News roundup for Sept. 3

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Halloween events The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has three upcoming Halloween events. Boo at the Zoo is a family-friendly, after-hours Halloween celebration that will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 2 through Oct. 26. There will be trick-or-treating at a dozen candy stations, meet-and-greets with costumed characters, a Monster Mash Dance Party and free rides on the Boomerang train. The first 1,000 guests each night receive a complimentary trick-or-treat bag. Boo at the Zoo tickets are now on sale at tinyurl.com/y44uy9a7. The Howl-O-Ween Bash is also returning for one night only. It is a 21-and-older event where adults are encouraged to dress in costume. It is a limited-capacity event taking place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 24. The zoo will have several live bands, a DJ, silent disco, magicians, stilt walkers, henna tattoo artists, tarot card readers, games and a costume contest. Snacks are included, and additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Event tickets are on sale now at $30 for members and $35 for non-members at tinyurl.com/y8z66jmy. There will also be a Halloween 5K at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 25 for runners and walkers in costume to race through the zoo. All participants will receive a custom race shirt and a commemorative medal. Registration is online only with early registration for $30 going until Oct. 23. Registration is $35 from Oct. 24 through race day. Register at tinyurl.com/mwhnfkc5. Medina County resident appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine Elizabeth Biggins-Ramer of Medina has been reappointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to the Materials Management Advisory Council for a term beginning on Aug. 29 and ending on July 1, 2028. Road closures in Medina County Medina Township authorized road closures at the intersection of Hunting Run and Hardwood Hollow and at the intersection of Autumn Tree and Timber Creek Trail for the next 11 days. Root Road will remain closed between Chatham Road, state Route 162 and Spencer Lake Road until Sept. 12.