Ode To A Donut Shop

Oh, who am I kidding! I am no poet but I did have a few feelings about my local Jolly Pirate donut shop closing its doors. This Grove City landmark is a favorite not just for me but for many in the community. This place has been around for many years though I don’t know the exact number. However, the owner, who I found out today is Art, is retiring and they will be closing the doors at 10 pm on Saturday, January 14th. The rumor is the doors will remain closed until they find someone to buy and operate it again. I saw a Facebook post that mentioned they plan on leaving the recipes for whoever comes next. So there is hope but this will be the ending chapter for many of the wonderful people who have kept this place running for so long… read more and view the gallery >