Just days after being inducted into the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame for meritorious service, Joan Romeo passed away. She was 89. Romeo had been in failing health since suffering a stroke, but was able to record an acceptance speech that was shown at the induction ceremony in suburban Chicago. Long a vocal […]

Gus Falgien has been named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of International Sales and Distribution by US Bowling Corporation. Falgien’s main focus will be to enhance the company’s worldwide footprint in preparation for its 24 Volt String Pinsetting Machine gaining global approval for tournament and league play. “We are honored and proud to have […]

The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of Pennsylvania Board of Directors met on May 23 in Harrisburg for the bi-annual Capital Day Event. Proprietors spent the morning touring the capital and meeting with state legislators. The event ended with a Legislative Reception at ABC East Lanes, where proprietors were able to demonstrate the important role bowling centers […]

San Juan Lanes Bar and Grill in Anacortes, Wash., may have been razed last year, but its giant-pin “BOWL” sign had remained in place until late April. That’s when it was removed and transported to a local salvage yard for what figured to be an ignominious end. But when Fletcher McLean, co-owner of Dad’s Diner […]