The Public Opinion Soapbox

ILOVEMYCAT · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 11

Anyone know what is going on with the little convenience store on route 11 in Marion? (not Cebco, but the other one) They have a sign posted stating they were "forced to close due to false rumors spread by the Marion Volunteer Fire Company". What is this all about?

me · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 119

Have not heard but I understand the fire co owns the property the store sits on.

Me!!!!!!!! · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 297

I don't believe they survived this long. It would survive if they had gas pumps like the old Highs use to. Once Cebco went in they hurt Rutters and they closed and then this store opened and now they are closed. I wonder what the rumer was?

I did visit there on Thanksgiving and the sign with the hurs said these hours may vary due to business. And I have heard that the woman's kids were always in the store even taking naps on the floor at times....

I am not surprised by them closing!

not_enough · Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 4

Does anyone have any updates on this? Just curious. I pass by it nearly everyday.

AnonyMouse · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 453

I saw that sign today, but didn't see the part about the fire company. Was that in tiny print that I couldn't see from the road or have they changed the sign?

ILOVEMYCAT · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 11

They must have changed the sign. It was visible from the road. So no one has connections at the fire hall to tell us the scoop?

AnonyMouse · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 453

It's interesting that they changed the sign so they aren't specifically blaming the fire department. I wonder if someone advised them about libel law.

Me!!!!!!!! · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 297

The fire dept leases that building out. Rutters got tired of the firehall crap and got the hell out of there.

I wonder where all the Marion rats sat around at now?

Junk Yard · Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 27 Location: Shippensburg

My understanding, from reading the PO and watching the local news networks was that Rutter's is building new stores in the area on land that they either have an extended lease on, or purchased out right for their expansion and development plans. Something similar to their store in Shippensburg

me · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 119

Me!!!!!!!! · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 297

Well they threatened to not renew leases and Rutters finally said good bye. The location they choose on Cburg will be good. I just wonder how it will afftect Sheetz?
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Coppy · Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 2413 Location: Chambersburg

Me!!!!!!!! · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 297

That is exactly what I was referring too. I try to avoid that Sheetz at all times. The new one on LWW is just as bad it not worse.

I have been at the Rutters in Ship several times and I was surprised to see what food they offered. Not like I want it but its not just sandwiches and subs. Maybe that is what Cburg needs some other option than Sheetz.
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