MEADVILLE — A judge didn't immediately rule on arguments by the state attorney general's office to stop the sheriff's sale of a 122-year-old amusement park in northwestern Pennsylvania.

Conneaut Lake Park had been scheduled for sale Nov. 7 to recoup more than $927,000 in taxes owed to Crawford County and other entities.

County Judge Anthony Vardaro previously delayed the sale until Dec. 5 and may delay it again until January, so he can rule first on the attorney general's motion.

The attorney general is opposing the sale because the park is a tax-exempt charitable trust, among other issues.

Conneaut Lake Park's trustees still hope a financial reorganization will allow them to redevelop, revitalize and expand the facilities.

The park opened in 1892 and is home to one of the nation's oldest roller coasters.

PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Michael Nutter says “the road to the White House leads right through the city of Philadelphia” for Democratic hopefuls.The Democratic National Committee on Monday chose Philadelphia, Columbus, Ohio, and Brooklyn as its three finalists.Nutter says the city must now do all it can to secure the coveted political event.The convention would be a huge economic boost for the region. The city hosted the Republican convention in 2000.Former Mayor Ed Rendell is the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He believes the competition for the next convention remains wide open.Party officials expect to announce the host city early next year.

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