Flashlights are handed out with the menus this week at Munday’s in downtown Huntington as the restaurant hosts its annual “Dining in the Dark” celebration leading up to Halloween.


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The restaurant's owner could not be reached for comment.

Social media reports an eviction notice posted on the door

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