Ashley’s Ice Cream hosts Valentine’s Day event

Love is in the air as well with local businesses like Ashley’s making sure everyone can afford and spend the day with their loved ones. 

Ashley’s Ice Cream recently moved locations in Marion, but hosted a new event “Sprinkled Event” to honor Valentine’s day and collaborations with local vendors. 

“Growing up in Marion, there was a lot of businesses I’ve seen come and go, and now coming back home I thought Marion needed more,” Tyler Hewitt, Owner of Ashley’s Ice Cream said, “The more things we can do to bring the community in and make this business better, we feel that we can help the community and grow downtown.” 

The Sprinkled event came from another business in town “Sprinkled by Stephanie”, where they specialize in cupcakes and bakery deserts. This joint Valentine’s day event focused on bringing as many people together and meeting the faces of the community. 

The specials for the “Sprinkled event” were Donut Strawberry Shortcakes and Brownie Sundaes. 

“They are a lot more involved with the community, employees, and themselves. They are people that I look up to,” Madison Archer, an employee, said. “We do a lot more events now, than before and I can definitely see the change in the business and the community.” 

Many couples stopped by to enjoy some delicious deserts and the beautiful decorations on display. 

“When businesses like Ashley’s provide something like this, it encourages families to stay local and keep their dollars here in Grant County” Adrienne Hammond, a resident in Grant Country said.