Buy Lewis County: Shopping Local for the Holidays

Lewis County is a great place to live. Residents are reminded to shop local for the holiday season and throughout the year. When you shop local the money usually stays in the community. Many of our local businesses are the first to donate to benefits, charities, fundraiser and other good causes. Local businesses are the heart of small town. They offer great service, they know their customers and provide much needed tax revenue to keep infrastructure and other services up to date.

There are many gift ideas that can be found locally. Each small town has a variety of stores and services available at a reasonable price. While shopping in Canton stop in at Primo's, 314, Subway, Steak and Shake, Pizza Hut, China King or Saints Avenue Cafe. Ayerco at both locations in Canton offers food as well as Casey's. Chrissy's Christmas and Candies has a variety of gift ideas, Christmas and other seasonal décor and their great candy that anyone would love to receive. MidWestScapes offers many floral options. The Flower Mill has a wide variety of gift ideas, especially for men and collectors. Any teenage driver would love a new set of tires that can be found at Canton Tire or The Tire Shop. An oil change is also an excellent gift. Car parts, accessories and service can be found Elder’s Napa Store. County Market gift certificates are always a welcome gift or a homemade treat is a great way to show someone who much they are appreciated. US Wellness offers a variety of foods that are healthy choices. Orscheln’s has a large variety of gift ideas for all ages.

Lewis County banks include Canton State Bank, Bank of Monticello with locations in Canton and Monticello. Town and Country Midwest, with locations in LaGrange and LaBelle, HomeBank and People's Bank in Canton and USB Bank with Lewis County locations in Ewing and Lewistown. Cash is always a favorite gift to receive, or start a savings account for a child.

In LaGrange, Casey's has several gift ideas for Christmas, including gift cards, beverages, lotto tickets, candy, etc. A gift certificate to the Mark Twain Casino or an evening there is always a fun idea. A subscription to the Press-News Journal helps keep people up to date on what is going on in their community.

Monticello offers Murphy’s Place which has food, gas, lotto tickets, beverages and other handy items. In Lewistown dine at Stanely's Diner. McKenzie Auto offers car products and services. LaBelle offers Davis Hardware which has snow shovels, tools, and car care products are always a great gift. Austin Tire would love to have new customers and a gift certificate or meat bundle from Lumley Locker would make any holiday more festive. The town of Ewing has Sisters On 6, a floral shop with many gift ideas, NeNe's Café offers homemade food, take someone out for a nice lunch and Johnnie's has a variety of beverages, food and other items. The Barber Shop offers great haircuts and styles. Durham has the Main Stop restaurant and for any collector, Johnson's Junction is a wonderful place to shop for unique gifts.

There are many more small businesses that make up Lewis County that offer great gifts and hometown service. Support your local stores and businesses and continue to make Lewis County a great place to live.