Dear Customers,             At one time there were several florists in and around Smethport and the neighboring towns.  But, as was too often the case, many businesses were unable to withstand the ravages of Covid19 and the resultant pandemic.  One need only look around at the number of restaurants in the area (and the country)…

Dear Customers,             This past month our warehouse that had provided us with the lion’s share of our grocery, dairy, frozen, produce, meat, deli and bakery items was closed!  It was an executive solution to a long-standing problem.  Located in Dubois, it wasn’t as large as some of the other warehouses associated with the company…

Dear Customers,               By this point in 2026, New Year’s resolutions have begun to take on a bit of tarnish!  Of course, we all have qualities that get called into question by friends and family – even by ourselves.  That is why so many people resolve to “lose weight”, “eat healthier”, “work out more”, etc.…

Dear Customers,              Ever wonder why our meat ads are chock full of pork products this time of year?  Sausages, chops, roasts, even franks and sauerkraut abound!   Eating pork during the first week of the new year isn’t only delicious, it’s long been thought to bring good luck.  The tradition began in Germany and traveled…