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If you’re looking for the spookiest family in Monroe County, you won’t find the Addams.You won’t find the Munsters either.Now both iconic TV families had a certain fright factor, especially when you consider that one included a Frankenstein and a pair of Draculas, but that has nothing on one Monroe County crew.The family in Monroe County that embodies the Spirit of Halloween almost more than the store is Sue Smith, her children Marlena Kress and Josh Merckle, and granddaughter Aubrey Kress.Each year Sue, Marlena, Josh and Aubrey delight the county with their themed Halloween costumes - and this year was no exception.Decked out as characters from “Beetlejuice,” they were an easy pick for judges as the annual Woodsfield Halloween Parade winners for the Best Group award.Sue was almost unrecognizable as Beetlejuice himself, donning the striped black and white suit with scares and white face paint to match.Josh and Aubrey took on the roles of Adam and Barbara, only not in their regular outfits they walked home from the car crash in.

The spooks, ghouls and every other scary thing you could imagine took to the streets of Woodsfield for the annual Halloween Parade Thursday, Oct.

Swiss Hills Career CenterSwiss Hills Career Center recently released its honor roll for the first nine weeks.Director’s List Seniors – Allison Fletcher, Maggie StrikerFirst HonorsSeniors – Lamar Anderson, Mary Brooks, Remington Conley, Kyler Graham, Shania Knowlton, Elizabeth Kuhn, Lanie Largent, Madalynn Loew, Hunter Lyman, Ryder Muntz, Finnegan Ogden, Joseph Osborne, William TravisJuniors – Jazmon Adams, Chase Baumberger, Sophia Biedenbach, Gracie Blair, Tori Blankenship, Alinza Bolin, Angelina Crow, Ava Gillespie, Sieanna Griffin, Caleb Griffith, Emily Hart, Joelle Haslam, Jayden Joy, Jayen Marmie, Chase Merckle, Marishka Pasztor, Kyler Pinkerton, Cooper Price, Shannon Shepherd, Cody Simon, Annabel Stalnaker, Hannah Stevens, Kolten Trigg, Phylicia Weckbacher, Ryanna WellsSophomores – Brandon Clark, Dietrich Holdren, Aubree Isner, Andrew Knowlton, Sophie Stalnaker, Ethan Tenley, Kailynn VanCamp, Gunnar WorkmanSecond HonorsSeniors – Luchein Harris-Gonzalez, Shawn Heeter, LeeAnn StewartJuniors – Nathan Haslam, Earl Henthorn, Chance Palmer, William Salisbury, Mykel ShinkleSophomores – Hunter Cole, Jaelyn Potts, Larissa Salisbury, Phillip Struck, Kiya VanCampBeallsville CampusBeallsville Campus recently released its honor roll for the first nine weeks.Principal’s List 7th grade – Ayla Eing, Corbin Graham, Emory Lang8th grade – Jaden Cunningham, Katelyn Dornon, Rane Gallaher, Lola Moore, Avaleigh Murdy, Emmalynn Pittman9th grade – Ja’Chelle Hill10th grade – Gabriel Eing, Kyler Kinzy, Raegan Lucas, Megan Robinson11th grade – Hailey Bable, Ryan Dornon, Lyndsey Kinney12th grade – Elizabeth Clark, Katie CrooksFirst Honors7th grade – Declyn Benson, Deegan Bondy, Izabella Decker, Alexis Dornon, Darcy Goodrich, Nathaniel Huntsman, Dominic Kinney, Camryn Lucas, Nyle Phillips, Callen Raab, Austin Rase, Jacob Riggs8th grade – Roman Bicknell, Jayden Brown, Max Gasser, McKenna Gear, Alayna Gonzales, Kaylynn May, Kimber Morris, Johnny Sligar, Ben Ynsuela9th grade – Kylie Anderson, Jameson Bable, Rayah Chappell, Khloey Clem, Mason Dennison, Marissa Lucas, Abby McCulley, Alivia Ramsey, Logan Tomolonis10th grade – Chaz Gasser, Jayson Ramsey, Cassy Weiland11th grade – Madison Gear, Randy Henthorn, Carlee Winkler12th grade – Tayla Decker, Anthony Dunn, Madison MillerSecond Honors7th grade – Braxtin Hackney8th grade – Elijah Corouthers, Jaston Nalley9th grade – Carter Cole, Brendon Morris11th grade – Angel DunnWoodsfield Elementary SchoolWoodsfield Elementary School recently released its honor roll for the first nine weeks.Principal’s List 4th grade – Axel Ash, Easton Colvin, Malcolm Emery, Cooper English, Serenity Howarth, Emma Ischy, Hoyt Kilburn, Keaton Lininger, Makenzie McDaniel, Riley Pittman, Bristol Pope, Kolby Wilson5th grade – Campbell Muncy, Kynlee Ritchie7th grade – Cooper Wilson8th grade – Christian CovertFirst Honors4th grade – Kaleb Anderson, Clay Beckett, Rozalyn Bilyeu, Kambria Bolasky, Camden Calder, Jaxen Conner, Khali Duvall, Elizabeth (Beth) English, Gabriella Habig, Cecelia Hinkle, Emma Howard, Keegan Jorris, Delilah Martie, Carter Morton, Kash O’Brien, Audriana (Audri) Pittman, Gracy Schwaben, Luke Stein, Addison Stephens, Aubrey Thoman5th grade – Madelyn Baldwin, Isabella Headley, Weston Lallathin, Paisley Michenener 6th grade – Luke Gardner, Ty Glotfelty, Cooper Graham, Grant Grim, Zia Hickey, Sydney Leasure, Emma McFrederick, Aiden Stevens7th grade – Toby Dalton, Serenity Darby, Harold McDaniel, Jennifer Oldham, Kynzie Safreed, Carter Tippie8th grade – Kaylee Alleman, Chloe Brobson, Kalisha Caldwell, Lily English, Hoyt Hartshorn, Aidyn Lallathin, Gabrielle Laudermilt, Isaac WellmanSecond Honors4th grade – Jensen Robinson5th grade – Blaine Friday, Noah Hoover, Liam Leasure, Bentley Radcliff6th grade – Jaedyn Ischy8th grade – Drew Glotfelty, Leksi StiverRiver Elementary SchoolRiver Elementary School recently released its honor roll for the first nine weeks.Principal’s List 4th grade – Kylee Abbott,Paityn Binni, Eve Dietrich, Brayden Harron, Spencer Helmick, Madeline Jones, Ellie Maibach, Zoey B.

The Monroe County Beacon recently took a trip to New England with some of our Marietta subscribers.The Beacon visited Kittery, Maine in October with Marlene Schneeberger Williamson and Darrell Williamson.Thanks for taking us with you, Marlene and Darrell!

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A funny site greeted visitors to Monroe Central High School Saturday.

“How far is the turn-around?” an injured-looking young man asked. The kid was hoping the answer was “right around the curve, just ahead,” which was close to the response he got.

Greenbrier UMC HomecomingThe Greenbrier United Methodist Church’s Homecoming will the held Sunday, Oct.

Greenbrier UMC HomecomingThe Greenbrier United Methodist Church’s Homecoming will the held Sunday, Oct.