Most people are already tired of hearing about the toilet paper shortage. Now it seems that even groceries are becoming a rare commodity. Our local stores have been a lifeline in our small community in times of hardship. Now is no exception...except...we now have shoppers from other communities pecking away at local supplies as well. It has become a "get it while you can" frenzy, and no one knows how long it may go on.

IGA and Van Dykes are both doing the best that they can to keep up with demand all with the uncertainty of future supply. Ed Rutan at Picchionis IGA said that potatoes have b...