Marion Community Spotlight

Scioto Shoe Mart The Perfect Fit In 1963, at the young age of 7, while most girls her age played store at home, Shannon Stark was helping her mother in the store her parents just opened in Portsmouth, Ohio. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and Shannon, all grown up and married to Charlie, opened a…

Dairy Queen Four Generations has Never Been so Sweet April 14th, 1947. A small, local Dairy Queen opened on Main Street, north of Fairground Street. After a few years, the business moved to 561 N. Main Street, where it still stands today. Amos and Rosida Adkins purchased the establishment in 1966 and reopened it as…

Marion Prescription When Don Wiley found and purchased a medicine shop franchise in 1982, he had three location choices: Mt. Vernon, Chillicothe and Marion. He chose Marion. Don attended Pharmacy School at Mercer in Atlanta. Then he worked at an independent pharmacy for a few years before finding the franchise opportunity. “When we moved to…

Marion Palace Theater The historical Marion Palace Theatre is often described by members of the Marion community and local businesses as the jewel of downtown Marion. We take exceptional pride in this locally owned world-class performing arts center that has been part of our community since 1928. Constructed by theatre architect John Eberson, the Marion…