RURAL KING HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR INDIANA MALL LOCATION

On Friday, Rural King held its ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location at the Indiana Mall.

(Rural King of Indiana General Manager Craig Hurd cuts the ribbon as the new store, while Assistant store manager Alan Shank watches on.  Photo by Mark Bertig)

The 87,000 square-foot store located in the former Kmart contains items from clothing to boots, shooting sports items to hardware, guns and ammo to light fixtures.  The store’s General Manager Craig Hurd said that they were happy to join the Indiana community.

Indiana Mall General Manager Sherry Renosky said she and the community are thrilled to welcome them in, and they plan on being a part of a lot of events after today’s celebration.

Rural King’s district manager David Porter talked about what makes Rural King a successful franchise.

The brand got its start in 1960 when its first store opened in Mattoon, Illinois.  It has grown to have stores in 15 states.

(Activity was in the store and out with tents outside for Your Hometown Station (left), the Penns Manor FFA (Center) and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (right) among others.  Photos by Kris Mellinger)