SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - Many neighborhoods around Lima were full of characters and creatures Thursday evening for Trick or Treat.
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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.
October 28, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: INDIANA, October 28, 2024 — As families suit-up for Halloween festivities, the American Red Cross Indiana Region urges parents and children to keep safety a priority during trick-or-treating and costume events. Halloween can be filled with spooky fun and chilling excitement, but it’s also important to be aware of scary safety hazards. With a few simple precautions, everyone can enjoy the season without any frightful accidents.
DECA students at Lima Senior are getting in the Halloween spirit with students from Unity Elementary on Wednesday. Members of the Big Spartans Little Spartans program gathered in the parking lot to celebrate Halloween with their annual Trunk or Treat. The kids got to tour different trunk booths with educational games, prizes, and, of course, candy with their Big Spartans. Some of the bigs were dressed in costumes and played Halloween-themed music in their cars.
October 23, 2024 Press Release from the National Fire Protection Association: As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2018 and 2022, an annual average of 835 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 30 injuries, and $14 million in direct property damage. Nearly half (47 percent) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately one-third (32 percent) started with candles. With these and associated safety risks in mind, NFPA is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure a fire-safe holiday.
It won't be long before kids will be lining the streets looking for treats. This year the City of Lima will be holding its Beggars Night on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. City officials are asking residents to turn their porch lights on if they are handing out candy to make it easy for the children to see. They also ask that motorists be careful when driving during that time.
Here are the 2024 Trick or Treat times for West Central Ohio. We will continue to update the list as times are announced.
The organization wanted to make sure that everyone was able to enjoy trick-or-treating this Halloween.
Ohio Northern University’s Office of Residence Life hosted a Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat. Staff members, families, and Ada community members were all invited to take part in this event. Residence Life staff lined the route on College Avenue staying 6 feet apart and dropping candy into bags through car windows using a butterfly net. While the event was up in the air, the staff was excited to put on the event for the kids in the Ada community.
A local body shop in Cairo hosted a car show today but with a bit of a spooky twist for the kids.