Plenty Of Halloween Activities In Akron With Costume Contest, Halloween Bash
The Henry Township Fire Department had its annual costume contest on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Winners in the newborn to age 2 category were Hudson Madeford, first; Melanie Benzing, second; and Olivia Stewart, third. Shown from left are Madeford with his parents Kaylyn and Devin Madeford; Benzing with her mother Mandy Benzing; and Stewart with her mother Rebecca Stewart.
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By Leah Sander
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AKRON — There were plenty of Halloween activities in Akron on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
The Henry Township Fire Department held its annual costume contest before trick-or-treating started in the town.
Winners were selected in six categories. Taking first in the newborn to age 2 category was Hudson Madeford, with second going to Melanie Benzing and third to Olivia Stewart.
In ages 3-5, the winner was Elias Cook. Collins Prater and Taylor Ramsey were second and Kashton Gearhart third. Lincoln Morris won the ages 6-8 category, followed by Andrew Cook in second and Katey Hartzler in third.
For ages 9-12, Aubree Pierce was first, with Grant Prater second and Kinzie Utter third. Sheena Long won the age 13 and older category, with Audrey Long finishing second and Mathew Tilden third.
The Meinert family won the group category, with Clara Bogle and Alana Bogle finishing second and Lauren Metze and Andrew Rodriguez third.
Following the costume contest, people could enjoy Hartzler’s Halloween Bash at Hartzler Funeral Home.
The event consisted of a trunk-or-treat, kids’ games and food for everyone.
Pictured from left are the winners in the ages 3-5 category: Collins Prater and Taylor Ramsey, second place; Kashton Gearhart, third place; and Elias Cook, first place.
At the top of the ages 6-8 category were from left: Lincoln Morris, first; Andrew Cook, second; and Katey Hartzler, third.
Winners in the ages 9-12 category were from left: Kinzie Utter, third place; Aubree Pierce, first place; and Grant Prater, second place.
In the ages 13 and older category, the winners were: Mathew Tilden, third; Sheena Long, first; and Audrey Long, second.
Winners in the group category were the Meinert family in first, Clara Bogle and Alana Bogle in second and Lauren Metze and Andrew Rodriguez in third. Shown from left are: Leena Rodriguez, Metze and Andrew Rodriguez; Shawn Meinert, Megan Meinert, Paige Meinert, Bella Meinert and Nora Meinert; and Clara Bogle and Alana Bogle.
Hartzler’s Halloween Bash was also on Tuesday, held at Hartzler Funeral Home in Akron. Here, people stand in line at the trunk-or-treat in the parking lot.
Ace Cunningham, bottom, gets candy from Melissa Norman, right, at the trunk-or-treat as Cunningham’s mother Ariel Cunningham, left, and Michelle McKane watch.
There were also games at the Halloween Bash. Here, Pete Pratt, right, stands by as Rhiley Kates tries to unlock a door for a prize.
