Why a popular Northeast Ohio Christmas display is closed for the season

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) – A local display in Northeast Ohio has closed down for the season after one of the owners recently went through surgery.

The North Ridgeville display has been in the area for years, and attracted thousands from all over Ohio.

But this year, owners Bob and Lettie Mangan decided to close down the shop.

“Going down is always a big, big treat. ‘Let’s go down to Bob’s house and see the lights!’ It’s an annual trip,” neighbor Jim Clark said.

Clark has been going to the Magan’s house to see the lights every year.

He says that his two sons would look forward to touring their front yard every December season.

But this year, they will not be able to take part.

Owner Lettie Magan shared the following statement with 19 News:

“It’s gonna be definitely different to not have the lights on. But I’m thinking he’ll still have some lights, just the sheer display that he usually has is not gonna be there. It’s gonna be strange,” Clark said.

“There’s some grinches in the neighborhood who’ve complained about it, but it’s just nice. It’s a beautiful display– he puts a lot of time and effort into it.”

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