The City of Knox will be holding their annual Trunk or Treat this Thursday, October 27.
Continue readingTrick-or-Treat Hours, Safety Tips for Halloween
Trick-or-treating is scheduled over the course of two days in the Starke and Pulaski County areas and police urge parents and children to be safe.
Continue readingTwo Non-Compliant Sex Offenders Located, According to LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office
The two sex offenders who were found to be out of compliance during a recent check by LaPorte County authorities have since been located and arrested. Earlier this month, various agencies teamed up for Operation Scare and Beware, a pre-Halloween compliance sweep of all 104 sexually violent predators and offenders against children in LaPorte County.
Continue readingPre-Halloween Compliance Sweep Turns Up Two Non-Compliant Sex Offenders in LaPorte County
A pre-Halloween compliance sweep has led to possible arrest warrants for two non-compliant sex offenders in LaPorte County. Various agencies teamed up Thursday to check on all 104 sexually violent predators and offenders against children, in what they’re calling Operation Scare and Beware.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Provides Guidance on Halloween Activities
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box shared guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when is comes to Halloween activities.
During Governor Eric Holcomb’s media briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Box stressed that consideration concerning COVID-19 should be taken seriously before participating in activities.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Regular Trick-or-Treat Schedule
The Culver Town Council members talked briefly about trick-or-treat hours on Tuesday night.
Continue readingKeep Kids Safe This Halloween by Following These Tips
Tonight’s the night that many communities will have costumed kids trickling through the streets, trick-or-treating from door to door.
The Indiana State Police have provided a few safety tips to keep in mind to ensure your holiday is good spooky fun rather than seriously scary.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Announces City’s Trick-or-Treating Hours
Though Halloween may still be several weeks away, the Mayor of Knox said he’s already received some inquiries about when the City’s trick-or-treating hours will be held.
Continue readingPre-Halloween Compliance Sweep Turns Up Three Non-Compliant Sex Offenders in LaPorte County
With trick-or-treating coming up, police in LaPorte County teamed up Wednesday for a compliance check on the county’s sex offenders. Of the 102 people registered as sexually violent predators or offenders against children, three of them were found to be non-complaint, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office.
Checking This Site Prior to Trick or Treating Can Help Protect Kids from Predators this Halloween
As Halloween approaches, parents should be aware of the various resources that exist to help keep kids safe from predators while trick or treating. Continue reading
Halloween Safety Reminders
Though Halloween isn’t officially until Tuesday, many areas will be celebrating early this weekend. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has a few tips to celebrate the festivities safely.
DHS reports that children are twice as likely to be killed by an automobile while walking on Halloween compared to any other time of the year. If you’re driving, be alert, drive slow and take extra time at intersections making sure no one is attempting to cross.
Walkers should also use sidewalks when they’re available. If there isn’t one, walk toward the far edge of the street and never cut through yards, alleys or across the road. Utilize crosswalks and be aware of potential oncoming vehicles. Continue reading
Medaryville Halloween Costume Judging Prompts Road Closure Tuesday Evening
Medaryville’s Halloween celebrations will lead to the closure of a downtown street Tuesday evening. After trick-or-treating wraps up at 7:00, the Medaryville Fire Department will have its annual costume judging for local children.
LaPorte Sweep Checks Sex Offenders for Compliance Prior to Halloween
Multiple law enforcement agencies in LaPorte County recently targeted known sex offenders before Halloween.
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Corrections Officials Work to Keep Halloween Safe
The Indiana Department of Correction’s working to keep kids safe this Halloween. The Parole Services Division is teaming up with local agencies for the tenth annual Operation Safe Halloween. Continue reading
Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating
Ghouls and goblins will be out this Saturday, or at least children dressed like them.
That’s why law enforcement agencies in the Hoosier State have provided parents with tips to keep their kids safe.
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LaPorte Sheriff to Host Halloween Event
The sixth annual Trick-or-Treat and Halloween Safety event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31, hosted by LaPorte County Sheriff Michael Mollenhauer.
The event promotes safety for children while trick-or-treating in the community. Children attending the event will receive a reflective trick-or-treat bag with an activity book and crayons. A reflector badge will also be supplied. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
Pace Yourself When It Comes to Consuming Halloween Treats
Now that you have all the candy you can obtain this Halloween, you should pace yourself and only eat a few pieces of candy a day. That’s according to Maggie Rowlands, certified dietary manager at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
“If some of the candy is just not appropriate, then share with others,” suggests Rowlands. “I would definitely choose fresh fruit instead of candy. One or two pieces a day would be a good limit for the kids. They should brush their teeth before and after eating candy.” They should also visit their family dentist regularly to prevent the development of cavities or any other dental issues. Schedule an appointment with your local family dentist at his/her Private Dentistry clinic for professional dental services.
The candy that children collect on Halloween can add up to about 11,000 calories. Sugar candies tend to be lower in calories than chocolate.
Continue readingHappy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
Tonight is the night the kids frantically go door-to-door shouting “Trick or Treat” hoping that they’ll get some goodies from their family’s friends and neighbors. A list of trick or treat hours is available here.
Halloween Is Next Week; Stay Safe While Trick-Or-Treating
Halloween is next Wednesday, Oct. 31. For a complete list of trick-or-treat hours, click here.
Keep in mind that kids will be out in costumes next week and you are asked to be careful driving along city streets during trick-or-treat hours. Don’t talk on your cell phone to subtract distractions while on the road and watch for children who may dart into the street.
Pulaski Historical Society Plans Halloween Event
A special Halloween event is being planned by the Pulaski County Historical Society.
A “Phantom of the Vurpillat” will be held at the Vurpillat Opera House in downtown Winamac on Saturday, Oct. 27. Autumn and Halloween games will be played and kids will be able to make crafts, eat snacks and participate in other entertainment. Activities for adults include wine tasting and a band later in the evening.
