They're known as Santa Rigoni and Sparkles. The dynamic duo out of Port Clinton has found a special way to spread holiday joy throughout Northwest Ohio. They've been hard at work since Thanksgiving spreading holiday joy and cheer.
"We just love it, we love it, " says Santa Rigoni. "And Sparkles here loves it too, it's what we do."
On Monday alone, they made more than 25 stops. One of them was the Zura household, where each child got a special, personalized gift.
"I was happy to see him," says little Tyler Zura.
"He cares about everyone and he never forgets a gift for every child in the world," says 7-year-old Delaine Zura.
Adult family members say watching the little ones light up makes this the most special time of the year.
"They're so happy to see Santa, and the mystery of Santa and the magic," says Ericka.
"We're blessed. We enjoy it for the grand kids, and they look forward to it, it means so much to us," say Jim and Mary, the grandparents of the family.
Santa and Sparkles say their message this holiday season is pay it forward. Despite their dozens of stops, they don't charge a penny for their visits. They love bringing families and communities together, a gift that keeps on giving.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:08:48 GMT
CLEVELAND (AP) - Two state legislators want to end the requirement for two license plates on vehicles in Ohio and require only one per vehicle. The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reports that state Reps. Terry
Two state legislators want to end the requirement for two license plates on vehicles in Ohio and require only one per vehicle.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:06:58 GMT
A Norwalk man is facing charges after a fire started in his apartment during a meth lab raid. The raid happened in back in March. The Norwalk Reflector reports authorities found an active meth lab in
A Norwalk man is facing charges after a fire started in his apartment during a meth lab raid. The raid happened in back in March. The Norwalk Reflector reports authorities found an active meth lab in the apartment of Allen Mobberly, 32. Two other men are also charged in the crime.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:39:37 GMT
A Sandusky man faces up to 10 years behind bars in connection to the stabbing death of his uncle. We're following this story with the Sandusky Register. Tre'vonte Adcock,18, was arrested in December
A Sandusky man faces up to 10 years behind bars in connection to the stabbing death of his uncle. We're following this story with the Sandusky Register. Tre'vonte Adcock,18, was arrested in December after his uncle, Jared Rhodes, was stabbed three times. Rhodes later died from his injuries.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:27 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:27:36 GMT
We have an update to a car accident we reported on Thursday. It happened on State Route 199 at Eagleville Road. According to the Review-Times, a Fostoria woman remains in the hospital this morning with
We have an update to a car accident we reported on Thursday.It happened on State Route 199 at Eagleville Road. According to the Review-Times, a Fostoria woman remains in the hospital this morning with life-threatening injuries.Investigators say Sandra Kroetz, 68 failed to yield at the intersection and she hit an oncoming SUV.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:21:41 GMT
A very lucky lottery player in the Sunshine State is a multi-millionaire this morning! Powerball lottery officials say someone in Florida bought a winning ticket for Saturday night's record $590 million
A very lucky lottery player in the Sunshine State is a multi-millionaire this morning! Powerball lottery officials say someone in Florida bought a winning ticket for Saturday night's record $590 million drawing. Right now, the winner hasn't been identified.
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:11:36 GMT
Police are on the lookout for a man accused of hitting and seriously injuring a Sheriff's deputy with his car.Police say Josh Baldridge hit a Knox County, Ohio deputy early this morning.Baldridge is driving
Police are on the lookout for a man accused of hitting and seriously injuring a Sheriff's deputy with his car.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:21:41 GMT
A very lucky lottery player in the Sunshine State is a multi-millionaire this morning! Powerball lottery officials say someone in Florida bought a winning ticket for Saturday night's record $590 million
A very lucky lottery player in the Sunshine State is a multi-millionaire this morning! Powerball lottery officials say someone in Florida bought a winning ticket for Saturday night's record $590 million drawing. Right now, the winner hasn't been identified.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:50:15 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The state of Ohio has received a $2.1 million federal grant to improve criminal background checks for those home health care workers who directly serve the disabled and elderly. The
The state of Ohio has received a $2.1 million federal grant to improve criminal background checks for those home health care workers who directly serve the disabled and elderly.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:22:35 GMT
Photo/Sleepy Hollow High School). In this photo copied from the 2010 Sleepy Hollow High School yearbook, high school student Andrea Rubello is shown.
NEW YORK (AP) - The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career: choosing the split-second
The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:08:48 GMT
CLEVELAND (AP) - Two state legislators want to end the requirement for two license plates on vehicles in Ohio and require only one per vehicle. The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reports that state Reps. Terry
Two state legislators want to end the requirement for two license plates on vehicles in Ohio and require only one per vehicle.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:55:26 GMT
It has been a slow severe weather season up to this point, but this weekend will be the busiest of the season so far. There were more than 20 tornado reports on Saturday and over 200 severe reports totals.
More than 200 severe weather reports and 20 tornadoes were observed in the plains on Saturday.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:50:34 GMT
Three suspects are still on the loose after an-early morning home invasion and murder in Waterville Township and investigators say the death of 34-year-old James Safadi was not a random act of violence.
Investigators say the home invasion death of 34-year-old James Safadi in Waterville was not a random act of violence. They believe the local business owner was targeted.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:45:51 GMT
EOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said. North Korea routinely
North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:41:11 GMT
CLEVELAND (AP) - Police made regular crime runs to the Cleveland street where three women were held captive in a house over a decade before escaping.Since the 2002 abduction of the first victim, Michelle
Police made regular crime runs to the Cleveland street where three women were held captive in a house over a decade before escaping.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:16:21 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than
Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.
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