January 2020 - Sightseers' Delight

Ohio bill would ban minors from entering bars

January 29, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Senate Bill 115 would also apply to breweries, micro-distilleries and wineries. Under current law, people under 21 years of age may enter such an establishment, but businesses are barred from serving them.

A visit to Queenstown for the non-adrenaline junkie

January 27, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Queenstown is quite different from many others in New Zealand. It is a resort town and home to many adventure activities. For the non-adrenaline junkie, the city can provide a bit of a jolt.

Georgia lawmaker wants stronger penalties for distracted drivers

January 24, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state lawmaker wants to stiffen penalties for drivers who use their cell while behind the wheel.

Lawmakers want transportation department to increase motorcoach safety

January 24, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., made the call in the wake of a Jan. 5 bus crash in Pennsylvania that killed five.

Why you need to take the ferry when you visit New York City

January 20, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Ferry service in New York City is, at times, maligned. While not its intended function, ferries in the Big Apple are a great way to take in the cityscape. Plus, it’s much more cost-effective than many scenic cruises.

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Highlights from Kemp’s State of the State Address

January 17, 2020 Express Telegraph

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp this week delivered his second State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Jim Jordan: Restraints needed on federal government’s use of facial recognition technology

January 17, 2020 Todd DeFeo

A prominent Ohio congressman is calling on new regulations to restrain the federal government’s use of facial recognition technology.

Finding quirky delights where you least expect to find them

January 13, 2020 Todd DeFeo

To me, the real delight of any trip is finding that off-beat place, perhaps somewhere that doesn’t quite make the guidebooks.

Southern Museum hosting 10th annual Trains! Trains! Trains!

January 11, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host its 10th annual Trains! Trains! Trains! later this month.

Survey: Road trips trendy again in 2020

January 10, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Recession? What recession. Don’t tell that to the travelers planning to take a road trip in 2020. Road trips are trendy once again, new research finds.