Kids went home with lots of candy after making their way through downtown Salem, at several trunk or treats, and in the neighborhoods Thursday night.
Salem Police and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department reported no issues. Both were also set up on the courthouse square giving out candy.
The traditional costume contest at the Salem Theatre sponsored by the Salem Recreation Department started the evening.
In the three and under category, Thatcher Dobyn took first, Elsie Curray was second and Prue Moore was third. In the four to seven-year-old bracket, Luca Brendon was first, Axton Rose was second, and Dalis Myers was third. In the eight to 12 age bracket, Avery Runkle was first, Tucker Howe was second and Kayner Rynes was third. In the family division, the Dinesour family of Casey, Ryan, Evan, Maverik, and Emily Young took first place. The Summers family took second, and Milan and Izayah Romerez took third.
Three and under winners (left to right) Thatcher Dobyn, Elsie Curry and mother Haleigh, and third place Prue Moore with father Scott Moore. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
4 to 7-year-old winners. (left to right) 1st: Luca Brendon, 2nd) Axton Rose, 3rd) Kayne Rynes. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
8 to 12-year-old winners. (left to right) 1st Avery Runkle, 2nd Tucker Howe and 3rd Kayner Rynes. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Councilman Royce Bringwald (front) and Mayor Nick Farley (rear) pass out candy to trick-or-treaters in front of City Hall. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Theatre Manager Dana Luse hands out candy in front of the theatre. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Trick or Treating at the Salem Fire Protection District. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sheriff Kevin Cripps greets the ghosts and goblins on the courthouse square. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem High School Resource Officer Craig Vieira on the courthouse square. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
A talking skeleton was among the unique characters that greeted visitors to the display outside the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Trick or Treaters at the Hunter Law Office. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
