verticalzero Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'll give this guy the electric chair after what he did to the park. I'm so happy he did not "fire" the Blue Streak.. ------------------------------------------------------------. Investigators have arrested a man for the arson fire at Conneaut Lake Park, and a Crawford County church. The Dreamland Ballroom at Conneaut Lake Park went up in flames on February first. Since then, State Police and the ATF have been investigating the fire as a suspected arson. 12News has learned that investigators have arrested 19 year old Nicholas Pope of Hartstown. He was arraigned late Friday afternoon in front of Judge Rita Marwood. He faces 8 charges, including arson, burglary, and criminal trespass. Pope is also charged with the January 13th arson fire at Harmonsburg Presbyterian church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_e219 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I actually read some sort of good news today, "Park Board Continues Work on Master Plan The Trustees of Conneaut Lake Park are continuing their work on the master plan for the park. As part of this effort, the board is still looking for investors for both the short term and long term of the plan. The short term plans include opening parts if not all the park to establish an income and operating capital while the long term plans are developed and implemented. Camperland and Boat Docks To Open for 2008 Season The Conneaut Lake Park Camperland and the Boat Docks have moved to the definite list for areas of the park to be open in 2008. Inquires for these two areas can be directed to the park office at 814.382.5115 or Camperland at 814.382.7750. Decisions on other areas of the Park are yet to be decided." This was on their website, which hasn't been updated for about a year, until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hey all your help is needed. This weekend is the Clean Up event for the park. We need to get Camperland Ready for Memorial Day opening. So If you are interested it starts Saturday at 9am and please bring your own tools because the park lost everything in the Dreamland fire. Lunch will be served at Stable Pit & Pub. Clean Up Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_e219 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 What Nickolas Dean Pope said to investigators was released, Pope told investigators he had driven to the amusement park with another friend early that morning and they walked through the park. He said he entered the Dreamland Ballroom/maintenance building through an unlocked door. Pope said made a torch out of wood, rags and cooking oil he found in the building and walked around inside it. He said he tossed the torch inside the building after awhile, which caused a fire and he left. Pope said he re-entered the building in an attempt to extinguish that fire, but wasn’t able. Pope told investigators he and his companion then left the park, but returned later to watch firefighters battle the blaze. In a later interview with Wick and Trooper Dana Beckwith, a Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal, Pope changed his story slightly. Pope said he ignited debris inside the Dreamland Ballroom before departing the building, rather than just tossing the torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_e219 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Better days may soon be ahead for financially-troubled Conneaut Lake Park. A lease agreement has been reached. Read more: www.meadvilletribune.com/local/local_story_210235834.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 When the amusement part is open up, I will say it is better days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_e219 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 They said they will try to have the train and Devil's Den open this October, but if the money is there, it could reopen in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ensign Smith Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 If this really does happen, it will be the best news for this area in a long time. It will be a partial consolation for September 21, 2007 -- a day that will live in amusement park infamy. *Fingers crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJinPgh Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 They said they will try to have the train and Devil's Den open this October, but if the money is there, it could reopen in 2009. Any update on the October part of this? I'd like to drive up if it is, indeed, going to be open. Even if it is just these couple of rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 The latest Buzz is that they still are planning to I was told by several people from the park. Also the Beach Club has reopened along with the fry stand.And work is conntinuing on the Hotel Conneaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJinPgh Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 The latest Buzz is that they still are planning to I was told by several people from the park. Also the Beach Club has reopened along with the fry stand.And work is conntinuing on the Hotel Conneaut. Awesome. Keep us posted, plz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Per the Meadville Trib, The beach club will be selling beer/booze this weekend. They got their licenses in order for alcohol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 What are the condition of Blue Streak and the "Turtle Chase".. Is there going to be a re-paint soon or send the trains round the track to keep them oil'd.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_e219 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 The Hotel and Beach Club are now open for business, and there are still plans to get the Devil's Den and Train operating by October for the Haunted Park event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The website for the halloween event has been launched and it sounds great. some of the attractions include. CLOWN TOWN Freddie's House Butcher's Basement The Haunted Hotel The Cemetary Midway of Madness The Devil's Den The Fog These all sound great and I will try to make it out the first weekend. The event runs October 3 through Nov 2. Haunted Conneaut & Ghost Lake What:Ghost Lake Where: Conneaut Lake Park When: Fri-Sun, Oct. 3-Nov.2 For: Only $15 WHo: were waiting for you Ghost Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 This looks GREAT...how cool is that after the park has been idle for so long? Great way to capture the "haunted hotel" theme. I really would like to see the inside of this place. I thought that the town was creepy enough when I was there in the spring, this ought to be very interesting. I would do anything to support this area and the park to help get it back up and running again. They need help desperately...I would encourage any theme park enthusiast that is close to get their butts out to Conneaut Lake this fall! I'M THERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I just saw on the site for the event they updated it with more info on the attractions as well as a nice intro video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_e219 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I already can't wait, that Butcher's Basement thing sounds cool in the basement of the Hotel Conneaut, I hear there are actually violant spirits that reside in that part of the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 From what I hear YES. I have heard of things getting thrown a people. Things being droped from tables when no one is around. They need ghost insurance for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownStreak Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I don't fully understand from reading their website: Are all of the rides going to open as well? I would definitely make the trip to ride Blue Streak again and have a first on their gravity powered dark ride (Dante's Inferno I think its called), though I am not much for Halloween houses- too much gore and not enough true scare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 There is no way that most of the rides will open because they have sat idle for years. Devils Den might open, but I don't know what else might be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 They are bringing in carnivel Rides from Mid-America and setting them up on the free act lawn. Also the star that played Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 will be at the opening next Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_e219 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I have to say, Ghost Lake is a HUGE success. It is ine of the best haunted attractione I've ever been to. They had lines this past Saturday 2+ hours long to get in all night. If they get crowds like that every week, they could wind up with some serious $$$ to open next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 What a weekend. I am still sore from chasing people up and down the midway with a Lawn Mower Friday Night. Saturday I got put in Clown Town because of all the kids on the midway. With just a few problems over the weekend it proved to be a good one and everyone is excited for Ghost Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLERLC1 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 This sounds great. I just wish I was closer than the far away Philly area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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