Old or New, Halloween Events Prove Successful Around Meigs County

MEIGS COUNTY – The Thursday right before Halloween is traditionally the night for most communities in Meigs County to observe Trick-or-Treat. While there were familiar community events there were a few new ones that may become new traditions for area families.

Treat Street which has been sponsored by Imagine Pomeroy for several years has continued to draw the crowds as downtown is packed with super heroes, zombies and other costumed characters. Pomeroy Merchants along with various organizations including the Meigs County Historical Society and the Meigs County Library were also on hand to pass out candy. Ella Carleton was the overall costume winner in Imagine Pomeroy’s costume contest sponsored by Farmer’s Bank. Carleton was dressed as a rain cloud. Wolfe Mountain Entertainment also had their haunted house open. The Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Pomeroy Police Department in closing off the street and keeping everyone safe.

Middleport was alive with undead and other worldly apparitions as the Meigs County Council Aging was showing they are a part of the community with a very successful haunting spectacular. Food and goodies were available for adults and children creating a large line down sidewalks. They served food until it ran out. The council reported attendance was between 1,500 to 2,000 people for their event. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the council had decorated the old junior high building. Skeletons scaled the building along with haunting lights and effects for a scary good time for those in attendance. The old Meigs junior high building is currently being renovated and will be the future home of the Meigs County Council on Aging. Other goodies were being passed out at the American Legion where members passed out hot dogs and candy. The Middleport Volunteer Fire Department also had popcorn for Trick-or-Treaters along with the adults accompanying them. The Middleport Police Department patrolled keeping an eye out for everyone’s safety. The Middleport Church of Christ held Trunk-or-Treat as well.

Racine had their annual Trick-or-Treat night as well. With the sound of the fire department siren, children eagerly began approaching doors for goodies. Churches like the Racine United Methodist Church participated in the evening with Trunk-or-Treat in their parking lot. The fire department was also the location for the annual Racine Area Community Organization (R.A.C.O.) party after Trick-or-Treat. Members of the fire department and police department closed off or patrolled streets.

Syracuse had similar activities with members of the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department keeping an eye out as usual for safety of those little ghouls and goblins. The Riverside Nazarene Church participated as they were “Shining the Light” and sharing some goodies.

Many of the other communities, churches and organizations in the county held activities for children and those young at heart to enjoy the seasonal holiday.