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Cedar Point’s ‘boldest’ roller coaster ever to debut in May: Take a virtual ride
Cedar Point is bringing the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch roller roller coaster to thrill seekers this spring -- you can take a virtual ride on it right now.
The Top Thrill 2 will feature open-air seating, providing stunning views on the world’s first and only dual-tower vertical speedway. Here’s what Cedar Point said about the experience:
On the start, using an all-new linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch system, riders will peel out down the straightaway reaching speeds of 74 mph, racing toward the sky on Top Thrill 2′s original 420-foot-tall “top hat” tower. After experiencing weightlessness during the “rollback” – the coveted fan-favorite moment when the train’s momentum isn’t great enough to make it up and over the tower – the train shifts into reverse and into its second launch, reaching speeds of 101 mph.
5 key moments from Day 2 of trial for James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter
The second day of the James Crumbley trial brought us several key moments, such as information about the number of shots fired inside Oxford High School and the father’s movements on that morning.
Day 2 started with defense attorney Mariell Lehman’s cross examination of computer crimes expert Edward Wagrowski and continued with testimony from four additional witnesses.
Driver arrested by Detroit police with assistance from MSP helicopter
Swift action from the sky unfolded as the Michigan State Police, aided by its Trooper 3 helicopter, promptly assisted the Detroit police in apprehending a speeding driver.
The high-speed chase, a perilous event, unfolded on Thursday (March 7) in the area of West 7 Mile Road and the Southfield Freeway in Detroit.
Officials say the speeding driver got onto the freeway going south and headed into Dearborn.
Michigan Beekeepers Association has these pollinator-friendly trees for sale
Want to help save the bees? Plant some trees!
The Michigan Beekeepers Association is once again making pollinator-friendly trees available for purchase online to encourage people to plant trees that will help bees and other pollinators.
The Trees for Pollinators program started three years ago when Michigan Beekeepers Association president Rich Wieske and beekeeper Mike Connor started to encourage people to plant types of trees that produce pollen and nectar.
“Honeybees are the most important pollinating insects in the world,” said Mike Connor, Michigan Beekeepers Association beekeeper, arborist and founder of the Grand Rapids Bee Club.