http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/kings-island/latest-headlines-from-us-34721.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:54:54 GMT 2009-11-22T09:54:54Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 How much more visitors will pay to park at and enter Kings Island, The Beach Waterpark and other Mason area attractions could be determined next week by Mason City Council. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:19:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/ticket-tax-proposal-has-both-sides-lining-up-409138.html Denise Callahan 2009-11-19T17:19:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/kings-island/kings-island-chamber-vow-to-fight-admissions-tax-394665.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Visitors to Kings Island, The Beach Waterpark or other Mason attractions may have to fork over a little more to get past the front gates. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:38:02 GMT eschwartzberg@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/kings-island/kings-island-chamber-vow-to-fight-admissions-tax-394665.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-11-11T17:38:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/kings-island/kings-island-ride-flawed-engineer-says-391708.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Kings Island’s owners were “negligent” and “put passengers at risk” on the Son of Beast roller coaster, according to a forensic engineer who inspected the ride. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:38:21 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/kings-island/kings-island-ride-flawed-engineer-says-391708.html Denise G. Callahan 2009-11-08T18:38:21Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-to-hold-entertainer-auditions-for-2010-season-381653.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Kings Island will hold auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile singers, dancers, atmosphere acts, characters, costumers and technicians for the 2010 entertainment season. Auditions will be held Nov. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:56:44 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-to-hold-entertainer-auditions-for-2010-season-381653.html 2009-11-03T20:56:44Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-settles-son-of-beast-suit-354841.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Attorneys for Kings Island and a northern Ohio woman injured on the Son of Beast in a 2006 accident reached a settlement today, Oct. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:11:08 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-settles-son-of-beast-suit-354841.html Denise G. Callahan 2009-10-19T22:11:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/day-1-ends-in-son-of-beast-trial-349818.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Attorneys for Kings Island admit the Son of Beast was defective when it sent 27 people to the hospital in July 2006, but they dispute the degree of injury and amount of damages some received. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:15:12 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/day-1-ends-in-son-of-beast-trial-349818.html Denise G. Callahan 2009-10-15T22:15:12Z http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/kings-island/kings-island-scares-up-business-this-halloween--313554.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Kings Island is expanding the two decidedly different options that entertain guests in the weeks leading up to Halloween. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:29:33 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/kings-island/kings-island-scares-up-business-this-halloween--313554.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-09-23T18:29:33Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-removes-controversial-halloween-display-315136.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Kings Island amusement park in Mason has removed a controversial scene from its upcoming Halloween Haunt event, set to open this Friday, Sept. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:52:57 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-removes-controversial-halloween-display-315136.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-09-25T03:52:57Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-scares-up-business-with-halloween-attractions-315072.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Kings Island is expanding the two decidedly different options that entertain guests in the weeks leading up to Halloween. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:33:20 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-scares-up-business-with-halloween-attractions-315072.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-09-24T15:33:20Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-founder-inducted-into-walk-of-fame-291387.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Millions of people visit Kings Island each year, but not many are aware that the roots of the 364-acre park are linked to Coney Island. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:48:30 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-founder-inducted-into-walk-of-fame-291387.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-09-10T04:48:30Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/rebranded-kids-area-at-kings-island-to-feature-peanuts-280007.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 MASON – Starting next year, Kings Island’s children area will feature some of the most well-known faces to grace the funnies. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:25:49 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/rebranded-kids-area-at-kings-island-to-feature-peanuts-280007.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-09-03T21:25:49Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/major-league-athletes-to-vie-for-chili-spaghetti-eating-title-277463.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 When it comes to competitive eating, a handful of big appetites reign supreme. Some of those familiar faces will compete Monday, Sept. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:24:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/major-league-athletes-to-vie-for-chili-spaghetti-eating-title-277463.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-09-02T18:24:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/hamilton-events-things-to-do/kings-island-will-be-site-of-faith-day-272419.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 What started out as a way for a large area church to get all of its members at one service has turned into a music festival. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:54:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/hamilton-events-things-to-do/kings-island-will-be-site-of-faith-day-272419.html Richard O Jones 2009-09-02T18:54:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/lebanon-youth-rides-diamondback-1-000-times-263872.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 When Andrew Klenk is asked what he did during his summer vacation, one word will explain everything: Diamondback. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:03:31 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/lebanon-youth-rides-diamondback-1-000-times-263872.html Justin McClelland 2009-08-25T14:03:31Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/teen-rides-diamondback-1-000-times-264069.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 MASON - When Andrew Klenk is asked what he did during his summer vacation, one word will explain everything: Diamondback. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:22:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/teen-rides-diamondback-1-000-times-264069.html Justin McClelland 2009-08-25T00:22:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/organizers-ban-most-media-outlets-from-covering-freedom-concert-260370.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Nearly 10,000 people snapped up tickets for a Friday, Aug. 21, Freedom Concert at Kings Island. However, those who wanted to view photos or watch video from the event via most local media outlets were out of luck. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:56:27 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/organizers-ban-most-media-outlets-from-covering-freedom-concert-260370.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-08-21T20:56:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-to-host-sean-hannity-freedom-concert-258590.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Talk radio and television personality Sean Hannity is hosting a series of Freedom Concerts in eight cities across the United States this month, including a Friday, Aug. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:37:54 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-to-host-sean-hannity-freedom-concert-258590.html 2009-08-20T21:37:54Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/crime/man-who-died-after-coaster-ride-had-no-health-problems-family-says-242893.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 MASON - The 38-year-old man who died this weekend following a ride on the Firehawk at Kings Island did not have prior health problems, according to family members. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:38:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/crime/man-who-died-after-coaster-ride-had-no-health-problems-family-says-242893.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-08-11T16:38:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/cause-of-death-for-kings-island-fatality-could-take-weeks-244197.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 A cause of death for a 38-year-old man who died last weekend following a Kings Island ride will not be immediately available, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:14:10 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/cause-of-death-for-kings-island-fatality-could-take-weeks-244197.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-08-11T14:14:10Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/son-of-beast-to-remain-closed-for-season-243002.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 MASON - Son of Beast will roar no more this season. Kings Island officials announced Monday afternoon, Aug. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:37:55 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/son-of-beast-to-remain-closed-for-season-243002.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-08-11T02:37:55Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/hamilton-county-coroner-to-probe-coaster-death-242138.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 MASON - The Hamilton County coroner in Cincinnati is to determine what killed a man who died about an hour after he had ridden a roller coaster at the Kings Island amusement park. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:22:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/hamilton-county-coroner-to-probe-coaster-death-242138.html John Nolan 2009-08-10T03:22:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-roller-coaster-reopened-after-toledo-area-man-s-death-241814.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 The Kings Island amusement park on Sunday, Aug. 9, resumed operation of a roller coaster that the park had voluntarily shut down Saturday following the death of a man who passed away after riding it. Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:50:40 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/kings-island-roller-coaster-reopened-after-toledo-area-man-s-death-241814.html John Nolan 2009-08-09T17:50:40Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/women-tennis-stars-to-play-match-inside-kings-island-fountains-237150.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 Two of the world’s best women tennis players will play a match Saturday, Aug. 8, in the large water fountains at King Island. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:04:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/women-tennis-stars-to-play-match-inside-kings-island-fountains-237150.html 2009-08-05T20:04:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/high-wire-acrobat-raises-the-bar-for-family-of-daredevils-232928.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 MASON - When Nik Wallenda performs at Kings Island this month, he’ll be following in his family’s footsteps. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:54:54 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/high-wire-acrobat-raises-the-bar-for-family-of-daredevils-232928.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-08-02T23:54:54Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/son-of-beast-report-finds-no-irregularities-227073.html?cxtype=rss_kings-island_34721 A six-week state investigation into the safety of Kings Island’s Son of Beast roller coaster found no irregularities. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:47:16 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/son-of-beast-report-finds-no-irregularities-227073.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-07-30T14:47:16Z