Planet Oasis, which plans to bring 15,000 jobs outside of Columbus, is slated to open its first stage in 2019.   DELAWARE COUNTY, OH (FOX19) – Developers have announced plans for a $2 billion entertainment park outside of Columbus, Ohio. Planet Oasis is billed as the “ultimate entertainment experience,” developer David Glimcher said Thursday. Representatives said the […]

American Idol alum, La’Porsha Renae unfortunately pulled the “I’m not homophobic, but…” card this week, with some peculiar comments on the LGBTQ “lifestyle.” After denying that she was homophobic, the singer went on a Twitter rant on Wednesday (Mar. 8), in which she claimed that being gay was a “choice.” How does she know? Well, […]

CLEVELAND – Cleveland ranks in the top 25 in the country when it comes to handsome men. Not too shabby, right? According to a new study by GroomingLounge.com , a website for men’s grooming products and services, Cleveland is no. 24 in the country in handsomeness. The company based the findings on the amount spent […]

  SANDUSKY, Ohio – What’s new at Cedar Point for 2014? Newsnet5.com got a hint on Friday! Every year, amusement park goers look forward to find out what’s going to be built or upgraded at Cedar Point for the next year. In the past few years, Cedar Point has announced a new coaster, GateKeeper, $60 […]

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point has begun recruiting for 2013 and will host its first open interview session Friday at Castaway Bay. The amusement park has seen applicants from all over the country. And while the majority of applicants are still from Ohio and Michigan, the demographic is changing. “We’re seeing more applications from older […]

(CNN) — The man who says he was behind the Manti Te’o girlfriend hoax claims he was in love with the Notre Dame linebacker, but the athlete knew nothing about the ruse. “He had no idea,” said 22-year-old Ronaiah Tuiasosopo in the first segment of a two-part interview that aired Thursday on “Dr. Phil.” The […]

SANDUSKY, OH (WOIO) -On Wednesday, September 12, crews at Cedar Point removed the Space Spiral to make way for the record-breaking winged coaster, GateKeeper, set to open in May 2013. The demolition was handled by an expert third-party contractor. Workers calculated precisely where the tower would land, and dug a large hole into the fall […]

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Flying you through the air at Cedar Point in 2013 is GateKeeper, the longest winged roller coaster in the world. “GateKeeper will be unlike any other ride in the park,” said Cedar Point GM John Hildebrandt, who said it will be the longest winged roller coaster in the world, boasting the longest […]

TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) – After years of anticipation and planning, Hollywood Casino Toledo officially opened its doors to the public around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the casino just before the opening. It was another historic moment for the Glass City, much like the first event held at the Huntington […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The new Downtown Cleveland Casino will open in May.  But what’s the most important security measure inside the Horseshoe? It’s something you won’t notice.  Undercover agents from the State’s Bureau of Investigations under the control of Attorney General Mike Dewine. “The whole goal is to make the experience of people who […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The countdown to the opening of Cleveland's highly-anticipated casino is on! Rock Caesar's Ohio provided an update on the city's big new attraction, which is slated to open the week of May 14th. Horseshoe Cleveland is being developed inside the Historic Higbee Building as a high-profile addition to the city's impressive sports, entertainment, music and cultural attractions. There are currently two shifts of 600 workers inside working everyday.

CLEVELAND - Much of the buzz in Cleveland is swirling around the grand opening of the new aquarium this weekend -- and its admission prices. There has been mixed reaction from our fans on the opening of arguably Cleveland's next hottest tourist attraction: the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Doors open to the public on Saturday and admission for adults is $21.95, children ages 2-12 is $15.95 and parking will cost you $3.