Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Bowling Industry Service Awards, which will be presented at International Bowl Expo next summer in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to the President’s Award, which will be selected by BPAA President Tyler Herreman, the awards include: • Victor Lerner Memorial Award — Honors proprietors for selfless service to the industry […]

A fire destroyed Eldon Lanes in Eldon, Missouri, in early August. Firefighters responding to the incident found heavy smoke and flames pouring from the front of the center and called for back-up as the fire grew and became unstable. No one was inside the building, and no injuries were reported. The owners were out of […]

The community of Albertville, Alabama, is known as the “Fire Hydrant Capital of the World” because it’s the home of hydrant manufacturer Mueller Company. Earlier this year, Mueller marked its 50th anniversary and produced hydrant No. 5 million. Next year, Mueller employees and other residents of Albertville, which is located about an hour southeast of […]

Someone once said, “If you can’t see a child’s worth, neither can they.” It takes strong leaders to understand that their time in the spotlight will fade, and it’s important for an organization like the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America to have qualified successors waiting in the wings. With that in mind, some years ago, […]

It seemed as if Neil Hupfauer was always a step (or two) ahead of the rest of the bowling industry, developing concepts that others followed and collectively transformed into trends. Hupfauer has passed away, and a memorial service with military honors for the U.S. Marine Corps veteran has been scheduled for Nov. 2 at Sparkman […]

Two weeks after Super Bowl LX takes place in Santa Clara, California, the LX will transform into /X and an occasional O as “PBA Championship Sundays on The CW” will debut, ushering in the PBA’s “post-FOX” era. The series will unfold over 10 consecutive Sunday afternoons with two-hour telecasts beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern. The […]

Fran Wolf Deken, one of the most influential people in the history of women’s professional bowling, passed away last Thursday. She was 81. Deken had been dealing with a number of ailments, including a recent fall that left her with severe back pain. Sources told BCM that it was her own decision to enter hospice. […]

The Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin will continue its tradition of celebrating the state’s old-school bowling centers with the Wisconsin Vintage Alleys Tour, set for Sunday, Nov. 9, in the greater Door County area. Launched in 2017, the Vintage Alleys Tour has become a fan favorite, giving bowlers the opportunity to step back in time […]

Plateaus are important for businesses, events and people, and Albany Strikers in Albany, Georgia, reached a significant milestone over the summer. The center’s 9-Pin No-Tap tournament went over the $1 million mark in prize money paid. Proprietor Edgar Justavino said the center has been keeping records on the event since 2017 and has averaged $120,000 […]