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WOOSTER-- It's a welcome sight in a number of locations, including its permanent one eight months out of the year at Portage Square Plaza, the site of the former [[Hawkins Market]].

WOOSTER-- It's a welcome sight in a number of locations, including its permanent one eight months out of the year at Portage Square Plaza, the site of the former [[Hawkins Market]].

The arrangement with Earl {{Surname|Hawkins}} began with a simple handshake and is "still in force," said Lerch's owner Joe {{Surname|Snyder}}.

The arrangement with Earl Hawkins began with a simple handshake and is "still in force," said Lerch's owner Joe Snyder.

Over the years, Lerch's Donuts has not lost its popularity; and its traditional sugar, cinnamon and plain donuts remain favorites, while more recent offerings -- blue berry and pumpkin -- have gained seasonal appeal.

Over the years, Lerch's Donuts has not lost its popularity; and its traditional sugar, cinnamon and plain donuts remain favorites, while more recent offerings -- blue berry and pumpkin -- have gained seasonal appeal.

In 195, Snyder bought the business, which began in the Lerch family in 1932 when it was founded by John {{Surname|Lerch}}, Sr. His leadership was followed by that of John {{Surname|Lerch}}, Jr. who took it over in 1950.

In 195, Snyder bought the business, which began in the Lerch family in 1932 when it was founded by John Lerch, Sr. His leadership was followed by that of John Lerch, Jr. who took it over in 1950.

"(John Lerch Jr.) actually bought the first trailer," Snyder said.

"(John Lerch Jr.) actually bought the first trailer," Snyder said.

"It won't go away," Snyder said.

"It won't go away," Snyder said.

"It was an honor and a privilege for me to nominate Lerch's Donuts for the Small Business of the Year award," said Greg {{Surname|Long}}.

"It was an honor and a privilege for me to nominate Lerch's Donuts for the Small Business of the Year award," said Greg Long.

"I consider them to be an institution in Wayne County and one of the most widely known and loved businesses," Long said. "Their donuts and waffles are enjoyed by many and sought out when returning to Wayne County for a visit."

"I consider them to be an institution in Wayne County and one of the most widely known and loved businesses," Long said. "Their donuts and waffles are enjoyed by many and sought out when returning to Wayne County for a visit."

Reporter Linda Hall can be reached at 330-264-1125, Ext 2230 or lhall@the-daily-record.com. She is @lindahallTDR on Twitter. <ref>Sweet Success for 70-plus Years: Popularity Keeps Growing. Linda {{Surname|Hall}}. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2016 June 16.</ref>

Reporter Linda Hall can be reached at 330-264-1125, Ext 2230 or lhall@the-daily-record.com. She is @lindahallTDR on Twitter. <ref>Sweet Success for 70-plus Years: Popularity Keeps Growing. Linda Hall. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2016 June 16.</ref>

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