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Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2 undergoes 'extended closure' for mechanical modification a week after opening
Only about a week after opening, Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 has been shut down to undergo a “mechanical modification.” Park officials said Sunday the ride is “experiencing an extended closure” as manufacturer Zamperla does the modification.
Master Gardener: May offers many shades of green
May is finally here, and everything is the many many shades of real green. The April showers are past, and we are waiting for the May flowers. I noticed for the first time last year the No Mow May. It took me by surprise. It is a quick and catchy name for a...
Editorial: Park execs off point
Cedar Fair executives made a petty public relations mistake that will send the corporate reputation plummeting faster than any of Cedar Point amusement park’s famous roller coasters. The parent company of Cedar Point banned the Sandusky Register from Cedar Point’s media day event on Thursday in which reporters from around the country were shown the park’s attractions for the upcoming season. Read more Blade editorials The now out-of-town owners don’t explain their position. The Register local newspaper reported that Cedar Fair executives emailed opaquely from their new North Carolina offices that “invitations to our private events remain at our discretion.”
Cedar Point bans hometown newspaper from media day
Cedar Point hosted its annual media day Thursday to give outlets across the Midwest a preview of the rides and attractions that guests can expect this season. Why it matters: For the first time ever, the amusement park's hometown paper, the Sandusky Register, was not in attendance. Cedar Point denied...
Master Gardeners' annual plant sale set for May 4 at Sandusky County Fairgrounds
The 19th annual plant sale is scheduled for May 4 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds. It is sponsored by the Sandusky/Ottawa Counties Master Gardeners. There will be a variety of flowering annuals and perennials available as well as hanging baskets, herbs and vegetables. Volunteers...
Ohio estate producer embraces role as a working farm that offers a variety of fine wines
Editor’s note: A couple of years ago I put together a series of profiles on East Coast wineries for folks looking to hit the road and explore this spring through fall. Called “6 Questions,” it provided basic info on each winery while also providing a bit of depth on the venue, the owners and the wines. This is the first of what’s planned to be a similar series this year in what we’ll call “Grape Escape 2024.″
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