An extended stay hotel, office space, retail space and event center is being proposed for a vacant lot in downtown Davenport along the riverfront.  The proposal, which the Davenport City Council tabled about a month ago to get more information about the …

American Niagara Hospitality, the Niagara Falls company whose subsidiary, Live-USA Inc., is pursuing a redevelopment of the empty former Howard Johnson's motel, has received a $450,000 Cataract Fund grant from the Niagara County Industrial Development …

SHELBYVILLE — The trial of Harry Curtin, alias "Gray Eye," charged with the murder of W.L. Funkhouser, was continued by Judge Dove, shortly after 12 p.m. today, until Monday, March 2, to give the attorneys for the accused man time to get …

WINCHESTER — In 1924, J. Edgar Hoover was appointed head of the FBI, President Calvin Coolidge granted U.S. citizenship to Native Americans, the Washington Senators won the World Series and the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in New York …

CEDAR FALLS — Gary Kroeger has a mind for murder. The veteran performer has created several original murder mystery events and one set in the 1920s will unfold Saturday at the Black Hawk Hotel, 115 Main St. “I’m a huge mystery fan and I’ve attended a few …

A new hotel has been approved along South College Avenue in Newark just north of I-95. Newark City Council unanimously approved a plan that would lead to the demolition of the Red Roof Inn on the north side of the Route 896/I-95 interchange, and …

There’s a fascinating mystery in Lake George. And it’s not about the lake nicknamed the Queen of American Lakes or the strange audio phenomenon that’s normally associated with it. It’s also not about the awe-inspiring ice castles that have proven to be a …

ANAHEIM, Calif. — For $1,957, visitors to Howard Johnson's in Anaheim can take a nostalgic trip to Disneyland's past. In 1957, Tomorrowland seemed like a glimpse into the future. What You Need To Know Howard Johnson's in Anaheim has converted a …

At one time, Howard Johnson's restaurants were as ubiquitous in the American landscape as the McDonald's golden arches have become. Communities throughout the country were dotted with the signature orange porcelain roofs, blue shutters and …

The last Howard Johnson's restaurant has shut its doors, signaling the end of an era for travelers who remember the brand's fried clams and 28 flavors of ice cream as a road trip staple. The Lake George, N.Y., location is closed, and the property …