Liquor Sales | Breakdown of Marion's thirst

Every penny of Marion’s alcohol tax goes directly to policing and enforcement of ABC laws, and our latest analysis shows how those dollars are generated month to month. 

August is typically the city’s strongest month for alcohol sales, while July is surprisingly the weakest. After a soft midsummer in 2025, receipts have surged this fall, putting Marion slightly ahead of last year’s pace.

Read the full breakdown in this week’s Crittenden Press.