The Times News float with the theme “Now and Then” tied for first place with Stahler Brothers for the best appearing business in the Palmerton Halloween Parade. The float featured old and new items and a visit by Santa Claus. Top row from left: Caroline Metro, James Gibson and Linda Everett. Bottom row from left: Jillian Newhartz, Natasha Ockenhouse, Toby Moyer, Charann Ahner, Lori Gibson, Jan Sickels, Victoria Ling, Jana Metro and Randy Roote. TIMES NEWS PHOTO