BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sun and six-packs are out but we’re not talking about muscles - we’re talking about donuts.
Friday is National Donut Day, where shops like Duck Donuts in Bartonsville celebrate the holiday that dates back to World War I.
“What do I love about donuts? What isn’t there to love about donuts!” says Laura Mertz.
Laura Mertz runs the business with her daughter Haley and husband Dave.
“It was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army and it really was designed for the ‘donut lassies’ as they called them, the women, who actually brought the donuts and supplied the soldiers with donuts,” says Mertz.
The shop located on 6-11 has been open for nearly a year.
Watching the mesmerizing process of monitoring water temperature, oil levels, and the decorating process - people were eager to get the tasty treat.
Saving some dough on a special day, every customer can get a free cinnamon sugar donut.
The Duck Donuts in Bartonsville will be open today until 7 p.m.