GENOA TOWNSHIP, Ohio — What started as a family-friendly haunted house meant to give kids “a great first experience” is now being dismantled after Genoa Township issued a 148-page zoning violation notice that the homeowners say is shutting the attraction down.
Mailie and Josh DeLong have turned their home into Slaybrook Manor for the past two years, drawing hundreds of visitors to their property for family-friendly haunted attractions.
The Delongs said they created the haunt so children could face their fears in a fun way, and pride themselves on it being volunteer run, serving as an experience for the community while it helps local charities…