Clown frenzy creates safety concerns for Halloween season

Above, Tony Pennington scares trick or treaters with his chainsaw as part of his Halloween theme last year. Pennington and other area residents have expressed concerns about safety this year in light of the clown frenzy. (Mitch Sneed / The Outlook)

For some area residents, the whole creepy clown panic has them reconsidering some long-time traditions.

Tony Pennington and his family have been decorating a home for Halloween on Semmes Street for more than a decade, complete with a Halloween night show to add to the fun.