DARLINGTON - The World of Variety store in Darlington will be closing soon. Storeowner Mike Mudler commented that it could be as soon as the end of August or whenever the merchandise can be out of the building. Some of the merchandise may go over to the other World of Variety store in Fennimore also owned by Mudler and his wife, Alice. Mudler stated that personal reasons are for the closing of the store. No offers have been made on the purchase of the building once World of Variety has vacated.