Good morning, Darke County. October's enchanted spirit has cast its spell over Sidney, where one dedicated couple transforms their corner home into a Halloween wonderland each year. Despite having some decorations stolen this season, Misty Smith-Yokley and Thomas Scott continue their eight-year tradition of elaborate yard displays—complete with Smith-Yokley's prized witch collection—welcoming neighbors to wander through their spooky spectacle before they don costumes themselves on the big night.
Meanwhile, small change is making a big difference in Auglaize County, where students are powering community transformation one penny at a time. The United Way's coin collection drive shows how even the smallest contributions support critical services like cancer patient nutrition and homeless shelters. In a different type of community gathering, approximately 170 residents recently assembled in front of Greenville Municipal Building for the "No Kings Rally," demonstrating that grassroots civic engagement remains alive and well in our small town.
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🎃 Sidney couple transforms yard into Halloween spectacle for eighth year. Misty Smith-Yokley and Thomas Scott spend three full weekends creating elaborate decorations at their corner home on South Ohio Avenue and Queen Street. Though their own children are grown, they continue the tradition for their grandchildren and the community, adding new decorations annually with a special focus on Smith-Yokley's beloved witch collection. Despite having some decorations stolen this year, the generous couple still welcomes neighbors to walk through their yard and take photos. On Halloween night, they'll dress up while distributing candy to trick-or-treaters.
💰 Pennies power community change in Auglaize County schools. Local students are collecting coins to kick off United Way's 2025 Support Campaign, raising both funds and awareness among future philanthropists. The penny drive emphasizes that donations of any size make a difference, supporting critical community services like cancer patient nutrition and homeless shelters. For New Bremen and St. Marys schools, the collection has added significance as part of the "Rivals United" campaign with neighboring United Ways, showing that competitive teams can unite for community causes.
👑 Protesters rally against "kings" in small-town America. Approximately 170 residents gathered in front of Greenville Municipal Building on October 18 for the "No Kings Rally." Demonstrators peacefully assembled with signs declaring messages like "Kings are not American" and "We Fight Fascism" to protest the current presidential administration. Many protesters wore costumes to draw attention to their cause, while some even brought their pets to help convey their message. The demonstration represented a grassroots political expression in this small community.
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