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Idora Park is no City of God

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In 1985, Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church bought the former amusement park, Idora Park, and planned to transform it into the City of God. In 2011, the 26-acre parcel remains vacant and the church faces thousands of dollars in back taxes. NewsOutlet reporter Christine Keeling looks into what happened to the project and the troubles facing the Southside church.

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  1. Frank Bellamy, MAP / February 26, 2011

    This is the BIGGEST JOKE on Youngstown ever! “Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church bought the former amusement park, Idora Park, and planned to transform it into the City of God.”…..hahahahahahah

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