With a major weather event dubbed Frankenstorm approaching, Pine and Richland townships are postponing the annual Halloween rite of trick-or-treating until 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Northern Regional Police Chief T. Robert Amann announced the changed Monday morning after consulting with township managers.

The changed date also applies to Marshall Township and Bradford Woods, which are served by Northern Regional.

Keep checking back with Patch for updates about the storm.

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