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How to stay safe on Halloween

Published: October 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM

The spookiest holiday is near, but the scariest part of Halloween may be the number of emergency room visits. Local 4's Crime and Safety Expert Darnell Blackburn talks about what families should keep in mind.

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