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The following trick-or-treat and Halloween events are scheduled this weekend throughout the area.
Celina
Sunday: Parade, 2 p.m. at the Bryson Park Memorial Amphitheater; trick-or-treat, 4-6 p.m.
Chickasaw
Sunday: Trick-or-treat, 1-3 p.m.
Coldwater
Sunday: Parade, 1:30 p.m. starting at the pool in the park and ending at the depot; trick-or-treat, 2-4 p.m.
Fort Recovery
Sunday: Costume parade, 3 p.m. with judging at 2:30 p.m. at Van Trees Park; trick-or-treat, 4-6 p.m.
Maria Stein
Sunday: Trick-or-treat, 1-3 p.m.
Mendon
Saturday: Trick-or-treat, 4-6 p.m.
Montezuma
Saturday: Trick-or-treat, 6-8 p.m.
New Bremen
Sunday: Cider Time parade, 1:30 p.m. with line up starting at 1 p.m. in the South Main Street parking lot behind the Lockkeepers House; trick-or treat, 3-5 p.m.
New Knoxville
Sunday: Trick-or-treat, 1:30-3 p.m.
Rockford
Saturday: Rocktoberfest, noon, downtown Rockford; trick-or-treat, 5-6:30 p.m.; costume judging, 7 p.m.
St. Marys
Sunday: Trick-or-treat, 6-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 28, Parade, 6 p.m. with line up starting at 5 p.m. in the Chestnut Street parking lot; Hallo-Neon Nick trick-or-treat will follow.
St. Henry
Sunday: Parade, 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Walnut and Washington streets; trick-or-treat, 2-4 p.m.
To keep the night all treats and no tricks, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal issued a series of safety tips to make the costumes and decorations the spookiest part of the night.
Halloween ranks among one of the top days for home fires in the nation, according to a release from the department.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, decorations are involved in roughly 830 home structure fires annually, with nearly half of those occurring due to decorations being placed too close to heat sources. In Ohio, dozens of home fires occur around Halloween each year, many of which could have been prevented had some simple precautions been taken.
"Halloween should be a time of joy, imagination, and safe fun for families across Ohio," said State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon. "By taking just a few simple fire safety precautions-like choosing flame-resistant costumes and using battery-operated candles-Ohioans can help ensure their celebrations are memorable for all the right reasons. Let's keep the scares on the screen and out of our homes."
The department issued the following tips:
Decorations
• Keep all decorations, especially those made of flammable materials, away from heat sources.
• Use battery-operated candles or LED lights instead of real candles in jack-o'-lanterns and other light-up decorations.
• Ensure all electrical decorations are UL-listed and in good condition, including the power cords.
• Check that extension cords are not overloaded or running under rugs.
Costumes
• Choose flame-resistant costumes and accessories.
• Avoid loose-fitting garments that could easily catch fire if they come into contact with a flame.
• Add reflective tape to a child's costume and carry flashlights or glowsticks so others can see the child in the dark.
Trick-or-treating safety
• Ensure walkways and porches are well-lit and free of debris.
• Replace any burnt-out bulbs in outdoor lighting fixtures.
• Keep carved pumpkins and decorations off walkways and stairs to avoid trip hazards.
