====Sweet Success for 70-pluis Years: Popularity Keeps Growing====
====Sweet Success for 70-pluis Years: Popularity Keeps Growing====
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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]].
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The arrangement with Earl {{Surname|Hawkins}} began with a simple handshake and is "still in force," said Lerch's owner Joe {{Surname|Snyder}}.
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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.