Ripley Christmas Store opens for the holiday season

The Ripley Christmas Store is officially open for the holiday season.

Located on the southwest corner of Huron and Queen Streets in downtown Ripley (former Village Flower Shop), the store opened Monday, Nov. 14, and will remain open until Dec. 24. The hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the business accepts cash only.

The store showcases the work of local artists and artisans, featuring a variety of arts, crafts, food, apparel, cards, furniture, decor, and much more.

Wilma Michel and Diane McCulloch manage the store and have about 40 vendors taking part.

Michel said the store opened Monday and by Friday, there had already been about 60 people through.

For more information, call 519-270-9343 or 519-955-5562 or E-mail: ripleychristmasstore@gmail.com