The coolers inside John Rosa's liquor store and pizzeria are half empty. It's too expensive to restock. Outside, gas pumps are shut off, and stand as weathered remnants of a bygone era. For decades, Rosa's family made a living selling gas and repairing cars. That was then. Read the full story »
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John Rosa, Jr., 12, a fourth generation member of the family-owned business Bud's in Honor, helps his dad John Rosa by lowering the bed of a tow truck. Founded in 1956, the business has struggled in recent years with the sour economy and the increase in gas prices. The family business includes a party store, automotive and towing service, and canoe and kayak services.
John Rosa, Jr., 12, a fourth generation member of the family-owned business Bud's in Honor, helps his dad John Rosa by lowering the bed of a tow truck. Founded in 1956, the business has struggled in recent years with the sour economy and the increase in gas prices. The family business includes a party store, automotive and towing service, and canoe and kayak services.
Record-Eagle/Tyler Sipe
John Rosa, Jr., 12, a fourth generation member of the family-owned business Bud's in Honor, helps his dad John Rosa by lowering the bed of a tow truck. Founded in 1956, the business has struggled in recent years with the sour economy and the increase in gas prices. The family business includes a party store, automotive and towing service, and canoe and kayak services.
John Rosa, Jr., 12, a fourth generation member of the family-owned business Bud's in Honor, helps his dad John Rosa by lowering the bed of a tow truck. Founded in 1956, the business has struggled in recent years with the sour economy and the increase in gas prices. The family business includes a party store, automotive and towing service, and canoe and kayak services.