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Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree
Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree An investigation was launched in Calvert County over the weekend following complaints from neighbors about a potentially insensitive decoration that was leftover from Halloween, officials say. Members of the sheriff's office were called over the weekend to a home in Dunkirk, where there were reports from local homeowners about a "human-shaped object (that) had been seen hanging from a tree in the front yard of a residence."  According to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, "concerned citizens initially believed the object to be a racially-motivated statement, causing alarm in the comm…

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by Zak Failla
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These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey
These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey Just in time for Halloween, a new survey has been released, and the DMV region is home to some of the country's "spookiest streets."  A survey of 3,000 drivers conducted by Volkswagen determined which area roadways are ready for the holidays, headlined by Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow, a New York destination. Others at the top of the list include Old Ghost Road in Georgia, Superstition Mountains Apache Trail in Arizona, the Haunted Highway in Louisiana and Dead Man's Curve in Cleveland. In Maryland and Virginia, these (aptly named) streets made the list:  Route 666 in Chesapeake (14…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland State Police Increase Efforts To Stop Impaired Drivers Over Halloween Weekend Maryland State Police Increase Efforts To Stop Impaired Drivers Over Halloween Weekend
Maryland State Police Increase Efforts To Stop Impaired Drivers Over Halloween Weekend Maryland State Police are reminding drivers of the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, particularly throughout the Halloween weekend as children get ready to dress up to trick-or-treat. Additional troopers will be deployed throughout the state to concentrate enforcement efforts on impaired driving and other dangerous driving behaviors including speed, aggressive and distracted driving, according to the Maryland State Police. Impaired driving enforcement will run from Thursday, Oct. 27 through Halloween and will focus on locating and arresting drunk and drugged drivers.  Offici…

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by Annie DeVoe
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'Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience' Hosts Magical 'Halloweekend' Event In Leesburg 'Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience' Hosts Magical 'Halloweekend' Event In Leesburg
'Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience' Hosts Magical 'Halloweekend' Event In Leesburg “Harry Potter- A Forbidden Forest Experience”, a nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical elements and creatures from the books and films surrounding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open in Leesburg over Halloween weekend. The experience will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29th in Morven Park at 41580 Sunday Morning Lane. Guests of all ages are welcome, and should expect a 60-90 minute experience. Tickets range from $25-$75 depending on age and session date/time.  “Explore after dark the sounds, lights, and special effects that bring the magic of the Wizarding World …

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by Annie DeVoe