Columbus, OH

One year after an accident left one dead, a theme park has decided to permanently axe its popular roller coaster. For the most part, theme parks are extremely safe. Whether it’s a slow, gentle ride like “it’s a small world” or something as extreme as Tower of Terror, every attraction undergoes rigorous safety testing to ensure the wellbeing of all parkgoers and the employees that operate the rides.

Goodbye Forever: Popular Theme Park Axes Deadly Roller Coaster After Accident

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Myrtle Beach, SC

New York Post

A North Carolina man claims he was paralyzed after riding a “violent and rough” old wooden roller coaster, his lawyer said, adding that his client “gets on fine and then gets off as a quadriplegic,” according to a report.

Kul Sannyashi suffered a spinal cord injury and became a quadriplegic after riding the Swamp Fox roller coaster at Family Kingdom amusement park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on July 23, 2021, according to separate lawsuits filed by Sannyashi and his wife Gangia Adhikari on Thursday.

“The allegation is that he gets on fine and then gets off as a quadriplegic,” the couple’s...

Man claims he was paralyzed from riding ‘violent, rough’ old wooden roller coaster: lawsuit

Today is the final day for all Cedar Fair theme parks. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a titan in the regional amusement park industry, boasts a rich history intertwined with the evolution of American leisure for decades, but that all ends after today. Cedar Fair’s story begins in 1870 on the...

Millions Alerted: Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Point, and More to Halt Operations, Suspended Forever

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

We recently compiled a comprehensive report detailing the 20 Tallest Roller Coasters in the World. In this article, we’ll be discussing the world’s tallest roller coaster. The Amusement Parks Industry: A World of Fun and Business. The amusement parks industry plays a crucial role in providing entertainment and...

The Tallest Roller Coaster in the World

Tulsa, OK

TULSA, OK – Leaders of the Muscogee Nation and River Spirit Casino Resort held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on a $17.5 million capital investment to transform 14,000 sq. ft. of existing space into the all-new Gridiron, a deluxe sportsbar and lounge. The renovation replaces the space formerly known as the Visions Buffet.

River Spirit Casino Resort Opens $17.5M Gridiron Sportsbar

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Boston, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Friends of the Public Garden has made the heart-wrenching announcement that a beloved willow tree in the Boston Public Garden will soon be removed. The willow, which has stood for 110 years at the edge of the lagoon, has suffered extensive internal rot and poses a risk to public safety. The full statement explained:

110-Year-Old Tree To Be Removed From Boston Public Garden

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
The post PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

Jackson, WY

Swan Valley, ID

Shop with Me Mama

With catastrophic damage to the Teton Pass corridor, commuters and tourists are now forced to take a longer route from Idaho to/from Jackson Hole, WY. The new commute through Swan Valley may help shed some light on this small but vibrant community that is often overlooked.

Where to Stop in Swan Valley with Teton Pass Closure and Road ReRoute

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

The Hollywood Reporter















	The theme park business has a new giant. Six Flags, Cedar Fair Strike Merger Deal, Creating $8B Theme Park Giant




	Six Flags and Cedar Fair have completed their $8 billion merger, creating a live experiences behemoth that owns 27 theme parks, 15 water parks, 9 hotels and resorts, as well as safaris, marinas and other properties across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. 




	“Today marks a significant milestone for our company, shareholders, guests and associates, unlocking higher value and greater opportunities to deliver engaging entertainment experiences,” said Richard Zimmerman, president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. 




	Cedar Fair owns Knott’s Berry...

Six Flags and Knott’s Berry Farm Owner Cedar Fair Complete Merger, Creating Theme Park Behemoth

Fox Business

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is now the "largest" theme park operator in North America following its merger with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.

Six Flags merges with Cedar Fair to become largest amusement park operator in North America

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

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No Amusement Rides at Madison County Fair

The Madison County Fairgrounds is quiet and will probably be a little quieter this year. About a month and a half ago Joshua Walker, the President...

No Amusement Rides at Madison County Fair

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