Trick-or-treating in East is set for October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Public Safety officials advise families to plan routes in familiar areas, stay on sidewalks, and visit only well-lit homes. Children should use flashlights or glow sticks and wear flame-resistant, reflective costumes.
Homeowners are encouraged to use small votive candles in pumpkins and keep them away from flammable items. Parents should check all candy before children eat it. Unwrapped or suspicious items should be thrown away. Drivers are asked to slow down and watch for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night…