Halloween Activities This Weekend

Edmonson Voice Staff, story and photos
It's Halloween once again in Edmonson County, and that means it's time to be on the lookout for goblins, superheroes, princesses, and everything in between. There are several events planned throughout the county in addition to the many youngsters that will be traveling door-to-door.

The Edmonson County Parks & Rec will be sponsoring the first annual "Halloween At The Park," at the HWY 70 Sports Complex. There will be booths set up from various county businesses and organizations in the park that will be giving out candy for the kids. The event will be set up much like a "trunk or treat," except candy will come from the folks at the booths.

"We're excited to be able to offer these kinds of events for the youth of our communities," said Coordinator Greg Hudson. "We're doing our best to make sure our Parks & Rec program accommodates as many families as possible. This should be a fun event for everyone and we look forward to seeing everyone come out a be a part."  The event is scheduled between 4-7pm on Saturday. Hudson said in case of rain, the event will be held at the Community Center.   

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Senior Spook Day at ECHS

The Wingfield Fire Department will continue it's annual Haunted House and Hayride through tomorrow night beginning at dark. Concessions are available.

The Kyrock Fire Department and Wives Club will be distributing candy at the fire house from 4 to 7pm, all kids are welcome.

The Rocky Hill Baptist Church will sponsor a Trunk or Treat at the church on Saturday, from 3-5pm, everyone is invited. 

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Sheriff Shane Doyle would like to remind everyone to be extra careful and remember the following Halloween safety tips:

• Only visit homes or businesses that you are familiar with
• If walking on sidewalks or streets, have a visible light for passing motorists to see either in your hand or on your costume
• Trick or Treat only during the allowed hours of 4:00-7:30
• Use caution when driving and watch for pedestrians, other vehicles, and road obstructions
• Remember, not everyone behaves on Halloween, so limit your travel time on Halloween night

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The Sheriff's Office will have extra patrol officers out all weekend, watching for problems around the county.  If you see anything that is suspicious or criminal in nature, call the Edmonson County Dispatch Center at 270-597-2729, and as always, call 911 for any real emergencies.  Sheriff Doyle wishes everyone a safe and fun Halloween weekend!

From all of us here at EdmonsonVoice.com, we wish everyone a Happy and Safe Halloween. Remember, Halloween is for the kids, so please keep an eye on your little ghost, goblin, or whatever might creep around the neighborhood this weekend.

"If you have any unwanted Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, please drop them off at the sheriff's office," said Sheriff Shane Doyle. "We'll make sure they're put to good use."

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