Alex Sheridan was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. He attended Ohio State Marion for his education and, during his college years, started several small businesses related to his passion for music. After school, he spent a year teaching, but as his small business ventures picked up steam, he decided to pursue those businesses full-time. […]
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Fuzzy’s Flowers
MITCHELL HUTCHMAN: A LOVE FOR COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS AT AN EARLY AGE When Mitchell Hutchman was just four years old he put together his own Christmas tree with lights and decorations. His parents joke that he had less trouble than they did putting up the tree. At eight years old, he put together a Christmas […]
Rick Shirk
SHIRK’S HOMEMADE CANDIES: MARION’S GENERATIONAL CHOCOLATIERS. . It all started with a dream and a sweet tooth. Everyone’s favorite treat was introduced to Marion by long-time resident and new entrepreneur, Bert Shirk. Following his dream to be an independent business man, Bert purchased The Caramel Crisp Shop in downtown Marion in 1932 and soon began […]
The Candy Shack & Cafe
THE CANDY SHACK AND CAFÉ. Thirteen years ago, when Jody Lackey’s father suggested she open a candy shop for the holidays, she had little idea that more than a decade later that temporary shop would grow into a Marion mainstay for both sweets and tasty lunches. Now in Charleston Place on Center Street, the Candy […]
Andrew Swartz
ANDREW SWARTZ & ANDREW’S PASTRIES. . Although he was born and raised in Cleveland, there is no doubt Andrew Swartz is MarionMade! It all began in 1982 when Andrew’s father purchased the Arby’s restaurant in Marion and moved his family here. . A fortuitous move for Andrew, as it enabled him to attend Tri-Rivers Career […]
Ann Thomas
CREATING THROUGH THE FIBER ARTS. When the word art is mentioned, people often think of painting and drawing as the mediums, but when you see Ann Thomas’ beautiful quilt pieces, you understand why it is called fiber arts. Her banner pieces are often non-traditional paper-piecing, using mixed media, where she paints on fabrics or adds […]
