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Freeze Warning issued April 24 at 10:02PM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.
* WHERE...Hardin, Mercer, Auglaize, Shelby, Logan, Union, Delaware, Champaign and Licking Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Photo by Amy Kronenberger/The Daily Standard

Halloween and autumn items are on display at Ben's variety store in Coldwater. Overall, experts are reporting that sales of Halloween goodies are up compared to last year. Some feel this is a good sign of the economy and future retail sales, especially as they prepare for Christmas.

Related online story:

Halloween in a scary recession

As scary as Halloween might be, that's nothing compared to an economy trying to dig itself out of a recession.

But local retailers say the season for ghouls and goblins has led to a positive turn in sales, giving hope for the future. [More]

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