It was festive and bright throughout several Shawnee Township neighborhoods! The Shawnee Luminary returned for another year of dazzling Christmas displays. The Indianbrook, Timberfield, and Wildbrook neighborhoods participated with the streets sparkling with glowing candles and houses shining with Christmas lights. There were also Christmas treats and hot chocolate ready for drivers cruising through. Earlier, we spoke with one woman, who has helped out for 11 years, about how this bright night brings joy each Christmas season.
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December 6, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Fire Marshal: Columbus, Ohio – As the holiday season gets into full swing with colorful decorations, dazzling lights, and festive gatherings, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) reminds Ohioans that paying careful attention is key to ensuring the season stays merry, bright and safe. We’ve created a set of advice and guidelines for consumers to easily follow as they transform their homes and businesses into winter wonderlands. Decorations increase the risk of a fire, and when improperly used can turn this festive time of year into a tragic one. Last year in Ohio, there were 209 fires reported on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated average of 835 home structure fires per year that begin with decorations, not including Christmas trees. These fires cause an annual average of three fire deaths, 30 fire injuries, and $14 million in property damage. In addition, nearly one out of every five Christmas tree fires are started by lamps or bulbs, and 11% are started by candles.
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Downtown Lima! On Friday evening, the Christmas tree on Town Square in Downtown Lima was lit up for Mix 103.3's annual "Flip the Switch."
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It was festive and bright earlier Tuesday Evening in several Shawnee Township neighborhoods! The Indianbrook, Wildbrook, and Timberfield neighborhoods in Shawnee Township were dazzling with bright Christmas lights for the sixth annual Shawnee Luminary Night. Through all the waving santas, Christmas cookies, and chimneys lit up ready for Old Saint Nick's arrival was a great cause. At the Indianbrook exit, volunteers collected canned goods, toiletries, and monetary donations for the West Ohio Food Bank to make sure that everyone can enjoy the Christmas season.
Pictured: Santa Claus waving in front of Christmas decorations and lit up tree.
A drive to see Christmas lights is on most people’s checklist for the holidays and residents in several Shawnee Township neighborhoods hope you come and see theirs. Next Tuesday, December 17, 2019, five Shawnee subdivisions will glow at the annual Luminary Night. The event will include nearly 10,000 luminaries lighting your way to look at residential Christmas displays. But the event is also collecting items to go to the West Ohio Food Bank to help those needing a little more this Christmas.
Two local electric cooperatives recognized two homes that have brighten people’s holidays with Christmas lights.
