Start Autumn Out Right at the Annual Falloween Fest this Weekend

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

The annual Falloween Fest held at John Glenn High School is right around the corner.

From Friday, September 21st through Sunday, September 23rd, a number of area organizations, churches and John Glen school groups will sponsor this weekend-long event in Walkerton. Many organizations raise funds for student scholarships and over the last few years, about $250,000 has been raised to assist more than 200 students.

Event organizers describe Falloween as a family-oriented festival with a variety of activities including two parades, a midway of amusement park rides, tasty food, special music events, fireworks, craft vendors and tractor pulls as well as a petting zoo, a giant garage sale and a 5K run. Continue reading →

Culver Considers Permit Fees for Large Events

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Town of Culver could soon develop a permit for special events requiring a police presence.

An ordinance outlining a possible fee schedule was introduced during a meeting Monday night. That ordinance, if adopted, would assess fees for events over a certain size or time limits. Permits would only be issued for events requiring the use of public property.
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