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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

Tickets are now on sale for A Knight to Remember – the largest fundraiser for the Kings Athletic Boosters Club.

The semi-formal dinner dance will be held April 13 at the Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center. This is the 10th anniversary for the event, which has raised more than $275,000 for the athletic program since it began.

“This 10th anniversary event is sure to be the social gathering of the year and will raise money to help offset the cost of playing sports at Kings,’’ said Wendy Leahy, this year’s chairwoman.

“Each and every Kings junior high and high school sport will benefit from the money raised.”

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with auctions, raffles and cocktails. Dinner is at 7:15 p.m. with live auctions starting at 8:30 p.m. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. to midnight and features the band 2nd Wind.

There will be dozens of themed raffle baskets including Ladies Night Out, Ohio Sport Day at the Beach, College Survival Kit, and P&G products.

Tickets are $65 per person with VIP tables costing $1,500, which includes admission for 10 guests, 20 drink tickets, 40 raffle basket tickets, table-side drink service, premium seating, express check-out and advertisement or message in program.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.kingskabc.com.

Information: 513-459-2937

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Cindi Andrews, Paul Kostyu and Jane Prendergast report:

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Follow live coverage of Mitt Romney’s rally in West Chester.

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Cindi Andrews reports:

The Romney campaign has just released an updated list of political celebrities who’ll be attending the 7 p.m. rally at the Square at Union Centre in West Chester today, and a couple of the biggest names, including Condoleezza Rice and Jack Nicklaus, aren’t going to be here.

However, GOP primary opponents Rick Santorum and Rick Perry will be, along with: 

Senator Kelly Ayotte, Senator Kay Bailey-Hutchinson, Mr. Hector Barreto, Congressman Marsha Blackburn, Speaker John Boehner, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Governor Sam Brownback, Governor Phil Bryant, Ms. Bay Buchanan, Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Secretary Elaine Chao, Senator Norm Coleman, Mrs. Barbara Comstock, Congressman Artur Davis,

Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Senator Lindsey Graham, Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey, Governor Dave Heineman, Governor Bobby Jindal, Treasurer Rosario Marin, Mrs. Cindy McCain, Senator John McCain, Governor Bob McDonnell, Mr. Derek Parra, Senator Rob Portman, Chairman Reince Priebus,

Congresswoman Martha  Roby, Dr. Ben Romney, Mr. Craig Romney, Mr. Josh Romney, Mr. Matt Romney, Mr. Tagg Romney, Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Aaron Schock, Governor John Sununu, Senator Jim Talent, Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor, Senator John Thune, Senator Pat Toomey, Governor Scott Walker.

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Follow the Enquirer’s CoverItLive reports from West Chester at www.cincinnati.com starting at 6 p.m.

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Mitt Romney encourages people to vote early as he speaks at Jet Machine in Roselawn last Thursday, Oct. 25. Photo taken by Leigh Taylor. Romney will be in West Chester Friday, Nov. 2, just a few days prior to Election Day.

Kid Rock will join GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a massive rally in West Chester this evening.

Doors for the Romney rally now open at 3:30 p.m.  The event’s at The Square in Union Centre and the adjacent grass area.

Parking is available at nearby Lakota West High School, the West Chester Library and the Union Centre Boulevard pavilion (the old bigg’s shopping center) at Union Centre and 747 (shuttle service available at this location), among other areas designated for parking.

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Businesses will remain open during tonight’s event.  Attendees are encouraged to use designated parking areas only.

Road closures are already in place and will remain in place throughout the event.  Centre Point Drive is closed from west of the AK Steel/Duke/West Chester Towne Square entrance and just east of the Library entrance. West Chester Towne Centre Drive is closed south of Centre Loop, including the roundabout. The Square at Union Centre has also been closed.

Heavy traffic and long delays are expected near the I-75 interchange at Union Centre Boulevard.

Among those expected to be at the event are:  U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-West Chester;  U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Terrace Park; former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao; Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal; former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge; U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida; U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota; U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.;  U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minnesota; Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus; former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani; U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona; U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.; U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah;  U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, R-Alabama; Texas Gov. Rick Perry; and Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback.

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The Enquirer

This will be no ordinary campaign event for Mitt Romney in West Chester on Friday.

The Republican presidential candidate  will be joined by his wife, Ann, and their five sons,  running mate Paul Ryan and his wife, Janna, and an estimated 100 governors, senators and mayors.

After the rally, which appears to be the start of the final push toward election day on Tuesday, the party will split for appearances in 11 states: Colorado, Ohio, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin, according to the Romney campaign.

The event is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m at The Square at Union Centre, but doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Among those expected to be at the event are:  U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-West Chester;  U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Terrace Park; former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao; Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal; former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge; U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida; U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota; U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.;  U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minnesota; Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus; former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani; U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona; U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.; U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah;  U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, R-Alabama; Texas Gov. Rick Perry; and Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback.

Tickets may be picked up from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at:

•  Liberty Township Victory Center, 4879 Mercedes Drive, Liberty Township;
• Lebanon Victory Center, 30 W. Main St., Lebanon;
• Kenwood Victory Center, 8220 Northcreek Drive, Cincinnati;
•  Colerain Victory Center, 8240 Clara Ave., Colerain Township;
• Friends of John Boehner, 7908 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Suite I, West Chester.

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(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

The Enquirer

Ann Romney will join her husband and Paul Ryan on the campaign trail here next week, with a stop in West Chester.

The campaign just announced the visit, at a rally in the Square at Union Centre, on Center Pointe Drive. Doors will open at 4 p.m., with the event starting at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets will be available starting tomorrow at Romney/Ryan offices in Liberty Township, Colerain Township, Lebanon and Kenwood, and at John Boehner’s office in West Chester.

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The band Switchfoot is one of many acts to perform this weekend at SpiritSong. The Christian music concert series runs Thursday through Saturday at Kings Island. Photo provided

Some of the biggest acts in Christian and Gospel music will converge in Mason today through Saturday at the annual SpiritSong concert series at Kings Island.

Now in its 19th year, SpiritSong uses an amusement park setting to present a soul-searching message from top contemporary Christian acts, including TobyMac, RED, Switchfoot, Jeremy Camp, Third Day, Needtobreathe and Owl City, plus nationally known speakers.

“We bring in an astounding lineup of Christian music talent and speakers,” said Richard Young, director of operations for Premier Festivals, the event’s sponsor.  “People look forward to having fun, fellowship and worship in a unique atmosphere with all that the park has to offer, too.”

• View SpiritSong’s three-day lineup 

Cost: $48.99 for one day, $66.99 for two days or $76.99 for three days. Tickets include admission to Kings Island, Soak City Waterpark and the performances in the Timberwolf Amphitheatre.

Information: 800-965-9324, www.spiritsongfest.com.

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Visiting Kings Island? There’s now an app for that.

The Mason amusement park released a new mobile phone app for iPhone and Android that will enhance visitors’ experiences, park officials say.

The free app allows users to purchase general admission tickets that can then be scanned through a barcode at the front gate. Users can then the free app to better explore the 364-acre park and its more than 80 rides, shows and attractions.

The app’s friend finder function allows guests to keep track of their friends and family by creating a pin which can track members of their party.

The app can also be used to find out operating hours for Kings Island and the new Soak City water park, show times, upcoming events and social media sites.

To download, go to iTunes or the Google Play Store and search for “Kings Island.”

The park, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary season, is open daily through Aug. 26.

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Christian music group Third Day is among bands to perform at the 19th annual SpiritSong concert series to be held June 28-30 at Kings Island. File photo

One of the Midwest’s largest Christian music festivals returns this month to Kings Island.

The 19th annual SpiritSong concert series is set for June 28-30 at the Mason amusement park.

The three-day lineup features nationally known speakers and some of the biggest acts in Christian and Gospel music, including Owl City, TobyMac, RED, Switchfoot, Jeremy Camp, Third Day and Needtobreathe.

Tickets include admission to Kings Island, the all-new Soak City water park and performances in the 10,000 seat outdoor Timberwolf Ampitheatre.

“This festival offers a fun and unique way to bring top Christian artists and speakers to a place that people love to visit with family and friends,” said Richard Young, director of operations for Premier Festivals, the event’s sponsor.

“We bring in an astounding lineup of Christian music talent and speakers,” he added.  “People look forward to having fun, fellowship and worship in a unique atmosphere with all that the park has to offer, too.”

Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 or from Kings Island.  Groups of 15 or more can purchase discounted tickets online at itickets.com or by phone at 800-965-9324.

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