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From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Bethany inquires about a giant supermarket in Cincinnati

March 29, 2009

You are looking for Jungle Jim Supermarket, located at 5440 Dixie Highway in Fairfield, Ohio.

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Carole inquires when will Put-in-Bay be open for the summer.

March 25, 2009

Actually many businesses in Put-in-Bay are open year round, but the official opening for the summer is their 11th annual Spring Fling on May 1 and 2, 2009. For information on the event visit www.putinbayspringfling.com.

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Rob requests information about a waterpark near Newark, Ohio.

March 24, 2009

You are looking for CoCo Key Water Resort, located at the Cherry Valley Lodge in Licking County, Ohio, just 25 miles east of Columbus. The waterpark has a Key West atmosphere and includes body and raft slides, and an indoor-outdoor spa. For reservations call 800-788-8008.

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Does Hale Farm still have an underground railroad program?

March 21, 2009

Yes, Hale Farm & Village will present "A Fugitive's Path Escape on the Underground Railroad on March 21, 22, 27 and 28, and again on April 3 and 4. For reservations and details call 330-666-3711.

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Sheila asks-was Clark Gable born in Ohio?

March 19, 2009

Yes, Clark Gable was born in Cadiz, Ohio, where fans can visit his birthplace, Museum and even stay overnight in the Clark Gable Bed and Breakfast. For more information call 740-942-4989.

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Jud wants to know what happened to artifacts that were stored in the Mustill Store when it was purchased by the city.

March 17, 2009

The artifacts that were stored belonged to the previous owners, and their family retained possession when the property was purchased. However, the Mustill Store is now open to the public every weekend beginning April 4, 2009.

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Kelly wants to know when the Longaberger Homestead will reopen.

March 16, 2009

The Longaberger Homestead, located in Frazeyburg, Ohio, will be open with their annual Spring Fling March 28 through April 4, 2009. For more information call 740-322-5588.

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Holly requests information about the friendly train robbery in Nelsonville.

March 14, 2009

The Great Train Robbery is put on by the Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad. Visitors board the train in Nelsonville for a ride back in time through the rolling hills of Southeast Ohio, then the train gets robbed just like in the Old West. But the robbers are friendly and its a fun event. [...]

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Holly requests information about the friendly train robbery in Nelsonville.

March 14, 2009

The Great Train Robbery is put on by the Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad. Visitors board the train in Nelsonville for a ride back in time through the rolling hills of Southeast Ohio, then the train gets robbed just like in the Old West. But the robbers are friendly and its a fun event. [...]

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Barb asks-does Hale Farm have a Maple Sugar festival this year?

March 12, 2009

Yes, Maple Sugaring Days at Hale Farm and Village will take place March 14, 15, and 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $15 for adults and $10 for children includes a pancake breakfast. For details visit www.halefarm.org.

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