It’s been a busy time at two local Meadville chocolate makers.
Easter is a best-selling holiday for both Stefanelli’s Candies and Casey’s Ice Cream & Candies with each racking up sales in chocolate rabbits, chocolate eggs and other Easter-themed goodies.
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Chocolate eggs can be seen at Casey’s Ice Cream & Candy in Vernon Township.
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Shawn Sullivan, owner of Casey’s Ice Cream & Candies, stand near a large Easter candy display on the sales floor.
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Shawn Sullivan, owner of Casey’s Ice Cream & Candies, displays the chocolate molds they use to make bunnies for Easter.
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Elizabeth Horvat holds her Easter chocolate purchases while in Stefanelli’s Candies in Meadville.
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Melissa Amacher rings up a selection of Easter candy at Stefanelli’s Candies in Meadville.
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Keith Gushard can be reached at (814) 724-6370 or by email at kgushard@meadvilletribune.com.
