In a surprising move that has Ohio amusement park enthusiasts buzzing, Cleveland Heights native and NFL star T ravis Kelce has become part of an activist investor group that now owns 9 percent of Six Flags - the company that merged with Cedar Fair, owner of the iconic Cedar Point.

Some hosts on the Today in Ohio podcast are Cedar Point fans and said Friday they hoped Kelce could keep the magic in the park.

“I love that that’s how you introduce Travis Kelce as Taylor Swift’s fiance,” Laura Johnston noted on the podcast, before explaining the investment. “He grew up with his brother Jason going to Cedar Point and Geauga Lake. They’ve talked about it on their podcast before.” The Kelces grew up in Cleveland Heights.

The timing couldn’t be more critical for the amusement park giant. As

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