THIRD FIRE AT BAR IN MARION LEAVES HEAVY DAMAGE

The exterior of Pip’s Bar after the fire last night

MARION, Ill.—Marion Fire Department was call to Pip’s Bar at 307 Boyton Street in Marion last night at 10:50 p.m.

Interior view of Pip’s fire damage

This is the third time the bar has has been on fire; once previously when it was owned by Joe Marshall and the last two since Jerry (“Pip”) Pippin owned it.

Another interior view of Pip’s fire damage

The origin of the fire is unknown and is under investigation.