Hutchinson News' 'Best of' votes go to more local stores than usual

When The Hutchinson News has its 'Best of' contests, it often is filled with national stores. This year, many readers decided to keep their vote lo...

November 2, 2022
4:36 AM

When The Hutchinson News has its 'Best of' contests, it often is filled with national stores. This year, many readers decided to keep their vote local. More locally-owned stores were chosen this year than in years past. Hutchinson's people are amazing. They really understand community, and community is about supporting local and just taking care of each other. Chris Barnes, the owner of Smith's Market Here are a few examples: For best wings, readers chose The Rusty Needle, which beat out the national chain, Buffalo Wild Wings.

Alice Mannette