(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

INDIANA — Halloween is just a few days away and many people are planning how they will spend this spookiest weekend of the year. With this in mind, Wallet Hub recently ranked 100 cities, including two in Indiana, as some of the best and worst in the country for Halloween. Looking at 100 of the nation’s most populated locations, Wallet …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With Halloween around the corner, local emergency workers are providing tips to ensure the safety of adults and children alike. Though we often think of making sure children are safe from harmful candies and individuals, we rarely consider the fire risks involved with decorations and flammable. The following are a few Halloween …read more.

By CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — With the approach of Halloween, Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine wishes to remind citizens about some of the safety concerns that parents should be aware of. Below are listed some precautions parents can take: Younger children should always go trick-or-treating with an adult. Discard all …read more.

  WARSAW — The annual downtown Warsaw Spooktacular celebration drew thousands of ghosts, ghouls, princesses, heroes and more. The event, organized by Warsaw Community Development Corporation, Miller’s Senior Living Community and the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club drew those of all ages to the downtown area to gather treats from local businesses. Though trick-or-treating was the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Church of God will hold its annual trunk-or-treat for community trick-or-treaters from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Church members will park in the church parking lot and hand out treats from the trunks of their cars to children as they trick-or-treat throughout the neighborhood on Halloween night. In addition to treats, there will be carnival …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation, Miller’s Senior Living Community and the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club are partnering to bring the community Spooktakular Friday, Oct. 23. Spooktakular is the annual Halloween costume contest and trick-or-treating opportunity held in downtown Warsaw. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be concluded around 6 p.m. for the children …read more.

CROMWELL — On Saturday, Oct. 24, guests can enjoy a night of spooky fun in Cromwell. The event will offer a guests a variety of activities sure to thrill even the most ghoulish amongst guests. The annual Halloween parade and carnival will begin with line-up at 4 p.m. in the former Wysong’s parking lot. The …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department will be holding an Open House on Halloween during trick or treat hours, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Cookies, candy, coffee and apple cider will be available to the public. A costume contest will also be held at the fire station at 8 p.m. for children up to …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Trick-or-Treat Times Thursday, Oct. 30 Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Akron – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Argos – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Atwood – …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The threat of severe weather has some communities postponing trick-or-treating until Friday night. We will continue to update this list as information is received.) Trick-or-Treat Times Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 31 Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not being postponed) Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 …read more.

For the eighth and final year, Gov. Mitch Daniels and First Lady Cheri Daniels will host trick-or-treaters at the Governor’s residence from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31. The governor and first lady will pass out assorted candy provided by five Indiana businesses. Donations include chocolate bars from DeBrand Fine Chocolates …read more.

With a little help from the Fairy Godmothers, the Syracuse Public Library invites kids, teens and adults of all ages to join them on Halloween night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a fun adventure through favorite family classics. A dash of magic brings the pages of the stories to real life: Meet Peter …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.* North Webster ― …read more.

Children’s Storytime is back at Syracuse Public Library. Come at 10:30 a.m. either Mondays or Tuesdays for stories, songs, play and fun. Please call the children’s department with any questions. Halloween Program On Halloween night the books come to life at SPL! All ages are welcome to come to the library’s Halloween program, “A Night …read more.

The Leesburg Town Board approved the 2013 budget during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, but the big topic of the meeting was an alley vacation request. The Freedom Express gas station is in the process of acquiring the vacant Farmer’s State Bank Building to the south of the station. The intent is to demolish both …read more.

The 8th annual Lights Out at the Library is coming soon to Milford Public Library. The library is hoping to give a candy bar to every trick-or-treater who attends the program, but they need the public’s help. Anyone who would like to donate regular size candy bars for the children, please bring them to the …read more.