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What makes music scary? Instrumentation, composition and your imagination
CLEVELAND (Ideastream) — Just two notes are all it takes for John Williams to build tension in his famous composition for the iconic scary scene in the film “Jaws.” “We… Read More
The Ohio Newsroom makes a visit to the scarecrow capital of the state
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Cathie Browning collects thrifted dress-up clothes and dollar-store accessories, not necessarily to wear herself, but to build and decorate scarecrows. Her yard is… Read More
The Chillicothe Halloween Festival helps an Appalachian city embrace its ‘quirk’ and haunted history
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) – Enormous pumpkins were weighed, elaborate costumes were worn and soapbox derby cars done up like coffins raced down the middle of Yoctangee Park this weekend during… Read More
RHalloween 2024: A trick or treat event for kids
The Ohio University Residence Hall Association presents RHalloween, a trick or treat event hosted on Ohio University’s Athens Campus. East Green trick-or-treating: October 21 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m…. Read More
RHalloween 2024: A trick or treat event for kids
The Ohio University Residence Hall Association presents RHalloween, a trick or treat event hosted on Ohio University’s Athens Campus. East Green trick-or-treating: October 21 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m…. Read More
RHalloween 2024: A trick or treat event for kids
The Ohio University Residence Hall Association presents RHalloween, a trick or treat event hosted on Ohio University’s Athens Campus. East Green trick-or-treating: October 21 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m…. Read More
Why the urban legend of contaminated Halloween candy won’t disappear
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Halloween is one of the most dangerous holidays of the year for kids. It has more child pedestrian deaths than any other day of the year. Kids… Read More
Halloween block party returns with more family-friendly events
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Halloween Block Party on Court Street returned this year for the first time since 2020. It usually occurs on the Saturday closest to Halloween every… Read More
Doug’s Carry Out hosts annual Trunk Or Treat
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – Doug’s Carry-Out hosted its third annual Trunk-Or-Treat event last night. Doug’s Trunk-Or-Treat event calls for the community to gather and trick-or-treat out of their cars. Michael… Read More
Is ‘rainbow fentanyl’ a threat to your kids this Halloween? Experts say no
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has been raising a terrifying alarm in recent weeks. According to the DEA, bright-colored fentanyl pills designed to hook children have… Read More
The Haunted Woods at Shawnee Hills
Outdoor Haunted Woods ¾ mi trail, Fri & Sat 10/15-10/31 7-10pm, Handicap accessible. Sensory and accessible-friendlier event on 10/15 6-7pm. No-scare Trick or Treat on 10/31, 5-7pm. Charity haunt benefits… Read More
Sweet Treats on Broad Street – YMCA of Parkersburg
Put on your costumes, gather your friends and family, and join us at the YMCA of Parkersburg for a sweet time! Sweet Treats on Broad Street is a family-friendly, Halloween… Read More
The OUtlet – September 30, 2021
This week on the OUtlet, DJ B-Funk talks about the cancellation of the Halloween block party, and Nelsonville fights to hold on to its classification as a city. These stories… Read More
Ohio Guidelines Discourage Traditional Trick-Or-Treating
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has released guidelines for Halloween that discourage traditional trick-or-treating. The guidelines provided by the Ohio Department of Health on Friday also strongly recommend that haunted… Read More
Rollergeist!
Athens Ohio Roller Derby is hosting a double header on October 26, 2019 at the Athens Community Center. Doors open at 11am, first whistle at 12! As always, Kids 10… Read More
Victorian Halloween Party at the Georgian Museum
Have you gotten your tickets yet? We have a psychic and a tarot card reader lined up. Refreshments will be served. A fun night for sure. Limited number of tickets… Read More
Welded Horseshoe Pumpkin Class
In search of unique autumn decorations? Come join us to weld a pumpkin out of upcycled horseshoes (good as decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving)! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented… Read More
Halloween Costume Creation II
Whether or not you attended our last class, Halloween Costume Creation I, to create your action plan and materials list, you are now ready to build your best costume ever,… Read More
Halloween Costume Creation I
Do you want to make this Halloween your best ever? Have an idea for a killer costume but aren’t sure how to build it? Athens Makerspace can help you figure… Read More
The Outlet: Season 6, Episode 7
This is the October 31, 2017 broadcast of The OUtlet. On this week’s show, our reporters covered a bipartisan coalition aimed at protesting a new free speech policy at Ohio… Read More