Two more area businesses have closed.
According to the TV news, this was the last day for the Emerald Diner of Hubbard and the D&G Company of Boardman.
I used to eat at the Emerald Diner a lot. I was last there about three weeks ago. What I find odd is that nowhere were there any signs that they were considering closing. If it were my business I would make sure every customer knew what was going on. I would have eaten there more frequently if I knew they were in financial trouble.
As for D&G Pools, I won't shed a tear. We went looking for a new christmas tree about three years ago, and just could not believe the prices for their trees. Who the heck buys christmas trees for $1,000?
We ate at The Emerald Diner twice, the food was great. I don't understand how/why they closed. Each time we went there, we stood outside in line waiting to get in. Bad management? I don't know, but we thought the place was doing great....sorry to hear them go under.
The Emerald Diner in Hubbard has Reopened. Story is in today's Vindy -
http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/feb/05/fresh-face-fresh-start-hubbards-emerald-diner/
Tom