Shock and caw: Pesky starlings overwhelm Sep 7, 2009
"It's sort of like bailing the ocean with a thimble," said Richard Dolbeer, a retired Wildlife Services researcher in Sandusky, Ohio who spent years trying to figure out ways to keep starlings - which he calls "flying bullets" - and other birds from causing problems at airports. Federal aviation officials say they have caused $4 million in damage since 1990. (AZCentral -- News)
UnitedHealth expands Medicaid reach Sep 4, 2009
The expansion adds Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot counties. AmeriChoice generated $6 billion of UnitedHealth s (NYSE:UNH) $81. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Reg. news: Hunters kill wolves on opening day Sep 4, 2009
Fisherman lands Amazon fish in OhioSANDUSKY TOWNSHIP Avid fisherman Adam Eibling said he'll never look at the Sandusky River the same. Eibling, 36, of Huron, caught a fish that wasn't supposed to be in there a pacu weighing in at 5 pounds, 11 ounces. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Ford Rapids sale in pipeline Aug 22, 2009
Only a few premier properties, such as Kalihari Resorts in Sandusky, have pulled off marketing a combined operation, he said. Kalahari has done a great job of attracting groups, both those with children and with those without, he said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Couple engaged Aug 19, 2009
The future bride is the daughter of Timothy Frey and Deborah Rife of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan who works for Pfizer Global Research opment. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Fish Shatters Ohio Driver's Windshield Aug 15, 2009
Information from: Sandusky Register. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
* World News Quick Take Aug 14, 2009
Authorities in northwest Ohio say the fish X a Lake Erie freshwater drum, known as a sheepshead X smashed a car windshield on Tuesday when an eagle dropped its catch from a height of about 12m, the Sandusky Register reported. Leighann Niles says the impact felt like a brick hitting her Toyotas windshield. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Falling fish shatters Ohio driver's windshield Aug 13, 2009
Information from: Sandusky Register, http://www. sanduskyregister. (Fresno Bee)
Enjoy an affordable family vacation in Sandusky Aug 11, 2009
Load up the family and head to Sandusky, Ohio ... SANDUSKY, Ohio - For our first family vacation with our 4-year-old daughter, we had several criteria: It had to be within a three-hour drive, be reasonably priced, provide enough to do in case of bad weather, and keep my husband and me occupied too ... Our destination: Sandusky, Ohio. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Lots of family fun in Sandusky, Ohio Aug 6, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio For our first family vacation with our 4-year-old daughter, we had several criteria: It had to be within a three-hour drive, be reasonably priced, provide enough to do in case of bad weather, and keep my husband and me occupied too ... (AP Photo/African Safari Wildlife Park) This undated photo provided by Great Wolf Lodge shows Fort Mackenzie, an interactive tree house water fort at Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, Ohio ... Our destination: Sandusky, Ohio. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
9Toddler Drowns at Largest Indoor Water Park in U.S.» Aug 4, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio A 3-year-old boy has drowned at a northern Ohio indoor water park that calls itself the nation's largest. The boy drowned Sunday in an outdoor pool at Kalahari Resorts water park in Sandusky on Lake Erie. (Fox News)
3-year-old drowns in water park's kiddie pool Aug 4, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Authorities say a 3-year-old Michigan boy who drowned at a northern Ohio water park was found face down in a children's pool. Hassan Itani, of Dearborn, was pulled from the outdoor pool at Kalahari Resorts water park in Sandusky and taken Sunday afternoon to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Cedar Point To Host 2nd Annual 'Back to the Point' Reunion Jul 28, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Point is inviting all of its past employees to come "Back to the Point" when the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will host its second employee reunion. This year, past and current employees are invited to the park for a one-day reunion on Saturday, Sept. 5. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top U.S. water parks Jul 16, 2009
Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, doubled the size of the park in 2007 ... Kalahari Resort, Sandusky, Ohio Near Toledo, Ohio (60 miles) ... Details: 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky, 877/525-2427. (CNN)
Men's Swimming and Diving Adds 13 Freshmen Jul 15, 2009
Albemarle H.S.), MIKE KOCH (Sandusky, Ohio/Perkins H.S.), MATT McKEE (Middletown, Ohio/Middletown H.S.), BRIAN MURPHY (McLean, Va. Gonzaga College H.S.), ALEX REINHARDT (Littleton, Colo. (Muredhawks.com)
CHART: Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas Jul 15, 2009
Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
KELLEYS ISLAND, OHIO Jul 11, 2009
The Sandusky Register, on August 28, 1873, described Kelleys Island as admirably adapted for recreation and amusement. The health inspiring and balmy breezes, the grand natural facilities for rational enjoyment, the superior opportunities to observe and study the sublimities of nature, the joy and solace of her communion and the slightest touch of her majestic wildness, all conduce to make Kelleys island better suited to quietude and rest from the cares of the ordinary routine of business life... (Suite101.com)
Sandusky, Ohio Jul 11, 2009
Sandusky s Tradition Was Steeped in Anti-Slavery Sentiment. Sandusky s leaders' views against slavery took root early on one of its earliest scions, an opinionated and fearless Irishman named John Beatty who served as Sandusky's Mayor from 1833 to 1836 ... A staunch member of the Sandusky Methodist church, Beatty withdrew his membership and founded a separate church when the church body voted against hosting an antislavery speaker in 1835. (Suite101.com)
Cedar Fair Announces 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Jul 9, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: - ), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment will hold its quarterly conference call with investors to discuss second quarter earnings results on Tuesday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time ... Cedar Fair is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio ... Amusement parks in the company's northern region include two in Ohio: Cedar Point, Sandusky,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
America's healthiest beach and lake getaways Jul 5, 2009
This 4-mile island in Lake Erie has just 367 year-round residents and is only reachable via a 20-minute ferry ride from Marblehead and Sandusky, Ohio (unless you hire a private boat or small plane). You can bike everywhere, hike in the wooded areas or bring your own scuba gear to explore the offshore shipwrecks. (CNN -- Travel)
King of Wings event ready to roll at Oswego Speedway (1) Jul 1, 2009
MSA will have done battle at Sandusky Speedway in Ohio on June 27th, Oswego teams will have run the Jim Shampine Memorial on July 4th and ISMA will have run their annual Tuesday night affair at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut on July 7th. Each of these events will serve as one last chance for the thirty-seven pre-registered teams to get their cars ready to chase that big $10,000 check at the Oswego Speedway. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Kings Island shuts down Son of Beast coaster Jun 25, 2009
Kings Island is owned by (NYSE: FUN) headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Reader Comments. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Martha Eugenia (Gregg) Myers, age 94 (2) Jun 23, 2009
of Perrysburg, Ohio, and a former resident of Green Valley, Ariz and Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away peacefully in the Manor of Perrysburg, Tuesday, October 25, 2005. Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on July 3, 1911 to Alton Eugene and Martha (Norton) Gregg ... She attended Upper Sandusky Schools and graduated with the class of 1929. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
SHAY, SMITH NAMED TO MIDEAST REGION BASEBALL TEAM Jun 18, 2009
41 ERA. Smith, a Sandusky, Ohio native, started 15 games this season as a sophomore working 81. 2 innings while striking out 80 batters. (Bgsufalcons.com)
BLANTON, MEISLER EARN SPOTS ON ACADEMIC ALL-MAC BASEBALL TEAM Jun 17, 2009
The Sandusky, Ohio native and graduate of St. Mary Central Catholic High School hit. 341 from the #9 spot in the batting order with 23 extra-base hits, third on the team, and 44 runs scored, also third on the squad. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Record-breaking roller coasters Jun 16, 2009
Coaster lovers worldwide make pilgrimages each year to the king of all coaster theme parks, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio ... Cedar PointBoasting the world record for most coasters17in one amusement park, its no wonder that Cedar Point, in Sandusky, Ohio isa mecca for thrill seekers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Make a splash Jun 6, 2009
Kalahari Resorts operates the largest indoor water park under one roof in the United States (at Sandusky, Ohio), as well as Wisconsins largest indoor water park in the Dells. In December, Kalahari added an indoor theme park to its Wisconsin property. (MSNBC -- Travel)
2009 Father's Day Vacation Ideas Jun 3, 2009
Some popular fishing spots are Northeastern Ohio (Geneva or Sandusky), Western New York (Buffalo and other cities) or Pennsylvania (around Erie). Lake Michigan Another wonderful spot for fishing in the Northeast is along Lake Michigan. (Suite101.com)
You're A Resident, Not An Employee! May 30, 2009
(05-29) 13:54 PDT Sandusky, Ohio (AP) ... John Hamilton said he took control of the situation because the grass in Sandusky's Central Park was about a foot high ... Kline said budget cuts have left Sandusky understaffed for seasonal maintenance work. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Ohio man arrested for mowing grass in park May 29, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio man arrested for mowing unkempt grass at a public park says he just wanted to make his city look nice. John Hamilton said he took control of the situation because the grass in Sandusky's Central Park was about a foot high ... Kline said budget cuts have left Sandusky understaffed for seasonal maintenance work. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Doing thyme: Ohio inmates growing food to save money May 29, 2009
Sandusky County Sheriff Kyle Overmyer got the idea for a vegetable garden at the jail in Fremont after he was forced to reduce his budget by $75,000 this spring. Low-risk inmates who are allowed to mow lawns and do other chores around the county planted about an acre and a half of fruits and vegetables on jail grounds three weeks ago. (AZCentral -- News)
Kalahari Indoor Water Park May 28, 2009
Family Fun Year-Round in Sandusky Ohio ... The resort is located just a few miles south of Sandusky, Ohio, near Cedar Point, the spectacular theme park ... Summer brings more vacationers to Sandusky, and the warm weather allows Kalahari to open the outdoor water park, with additional pools and play areas. (Suite101.com)
Amusement Parks Roll Out New Coasters May 20, 2009
The unique lighted walkway, Starlight Experience, debuts at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Ind. (Fox News)
Newest attractions May 20, 2009
The unique lighted walkway, Starlight Experience, debuts at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio ... Midwest, Sandusky, Ohio: Starlight Experience, themed lighted walkway with over a million LED lights, music, displays with colored lights themed to the changing seasons. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Study: US Students Lagging In Biosciences May 19, 2009
Teresa Harris, a teacher at Upper Sandusky High School in Ohio, said teachers should specialize in a particular science instead of learning a little about several different branches of science. Teachers currently have an incentive to learn a little about different types of science because it makes them more marketable to administrators, she said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Kenneth Bashline May 17, 2009
Kenneth R. Kenny Bashline, 77, residing in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, died Tuesday evening, at his residence ... Visitation and services took place Friday, May 15, 2009, in the Ohio Veterans Home, Giffin Chapel, 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, Ohio ... Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, Ohio, is handling arrangements. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Ohio judge wants NCAA to comply with ruling May 16, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio - An Ohio judge says it appears that the NCAA isn't complying with his ruling that struck down a bylaw that bars legal advisers hired by college baseball players from negotiating with big league clubs. Erie County Judge Tygh Tone wants the NCAA to explain itself at a contempt of court hearing set for May 27. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Go amuse yourself May 15, 2009
Where: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio. Distance from Erie: About 160 miles. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cedar Point's Saturday, May 16 Opening to Feature Magnum's 20th Anniversary Celebration and a Whole Lot More May 10, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Magnum XL-200's 20th anniversary celebration and several other special activities will highlight Opening Weekend at Cedar Point when the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort opens for its 140th season on Saturday, May 16. In addition to Magnum's anniversary celebration, the park will also have a skydiver, scavenger hunt, an opportunity to win a John Deere tractor and special live musical presentations throughout the weekend. (PR Newswire)
BLANTON NAMED TO DISTRICT ACADEMIC TEAM May 9, 2009
Sandusky Native Has 3 ... The Sandusky, Ohio native has a 3 ... The Sandusky St. Mary graduate is second on the squad with 10 stolen bases. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Joe the Plumber calls gays 'queer' May 7, 2009
at a Town Square Stop in Washington Park in Sandusky, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Smith Named MAC East Division Pitcher Of The Week May 5, 2009
It is the first time the Sandusky, Ohio native has earned one of the conference's weekly honors. Smith, a 6-3, 200-pounder, got the Falcons started on a weekend sweep of Ohio with a strong performance last Friday (May 1) in the series opener with the Bobcats. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Baseball Team Hosts Ohio University This Weekend May 1, 2009
The Sandusky, Ohio native is 6-1 with two no-decisions in his last nine starts with a 3 ... The Sandusky, Ohio native has a hit in each of the last four games batting. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Study with hobby planes looks at bird strikes Apr 28, 2009
Researchers with the National Wildlife Research Center office in Sandusky want to conduct the study midway between Cleveland and Toledo - close to where Huron River pouts into Lake Erie because there is a large seagull roost nearby. First, they must get permission from the city of Huron. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pro Standings Apr 19, 2009
ESPN: Bassmaster Angler ament Search. NORTHERN 1 - CECIL COUNTY, MD BOTournament 0904N1B. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Falcons Battle Kent State This Weekend In Key East Division Series Apr 17, 2009
The Sandusky, Ohio native has allowed only 16 hits, 12 of those singles, in 35 ... The Sandusky, Ohio native hit. (Bgsufalcons.com)
T.J. Blanton Named MAC Scholar-Athlete of Week Apr 17, 2009
33, health science, Sandusky, Ohio) hit. 429 last week as the Falcons went 3-1, including a perfect 3-0 in MAC games. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Baseball Team Has One Mid-Week Game Apr 14, 2009
The Sandusky, Ohio native is fourth on the team with a. 351 batting average for the season while he has a. (Bgsufalcons.com)
NewHighway stimulus money for planning in Ohio Apr 13, 2009
District 2, which includes Williams, Fulton, Lucas, Henry, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca counties: $34. 8 million. (Florida Times-Union)
Baseball Team Hosts West Division Leader Ball State This Weekend Apr 10, 2009
In earning his fourth victory of the season, the Sandusky, Ohio native went seven innings allowing four singles and striking out six while leaving the game with a 14-0 lead. He lowered his ERA to 2. (Bgsufalcons.com)
BG Has Home-And-Home With Eastern Michigan Apr 7, 2009
91 ERA. The Sandusky, Ohio native is averaging 8. 6 strike outs per nine innings. (Bgsufalcons.com)
49ers, Santa Clara close in on stadium agreement Apr 3, 2009
He also said talks continue to progress between the city, team and Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. of Sandusky, Ohio, which owns California's Great America amusement park. The 49ers have proposed building their stadium in a portion of Great America's parking lots, but have also talked with Cedar Fair about buying the amusement park. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Cincy's metros jobless rate 8.9% in Feb. Apr 2, 2009
Sandusky had the highest jobless rate in the state, at 13. 5 percent, down from 14. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Auto workers fear for future Mar 30, 2009
RANDY SCHNELL, 33, FACTORY WORKER, SANDUSKY, OHIO. Randy says the government should step in. (BBC News -- Business)
Chicago spruces up for key Olympic bid visit Mar 29, 2009
Chicago 2016 spokesman Patrick Sandusky said staffers have rehearsed each stop on the venue tour and the drive to each stop. Judging by one recent rehearsal the media was allowed to watch, they will assure the IOC that Chicago, which hosted the 1933 Worlds Fair at the height of the Depression, knows how to put on a big show during terrible economic times. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Devils Lake community will miss the Rev. Jo Smith Mar 28, 2009
She came to Devils Lake on the train from Sandusky, Ohio in 1948, and found it to her liking. She lived, worked and enjoyed the rest of her life here, and made many friends through her work, and softball, golf and bowling. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Cedar Point's Math & Science Week To Feature NASA, COSI-Columbus and the Detroit Science Center Mar 28, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Point will host its own version of science class when the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will extend its popular Physics, Math & Science Day to a five-day event this May. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brian Bixler reinvents himself Mar 27, 2009
Bixler almost spent as much time in Pirate City in the offseason as at home in Sandusky, Ohio. He worked further with Pirates hitting coach Don Long, then with new infield coach Perry Hill, who was impressed how quickly Bixler adapted to steady play at a second base he manned only on rare occasion in the minors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bunnies, egg hunts and family hoppenings Mar 26, 2009
Where: Sandusky, Ohio. Why: Because this massive safari-themed indoor waterpark resort is a huge hit with kids and grown-ups alike. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Area jobless rate hits 7.8% in February Mar 25, 2009
Around Ohio, jobless rates rose in 63 of its 88 counties, topped by Huron County, near Sandusky, at 18 percent. The seasonally adjusted jobless rate for the state last month was 9. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Prosecutors dismiss case against Thurman Mar 25, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Prosecutors in northern Ohio have dismissed an assault case against former linebacker. He was accused of punching a man and breaking his jaw last year at an indoor water park in Sandusky. (ESPN -- Football News)
Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Mar 14, 2009
" I couldn't agree more. The scariest ride I ever rode was Disney World's Space Mountain, back in the early 1970s. Back then, the ride designers messed with your mind by putting you on the ride in almost total darkness, and there were glow strips on the track that were incomplete, so that when you get to a certain section up high, and turn a corner, the track looked like it just dropped into nothing. The scream factor for that alone was worth the wait in line. I understand that the ride has been... (BBC News -- UK)
Demand uptick for seasonal jobs Mar 14, 2009
Because an abundance of people are competing for the same jobs, employers are in the driver s seat, said Robin Innes, a spokesman for Amusement Park in Sandusky. Armed with that knowledge, Innes said employers seeking new employees, whether seasonal or not, should find out as much as possible about prospective employees. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Late Winter Storms Tear Through Midwest Mar 11, 2009
The weather service also issued flood warnings for the Sandusky River at Fremont and Tiffin and the Maumee River near Grand Rapids and at Waterville. (AP PHOTO)On Sunday. (CBS News -- US)
Sandusky, Ohio, Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements Mar 9, 2009
SANDUSKY, Ohio, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, has activated a new cell site in Sandusky, Ohio, which will enable more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; and download games and ringtones, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. The new cell site improves coverage in Bay View, Ohio, and western... (PR Newswire)
