On Wednesday’s Morning Show, the winners of the Sights and Sounds of Christmas home decorating contest were announced. Originally, organizers planned give 8 awards, 7 to homes plus the Merry and Bright business award. But, because of the quality of this year’s entries, an 8th home winner was announced. The business winners was Mt. Carmel Public Utility while the people’s choice in the home decorating contest was went to Ed and Cheryl Schonnaman. This is the 7th year for the competition and this year there were 23 total entries. Spokeswoman Brittany Campagna said there’s an easy way for you to see all of the entries…

The people’s choice winner in the Festival of Trees at Merchants Park was Girl Scout Troop 8503.