Marion County • August 21, 2025
Good morning, Marion County. Did you know that some of America's most beloved architectural treasures are hiding in plain sight? Right here in Marion, the Palace Theatre has been standing as a Spanish-style masterpiece for nearly a century, with walls that were once shipped from Chicago and assembled like an elaborate puzzle. As the venue that has hosted legends from Tony Danza to Smokey Robinson prepares for its centennial in 2028, it continues to charm visitors with its original features—including that unexpected taxidermic macaw.
Meanwhile, healthy eating options continue expanding across Central Ohio with Sweetgreen preparing its second location in Dublin, bringing its popular grain bowls and salads to yet another corner of the region. And for those looking to shape the future of their community, Plain City residents now have digital access to the Picture Plain City workshop, allowing everyone to contribute ideas to the village's comprehensive plan from the comfort of their homes.
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🥗 Sweetgreen expands to Dublin after just arriving in Columbus. The popular salad and bowl chain is preparing to open its second Central Ohio location in downtown Dublin. This marks continued growth for the national chain that only entered the Columbus market last year. The new restaurant will join a vibrant Dublin dining scene that has recently seen other establishments expanding their spaces and hours. Sweetgreen is known for its health-focused menu of salads and grain bowls.
🏛️ Historic Spanish-style theatre celebrates nearly 100 years of grandeur. The Marion Palace Theatre, opened in 1928, features unique architectural elements designed to resemble a Spanish courtyard with walls shipped from Chicago and assembled like a puzzle. After being saved by seven local businessmen in the 1970s, the historic venue has hosted performers like Tony Danza, Lou Rawls, and Smokey Robinson. The theatre is now fundraising for interior restoration with hopes to complete the project by 2028, just in time for its centennial celebration. Original features like the ticket booth, taxidermic macaw, and rediscovered floors continue to charm visitors.
🏙️ Plain City residents shape their community's future through interactive workshop. The Village recently hosted its first Picture Plain City Community Workshop, drawing a large crowd eager to share ideas about local development. Residents who missed the in-person event can now participate through an online platform featuring four interactive activities: sharing their vision, mapping improvement areas, suggesting initiatives, and completing a questionnaire. The self-paced digital format ensures everyone can contribute to the Comprehensive Plan update, with all suggestions welcomed. A second Community Workshop is planned for later this year, with details to be announced on Village platforms.
Modern ranch ready to buy: This 3-bedroom ranch in Marion's Fair Park neighborhood is on the market for $170,000, featuring new roof, HVAC, and modern updates throughout with no option for land contracts or renting.
Affordable updated starter needs TLC: This $155,000 traditional home offers 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1600 square feet with recent updates including new paint, flooring, HVAC, and roof, needing just a bit of TLC to reach its full potential.
Spacious fixer needs your vision: A fixer-upper manufactured home listed at $199,900 sits on a spacious 1-acre lot with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, multiple living spaces, 2-car garage and workshop outbuilding—solid bones awaiting someone's personal touch.
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