday afternoon after consulting with County Attorney Clyde Albright.
The move is the latest development in a dispute between Les [...]
By Matthew Fleishman – Bucks Local News
For the fourth consecutive year, the local community will come together to help its neighbors in need as the Christine M. McCaffrey Community Emergency Fund Carnival rolls into town.
The carnival, which is run by Majestic Midways, will be held from Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19 at Shady [...]
By M.S. Enkoji – The Sacramento Bee
An investigation into what caused the death of a man working on a Ferris wheel that had undergone repairs could take several months, a Cal-OSHA representative said Monday.
Roy Taylor, 47, of Sacramento died when he was crushed by one of the tubs that passengers ride in when the [...]
By Dana Cole – Herald/Review
Fun starts tonight, full fair opens on Friday
SIERRA VISTA — For two days now, crews working for Midway West Amusements, the carnival contracted for Frontier Days, have been setting up an assortment of rides.
While Frontier Days officially kicks off on Friday, with Men’s Professional Bull Riding as the anchor event, Midway [...]
Christine Cole | Special To The Sentinel
EUSTIS – Lake County Fair organizers expect to see at least as many people come through the gates — 62,000 — as last year.
That is, if it doesn’t rain.
The family-oriented event, which kicks off a 10-day run at 5 p.m. today at the Lake County Fairgrounds, was marred [...]
By Special to the News Messenger
LONGVIEW — Longview Mall invites the public to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment at the Evans United Shows Carnival, featuring more than 30 different rides and an assortment of carnival food and games.
The carnival will be on the parking lot of Longview Mall, 3500 McCann Road, through Sunday.
A variety of [...]
