Waitsburg Grocery Under New Management

New owners will take over Waitsburg Grocery beginning next week.

WAITSBURG-Main Street's staple the Waitsburg Grocery is under new management effective Oct. 1. Jamie Allen and Jessie Smitt have agreed to purchase the business from Dan and Trina Cole.

Dan Cole won't be idling, however. "I've got three other businesses, so I'll have plenty to do," said Cole who also owns the local internet service provider Touchet Valley Communications; LC Applicators, a commercial and residential professional spray service; and is part-owner of Whiskey Canyon Sports Bar.

"I'm 57 years old and it's time to back...