A home run for Halloween: Kearney couple's World Series pumpkin tradition marks 13 years MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB Oct 27, 2026 21 hrs ago 0 × Keep your pumpkin looking fresh with petroleum jelly, a preservation spray, peppermint Castile soap and cool fridge storage. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If you happened to miss the outcome of last night’s World Series game, just drive by the house of Mike and Lindsey Kelley.kAm~? 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Keep your carved pumpkin fresh with these preserving tips Keep your pumpkin looking fresh with petroleum jelly, a preservation spray, peppermint Castile soap and cool fridge storage.
