Good morning, Pickaway County. Fifty years ago, Columbus audiences first gasped as organist Dennis James rose dramatically from a coffin to launch the "Halloween Spooktacular" at the Ohio Theatre. Though this beloved tradition ended in 1989, its spirit lives on as Columbus continues its love affair with Halloween festivities. Just look at HighBall Halloween 2025, where North High Street transformed into a runway showcasing spectacular costume designs from local creators—including one particularly impressive Marge Simpson impersonator.
While you're planning your Halloween adventures, take note if you're a WBNS-10TV viewer. The station will undergo transmitter maintenance this Sunday, affecting over-the-air and satellite customers. No need to miss your favorite shows though—streaming options abound through 10TV+ on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Spectrum customers can breathe easy as their service remains unaffected during the brief maintenance window.
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📺 Columbus viewers face WBNS-10TV signal outage Sunday. The station will undergo transmitter maintenance affecting over-the-air viewers and satellite customers using DirecTV and Dish Network. The outage is expected to last only a few hours, with Spectrum customers remaining unaffected. Viewers can still access 10TV programming through streaming services like 10TV+ on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV devices. CBS News Sunday Morning and Face the Nation will be available through the CBS News app at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. respectively.
🎃 Columbus celebrates 50 years of a Halloween theater tradition. The "Halloween Spooktacular" began in 1975 at the Ohio Theatre as a midnight screening of silent films accompanied by live organ music. Resident organist Dennis James would dramatically rise from a coffin to play spooky classics before accompanying silent films like "Phantom of the Opera." The popular event featured a costume parade with prizes and became so beloved that other local organizations scheduled their Halloween events around it. Though the tradition ended in 1989 when James relocated to California, it created lasting Halloween memories for Columbus residents during its 15-year run.
🎭 Columbus transforms into fashion-forward Halloween extravaganza. HighBall Halloween 2025 took over North High Street near the Greater Columbus Convention Center, showcasing spectacular costume designs from talented creators. Fashion designers including Andrew Shields, Shelly Teed, and Shiree Houf presented their innovative Halloween creations on models walking the street-turned-runway. Attendees dressed in elaborate costumes, including one woman perfectly embodying Marge Simpson, while live bands performed for the enthusiastic crowd. The event blended high fashion with Halloween spirit, drawing excited reactions from spectators throughout the evening.
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