Summer Fun 2008
Sand & surf at area state parks
Norm Swann of Mecca glides across Mosquito Lake while practicing kayak safety techniques in 2007.
Mosquito Lake Where: 1439 state Route 305, Bazetta Hours: Dawn till dusk Cost: Free Food: Bring your own. Grills are available in the park and visitors may fish with valid licenses. Contact: 330-637-2856 Lake Milton Where: 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton Hours: Dawn till dusk Cost: Free Food: Bring your own. Picnic areas are available as well as five shelter houses. Fishing is permitted. Contact: 330-654-4989
By JENNIFER KOVACS Tribune Chronicle You don’t have to watch the gas tank too closely this summer if you’re aiming to throw on a bathing suit, grab a towel and hit the beach to catch some rays. And you can even do it right here in Ohio. Yes, Ohio ... and northeast Ohio at that. Mosquito Lake State Park provides sunbathers with a 600-foot beach on which to relax for an afternoon or use for pause between dips in the 7,850-acre man-made lake.
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Howland Band Night
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Scrappers/Jammers
A slate of events planned in Trumbull County
June 20, 2008
By DARCIE LORENO
Tribune Chronicle
Whether you’re looking for candle-dipping demonstrations and archery competitions or strawberry desserts and wood-roasted corn on the cob, th » Full Story
Tribune Chronicle
Whether you’re looking for candle-dipping demonstrations and archery competitions or strawberry desserts and wood-roasted corn on the cob, th » Full Story
Amphitheatre to be rocking this summer
June 20, 2008
By ANDY GRAY Tribune Chronicle A 16-week free concert series hopes to fill the downtown venue — Warren Community Amphitheatre — nearly every Saturday until Sept. » Full Story
and more at Trumbull County Metroparks
June 20, 2008
By BOB COUPLANDTribune Chronicle
Whether its riding your bike through nature areas, canoeing on the Mahoning River or competing in a disc golf tournament, outdoor recreational » Full Story
Area courses take miniature golf to a new level
June 20, 2008
By JOE GORMAN Tribune Chronicle If you like your mini-golf to be a bit unusual, try GlowForeIt on Market Street in Boardman. At GlowForeIt, golfers play black light mini-golf. » Full Story
AREA GOLF COURSES
June 20, 2008
Ash Hills Golf Course ADDRESS: 2544 Niles-Cortland Rd. N.E., Cortland. TELEPHONE: 330-637-3841.
Avalon Golf & Country Club-Avalon Lakes ADDRESS: One American Way, Warren. » Full Story
Avalon Golf & Country Club-Avalon Lakes ADDRESS: One American Way, Warren. » Full Story
Area vineyard plans special events
June 20, 2008
By AMANDA SMITH-TEUTSCH Tribune Chronicle Candlelight Winery will celebrate its fourth anniversary this year with a Pug Rescue Benefit, and visitors are invited to bring their pooch along for the part » Full Story
Baseball is a blast in downtown Akron
June 20, 2008
Tribune Chronicle Canal Park in downtown Akron is the scene for Class AA minor league baseball action all summer as the home of the Akron Aeros, the affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. » Full Story
Big things planned at Trumbull County Fair
June 20, 2008
Tribune ChronicleFor the first time in a long time, the Trumbull County Fair will have grandstand entertainment this year. » Full Story
Cedar Point officials eye gas prices, offer special deals
June 20, 2008
The Associated Press
SANDUSKY — Looking to help consumers with rising gas and food prices, Cedar Point is offering online admission ticket deals to maintain attendance at the amusement par » Full Story
SANDUSKY — Looking to help consumers with rising gas and food prices, Cedar Point is offering online admission ticket deals to maintain attendance at the amusement par » Full Story
Cleveland is easy for gas-conscious travelers
June 20, 2008
By GUY C. COVIELLO Tribune Chronicle If gas prices have you searching for a way to shorten your vacation this summer, remember that Cleveland is only about an hour away. » Full Story
From boating to bands, -state parks promise fun
June 20, 2008
Mosquito LakeFree performances include:
June 25 — The River Saints
July 2 — Del Sinchak
July 9 — Savoy
July 16 — Mountain Therapy
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Golf courses feel the pinch
June 20, 2008
By CHRISTOPHER BOBBY Tribune Chronicle Some area golf courses are caught in a pinch between the rising cost of gasoline and diesel fuels to run carts and maintenance equipment and keeping their player » Full Story
Great Wolf Lodge is a wet and wild wilderness in Sandusky
June 20, 2008Greek Festival set for late July
June 20, 2008
Tribune Chronicle WARREN — At St. Demetrios Community Center’s 41st Greek Festival, fun, and especially food, are never in short supply. » Full Story
Hershey may be famous for confections, but the park bearing its name is just as sweet
June 20, 2008
Tribune ChronicleGuests at Hersheypark can heat up their summer day with an exhilarating ride on the Park’s 11th roller coaster, Fahrenheit. » Full Story
Indians try to build on a stellar season
June 20, 2008
By CHRISTOPHER KROMER Tribune Chronicle CLEVELAND — The name may have changed, but the magic’s still the same. » Full Story
Italian-American Heritage Festival returns to the square
June 20, 2008
By DARCIE LORENO Tribune Chronicle The 24th Italian-American Heritage Festival is set to kick off at Courthouse Square Aug. 7-10. » Full Story
Kalahari water park in Sandusky -offers an African oasis in Ohio
June 20, 2008
Kalahari Resort
Where: 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky
Hours: The outdoor park is open from 10 a.m. to dusk, Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. » Full Story
Local wineries have big summer plans
June 20, 2008
By AMANDA SMITH-TEUTSCH Tribune Chronicle With the beginning of summer comes the peak of the summer wine festival season. » Full Story
Lynyrd Skynyrd to headline Canfield Fair
June 20, 2008
New for 2008, three day passes for $15 and a six-day pass for $30 are available on the Internet. Aug. 27, 30, 31 and Sept. 1 — children under 6 free; ages 7-12 is $2; and 13 and older is $7 Aug. » Full Story
Ox Roast not typical church fest
June 20, 2008
Tribune Chronicle MANTUA — St. Joseph Church’s 45th annual ox roast fair is set for July 18-20. » Full Story
Pioneer Waterland in Chardon is a fun family destination
June 20, 2008
By JENNIFER KOVACSTribune Chronicle
Maintaining its role as an affordable destination for families seeking to cool off from the summer heat, Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park i » Full Story
Pittsburgh offers a look at the National League
June 20, 2008
By CHRISTOPHER KROMER Tribune Chronicle For local baseball fans looking for a change of pace from the Cleveland Indians and their American League opponents, the Pittsburgh Pirates offer a look at the » Full Story
Regional theme parks boast world-beating coasters and top-notch entertainment
June 20, 2008
By JOHN GOODALLTribune Chronicle
Amusement parks in the region are open and ready to dazzle customers with new attractions as the temperatures climb. » Full Story
Rib Burn Off returns to Eastwood Mall
June 20, 2008
Tribune ChronicleThis year’s Budweiser Mahoning Valley Rib Burn Off is going back to its roots. » Full Story
Sand & surf at area state parks
June 20, 2008
Mosquito LakeWhere: 1439 state Route 305, Bazetta
Hours: Dawn till dusk
Cost: Free
Food: Bring your own. » Full Story
Scrappers ready to start a new season
June 20, 2008
By CHRISTOPHER KROMER Tribune Chronicle NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers kicked off their 10th anniversary season June 17 at Eastwood Field. » Full Story
State fair has wide range of musical entertainment offerings this year
June 20, 2008
Dates: July 30 through Aug. 10 Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., except Aug. 8 when gates close at 8 p.m. » Full Story
SummerFest set for late June in Garrettsville
June 20, 2008
Tribune Chronicle GARRETTSVILLE – The annual Garrettsville SummerFest — set for June 27-29 — has been dubbed the hottest celebration in the Portage County area. » Full Story
These destinations take one tank of gas — and even with high prices, it’s worth the trip
June 20, 2008
For more information on any of these one-tank travel destinations, visit the following Web sites: www.pittsburgh.net. » Full Story
Tour boat connects Cleveland with Lake Erie
June 20, 2008
By FRAN HENRY The Associated Press CLEVELAND — It was 1958, the Cuyahoga River was sludge, Lake Erie was dead, and against the odds, two brothers launched a 150-passenger tour boat on the grim w » Full Story
Wine hobbyist forms a thriving business
June 20, 2008
Events June 22: 1 to 9 p.m., Mastropietro Winery will host the “Jazz, Wine and Artisan” Festival. » Full Story
Wine trail runs right through the Valley
June 20, 2008
Tribune Chronicle Following the region once dominated by the Ohio and Erie Canal, the Canal Country wine trail takes travelers through an area rich in history, scenery, natural resources and leisure o » Full Story
Wine trails offer the best of all worlds
June 20, 2008
Tribune Chronicle Capital City Wine Trail Central Ohio The Capital City Wine Trail takes wine lovers through the heart of Ohio, against a backdrop of rolling vineyards, cozy fireplaces and informal pi » Full Story
Wineries across the border
June 20, 2008
Some of the wineries on nearby western Pennsylvania wine trails:
ERIE / CHAUTAUQUA TRAIL n Arrowhead Wine Cellars, North East, Pa., telephone, 814-725-5509; Web site, www.arrowheadwine. » Full Story
ERIE / CHAUTAUQUA TRAIL n Arrowhead Wine Cellars, North East, Pa., telephone, 814-725-5509; Web site, www.arrowheadwine. » Full Story
Winery tourism a growing draw in Ohio
June 20, 2008
ASHTABULA (AP) — The wine industry along northeast Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline has developed into a top draw for tourists. » Full Story
Zoos work to save animals, attract visitors
June 20, 2008
By RAYMOND L. SMITHTribune Chronicle
Cleveland and Pittsburgh zoos are working to attract new customers and save endangered species of animals at the same time. » Full Story
