by Jessica Salinas, reporter
BELLEVUE, Neb. – Dealing with a new kind of spooky this year, Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch is a pumpkin patch by day and a haunted house by night. The haunted house has been operating since 1990, and this year there has been some changes because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following the cities ordnance of social distancing, mask requirements and sanitizing stations. They have opened the door to allow thrill seekers to come and enjoy a spook, either in the haunted house or the haunted hayrack ride.
Owner Ed said, “We’re small businesspeople, this is our lively hood, so we have to be open. I have eight employees that depend on me to pay them a salary. We’re not making money or any profit. But we’re keeping them employed so that’s important.”
Allowing customers to come out and enjoy the heart pounding terrors around every corner.
Guest Enrique said, “It’s fun experience of scary movies and chills.” He couldn’t wait to go on the haunted hayrack ride and into the haunted house. He was with his family and ready to take on the jump scares.
So, if you’re brave enough to come out this Halloween season make sure to bring your mask, and prepare your lungs to scream.
