Good morning, Pike County. October's chill isn't the only thing raising goosebumps around town this week. Chillicothe police tackled a whirlwind Sunday with 17 incidents ranging from disorderly conduct to drug possession cases, keeping officers busy from midnight to midnight. Meanwhile, Halloween enthusiasts have double the spine-tingling options this season, with Dogwood Pass's Old West town transforming into the nightmarish "Slaughter Holler" complete with voodoo chambers and horror icons lurking in the shadows.
The seasonal festivities continue with Chillicothe's Halloween Festival making its anticipated return to Yoctangee Park from October 10-12. This volunteer-driven tradition will pack three days with haunted attractions, costume contests, and the crowd-favorite coffin races. Don't miss the iconic Pumpkin Pyramid or the chance to see the Green Goblin truck from Stephen King's "Maximum Overdrive" alongside actor Patrick Miller—all while supporting local charities through the festival's grant program.
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🚨 Chillicothe police tackled 17 incidents in a chaotic Sunday. Officers responded to multiple disorderly conduct calls throughout the day, beginning shortly after midnight at North Bridge Street with reports of an intoxicated man causing disturbances. The busy day included investigating drug possession cases, including one behind Jefferson Avenue and another on University Drive involving a Schedule I or II substance. Police also handled several theft reports at locations including Walmart, took a missing persons report involving two adults, and arrested Andrew McCutcheon on an active warrant from Hillsboro. The incidents spanned across town from early morning until nearly midnight.
🎃 1870s frontier town transforms into nightmare playground this Halloween season. Dogwood Pass, Mike Montgomery's Old West-themed attraction in Beaver, Ohio, is unleashing "Slaughter Holler" for October thrill-seekers. The haunted trail features elaborately themed rooms including a voodoo chamber, carnival with creepy clowns, and a chilling crematorium. Visitors will encounter iconic horror characters like Freddy Krueger and Leatherface (portrayed by Montgomery's second-in-command Wade Brinson) lurking throughout the atmospheric frontier setting. During non-Halloween months, the town offers a more traditional Western experience with saloons, mercantile stores, and other period buildings.
🎃 Chillicothe's Halloween Festival returns with three days of spooky fun. The beloved community tradition will transform Yoctangee Park from October 10-12, 2025, featuring a haunted house, costume contest, and the thrilling coffin races. Organized by volunteers, the festival raises funds for local charities through its annual grant program. Special attractions include the iconic Pumpkin Pyramid, a car show with trunk-or-treat, and an appearance by the Green Goblin truck from Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive alongside actor Patrick Miller.
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