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On this day: Deadly sniper attack at Howard Johnson's rocks New Orleans
08 Jan 2026 02:49 GMT
In total, nine people were killed in the hourslong rampage.
Wednesday marks 53 years since one of New Orleans’ darkest days, when a sniper killed nine people, including five police officers, in a shocking hotel siege. The gunman, Mark Essex, a 25-year-old …
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Sheetz sets opening date for new East Lampeter Twp. convenience store at former Howard Johnson's site
06 Jan 2026 22:59 GMT
Sheetz will open a new convenience store Monday in East Lampeter Township, the 19th Lancaster County location for the Altoona-based chain.
The new Sheetz at 2102 Lincoln Highway East will occupy part of property at the southeast corner of Route 30 and …
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Sheetz readies new East Lampeter Twp. store at site of former Howard Johnson's
29 Oct 2025 20:57 GMT
Sheetz is planning an early 2026 opening for the convenience store it is now building along Route 30 in East Lampeter Township.
The new Sheetz at 2100 Lincoln Highway East will occupy part of property at the southeast corner of Route 30 and Oakview Drive …
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Fires popping up, Portage department quashes small blaze behind hotel
25 May 2025 01:43 GMT
Portage la Prairie firefighters contended with a small fire behind the Howard Johnson's on the bypass beside the Yellowquill Trail.
It appeared there was a fire beside a hydro pole, and it was extinguished Saturday, while firefighters remained at the …
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Howard Johnson's motel renovation project in Falls gets $450,000 Cataract grant
15 Aug 2024 15:21 GMT
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 …
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What to know about proposed riverfront hotel development in Davenport
24 Nov 2024 13:42 GMT
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 …
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Newark approves new hotel on site of former Howard Johnson's near I-95
30 Nov 2022 09:07 GMT
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 …
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Here's What We Know About The Last Remaining Howard Johnson's
11 Oct 2022 03:39 GMT
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 …
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Birth, death, rebirth: The George Washington Hotel turns 100 years old
16 May 2024 22:23 GMT
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 …
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Howard Johnson's in Anaheim unveils House of the Retro Future suite
28 Jul 2022 22:14 GMT
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 …