LPD Officer Eric Mericle, Safety City Program Coordinator, said, “The earliest I’ve ever seen anybody line up was, like, an hour and a half to two hours prior, but it’s, you know, come out. You know, there’s going to be a little bit of a line, but there’s so many people passing out various different things, not only just candy, they may have free gift cards to places. So it’s just going to be a fun, fun time.”
Students scattered in every direction during the annual Easter egg hunt, organized by Lima City School resource officers. The event, held for several years, gives students a chance to unwind following state testing and before heading into Easter break.
Pictured: Christmas hot chocolate with marshmallow
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - Many neighborhoods around Lima were full of characters and creatures Thursday evening for Trick or Treat.
Halloween is an exciting time for the kids, but safety officials have some tips to keep all your little trick-or-treaters safe. The most important piece of advice is to "see and be seen." Make sure your child can see through their costume and that they can be seen by motorists. Reflective clothing is always a plus, and you can have your little ghoul or goblin carry a flashlight with them. Make sure to remind them to use the buddy system, stay with their group, communicate where they will be, and never dart out in between cars. Don't forget that Mom or Dad needs to check out the candy haul when everyone is back home.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The two largest trunk or treat events in the Lima area combined for the first time this year.
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - The city of Wapakoneta hosted one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the area. People from all around the regio…
The Allen County Dog Warden has several tips on how to keep your dog safe this Halloween. Costumes are fun for humans, but the dog warden points out that the capes and masks are frightening to many animals. The risk of pets running off due to stress is high, especially for those opening the door frequently throughout the night to pass out candy. To prevent escapes or bites, it's recommended to keep your pets confined somewhere in the home during trick-or-treating hours. For those coming home with bags of candy, make sure they're stored somewhere animals can't open or reach.
The Allen County Airport held their first Trick-or-Treat at the Scareport event. Several organizations such as the Perry Fire Department and the Allen County Sheriff's Office decorated their vehicles to hand out candy at the airport. Besides candy, there was more fun for the trick-or-treaters, like getting to see planes and a SWAT vehicle up close, and axe throwing. Organizers are glad to have people come out to their event and see the airport in person.
