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Monday, August 24, 2026 at 1:27 AM

THEIR SPOOKY SWANSONG

THEIR SPOOKY SWANSONG
JANE WAHL (LEFT) AND SHARON KOSSE were ready for trick-ortreaters last Friday at the Tacy American Legion. This year’s Halloween Tracy staple — a Legion tradition for two decades — was the final one in the current building, and perhaps the last one ever. Wahl and Kosse, along with Jane Muedeking, have been hosting the event for eight years after Jan Bornitz started it two decades ago. Photos / Per Peterson

End of an eerie era: Last Friday marked the final time the Tracy American Legion building will transform into a haunted house

The Tracy American Legion Earle Ray Post 0173 building on 4th St. might not be the most grandiose structure in town — it’s certainly not the biggest — but for the last 20 or so Halloweens, its doors have creaked open to boys and girls for a haunting experience.

Sadly, the Legion’s Halloween tradition of spreading holiday chills came to an end last Friday when Auxiliary members hosted their final trick-or-treat event.

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