Letter to the editor: Happy Halloween scenes in Amherst Nov 5, 2025 Nov 5, 2025 0 1 of 2 A creative tribute to the classic horror film "It" during the Town of Amherst's Halloween block party on Oct. 24. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress Halloween-themed decorations at the Amherst Town Hall for the Oct. 24 block party a week before official trick-or-treating. Photo by Justin Faulconer, New Era-Progress Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Happy Halloween scenes kAmu@C E9@D6 @7 FD H9@ 2EE6?565 E96 p>96CDE w2==@H66? 6G6?E @? uC:52J[ ~4E] ac[ 7C@> d E@ h A]>] @? |2:? $EC66E[ :E H2D 2 H@?56C7F= 277:C>2E:@? @7 H9@ H6 2C6 2?5 42? 36 2D 2 E@H?[ 4@F?EJ 2?5 4@F?ECJ] k^AmkAmu2>:=:6D 7C@> 2== @G6C E96 E@H? 2?5 4@F?EJ 82E96C65 7@C 2 4@?E:?F@FD A2C256 @7 7F?[ 7C:6?5D9:A 2?5 76==@HD9:A :? D92CA 4@?EC2DE E@ E96 G:EC:@= 36:?8 DA6H65 @FE :? @FC A@=:E:4D] k^AmkAm%92?< J@F E@ E96 @C82?:K6CD @7 E9:D 6G6?E 2?5 2== H9@ 2EE6?565 2?5 56>@?DEC2E65 H92E @FC 4@>>F?:EJ kDA2? DEJ=6lQE6IE\564@C2E:@?i F?56C=:?6jQm:Dk^DA2?m 2?5 :D >62?E E@ 36] k^Am People are also reading… Appomattox County's Paisley Mann is The News & Advance Athlete of the Week for the week of June 1 Campbell County board asks commonwealth's attorney not to enforce new gun laws Trey Falwell sues LU for $1.75 million over termination Lynchburg-area restaurant, food service health inspections for May 1-7, 2026 Lynchburg-area prosecutors, sheriffs speak out against new gun laws Nelson remembers longtime educator, former supervisor Skip Barton William Campbell denies late Riverheads rally to advance to Region 1B championship Jefferson Forest stifles James Wood's bats, wins second straight Region 4D championship Lynchburg-area playoff update: See Tuesday's VHSL state tournament schedule Appomattox softball cruises past Liberty High to finish off third straight Region 2C title VHSL region playoff recaps: Nelson County girls soccer wins first-ever Region 2C title, and more SIDEBAR: Behind closed doors, Sadler House offers safety and a fresh start Nelson resident Edith Napier served community in many roles “We mean business": Heritage girls dominate to win fifth straight track and field championship 5 things to know about Centra’s layoffs kAmkDEC@?8msp}p {ttk^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmp>96CDE k^Am 0 Comments Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story VIDEO: Town of Amherst Halloween celebration Watch Now: Related Video How To Choose The Right SPF For Your Skin Type A1 Minute! June 9, 2026: Virginia's America 250 celebrations; Commonwealth's film industry; RVA 100: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond | A1 Minute A1 Minute! June 9, 2026: Virginia's America 250 celebrations; Commonwealth's film industry; RVA 100: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond | A1 Minute UNCAPTIONED: Nick Reiner seeking to access trust fund to pay for high-profile lawyer. UNCAPTIONED: Nick Reiner seeking to access trust fund to pay for high-profile lawyer. Sasse's Cancer Drug Breakthrough Gains Momentum Sasse's Cancer Drug Breakthrough Gains Momentum
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