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Halloween grew from agricultural traditions

It’s the most spooktacular time of year. Cooler nights, vibrant leaves, stormy skies, apple cider, hoodie weather — I won’t lie, I’m a girl in love. Fall is one of my favorite times of year; as Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables said “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Harvest is underway or in some cases done and it’s time to break out all things cozy. Warm blankets and soft hoodies curled up with a bowl of spicy chili and hot cocoa while the aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg drift about — how could this not be heaven? Of course, the end of ...

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OAKWOOD AFTER DARK: The Trumbull County Historical Society, in partnership with the Oakwood Cemetery Association, will host a Halloween night walk at 7 p.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery, 860 Niles Road SE, Warren, starting at the gatehouse at 7 p.m. The tour will be a walk through hallowed grounds. Registration is required and can be made at 330-394-4653, CRAFT SHOW: The Ladies Aide of McKinley Community Church, 1524 Elm Road NE, Warren, will host a craft show and church tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. There will be vendors and a basket raffle. Baked goods and food will be ...

Trick or treat

TRUMBULL COUNTY Thursday Howland 6-8 p.m. McDonald 5:30-7:30 p.m. Warren 6-8 p.m. Weathersfield 5-7 p.m. Friday Bazetta 6-8 p.m. Braceville 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bristol 5-7 p.m. Brookfield 5-7 p.m. Champion 6-7:30 p.m. Cortland 6-8 p.m. Fowler 5-7 p.m. Girard 5-7 p.m. Gustavus 5-7 p.m. Hubbard city 5-7 p.m. Hubbard Township 5-7 p.m. Johnston 5-7 p.m. Kinsman 5-7 p.m. Liberty 4:30-6:30 p.m. Lordstown 5-7 p.m. Mecca 6-8 p.m. Niles 5:30-7:30 p.m. Vienna 5-7 p.m. Warren Township 5:30-7:30 p.m. West Farmington 5-7 p.m. MAHONING ...

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NIGHTMARE ON MAHONING AVENUE: The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, will host “It’s the Nightmare on Mahoning Avenue, Charlie Brown” 6 to 7:30 p.m. today for ages 12 to 18. The Teen Central’s annual spooky event includes trivia, games and other activities. Those attending can come dressed in Halloween costumes. The event is free. TRUNK OR TREAT IN FALLS: Newton Falls schools will host a trunk or treat 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the school campus parking lot near the elementary school. There will be candy for the children. A Scottish Highlander mini cow ...

Agenda

• TRUMBULL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS and the Trumbull County treasurer will have a quarterly Investment Advisory Council meeting at 10 a.m. today in the county administration building hearing room. • WESTERN RESERVE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday in the boardroom, 604 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, for committee meetings followed by the regular meeting.

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• TRUMBULL COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER Governing Board will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the center’s conference room, 6000 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles, to approve an employment contract. A board work session will follow the meeting. • BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the township hall for an executive session on contract negotiations. • TRUMBULL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the commissioners’ hearing room. • MAHONING VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT Board of Directors will ...