There will be a special “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony in downtown Port Clinton this evening (Thursday, Oct. 22) at 5:15. City officials are recognizing the completion of the Downtown Revitalization streetscapes that have been ongoing for about the last five years. The actual ceremony will take place on the stage on Madison Street between Second St. and Perry Street.

Port Clinton’s downtown businesses will again feature the kid-friendly Trunk or Treat Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1-4 p.m. For more information about Trunk or Treat, or to reserve a space along Madison Street to distribute Halloween treats, call 419-734-5503. The fun begins at 1 p.m., so plan on arriving by noon to start decorating. This is a fun way for kids to enjoy Halloween and a great opportunity to join in on the fun!

Port Clinton will have its neighborhood trick or treating on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m.

Oak Harbor is organizing its Downtown Trick or Treating on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Businesses will be handing out treats and a special Trick or Treat area will be on Water Street. Residential trick or treating will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in Oak Harbor.

Barry Sandrock was chosen from among 115 entries who found Wylie in the ad for the Riverview Healthcare Campus on Page 2B in last week’s Beacon. So, Barry wins our weekly $25 gas card graciously donated by Friendship Stores. Each week we hide Wylie Walleye in an ad and our readers, when one of them finds him, can either bring in a contest entry cut out of the paper or log onto our website … www.thebeacon.net … and let us know where he is, thus entering, and possibly winning our weekly contest.

Thanks to a grant from the USDA, B-C-S School District will be able to provide a free breakfast and lunch daily to ALL students until the end of the 2020-21 school year! Originally this was going to be cut off in December. What this means is each student is entitled to a main entree, fruit, vegetables and milk daily for free. Your student can come through at breakfast and AGAIN at lunch for free meals. If a student wants a second entree, another milk or to purchase anything extra it will come out of the student’s account. This program is for any child ages 1-18.

Grab your broom and fly on to downtown Port Clinton for their 2nd Annual Witch Hunt this Saturday from Noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy a day of shopping small, dining at local eateries, and drinking some tasty concoctions from your favorite bars all while participating in a witch themed Scavenger Hunt! WIN PRIZES FROM YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES by finding all of the witches hidden in the participating shops.

The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is holding an Oak Harbor Apple Festival Virtual Baby Contest. Family, friends and the public can pick their favorites for $1 per vote at the chamber web site. On Nov. 13, the top boy and girl with the most votes will be the winners! Winners will receive a crown, sash and a 30-minute portrait session courtesy of Kelly Lindsay Photography. Contest open to Ottawa County area babies and toddlers under age 3. All net proceeds go towards Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Community Events.

Otterbein Senior Life Marblehead resident Dave Huffnagle, spends time outside his patio home with his dog Abby.