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  • Photo Release -- Energy Focus, Inc. Wins $1 Million Ohio Development Grant to Support the Development of Low Cost ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:30AMSOLON, Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. , a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, announced that its research and development team has been selected to receive a $1 million grant from the Ohio Third Frontier Sensors Program to develop an ultra-low cost light sensor to complement IntelliTube, Energy Focus' LED based fluorescent replacement technology.
  • City accepts parks plan Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:06AMAfter about 14 months of work and public input from 368 residents, Grove City has a comprehensive plan for its parks and recreation department.
  • Amusement park officials say new oversight law unneeded Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:11PMThe death of a disabled Army veteran Friday after he was thrown from a roller coaster in New York has prompted a Massachusetts congressman to renew a push for greater federal oversight of amusement park rides. But local amusement park and industry officials said federal regulation would be redundant.
  • Probe continues into vet’s N.Y. coaster death - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:40AMBUFFALO, N.Y. — An investigation is continuing into the death of an Iraq war veteran and double amputee who fell from a 208-foot-tall roller coaster in upstate New York.
  • Army double amputee falls to death from 208-foot-tall roller coaster Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:32AMA 208-foot (63-metre)-tall roller coaster in upstate New York remained closed Sunday amid questions about the falling death of an Iraq war veteran who lost both his legs to a roadside bomb and the decision to allow him on the ride.
  • Probe continues after vet falls from NY coaster Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:16AMBUFFALO, N.Y. -- An investigation is continuing into the death of an Iraq war veteran and double amputee who fell from a 208-foot-tall roller coaster in upstate New York.Sgt. James Thomas Hackemer, who had lost both his legs to a roadside bomb, was e ...
  • Questions swirl after vet falls from N.Y. coaster Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:27AMBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- A 208-foot-tall roller coaster in upstate New York remained closed Sunday amid questions about the falling death of an Iraq war veteran who lost both his legs to a roadside bomb and the decision to allow him on the ride.
  • Iraq vet's death on NY roller coaster probed Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:23AMSgt. James Thomas Hackemer lost legs in Iraq blast; Questions raised over whether he should have been allowed on ride
  • Questions after war vet dies in roller coaster fall Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:46AMA 63-metre-tall roller coaster in upstate New York remains closed amid questions about the falling death of an Iraq war veteran who lost both his legs to a roadside bomb and the decision to allow him on the ride.
  • Questions Swirl Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:34PMBUFFALO - A 208-foot-tall roller coaster in Genesee County remained closed Sunday amid questions about the falling death of an Iraq war veteran who lost both his legs to a roadside bomb and the decision to allow him on the ride. Sgt.
  • Questions swirl as disabled veteran falls from NY roller coaster Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:25PMWar veteran and amputee dies after fall from the Ride of Steel coaster at Darien Lake
  • Blame uncertain after disabled veteran thrown from NY coaster Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:11PMWar veteran and amputee dies after fall from the Ride of Steel coaster at Darien Lake
  • Questions swirl after war vet dies in roller coaster fall Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:46PMA 63-metre-tall roller coaster in upstate New York remains closed amid questions about the falling death of an Iraq war veteran who lost both his legs to a roadside bomb and the decision to allow him on the ride.
  • For Ohio State's ThemePark group, it's about enjoying the ride Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:06AMLeft to Right: Pat Slattery, a 3rd-year in civil engineering, Kyle Streetz, a 2nd-year in mechanical engineering, Matt Schmitz, a 1st-year in engineering, Eamon Kelly, a 4th-year in mechanical engineering, Brad Okeson, a 5th-year in mechanical engineering, and Elliot Howell, a 4th-year in aeronautical engineering, members of the ThemePark Engineering Group pose with several of their projects in ...
  • 2 commissioners oppose alcohol sales at county fair Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:17PMSPRINGFIELD — Two Clark County commissioners on Tuesday were critical of a proposal to sell alcohol at the county fair.“I like the fair and I like to drink beer, but I don’t necessarily think the fair is the place for it,” Commissioner Rick Lohnes said.
  • Travel with Your Dog: Pelee Island, Ontario Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:05PMSometimes, my dog and I need to get away from it all – maybe a little exotic jaunt to a Canadian island. You might be wondering about the logistics of traveling with your pup and what kind of time you can have on Ontario’s Pelee Island.
  • Fourth of July fireworks and festivities Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:18PMLooking for fireworks, parades or other Fourth of July holiday events? Here's what's happening in the area.
  • Minor leagues offer major family fun Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:29AMThe Traverse City Beach Bums are one of the minor baseball leagues in the state of Michigan that provides a fun, affordable family activity this summer.
  • Art Matters -- Summer shimmers with art possibilities for kids Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:02PMIf you have access to a bucket of glitter deep enough to stick most of your arm into, I need to know about it. Glitter is the essential element in any good art supply room.
  • Thrills, chills and deals Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:33AMNothing screams summer like being fastened in a careening roller coaster as it plummets, curves and bolts through coiled tracks. midways and live shows, are long-standing summertime staples.
  • Plan It calendar: 6-23 Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:05PMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419.
  • Former Disney exec taking over Cedar Fair Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:57PMTOLEDO — An amusement industry veteran who oversaw the Disney Cruise Line and Disneyland Resort in California will take over leadership of Cedar Fair Entertainment Co., the nation's third-largest amusement park chain.
  • Former Disney executive to head Cedar Fair Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:15PMA former Disney executive and hotel chain manager has been named president of Cedar Fair Entertainment Co., the Ohio theme park company that owns Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park. Cedar Fair announced Monday that Matthew A. Ouimet, 53, would...
  • Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsEx-Disney executive takes over theme park chain Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:36AMTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A former Disney executive is taking over the reins of the nation's third-largest amusement park chain.
  • A father – and so much more Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 2:01AMTROTWOOD, Ohio — Growing up, Adrian McLemore was a troubled little soul who spent much of his time exploding in confusion and rage.
  • Veteran of foster care, young man suddenly has custody of his nephew and niece Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 7:22PMTROTWOOD, Ohio - Growing up, Adrian McLemore was a troubled little soul who spent much of his time exploding in confusion and rage. At 6, he nearly set the house on fire.
  • Cincy's Coney Island hits milestone Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:25PMConey Island, the 75-acre amusement park on the banks of the Ohio River, is marking its 125th anniversary this year and its status as the sixth-oldest amusement park in the country.
  • Fireworks show sparks Hilliard July 4 festivities Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 10:22AMYou can dance if you want to. Hilliard's July 4 festivities at Municipal Park will feature local 1980s cover band The Reagan-omics and a fireworks display set to '80s music.
  • Volunteers to make Alle-Kiski Valley riverfront beautiful Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 6:31AMThe Ohio River watershed will get another cleanup if River Sweep gets the volunteers it needs Saturday.
  • Dorney Park owner seeks additional land to expand attractions, parking Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:41PMCedar Fair Entertainment Co. is bidding to purchase 6.75 acres of county-owned land next to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.
  • Daytime a great time for ballgame Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:44AMInside Huntington Park yesterday afternoon, the Columbus Clippers were an inning into an eventual blowout of the Rochester Red Wings.Beyond the park's right-field wall — dodging the day's intense sunshine for a moment — Stu Harris and Scott Gainey were taking in an inning or two during their lunch break.
  • Harpo Studios tells state of plan to lay off workers Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:53PM(Crain's) — Four Chicago-area companies, including Oprah Winfrey's production company, have notified the state they plan to cut a total of at least 250 jobs by July.
  • 'Singing Zoologist' sets science to music at Waco library Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 12:09AMLucas Miller returns to Waco to perform his kids' songs Wednesday at the West Waco Library and Genealogy Center.
  • Plan It calendar: 6-2 Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 11:16PMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419.
  • SOUTHWEST OHIO ATTRACTIONS Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 11:31PMHere’s a sampling of popular summertime activities compiled by Columbus Dispatch staff members:
  • NORTHEAST OHIO ATTRACTIONS Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 11:31PMHere’s a sampling of popular summertime activities in the northeast portion of Ohio compiled by Columbus Dispatch staff members:
  • Plan It calendar: 5-26 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 11:04PMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419.
  • Community Calendar: May 12, 2011 Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:50AMPublished: Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:44 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:44 a.m. The Bayou Playhouse is bringing Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” to the stage.
  • Photo Release -- Energy Focus, Inc. Launches New LED Retrofit Kit for Wallpack Fixtures Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 10:22AMSOLON, Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, recently introduced a new LED Retrofit Kit designed to replace High Intensity Discharge lighting for existing Wallpack fixtures.
  • REMINDER -- Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its First Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 8:30AMSOLON, Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. EDT to review the 1st Quarter 2011 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session.
  • Plan It calendar: 5-12 Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 11:07PMExcept where indicated, all area codes are 419.
  • Energy Focus, Inc. Announces an Additional $475,000 in Department of Defense Funding Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 2:03PMSOLON Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. , a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its research and development team has recently been selected to receive $475,000 in increased Very High Efficiency Solar Cell Program funding.
  • Energy Focus, Inc. Receives ASTRUM Award at MDB Capital's Bright Lights Conference 2011 Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 9:10AMSOLON, Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. , a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced that it received the ASTRUM Award, presented by MDB Capital Group at the second annual Bright Lights Conference at the Le Meridien Hotel in New York City.
  • Two amusement parks in region get high honors Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 2:45AM(WHAS11)-  Two amusement parks in the region are getting high honors.    Budget Travel scoured theme parks across the nation and put together a Top 9 list of the longest, fastest, tallest and unique rides. Coming in at number 8 was the Beast at King's Island in Mason, Ohio, as America's Longest Duration Roller Coaster.    It covers 35 acres and lasts 4 minutes and 10 seconds.    At number 9 was ...
  • Get Rich Outdoors Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 3:37PMGet weekly updates on select events and activities happening in northern Ohio national, state and county parks.
  • Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its First Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 8:30AMSOLON, Ohio -- Energy Focus, Inc. a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. EDT to review the 1st Quarter 2011 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session.
  • Summer Theater Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 8:53PMA listing of summer theater in the United States and Canada.
  • 4-H news Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 11:34PMOhio Horse Bowl winners listed Members of the Ohio Horse Bowl Team from Jefferson County who placed in the contest are: - Junior - Allison Pizzoferrato, Allison Lamantia, Paige Everly, Rachel Cline and Samantha Glenn, 11th place.
  • Clarity essential for CMG Ohio headlines Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 6:31PMMASON — The sound of thunder at Kings Island today was, for once, not from an approaching storm but rather the mad rush of thousands of visitors eager to be the first on any number of the park’s roller coasters as the 2011 season opened.“Opening day is the best because it’s just been so long,” said Bryan Pickford, 15, of Dayton, one of many season pass holders who bolted to the Diamondback for ...
  • Bill seeks to change school calendar Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 6:18AMOne lawmaker wants to change Ohio's school year so the state's amusement parks, resorts and tourist attractions can flourish from Memorial Day to Labor Day.