October 2020 - Sightseers' Delight

Southeastern Railway Museum to host Festival of Trees this holiday season

October 26, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

In 2020, trees will be on display throughout the museum from Nov. 21 to Jan. 3 during the museum’s regular operating hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays).

The historic swing bridge over the Cumberland River in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Feds chip in for rehab of historic Tennessee railroad bridge

October 22, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has allocated up to $2.2 million to help rehabilitate and automate a historic railroad bridge over the Cumberland River in Clarksville.

California ‘ignores science, reason’ setting theme park reopening rules, industry officials say

October 21, 2020 The Center Square

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to keep larger amusement parks closed until their home county reaches Tier 4 of the state’s reopening plan will devastate California’s major theme park industry, Erin Guerrero, executive director of the California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA), said.

France starts COVID curfew as cases climb

October 17, 2020 Voice of America

Portions of France begin the implementation of new restrictions Saturday to try to curb the coronavirus. Paris and at least seven other cities will be under curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The curfew is scheduled to be in place for at least four weeks.

London on high alert for COVID-19

October 17, 2020 Voice of America

The British Health Ministry has declared London on COVID-19 High Alert, the second highest level on the government’s three-tiered alert scale, as coronavirus infections in the capital approach 100 per 100,000 people and have passed that mark in many districts.

Dunwoody recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October 15, 2020 Special to Express Telegraph

The city of Dunwoody has recognized October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In doing so, they encouraged all residents to help support families affected by pregnancy and infant loss honor and remember the babies that were lost too soon. Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch presented the proclamation during the Sept. 29 city council meeting. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared October as “Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month” to honor the unique grief of bereaved parents who

Month: October 2020

Southeastern Railway Museum to host Festival of Trees this holiday season

Feds chip in for rehab of historic Tennessee railroad bridge

California ‘ignores science, reason’ setting theme park reopening rules, industry officials say

France starts COVID curfew as cases climb

London on high alert for COVID-19

Dunwoody recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in Smyrna

Ohio approves bill allowing alcohol delivery

Curaçao will soon open to some Americans

Consumers plan to fly internationally within six months, report finds