Ghouls, super heroes and exotic animals filled the streets around Zanesville tonight.
Children excitedly ran from house to house to collect as much candy as they could fit in their plastic pumpkins. Eleven year old Gage says he loves Skittles and Halloween.
"Because trick or treating is fun and cool and it is awesome," tells Gage as he chows down on his Skittles.
Parents kept a close eye on their children and some trick or treaters rode...
Hundreds of local children are out trick or treating tonight and Saturday so drivers need to be on the lookout.
Children are more likely to get hit by a car during Halloween than any other time of the year. It is suggested to give children flash lights so the light will get a driver's attention. Fire officials say light reflectors on costumes are also helpful in keeping chidlren safe.
In addition, parents need to stay close to their children and make sure they stay out...
Area kids will be transforming into ghosts and goblins by the end of this week, and well on their way to getting lots of candy that should last them the next couple of weeks.
However, the Muskingum Valley Red Cross wants to remind kids and parents about some safety tips when trick-or-treating.
"We look at parents and say you are the best defense we've got to help your kids, making sure what they get is safe to eat, " says Executive Director, Dan Hartman.
Hartman...
Don't be suprised if you see a football player, frog or cheerleader walking on four legs this Halloween.
Pet costumes are more popular than ever before and come in a variety styles. We Lov Pets on Maple Avenue says pet costumes are flying off the shelves, but owners need to make sure their dogs or cats fit the costumes.
"They need to be comfy, nice and loose on them, but not too loose, you don't want it dragging on the floor so they can use it for next year," says...
Carving a pumpkin for Halloween is a tradition that many families partake in every October.
With October 31st, being less than two weeks away, people are flocking to farms and stores to make sure they get their pumpkins in time, and WHIZ's Emily Baird is here to tell us how to pick out that perfect pumpkin this year.
"I just gotta go pick the biggest pumpkin I can find, " says pumpkin carver Kendra Tucker.
"You want to look at the size of the...
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