Are your carved pumpkins beginning to look a little worse for wear? If those jack-o-lanterns are getting droopy, consider something more environmentally friendly than the trash can. […]
Tag: Halloween
Editorial Encore: Halloween’s origins and traditions
EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial was originally published Oct. 31, 2021. Happy Halloween! A fun fact for you: “Halloween” is a contraction of “Hallow Eve” or All Hallows’ […]
Halloween’s roots spookier than witches, candy bars
by Tok Thompson As Halloween approaches, people get ready to celebrate the spooky, the scary and the haunted. Ghosts, zombies, skeletons and witches show up in yards, […]
There’s no rainbow fentanyl trick in Halloween treats
Despite what the fearmongers have claimed recently, you really don’t need to be in a panic over marijuana edibles or “rainbow fentanyl” ending up in children’s Halloween […]
Suncrest residents victims of Halloween thieves
It’s been more trick than treat in Suncrest lately. Multiple families in the Morgantown neighborhood have been the victims of thieves stealing expensive Halloween displays from their […]
Kids have a hoot while learning about owls at Owl-O-Ween
What do owls eat? What species of owl are common in our area? Why do we associate owls with Halloween? Volunteers from the Avian Conservation Center of […]
Sen. Capito, WVU profs warn about rainbow fentanyl as Halloween approaches
MORGANTOWN – As Halloween approaches, elected officials and medical experts are warning parents – and kids – to be aware of a growing trend of drug traffickers […]
No trick: Teal Pumpkin Project can keep kids with food allergies safe for Halloween
Ah, Halloween: Ghosts and ghouls. Zombies. Wheat. Soy. Eggs. (Don’t forget walnuts, almonds and cashews, while you’re at it.) For the kids who regularly deal with them, […]
Get into the Halloween spirit in Mountaineer Country
The leaves are quickly changing to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows around Mountaineer Country, and the festive family events are never ending. Enjoy all the fun, thrills, […]
Fun fall things to look forward to
In honor of the beginning of the first full month of fall, we’re going to list some things we’re looking forward to this autumn. The leaves changing. […]
