RULES FOR GHOULS: Tips to ensure a safe Halloween

The New Courier – Staff Writer

Halloween is an exciting time for children and adults alike, but real-life dangers lurk in places other than fog-draped cemeteries and haunted houses. To that end, state Fire Marshal Scott Pilgreen urges all Halloween revelers to exercise caution when trick-or-treating this year. “The only frightening part of Halloween should be the scary costumes,” Pilgreen said. “A little bit of planning ahead of time can ensure a safer, happier Halloween for everyone.” Pilgreen offered the following tips: (more)