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February 2009

Carol asks – can we still stay at The Worthington Inn?

February 28, 2009

Unfortunately the old Worthington Inn has been converted into condos, however their great restaurant is still open for lunch and dinner.  To find accommodations in Worthington call 800-871-3070 or visit www.worthington.org.

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Is it true, the Rock and Roll ceremony will be in Cleveland this year?

February 26, 2009

Yes, the 24th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Cleveland Public Auditorium.   Word is the ceremony will take place in Cleveland every three years.

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Kelly asks-is Roscoe Village open?

February 23, 2009

Yes, Roscoe Village located in Coshocton County, Ohio, is open offering living history tours, shopping and dining.  For information call 800-877-1830 or visit www.roscoevillage.com.

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Ben asks-does Arnold appear at his Sports Festival in Columbus?

February 20, 2009

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has made an appearance every year for 21 years, he is expected at the Arnold Sports Festival on March 6 to 8, at the Columbus Convention Center.  For information about events call 800-745-3000 or visit www.arnoldsportsfestival.com.

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Doug asks where is the giant supermarket in Cincinnati?

February 18, 2009

You are looking for Jungle Jim's International Market, located just North of Cincinnati in Fairfield, Ohio.  Located  at 5440 Dixie Highway, State Route 4, it's a food lover's paradise with specialties from around the world.

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When is Mansfield's winter carnival?

February 17, 2009

The 48th annual Winter Carnival takes place at Snow Trails Winter Resort, 3100 Possum Run Road in Mansfield on Feb. 21 and 22, 2009.  For details call 800-644-6754 or visit www.snowtrails.com.

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Where is the new Ikea in Ohio?

February 16, 2009

Ohio's IKEA opened in March, 2008 in West Chester, Ohio.  Located at 9500 IKEA Way, its just off I-75 in Butler County.  Call 513-779-7100 for more information, or visit www.ikea.com.

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Becca is looking for Maui Sands Indoor Waterpark.

February 14, 2009

Unfortunately Maui Sands Resort never quite got off the ground and now has closed completely.  However, Sandusky has three great indoor waterparks providing year-round family fun, Great Wolf, 800-641-WOLF; Castaway Bay, 419-627-2106; and Kalahari Resorts, 877-KALAHARI.   Call for details and special packages currently being offered.

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Jim asks – is White Star Quarry open?

February 10, 2009

During the winter months White Star Quarry is open for diving the first weekend of the month, the next open weekend will be March 7 and 8, 2009.

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Can we take a tour of the Statehouse in Columbus?

February 6, 2009

Yes, free guided tours of the Ohio Statehouse are offered Monday through Friday on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.  Tours depart from the Third Street information desk.  For more information call 888-644-6123.

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