Looking Back, Oct. 31, 2023

Children attending the dedication ceremonies for the new Cross Cliff Elementary School enjoyed a warm day and new playground equipment in 1973.

From The Republic archives

Oct. 31

2013

Trick-or-treating in Columbus was postponed until Nov. 1 due to the threat of severe storms, falling temperatures, torrential rain and overwhelming public sentiment for the change.

1998

Thousands of pesky but harmless Harmonia axyridi, known commonly as Asian, Japanese and Halloween lady beetles returned to plague area residents for about two weeks.

1973

Eastbrook Plaza merchants held a three-day celebration of the shopping center’s 13th anniversary.